Category: Wind Power

US Electrification for Net Zero: Report

US Electrification for Net Zero: Report

February 23, 2024 | , , , ,

The report explores the degrees of electrification in the United States that might be needed to achieve net-zero pathways as well as where and how electrification could occur under model assumptions. It examines the relative roles of variable generation resources (e.g., wind and solar), energy storage, and firm low-carbon power in the energy transition to meet increasing levels of clean electricity demand. It also examines the barriers that could hinder both increased electrification and decarbonization of the pivotal power sector.

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Stonepeak acquires 50 per cent stake in CVOW

Stonepeak acquires 50 per cent stake in CVOW

February 23, 2024 | , ,

Stonepeak has finalised an agreement with Dominion Energy to acquire a 50 per cent stake in its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project (CVOW) through the formation of an offshore wind partnership. CVOW is a 2.6 GW offshore wind project 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia capable of serving the power needs of 660,000 homes.

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Coal continues to be undercut by new wind and solar in EU: EMBER

Coal continues to be undercut by new wind and solar in EU: EMBER

February 17, 2024 | , , ,

The EU electricity mix reached a new milestone with more than two-thirds of electricity coming from clean sources for the first time. Wind and solar combined to produce 27% (721 TWh) of total EU electricity generation – more than nuclear at 23% (619 TWh) and hydro at 12% (317 TWh). Bioenergy and other renewables contributed a further 5.9% (159 TWh). The share of fossil generation fell to its lowest ever – just a third (33%) of total generation, down six percentage points from 39% in 2022.

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Aker bags FEED contract for 1 GW Haewoori Wind Project

Aker bags FEED contract for 1 GW Haewoori Wind Project

February 16, 2024 | , ,

Aker Solutions has been awarded a front-end engineering and design contract for Haewoori Offshore Wind 2 (500MW) and 3 (500MW), Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner’s floating offshore wind projects off the coast of Ulsan, Korea. The company will manage the design and delivery of the floating foundation structures required for the wind project and perform the front-end engineering design.

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Van Oord secures contract offshore wind project in Poland

Van Oord secures contract offshore wind project in Poland

February 16, 2024 | , ,

Van Oord has been contracted for the construction of the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm, developed by Ørsted and PGE. The wind farm is located 40 kilometres offshore in the Polish area of the Baltic Sea. The company will transport and install 111 extended monopiles, of which 107 will serve as foundations for wind turbines and the other 4 as foundations for offshore substations.

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Onshore Wind Policies in the UK: Briefing

Onshore Wind Policies in the UK: Briefing

February 16, 2024 | , , ,

This research briefing “Planning for onshore wind” by the House of Commons provides insights on planning policies and rules for offshore wind in the UK. The government updated planning policies for onshore wind in England in September 2023. Planning rules for onshore wind still differ from those for other renewable energy developments and major infrastructure projects.

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US Government to launch national offshore wind programme

US Government to launch national offshore wind programme

February 12, 2024 | , ,

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will invest $4.75 million to construct a new offshore wind research centre as the government seeks to accelerate the development of renewable technologies across the country. The funds will be used to establish the Academic Centre for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW), led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As per DOE, the center’s primary objectives are to grow the workforce, conduct targeted research, and establish partnerships and ways to integrate equity into offshore wind development.

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Electricity Outlook for the Americas

Electricity Outlook for the Americas

February 5, 2024 | , , ,

Strong growth in renewable power increasingly displaces fossil-fired generation. Electricity demand is estimated to have declined by 0.4% in 2023, largely because of fall in US demand due to milder weather bringing down the average. Due to strong growth in renewables, the share of fossil fuels in electricity generation is expected to fall from 50% in 2022 to 44% in 2026.

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Amazon signs agreement with Engie to procure 473 MW renewable energy from wind farm

Amazon signs agreement with Engie to procure 473 MW renewable energy from wind farm

January 31, 2024 | , ,

Amazon has inked a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) with Engie to secure the 473 MW output of the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland. The deal is part of the e-commerce giant’s plan to run all of its operations entirely on renewable energy by 2025. The wind farm, which is slated to begin operations in 2024, will provide enough energy to power 650,000 UK households per year.

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Ecoener to build 350 MW renewable portfolio in Greece

Ecoener to build 350 MW renewable portfolio in Greece

January 29, 2024 | , , ,

Ecoener has committed to investing $324 million in the Greek renewables market through its 350 MW portfolio. The company is expanding its portfolio of renewable energy sources through Ecoener Hellas, a subsidiary that was founded in Greece in March 2023. The first administrative licence for the first ten projects Ecoener plans to construct in Greece was recently granted by the government.

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Brazil’s Green Hydrogen and Offshore Wind Sectors Ready to Take Off

Brazil’s Green Hydrogen and Offshore Wind Sectors Ready to Take Off

January 29, 2024 | , , ,

Brazil is a clean energy powerhouse with an abundance of renewable sources, including hydro, biomass, wind and solar. As such, the country – the third biggest producer of renewable electricity in the world – is well positioned to play a leading role in the global energy transition and to meet increasing demand for green hydrogen (GH2).

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Bavaria’s Onshore Wind Potential Remains Untapped: EMBER

Bavaria’s Onshore Wind Potential Remains Untapped: EMBER

January 29, 2024 | , ,

This report examines the untapped potential of onshore wind in Bavaria and how increased deployment could strengthen the region’s energy sovereignty and reduce the costs of continued high dependence on imported gas. The Bavarian government has set a target to double the amount of electricity generated from renewables from 40 TWh to 78 TWh by 2030.

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EDPR NA to begin operations at 297 MW Canadian wind farm

EDPR NA to begin operations at 297 MW Canadian wind farm

January 23, 2024 | , ,

EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) and EDP Renewables Canada (EDPR Canada) have started operations at the 297 MW Sharp Hills wind farm in Sedalia and New Bridgen in Alberta, Canada. The power will be supplied to TC Energy, a Calgary-based company that operates in natural gas, oil, and power. The launch of the Sharp Hills wind farm follows a memorandum of understanding between EDPR NA and the Invest Alberta Corporation. A C$600 million investment was made to build the wind farm.

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ASEAN’s target of 35% of operating renewables capacity by 2025 is easily attainable: Global Energy Monitor

ASEAN’s target of 35% of operating renewables capacity by 2025 is easily attainable: Global Energy Monitor

January 22, 2024 | , , ,

ASEAN member states have set a collective renewable energy capacity target of 35% by 2025. Including all types of renewable power, the region is already close to meeting its goal by currently having 32% of its total capacity sourced from renewables. The region currently has 28 GW of large utility-scale solar and wind power in operation, accounting for 9% of total electrical capacity in the region. ASEAN would have to build 17 GW of utility-scale wind and solar capacity by 2025 to reach this goal.

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WV International to build 900 MW wind farm in Serbia

WV International to build 900 MW wind farm in Serbia

January 17, 2024 | , ,

WV International Ventures, a subsidiary of Netherlands-based WV International, has announced intentions to build a 900 MW wind farm in Serbia’s Novi Sad region. The Autonomous Province of Vojvodina’s provincial government stated that the Samos wind park will be built in the northern Serbian towns of Alibunar and Kovacica, with work expected to be completed in two stages.

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