GE Renewable Confirms 900 MW Wind Order, Tests 14 MW Haliade-X Turbine Updated On Tue, Oct 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy confirmed on October 11 that it received a firm order in September, to supply its Haliade-X offshore wind turbines to the 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project. In December 2020, it was the designated preferred supplier. The Vineyard Wind is currently building the first utility-scale offshore wind energy project over 15 miles off […] Read more
Annual Energy Storage Installations to Exceed 30GW by 2030: IHS Markit Updated On Mon, Oct 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy The global energy storage market continues to prove resilient to the impacts of COVID-19 and supply constraints for Li-ion batteries and will enter a prolonged period of growth this year, with annual installations reaching more than 30 GW by 2030 – up 250% from 2021 levels – according to the latest report from the Clean […] Read more
Aker Unveils Underwater Innovation for Floating Offshore Wind Updated On Fri, Oct 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aker Offshore Wind has outlined plans to utilise Scotland’s first offshore wind underwater substation as part of its bids for major offshore windfarms. The multi-million subsea innovation would be developed, manufactured, and supplied in Scotland by Aker Solutions and provide major export opportunities for Scottish businesses. Substations – which help move the energy created by […] Read more
Solar Cells With 30-year Lifetimes for Power-generating Windows Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy A new transparency-friendly solar cell design could marry high efficiencies with 30-year estimated lifetimes, research led by the University of Michigan, U.S., has shown. It may pave the way for windows that also provide solar power. “Solar energy is about the cheapest form of energy that mankind has ever produced since the industrial revolution,” said […] Read more
Italy Offers 3.3 GW Wind & Solar in New RE Tender Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Italy’s state energy management agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) has launched the country’s seventh renewable energy tender that is expected to award 3,312MW of solar photovoltaic and wind capacity. The tender was opened last week and the latest contracting process includes unallocated capacity in previous six unsubscribed auctions, totalling 2,485 MW. Italy’s sixth tender ended up […] Read more
Vestas & Casa dos Ventos to Build 189 MW Wind Project in Brazil Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has signed a new agreement with Casa dos Ventos for a 189 MW wind project in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. As the fifth contract between the companies, the order takes the cooperation to surpass the 1.7 GW mark and highlights Casa dos Ventos’ position as Vestas’ largest customer in […] Read more
10.5 GW Solar, Wind and Storage Project in Morocco Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy British company Xlinks is developing a 10.5 GW solar-plus-wind project, combined with a battery storage facility, in Morocco, which will supply 3.6 GW renewable energy to the UK via the world’s longest subsea cables . Located in Morocco’s renewable energy rich region of Guelmim Oued Noun, it will cover an approximate area of 1,500km2 and will be […] Read more
EIB Grants Ørsted €500 M Loan for Green Energy Projects Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 500 million loan with Danish energy company Ørsted to support its increased capex programme on renewable energy projects, and the conclusion of the Borssele 1 & 2 wind farms off the Dutch coast with a long-term commitment from the EIB. The EIB issues long-term loans on […] Read more
Appliance Standards & Labelling Effective at Reducing Energy Use: IEA Updated On Thu, Sep 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Policies that introduce minimum efficiency performance standards and energy-consumption labelling on appliances and equipment have led to reduced power consumption, lower carbon emissions, and cost savings for consumers, according to analysis published today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the 4E Technology Collaboration Programme (4E TCP). The report’s findings are drawn from nearly 400 […] Read more
