REM - Renewable Energy

26 January 2023

Renewable energy was a hot topic in Davos but for Europe, much work remains

25 January 2023

‘Cooperation in a fragmented world’ was the theme at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but Europe is still struggling to catch up with the cleantech policies of the US and China.

US offshore wind supply chain needs $22.4bn of investment by 2030

25 January 2023

As much as $22.4bn must be invested in the US offshore wind supply chain to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030, says a new report.

Portugal to map offshore wind zones

25 January 2023

Portugal will start public hearings this week to help decide on offshore wind zones. The government will hold its first offshore wind auction in the fourth quarter of 2023.

GE renewables unit posts $2.2bn loss in 2022

25 January 2023

GE, the US conglomerate, has reported a loss in its renewables unit of more than $2.2 bn in 2022. It cited warranty losses and inflation. For 2021, GE Renewable Energy had posted a loss of $795 mn.

Utility PSEG to exit 1.1-GW Ocean Wind 1 project off New Jersey

25 January 2023

US utility Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has agreed to sell Ørsted its 25% equity stake in the Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind energy project.

Germany unveils 30 GW by 2030 offshore wind blueprint

25 January 2023

Germany has drafted new development plans for offshore wind turbine sites to reach 30 GW of installed wind power capacity by 2030, according to a final plan released by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH).

Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa posts large Q1 loss

25 January 2023

Product failures at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) have prompted the renewable energy giant to post a loss of €760mn ($826mn) in the first quarter of the 2023 financial year. The quarter ran from October 1 to December 21, 2022.

Ørsted writes down US offshore wind farm by $366mn amidst sector woes

25 January 2023

Danish wind developer Ørsted has written down the Sunrise project off the US East Coast by DKK2.5bn ($366mn), a reflection of headwinds in the sector as inflation and supply chain costs rise.

UK’s Crown Estate signs six leases for 8 GW of offshore wind projects, enough to power 7mn homes

25 January 2023

The UK’s Crown Estate has signed six leases around the coastlines of England and Wales for 8 GW in offshore wind projects.

Hexicon granted permits to connect 7.1-GW floating wind generation to Italy’s grid

25 January 2023

Six of Hexicon’s floating wind power projects have been allowed to connect to Italy’s national grid, says Sweden-based Hexicon. The wind projects amount to 7.1 GW in installed capacity. The Italian transmission system operator is Terna SpA.

Davos climate change debates hindered by lack of Russian, Chinese delegates

24 January 2023

The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, was held in person this year for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The theme of the meeting was “co-operation in a fragmented world," but Russia and China were a no show.

Slovenia ranks 4th in EU for renewable transport

23 January 2023

Slovenia's share of renewable sources in transport was the highest in Central and Southeast Europe in 2021.