Tag: renewable energy

Vestas secures EPC order for two wind projects in Finland

Vestas secures EPC order for two wind projects in Finland

June 9, 2023 |

Vestas, a manufacturer of Danish wind turbines, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for two wind farms in Finland that Neoen and Prokon will own jointly. The combined output of the Lumivaara and Storbötet wind farms will be 161 MW. The 17 Vestas V162-6.2MW turbines that make up the 105 MW Storbötet wind farm will be situated in the municipality of Uusikaarlepyy. The Lumivaara wind farm, located in the municipality of Hyrynsalmi, will be powered by nine V162-6.2MW turbines. Additionally, Vestas will provide its 20-year active output management 5000 service, a package for maintaining wind farms.

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Ameresco and Atura to construct 250 MW battery storage system in Canada

Ameresco and Atura to construct 250 MW battery storage system in Canada

June 9, 2023 |

The Canadian independent electricity system operator (IESO) has selected renewable energy company Ameresco and its partner Atura Power to build a 250MW/1,000 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) in Ontario province.
Ameresco and Atura Power, an Ontario Power Generation affiliate, will build the project as a joint venture (JV) under the name Napanee BESS. The BESS project will be built next to Atura Power’s Napanee generating station and Ontario Power Generation’s Lennox generating station in the town of Greater Napanee.

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IEA Renewable Energy Market Update Report

IEA Renewable Energy Market Update Report

June 9, 2023 | ,

The update will look at key topics for renewables this year and next, including how the energy crisis will affect their deployment in the EU, their impact on energy affordability, and the latest trends in the United States, China and India. It will also explore the implications of developments affecting major technologies like solar, wind and biofuels – including market dynamics, financing, energy security priorities, manufacturing and power system integration.

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Queensland begins construction of 252 MW Wambo wind farm

Queensland begins construction of 252 MW Wambo wind farm

June 8, 2023 |

The Queensland government in Australia has started construction on the 252 MW Wambo wind farm.
The project, which is situated in the Western Downs region, was officially launched by Queensland’s Minister for Energy, Renewables, and Hydrogen, Mick de Brenni, in the presence of representatives from Cubico Sustainable Investments and Stanwell. Wambo wind farm is a joint venture between the two companies. The wind farm will be equipped with 42 wind turbines, and the project supports the state government’s target of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

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Eneco to build 50 MW battery storage project in Belgium

Eneco to build 50 MW battery storage project in Belgium

June 8, 2023 |

Eneco is planning to build a new 50 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to be installed in Ville-sur-Haine in the Wallonia region of Belgium. Eneco will fully own the project. The company has secured the permit, placed orders for the battery and is conducting preparatory studies to begin operations by the end of 2024. The BESS will include 53 megapack energy storage units supplied by Tesla, which can store and supply power to the grid for four hours. Installed in cooperation with Belgian grid operator Elia, the BESS will ensure that the increasing number of solar and wind energy facilities can be deployed efficiently while keeping the grid power balanced.

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US Government outlines new national clean hydrogen strategy

US Government outlines new national clean hydrogen strategy

June 7, 2023 |

The US Government has unveiled the country’s first national clean hydrogen strategy. The document lays out the Biden administration’s plans to facilitate production, storage and usage of green hydrogen in the country. The strategy is based around attracting private investment, much like the Inflation Reduction Act, in order to maximise infrastructure development and uptake

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TotalEnergies to begin work on 1 GW solar project in Iraq

TotalEnergies to begin work on 1 GW solar project in Iraq

June 7, 2023 |

TotalEnergies has announced plans to develop a 1 GW solar power plant in Iraq to supply electricity to the Basrah regional grid. The project is part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), which aims to enhance the development of Iraq’s natural resources and improve the country’s electricity supply.

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EIB grants $213 million to Sicredi for solar energy investments in Brazil

EIB grants $213 million to Sicredi for solar energy investments in Brazil

June 6, 2023 |

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a $213 million loan to Sicredi, a cooperative financial institution in Brazil, for solar energy initiatives. With the funding, Sicredi will install solar photovoltaic panels in Brazilian rural properties, small and medium businesses, and private residences. This project will fully assist the country’s efforts to combat climate change and advance its plans to produce increasing amounts of renewable electricity.

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Japan pledges $107 billion in funding for hydrogen developments

Japan pledges $107 billion in funding for hydrogen developments

June 6, 2023 |

The Japanese government has approved a new plan to raise $107 billion in both private and public funding for the expansion of its hydrogen supply over the course of the following 15 years. In an effort to lower the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, the country revised its renewable energy plan to increase the use of hydrogen as fuel. To bridge the gap to renewables, Japan’s controversial decarbonisation strategy includes the use of so-called clean coal alongside hydrogen and nuclear.

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BlueFloat to develop 7.6 GW of offshore wind projects in the Philippines

BlueFloat to develop 7.6 GW of offshore wind projects in the Philippines

June 5, 2023 |

BlueFloat Energy, a Spanish offshore wind project developer, will construct a portfolio of 7.6 GW offshore wind projects in the Philippines. The portfolio will be spread throughout four locations: Central Luzon, South Luzon, Northern Luzon, and Southern Mindoro. Each of the sites, with a capacity ranging from 1.5 GW to 3.5 GW, has contracts with the corporation for wind energy service.

