REM - Renewable Energy
2.6 GW in draft wind energy areas identified off northwest US
The federal government has identified 2.6 GW in draft wind energy areas off Oregon in the Pacific Northwest of the US.
China constructs 2.8-GW pumped-storage hydro project in Gobi desert
China is constructing a new 2.8-GW pumped-storage hydro project in the Gobi desert. The Qinghai Warang pumped-storage hydro electricity power station in north-western China will store excess renewable energy, like a giant battery.
Solar, storage add over $100bn to US economy in 12 months
US solar and storage companies have announced more than $100bn in private sector investments since the Inflation Reduction Act became law a year ago on August 16, 2022, according to new analysis.
Siemens Gamesa has fix for onshore wind turbines, says CEO
A week ago Siemens Energy revealed that quality issues in its wind turbine unit would cost the company €2.2bn ($2.4bn). And already the wind-turbine manufacturing subsidiary in question, Siemens Gamesa, says it has a fix.
Unravelling the controversial decision: Alberta's renewable energy moratorium
Alberta, the largest oil and gas producing province in Canada, is facing pushback after imposing a seven-month halt on new wind and solar projects.
Norway delays deadline for application for offshore wind tracts
Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has delayed the deadline for applications in the country’s first offshore wind tender.
Floating wind project off California gains approval to be sited near space launches
Floventis Energy has agreed with the US Department of Defence to allow operation of the CADEMO floating offshore wind project near Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Judge rules in favour of young activists in unprecedented US climate trial
Sixteen young plaintiffs on Montana have successfully claimed that state officials have violated their right to a healthy environment.
Wintershall Dea makes first foray into UK CCS scene
Germany’s Wintershall Dea has made its first foray into the nascent UK carbon capture and storage sector, securing this week its first licence for CO2 storage in the country from authorities.
Maxeon Solar to build $1bn US factory in New Mexico
Maxeon Solar Technologies, a prominent Singapore-based player in solar, has selected Albuquerque, New Mexico, for its inaugural US manufacturing expansion.
RWE wins in Germany’s 1.8-GW offshore wind auction
RWE has won three of four sites available in Germany’s 1.8-GW offshore wind tender. The tender used negative bidding as well as non-price criteria such as environmental standards.
AboitizPower enters into a JV with Philippines’ Vena Energy to build 109-MW wind power farm
The renewable energy firm Aboitiz Renewables, part of AboitizPower, has entered a partnership with The Philippines’ Vena Energy to invest in a 102-MW wind power project, the company announced on August 16.
In focus: Norway's greatest climate project
The raft of carbon capture, utilisation and storage projects are now emerging in north-west Europe, where the North Sea is poised to become Europe’s largest hub for CO2 storage.
Argentina has the potential to become a bigger lithium supplier than Chile
Argentina — currently the world's fourth largest lithium producer — could become the world’s biggest producer in the short term, as it holds a strong pipeline of lithium projects close to coming online.
Vestas inks conditional deal for up to 1.2 GW offshore project in Poland
Vestas has entered into a conditional agreement with PKN Orlen and Northland Power to deliver wind turbines for the offshore wind power project Baltic Power in Poland with a capacity of up to 1.2 GW.
Andrada Mining signs $25mn deal with US asset manager Orion to develop Namibia lithium mine
First green hydrogen plant at industrial level opens in Chile
The supermarket chain Walmart Chile has inaugurated the country’s first green hydrogen production plant at an industrial level, located in its distribution centre in Quilicura in the Metropolitan region.
Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan
An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs.
Hanoi’s long-term power-plan a mix of renewables, LNG and always … coal
The Vietnamese government has underscored its commitment to reach net zero by 2050. In the same timeframe Hanoi has shown on paper at least it is trying to raise the percentage of renewable power in the mix to between 80% and 85% of the total.
Monsoon wind power project sets wheels in motion for Laos' renewable energy future
The Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos has taken a significant stride towards its completion as the installation of wind power turbines commences following the arrival of the turbines and blades from Thailand on Saturday, 12 August.
Zimbabwe-focused lithium miner Premier African Minerals agrees offtake deal with Chinese firm Canmax
Voltalia opens new Albania office
Euronext Paris-listed Voltalia has been active in Albania for more than five years. Voltalia initially undertook solar power plant construction for local clientele, later diversifying into its own photovoltaic and wind energy projects.
Ghana scales up solar projects as part of renewables target
Iran to create second ‘solar park’ project in North Khorasan
d.light closes $125mn funding via securitization facility to meet growing off-grid solar demand in Tanzania
South Africa launches loan scheme for households, small businesses to invest in solar equipment
Turkey’s ruling coalition votes down proposal to discuss tree felling to make way for coal mine extension
Petrobras tests offshore wind technology developed with University of Sao Paulo
Petrobras has conducted performance tests of new offshore wind technology developed in collaboration with the Polytechnic School of the University of Sao Paulo (USP), Brazil Energy Insight reported on August 10.
Russian-built Rooppur nuclear power plant nears completion in Bangladesh
The 1,200-MW VVER pressurised water reactor is one of a pair being constructed around 150 km west of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, a city of over 10mn desperate for additional reliable fuel supplies.
Wellington teams up with US firm BlackRock in a bid to go 100% green
The government of New Zealand last week announced a strategic tie-up with New York-based BlackRock as the country looks to power its grid using entirely renewable energy sources.
Iranian officials inaugurate 10-MW solar plant in Semnan
Iran inaugurates 10-MW solar power plant in Semnan province in the latest push to reduce reliance on fossil fuels as blackouts sweep country amid extreme heat.
Ukraine's nuclear power industry faces significant drop in electricity production and sales
Nuclear-generated electricity production and sales in Ukraine have dropped by a quarter, Ukraine Business News reported on August 11.
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