REM - Renewable Energy
Dimon to Biden: US and Europe should develop a ‘Marshall Plan’ for energy
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has urged US President Joe Biden to develop a Marshal Plan for energy as prices surge and sanctions bite over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to reports of the confidential conversation.
Vestas retakes position as world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer
Vestas has regained its position as the world’s leading wind turbine maker in 2021, as the wind industry installed a record amount of capacity, says a new report by BloombergNEF. The world moved ever closer to a 100-GW year of additions.
Simply Blue unveils plan for 500-MW floating wind project off Northern Ireland
Simply Blue Group has announced plans for a new 500-MW floating wind project between Northern Ireland and the Scottish island of Islay. The project will be developed with MJM Renewables.
ERM Dolphyn, Source Energie to develop gigawatt-scale green hydrogen floating wind off Wales
ERM Dolphyn and Source Energie have announced plans to develop gigawatt-scale green hydrogen floating wind in the Celtic Sea off south-west Wales
Prysmian to invest €1bn by 2024
Prysmian Group, the Italian subsea cable company and leader in the offshore wind sector, announces that it is keeping pace with executing its plan of investing about €1 billion ($1.1 bn) by 2024
Atlas brings online 244-MWp solar project in Chile
Atlas Renewable Energy has energised a 244-MWp solar project in Chile. The Sol del Desierto project uses bifacial photovoltaics technology.
Vestas plans lay-offs
Danish Wind turbine maker Vestas to lay off 275 workers due to technology projects and sales activities being postponed and cancelled and expected low volumes in some markets over the next two years.
RWE, ADNOC to collaborate on low carbon and green hydrogen
German power company RWE and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration in low carbon and green hydrogen.
Ørsted completes wind farm in Nebraska
Denmark-based Ørsted has completed its 298-MW onshore wind farm, Haystack Wind, in Nebraska, USA – its first onshore project using 5-MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines.
Ireland to fast-track 3 GW of offshore wind farms in bid to increase energy independence from Russia
Dutch government to bolster renewables funding to reduce reliance on Russia
The Netherlands government has announced that the budget for large solar, wind and other carbon-reducing projects in 2022 will be ramped up to €13bn ($14.3bn) by €6bn and opened to green hydrogen for the first time.
JV launched in US with 5-GW solar target
AGP Sustainable Real Assets and Hartree Partners have launched a joint venture that is targeting building a 5-GW utility-scale solar PV platform across multiple US markets.
US government weighs 1.8 GW of onshore wind projects in Idaho
The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is weighing two wind farms, of 800 MW and 1 GW, in Idaho.
UK offshore wind pipeline surges to 86 GW
New research published by trade group RenewableUK indicates that the UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects now stands at 86 GW, more than eight times the country’s current operational capacity.
Endesa to use second-hand Nissan batteries to improve grid stability
Spain’s Endesa (part of Italy’s Enel) will use second-hand Nissan batteries to improve grid stability in Melilla.
Anglo American, EDF Renewables to develop renewable energy in South Africa
Anglo American has signed a memorandum of understanding with EDF Renewables to co-operate in developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem (RREE) in South Africa.
Jiangxi Jinko to build silicon pull rod project in China
JinkoSolar Holding Co. said that its principal operating subsidiary, Jinko Solar Co. (Jiangxi Jinko), has signed a project investment co-operation framework agreement for a joint monocrystalline silicon pull rod project in Qinghai Province.
"Climate Czar" and veteran Russian reformist Chubais said to have flown Russia
Veteran reformer Anatoly Chubais has quit his post of"Climate Czar" and fled the country after criticising Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Shell may develop six offshore wind farms totalling 1.7 GW off Brazil
Shell Brasil has filed environmental licensing requests for six offshore wind farms totalling 1.7 GW.
REM: Shell may develop six offshore wind farms totalling 1.7 GW off Brazil
Shell Brasil has filed environmental licensing requests for six offshore wind farms totalling 1.7 GW.
TRIG buys minority stake in Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm
The Renewables Infrastructure Group is buying a 7.8% stake in the massive 1.2-GW Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm located off northern England, it has announced in a bourse filing. Hornsea 1 is the largest offshore wind farm in the world.
South African Breweries (SAB) signs up for 7,000 cow biogas deal amid solar pledge
South African Breweries (SAB) is looking into growing its renewable energy adoption, sustainable energy reports.
In blow to green energy, Enel is next to exit Russia
Wall Street regulator proposes sweeping climate disclosure
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally proposed an unprecedented new rule that would require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk.
Largest wind project in N. America comes online
Chicago-based developer Invenergy and wind turbine manufacturer GE Renewable Energy have announced the start of commercial operations for the 998-MW Traverse Wind Energy Centre, the largest wind farm constructed in a single phase in North America.
Bui Power chief calls for partnerships to help Ghana achieve its net zero targets
Investment would help the installation of Solar PVs and hybridisation to diversify the country’s energy mix in order to augment the country’s power generation.
Scramble to replace Russian gas endangers climate change targets
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed the questions of decarbonisation and energy security up to the top of the political agenda as governments scramble to find alternatives to Russian oil and gas.
Vestas secures 280 MW of orders in Latin America, Omega Energia secures rights to Brazil’s 1.5-GW Assuruá
Vestas has secured an 86-MW wind turbine order in Argentina with Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia for two projects, Mataco III and Vivoratá, near Bahia Blanca and Mar del Plata cities respectively.
Regulators approve almost 1 GW of solar and energy storage for Dominion Energy Virginia
The Virginia State Corporation Commission has approved expansion of new solar and energy storage projects for Dominion Energy Virginia customers. The projects will total almost 1 GW.
Indiana Michigan Power calls for 1.3 GW of renewable energy
Indiana Michigan Power has issued a request for proposals for projects that will generate some 800 MW of wind energy and approximately 500 MW of solar power. The utility is owned by American Electric Power.
Portugal to hold first auction for floating wind projects this summer
Portugal will hold its first auction for floating offshore wind projects this summer, Reuters has been told by Environment and Energy Transition Minister Joao Matos Fernandes.
France issues call for tenders for floating wind projects
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has issued a call for tenders for floating wind farm projects. The two 250-MW projects, of about 20 turbines each, would be in the Mediterranean.
UK to bolster renewable energy in response to economic impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Later this month, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil a British Energy Security Strategy that will promote renewable energy, nuclear and hydrogen to boost energy independence and buffer the country from the economic impact of Russia’s war.
Mozambique: RES4Africa, AMER agree to expand cooperation in developing renewable energies
Ørsted and BP escalate fight over seabed in North Sea
A long-simmering dispute between Ørsted and UK oil super-major BP has come to a head with the Danish offshore wind developer formally accusing BP of trying to halt 675 MW of its 2.6-GW Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm.
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