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Fuel of the Future: Key properties, storage and applications of liquid hydrogen

Fuel of the Future: Key properties, storage and applications of liquid hydrogen

June 5, 2023 |

It is important to note that hydrogen is not a silver bullet for decarbonisation as its production can be carbon-in­tensive if it relies on fossil fuels. This is because the majority of hydrogen currently produced comes from steam methane reforming, a pro­­­­­cess that requires fossil fuels as feedstock. In addition, the production of hydrogen from renewable electricity can be ex­pe­nsive and inefficient as significant amo­unts of energy are requ­ir­ed to produce hy­dro­gen through the pro­cess of electrolysis.

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Cleantech Solar and PLC partner for 540 kWp rooftop solar project in Indonesia

Cleantech Solar and PLC partner for 540 kWp rooftop solar project in Indonesia

June 5, 2023 |

Cleantech Solar, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions to corporations in Southeast Asia and India, has entered a long-term solar partnership with Coats in Indonesia to develop a 540 kWp rooftop solar PV project at their facility in Pasuruan, East Java. Cleantech Solar will provide the end-to-end solar solution along with guaranteeing the performance of the system. The solar PV system consists of 990 solar modules and is expected to generate approximately 16 GWh of clean energy during the system’s lifetime, amounting to a reduction of over 13 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

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Nexamp secures funding for 250 MW solar and battery projects in US

Nexamp secures funding for 250 MW solar and battery projects in US

June 1, 2023 |

Nexamp, a clean energy producer, has obtained more than $400 million in financing to assist in the development of 49 solar and battery storage projects across six US states. The financing includes tax equity and loan commitments from US Bancorp Impact Finance and Mitsubishi UFJ Finance Group, respectively

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EDF and Simply Blue partner to develop two floating wind farms in Ireland

EDF and Simply Blue partner to develop two floating wind farms in Ireland

June 1, 2023 |

EDF Renewables Ireland has formed a partnership with Simply Blue Group to develop the Western Star and Emerald floating wind projects in Ireland. The companies will collaborate to develop the initiatives via a joint venture (JV). The alliance supports the Irish government’s goal of producing 7 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030

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Mainstream and partners plan to build 2.5 GW wind project in Australia

Mainstream and partners plan to build 2.5 GW wind project in Australia

May 31, 2023 |

AGL, DIRECT Infrastructure, Mainstream Renewable Power, and Reventus Power have joined forces to submit an application for the construction of a 2.5 GW offshore wind farm in Australia’s Gippsland region. The Bass Strait, the first offshore wind zone approved by the Australian government, will act as the site for the proposed offshore wind project. Reportedly, the 15,000 sq km zone will expand employment prospects and produce 10 GW of renewable energy annually.

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RPC and Greenfield to develop 500 MW energy storage projects in UK

RPC and Greenfield to develop 500 MW energy storage projects in UK

May 31, 2023 |

Renewable Power Capital (RPC) and Greenfield, two UK-based renewable energy developers, have agreed to collaborate on the development of 500 MW of energy storage projects in the country. RPC has purchased two projects from Greenfield, totaling 83 MW. By the second quarter of 2024, the projects are anticipated to have received final approval.

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Plug Power plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland

Plug Power plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland

May 30, 2023 |

Plug Power, a US-based energy company, has committed to construct three hydrogen electrolysers with a total capacity of 2.25 GW in Finland by 2030. The Finnish government’s goals to become carbon neutral by 2035 will benefit from this. The Kokkola South facility will have 1 GW of electrolytic capacity erected for the generation of 85 tpd of green hydrogen and 700 kilotonnes of green ammonia per year. These will be both imported and used locally and across Europe.

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Motor Oil acquires majority stake in 1.9 GW solar projects in Greece

Motor Oil acquires majority stake in 1.9 GW solar projects in Greece

May 30, 2023 |

Motor Oil Group, a Greek oil refining business, has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Unagi, a company with interests in 1.9 GW of solar projects in different stages throughout Greece, through its subsidiary Motor Oil Renewable Energy (MORE). Motor Oil intends to invest more than €4 billion in energy transformation projects.

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Rolls-Royce, ABO Wind launch solar with battery project in Bavaria

Rolls-Royce, ABO Wind launch solar with battery project in Bavaria

May 29, 2023 |

Rolls-Royce Holdings and German renewables developer ABO Wind AG have completed a crossbreed solar and battery nuclear power facility in Bavaria, Germany, capable of producing 10,000 MWh per year. In addition to avoiding about 6,300 tonnes of carbon dioxide, the generation can meet the needs of about 3,000 three-person homes. The UK aerospace company’s Power Solutions division also announced that it had given ABO Wind’s newest solar farm in Bavaria a 2.9 MW/5.8 MWh mtu EnergyPack QG battery storage system.

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