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Walmart seals 300MW of US wind PPAs in South Dakota
The transactions will enable developers Engie and Geronimo Energy to each construct 150MW projects in the Great Plains stateWind rechargenews.com 1 hours old
Iberdrola Q1 earnings up led by Americas, Europe renewables
The Spanish giant reports electric power production rose 18.4% overall as it continues to add wind and other renewable power capacityWind rechargenews.com 10 hours old
Argentina's Genneia seals wind PPA with unit of Goldcorp
The transaction is second for local power generator as more private companies look to secure electricity in the country's growing non-regulated marketWind rechargenews.com 11 hours old
NextEra adds 1GW to renewables backlog during Q1
North America's largest wind and solar generator plans to build 10-16GW of new capacity by the end of 2020Wind rechargenews.com 12 hours old
Invenergy seeks arbitration over Poland wind contracts
Chicago-based company alleges that it has suffered significant financial losses after Polish state utilities nullified power purchase agreementsWind rechargenews.com 12 hours old
Siemens Gamesa wins 225MW turbine order in Kansas
Turbine OEM will manufacture the nacelles and hubs in-state at its factory in HutchinsonWind rechargenews.com 14 hours old
All turbines up at the 659MW Walney Extension
Danish player Ørsted sees final unit up and running at the giant project in the Irish Sea, off the UKWind rechargenews.com 18 hours old
Gravitricity energy storage system ‘may offer lower cost of energy storage than batteries’
Imperial College London report shows LCOS is lower than all alternatives, including Lithium-ion, and is particularly suited to grid balancing and rapid frequency response servicesTransition rechargenews.com 18 hours old
Uwe Tigges named new Innogy CEO
Bernhard Günther continues as CFO despite suffering recent acid attackWind rechargenews.com 19 hours old
Acciona to build 400MW worth of renewables in Chile
Spanish player to install two new PV plants in the regions of Atacama and Antofagasta, and two wind farms in La AraucaníaTransition rechargenews.com 19 hours old
Nordex Group firms contract for 147MW in South Africa
The OEM will supply 47 of its AW125/3150 and AW125/3000 turbines to the Roggeveld wind projectWind rechargenews.com 20 hours old
‘Renewables in Algeria to surge, but still miss government target’
Research from BMI says wind and solar projects in the region to reach 1GW amid regulatory uncertaintyTransition rechargenews.com 20 hours old
GE turns to Catapult for Haliade-X trials
Five-year deal with UK R&D powerhouse to get 12MW turbine into the market ‘in a faster way’ and help develop regional supply chainWind rechargenews.com 20 hours old
Northern Ireland makes 2050 decarbonisation call
Local group NIRIG unveils long-term strategy to reap the benefits from renewablesWind rechargenews.com 21 hours old
Korean tie-up breathes new life in Hexicon floater
Joint venture with Coen Co aims to develop serial production of innovative concept off Southeast AsiaWind rechargenews.com 23 Apr 17:25 GMT
Massachusetts RFP results expected in May: Avangrid
Following a short delay, Avangrid and rival development groups now expect to learn next month who will build the first big project towards Massachusetts' 1.6GW offshore wind targetWind rechargenews.com 23 Apr 16:13 GMT
Wells Fargo to fund $100bn for clean tech, renewables projects
The financing will focus on companies and projects that directly support the transition to a low-carbon economyWind rechargenews.com 23 Apr 15:56 GMT
Denmark outlines plan for 800MW offshore wind project
Project proposed by Prime Minister would be Denmark's largest, but critics point to greater ambition among European neighboursWind rechargenews.com 23 Apr 13:52 GMT
Taiwan to reveal full 3.5GW offshore FIT quota in April
Asian nation to unveil projects to receive offshore wind feed-in tariff as local, European and Chinese players line upWind rechargenews.com 23 Apr 10:26 GMT
US wind well placed for 2020s but vigilance needed: AWEA CEO
IN DEPTH | Things are looking bright for America's wind sector but last year's threat to the PTC phase-down shows there's no room for complacency, says AWEA CEO Tom KiernanWind rechargenews.com 23 Apr 09:25 GMT
First substation jacket installed on 1.2GW Hornsea 1
Saipem has installed the first of four jackets on Orsted’s giant Hornsea 1 wind farm in UK watersWind rechargenews.com 23 Apr 09:17 GMT
Unknown suitor eyes Innogy activities and Czech unit
