Noticias Externas

1. BRI wind farm bringing wind energy to Ethiopia

   Forbidding deserts could prove the best places for giant wind power farms, generating abundant and clean sources of energy. That conviction has been driving hundreds of engineers and construction workers from China and Ethiopia over the past three years in their mission to build a wind power park in the vast desert of the Somalia … Continue reading BRI wind farm bringing wind energy to Ethiopia →

2. IRENA and the European Space Agency Agree to Advance Energy Transition in Space Activities

   The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to advance the global energy transition through space-based services and products. The new partnership was signed by the two Director-Generals Francesco La Camera and Josef Aschbacher in pursuit of the common goal to ensure sustainable long-term … Continue reading IRENA and the European Space Agency Agree to Advance Energy Transition in Space Activities →

3. What a Week for Offshore Wind Energy

   With all eyes on infrastructure legislation this week in DC, it might have been easy to miss some of the big developments in the offshore wind energy industry. But at ACP, we were excited to witness and be a part of key moments that will help strengthen wind energy, meet climate targets, and create good-paying … Continue reading What a Week for Offshore Wind Energy →

4. Siemens Gamesa’s order book reflects the momentum in wind energy

   Results for the third quarter of financial year 2021 (April 2021 – June 2021) Order backlog amounted to €32.6bn, underpinned by further commitments to a decarbonized economy; Siemens Gamesa logged €11.8bn order intake in the last twelve months   Rising commodity prices and higher ramp-up costs for the 5.X platform resulted in provisions for onerous contracts … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s order book reflects the momentum in wind energy →

5. Capital Energy finalizes the processing of its second wind farm in Asturias

   The wind power project obtains prior administrative authorization, a necessary requirement to apply for construction permits Oviedo, July 29, 2021.- Capital Energy, a Spanish energy company born in 2002 and whose vocation is to become the first 100% vertically integrated renewable operator on the Iberian Peninsula, continues to advance in the development of its clean … Continue reading Capital Energy finalizes the processing of its second wind farm in Asturias →

6. Iberdrola commissions its first photovoltaic plant in Castile-La Mancha

   The construction of the Barcience (Toledo) project has involved 250 workers and numerous national suppliers · The plant will produce clean energy for the equivalent of 25,000 homes/year It is currently building 1,200 MW of renewable energy and has a project portfolio of more than 17,000 MW on the Iberian Peninsula · In Castile-La Mancha, … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions its first photovoltaic plant in Castile-La Mancha →

7. Vattenfall takes on direct marketing for 250 MW offshore wind farm Arcadis Ost 1 in the Baltic Sea

   Vattenfall and Parkwind have agreed to cooperate in direct marketing in the offshore wind power sector where Vattenfall will be marketing the Arcadis Ost 1 offshore windfarm in the Baltic Sea. The 250 MW offshore wind farm will be built 19 kilometers northeast of the island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea, in the coastal … Continue reading Vattenfall takes on direct marketing for 250 MW offshore wind farm Arcadis Ost 1 in the Baltic Sea →

8. First Clean Power Annual report shows record U.S. renewables growth and investment

   U.S. installed 26 gigawatts of new clean power in 2020; 170 GW of capacity enough to power 50 million homes Industry employs 415,000 Americans and has invested $334 billion in the U.S. economy since 2005 with more growth coming The American Clean Power Association today released its first Clean Power Annual report, which showed wind, … Continue reading First Clean Power Annual report shows record U.S. renewables growth and investment →

9. American Clean Power Association Statement on BOEM California offshore leasing call for information

   The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management advanced a Call for Information and Nominations for the two Morro Bay Call Areas off the coast of central California and designated the Humboldt Wind Energy Area off the coast of northern California on July 28: “BOEM’s action advancing … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on BOEM California offshore leasing call for information →

10. Carbon Footprint of Wind Turbines

    As renewable energy gained national popularity, scientists developed production mechanisms that reached toward smaller footprints. Recent tax incentive extensions provide financial support for wind turbine customers, increasing residential and commercial purchases. The government’s support of clean energy development is up against significant ecological challenges, however. Like all technological devices, wind turbines generate carbon emissions. Until … Continue reading Carbon Footprint of Wind Turbines →

11. EDP Renewables reaches 12.6 GW of installed capacity

    The company has 2.1 GW more in its portfolio than in the same period last year. Noteworthy is the good performance of the business in Europe and Brazil as well as the good visibility of growth in the short term and the solid asset rotation strategy implemented. EBITDA amounted to EUR 654 million (-13% vs. … Continue reading EDP Renewables reaches 12.6 GW of installed capacity →

12. Eni acquires 1.2 GW of wind power and solar energy projects in Spain

    Eni will expand its renewable energy presence in Spain with the acquisition of solar and wind power projects with a total capacity of 1.2 GW, the company reported on July 26.Gas e Luce, Eni’s retail subsidiary, which has integrated its renewable energy operations, signed an agreement with Azora Capital to buy the portfolio of new … Continue reading Eni acquires 1.2 GW of wind power and solar energy projects in Spain →

13. Iberdrola and EIB sign a new €550 million green loan to boost smart grids in Spain

    The project will contribute to the electrification of the Spanish economy and improved efficiency via better automation and control mechanisms, through the digitization of electrical networks The funds will be allocated to the investment plan covering this infrastructure that i-DE – Iberdrola’s Spanish distributor – will develop for €1.5 billion between 2021 and 2023 This … Continue reading Iberdrola and EIB sign a new €550 million green loan to boost smart grids in Spain →

14. EDP Renewables secures 25-year PPA for a 200 MWac solar project in the US

    The solar project is located in Arizona and is expected to enter in operation in 2023. EDPR continues improving its technological diversification and has now 2.5 GW of solar capacity secured to install until 2023. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the fourth largest renewable energy producer in the world, has secured a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement … Continue reading EDP Renewables secures 25-year PPA for a 200 MWac solar project in the US →

15. Acciona and SSE Renewables have agreed to explore offshore wind energy opportunities in Poland

    ACCIONA Energía and SSE Renewables have agreed to explore offshore wind opportunities in Poland as the country seeks to progress the deployment of around 6GW of offshore wind energy by the end of the decade. For that purpose, both companies, who are already cooperating on the exploration of offshore wind opportunities in Spain and Portugal, … Continue reading Acciona and SSE Renewables have agreed to explore offshore wind energy opportunities in Poland →