German utility grants interested party due diligence on Czech business actitvitiesTransition rechargenews.com 23 Apr 06:50 GMT
'Collaboration key to unlocking floating wind's potential'
OPINION | Floating wind needs a compelling business case that chimes with policy objectives to secure a route to market, writes Rhodri JamesWind rechargenews.com 21 Apr 22:00 GMT
Canada's Boralex to acquire 331MW wind portfolio in France
Quebec-based renewables developer expects deal will close in June and strengthen its position as largest independent wind energy supplier in FranceWind rechargenews.com 20 Apr 16:05 GMT
Pennsylvania bill targets 100% renewable energy by 2050
Bipartisan legislation would create a task force and other entities to develop 'workable, realistic' transition planWind rechargenews.com 20 Apr 13:55 GMT
Belgium to open more offshore wind acreage for 4GW by 2030
North Sea secretary says new 221 sq km site to be released adjacent to French watersWind rechargenews.com 20 Apr 13:06 GMT
GE Renewable Energy boosts profits and orders in Q1
Revenue dips but renewables unit cites ongoing onshore wind growth as first quarter orders increase by 15%Transition rechargenews.com 20 Apr 11:46 GMT
Siemens Gamesa wins 100MW from latest Mexico auction
The OEM is slated to supply 29 of its SG 3.4-132 turbines to a wind farm in Coahuila state in the first quarter of 2019Wind rechargenews.com 20 Apr 10:43 GMT
India's first wind-solar hybrid up and running
Hero Future Energies says co-deployment in Karnataka offers big performance and revenue benefitsTransition rechargenews.com 20 Apr 10:26 GMT
High-profile figures to analyse geopolitics of energy transition
Group is to work on an 'authoritative report' to be released during the Irena assembly in January 2019Transition rechargenews.com 20 Apr 09:20 GMT
US approves last segments of major western wind power line
The 1,000-mile Gateway West transmission project will deliver low-cost electricity from wind and other sources to Idaho and other western statesWind rechargenews.com 19 Apr 16:45 GMT
Algeria's Sonatrach plans solar focus as Eni deals are signed
Algerian state group's CEO talks up PV ambitions as it courts foreign partnersTransition rechargenews.com 19 Apr 14:13 GMT
Offshore wind bird-risk less than feared: Carbon Trust study
Major study at Thanet offshore wind farm says collisions less than half level expected as birds take evasive actionWind rechargenews.com 19 Apr 13:34 GMT
Siemens Gamesa to shed 213 jobs in Germany
German-Spanish OEM says most losses will be in Hamburg and Bremen, but the former will remain its offshore wind baseWind rechargenews.com 19 Apr 12:40 GMT
Jackets off for EA1 offshore wind farm
Heavy-lift contractor Mammoet transporting 60 foundations for 714MW Iberdrola project moving into construction off UKWind rechargenews.com 19 Apr 11:38 GMT
UK urged to raise offshore wind local-content target to 60%
Study by former energy minister Sir Michael Fallon says move would help reinforce UK as global sector leaderWind rechargenews.com 19 Apr 11:07 GMT
Indian wind to add 3GW in 2018/19 as auctions kick in: ICRA
Ratings agency says wind sector installations to improve over next 12 months but solar set for reversalTransition rechargenews.com 19 Apr 10:20 GMT
'Beware the false positives as predictive maintenance evolves'
OPINION | Statistical models based on data science alone are not yet enough to give owners and operators the clarity they need to make the right decisions about wind turbine O&M, says Bruce HallWind rechargenews.com 19 Apr 08:43 GMT
'How to finance floating wind is becoming a critical issue'
OPINION | Financiers will need reassurance on key issues as floating projects move to commercial deployment, writes Jérôme Guillet in the latest of a series of articles ahead of FOWT 2018Wind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 22:00 GMT
Non-utility buyers signed 40% of 2017 US wind PPAs: AWEA
Companies have emerged as a significant demand driver of industry growth as buyers move beyond technology companies to the broader economyWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 15:54 GMT
SunPower to acquire SolarWorld Americas and return to US manufacturing
SunPower's decision will be seen by many as further vindication of the Trump administration's solar tariffs following JinkoSolar's recent US factory announcementSolar rechargenews.com 18 Apr 15:39 GMT
Utility Alliant Energy gets nod for 500MW Iowa wind expansion
The regulatory approval means Alliant's Interstate Power and Light utility will add 1GW of wind in Iowa by 2020Wind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 14:14 GMT
Element takes on 750MW North Irish Sea Array
Developer says project well placed to join first wave of big offshore wind projects as Irish sector gathers momentumWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 13:54 GMT
Mainstream nears Neart na Gaoithe exit as CEO thinks global
IN DEPTH | Mainstream Renewable Power poised to announce sale of 450MW Scottish offshore wind project, as Ireland-based developer plots expansion in Asia, Africa and LatAmTransition rechargenews.com 18 Apr 12:27 GMT
UK offshore wind humming in 'busiest yet' 2017: Crown Estate
UK industry hits 5.8GW in operation and pumps out record power in 'milestone year', says reportWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 10:14 GMT
Four line up for 400MW debut wind tender in Saudi Arabia
Acwa Power, EDF, Enel and Engie reported in running for first project in oil-rich kingdomWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 09:09 GMT
Canadian group buys troubled Scottish fabricator BiFab
JV Driver has acquired the closure-threatened yard-operator, which faced problems when a major offshore wind contract finishedWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 08:38 GMT
Total renewables base swells with $1.7bn Direct Energie deal
French oil and gas giant agrees to take majority stake in energy group with 2.5GW renewables portfolioTransition rechargenews.com 18 Apr 07:59 GMT
Berkshire top US utility with wind energy on system: AWEA
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Energy in 2017 contracted or owned 6.75GW of wind capacity, edging long-time leader Xcel EnergyWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 17:50 GMT
US Energy Department opens purse for solar R&D
Funding totalling $105.5m earmarked for early-stage PV and CSP projects and grid integration technologySolar rechargenews.com 17 Apr 16:55 GMT
2MW turbine platform dominates 2017 US market: AWEA
Vestas led all OEMs with a 35.4% market share and in the 2MW platform capacity rating with 932 turbines installed in 2017Wind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 16:09 GMT
Siemens Gamesa wins 77MW turbine deal for Wind XI in US
Deal with Warren Buffett's MidAmerican Energy Company includes 30 turbines with option for five more and service and maintenance agreementWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 16:07 GMT
Enel Green Power claims top spot in 2017 US wind market: AWEA
NextEra retained its leadership in overall US wind ownership, but EGP-NA's huge year elevated it to the top-10 listWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 15:54 GMT
Germany to halve coal generation by 2030: energy minister
Altmaier argues a coal exit is more difficult for the country, as it is phasing out nuclear power at the same timeTransition rechargenews.com 17 Apr 13:50 GMT
E.ON completes turbine commissioning at UK's Rampion
Last of 116 Vestas wind turbines powers up at project off coast of southern EnglandWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 13:00 GMT
WindEurope and Irena chiefs warn of French support change risks
WindEurope CEO urges French government to be flexible on permitting rules to allow latest turbine technology at projectsWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 12:27 GMT
Paris goals need sixfold rise in renewables uptake rate: Irena
Agency launches update of 2050 roadmap at the Berlin Energy Transition DialogueTransition rechargenews.com 17 Apr 12:05 GMT
European wind investments hit €51bn in 2017: WindEurope
Investment outlook 'strong' to 2020 but visibility lapses on new projects after decade's end, says industry bodyWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 11:45 GMT
‘Even non-offshore players see floating wind as something to reckon with’
FACE TO FACE | With a week to go to the world’s biggest floating wind power conference – FOWT 2018 in Marseille, France – Darius Snieckus spoke with Bruno Geschier, chairman of WindEurope’s Floating Wind Task ForceWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 09:26 GMT
How to install supersize floating turbines without the heavy lifting
OPINION | Floating wind can avoid many of the big costs incurred by fixed-bottom deployments, not least through risky and expensive offshore operations, writes Trond LandboWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 22:00 GMT
France sets July deadline to renegotiate offshore wind deals
Officials say projects could be retendered without significant tariff reductions, as FEE warns of 'disastrous' consequencesWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 16:30 GMT
Wyoming regulators OK PacifiCorp's 1.1GW wind plan for 2020
Warren Buffet-owned utility takes a big step with its Energy Vision 2020 plan after dropping one Invenergy-backed wind projectWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 15:39 GMT
Nautilus floating concept braves tank trials
Successful wave and wind tests at Sintef Ocean R&D facility in Norway are next step toward commercialisation of 10MW steel-hull unitWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 12:43 GMT
Enertrag and Genesis link for 1.8GW of South Africa wind
Partners announce joint development deal days after nation resolves long-running impasse over PPAsWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 12:21 GMT
Innogy tests Triton Knoll offshore wind foundation sites
Geotechnical vessel Fugro Scout used by developer for borehole testing off eastern EnglandWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 09:38 GMT
Gas Natural Fenosa taps Siemens Gamesa for 166MW in Spain
The OEM will produce blades and nacelles for the order at factories in Spain and MoroccoWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 09:20 GMT
Chinese OEMs feel the pinch as market slows: MAKE
Envision a rare exception as Chinese manufacturers' 2017 additions reflect weaker growth in giant domestic market, analyst's figures showWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 09:08 GMT
Suzlon claims top spot as India adds 1.77GW in 2017/18 FY
Locally-based OEM says 626MW came amid 'extremely challenging' policy transition but now sees 'exponential growth'Wind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 08:23 GMT
New Jersey passes bill supporting 50% RE target for 2030
The densely populated Garden State is likely to need plenty of offshore wind to reach its ambitious renewables targetWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 15:34 GMT
Tough love for zero bids as offshore wind awaits German result
DISPATCHES | With more zero-subsidy winners likely in Germany, developers and financiers crave support mechanisms that can bring long-term stability, writes Bernd RadowitzWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 13:10 GMT
Taiwan to announce first 3.5GW offshore allocation by April 30
An auction for the lowest price for a further 2GW is slated to be held in May or JuneWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 11:13 GMT
MHI Vestas chosen to supply turbines for Borssele V
Economics ministry adviser says Dutch government still mulling whether to auction off further offshore wind innovation zonesWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 11:07 GMT
UK offshore wind industry calls in F1 boss for supply chain review
Sector leaders to join former McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh for major study of supply chain opportunities as part of 2030 visionWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 10:27 GMT
MeyGen 6MW first phase moves into full-time operation
World’s largest tidal stream array, in Scotland’s Pentland Firth, gears up after production record-setting in MarchTransition rechargenews.com 13 Apr 09:29 GMT
Pension group PKA ditches 35 oil companies
Danish group says focus will now turn to auto sector as it steps up scrutiny over investee adherence to aims of Paris dealTransition rechargenews.com 13 Apr 09:08 GMT
Scottish government in row after ‘taking over’ Inch Cape ruling
Controversy as Edinburgh uses powers to decide plans for onshore infrastructure of 784MW offshore wind farmWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 09:01 GMT
'Floating wind can reap rewards of the wider industry's advance'
OPINION | Wind power has already made huge breakthroughs and the nascent floating industry is well placed to feel the benefit, writes Henrik Stiesdal in the latest of a series of columns by key figures in the sectorWind rechargenews.com 12 Apr 22:00 GMT
Chile prepares to decarbonise economy
Chile’s new energy minister, Susana Jiménez, pledges to modernise the country’s energy legislationTransition rechargenews.com 12 Apr 16:36 GMT
EDF Energies Nouvelles rebrands globally as EDF Renewables
Most of EDF's global renewables subsidiaries will be placed under the new banner, including all North American unitsWind rechargenews.com 12 Apr 16:08 GMT
'IFC was a catalyst for Argentine renewables - now others are following'
FACE TO FACE | Juan Payeras, chief investment officer focused on RE investments in Argentina at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), tells Alexandre Spatuzza how it helped kick-start Argentina’s renewables programmeTransition rechargenews.com 12 Apr 11:52 GMT
Oil & gas group Shell to pump up to $2bn a year into new energies unit
Capital investment to go towards wind, solar and gas projects in North America and EuropeTransition rechargenews.com 12 Apr 10:32 GMT
Yaskawa boosts The Switch as group takes global wind role
Finnish power technology specialist to get drive-train testing capability up to 15MW as Japanese owner's new EU Environmental Energy unitWind rechargenews.com 12 Apr 09:06 GMT
Australian renewables tender draws 3.5GW of bids
Victoria state auction attracted roughly six times the capacity available under the 650MW schemeWind rechargenews.com 12 Apr 08:35 GMT
Solar beats onshore wind in 210MW mixed German tender
Average winning bid for PV arrays came in at €46.70/MWh, says federal grid agency BNetzATransition rechargenews.com 12 Apr 08:33 GMT
France set to decide fate of offshore wind projects
Prime Minister set to announce verdict on 3GW of projects off northwest coast within days, claims bodyWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 15:02 GMT
EnBW starts building Hohe See and Albatros in North Sea
The two arrays will feature 87 SWT-7.0-154 turbines with commissioning foreseen in late 2019Wind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 15:02 GMT
Pattern claims top spot in Canadian wind market
Pattern has become the top operator of wind capacity in Canada after switch-on at the 147MW Mont Sainte-Marguerite project in QuebecWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 14:31 GMT
MHI Vestas boots up ‘smart’ suite to supercharge V164
Portfolio of tools ranges from foundation design software to a performance monitor app for hand-held devicesWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 14:15 GMT
Senvion sees 40-50% LCOE reduction with 10MW+ turbine
Asia would be the “obvious choice” for a new offshore turbine factory, but no decision has been taken, Drücker saysWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 13:34 GMT
India opens EOI for 1GW offshore wind farm in Gujarat
National Institute for Wind Energy invites industry players to set out their stall to develop zone in the Gulf of KhambhatWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 13:27 GMT
Cables and inspection in the spotlight for floating wind JIP
Latest studies launched by Carbon Trust-led group will look into 'notable gaps' in the market for the fast-emerging sectorWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 11:47 GMT
Engie and Air Products in Blockchain technology partnership
Duo to launch platform that will certify the traceability of green electricityWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 09:25 GMT
Poland ready for 4GW of offshore wind by 2027: TSO chief
Sector hails PSE announcement that up to 8GW of offshore capacity could ultimately be grid-connectedWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 08:49 GMT
WindEurope optimistic on Polish offshore wind development
Chief executive Giles Dickson says Polish government recognises industrial benefits of backing wind at seaWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 00:47 GMT
Siemens Gamesa still undecided on size of 10MW-plus turbine
Wind OEM weighs options for '1X' turbine platform amid fast-changing offshore market and shareholder pressureWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 22:57 GMT
'Hywind shows the way for floating wind – come and join us'
OPINION | Floating offshore wind needs to prove it can perform and reduce costs — and Hywind Scotland is a great start, writes Sebastian Bringsvaerd in the first of a series of columns by key figures in the sectorWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 22:00 GMT
BP signs battery storage deal with Tesla for US wind farm
Tesla to supply 212kWh rechargeable lithium-ion battery to BP Wind Energy in first deal of its type for oil giant's US wind fleetTransition rechargenews.com 10 Apr 19:57 GMT
Fraunhofer IWES to assess soil conditions for new German offshore clusters
‘Multichannel seismic survey’ to start in September in preparation for regular tenders in the next decadeWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 14:29 GMT
Renewables offer socio-economic boost to Pakistan: Irena
Irena assessment shows Pakistan’s abundant renewable resources can boost power generation and energy accessWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 14:17 GMT
Acciona Energia to invest $200m in 145MW Texas wind farm
The facility will use Nordex AW125/3150 model turbines at a site near the developer's San Roman wind farm near the Mexico border.Wind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 14:07 GMT