Business Green

OCTOBER 18, 2020

The study found that the developer had underestimated the value the farm would have on the local and Scotland-wide economies in the planning and development, onshore construction, and operation and maintenance (O&M) phases. The value of the offshore construction stage, on the other hand, had been overestimated, according to the analysis.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Shell, Gasunie, and Groningen Seaports launch ambitious plans to build green hydrogen hub for northern Europe. A new consortium has this week unveiled ambitious plans to build Europe's largest green hydrogen production 'mega-facility', which would source offshore wind power to produce zero emission hydrogen at a new site on the Dutch coast.

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Renewable Energy World

MARCH 1, 2021

Global financial investment for offshore wind capacity set records in 2020, according to new research released last month. Global investment for offshore wind also set new highs last year as investment reached USD 30 billion, surpassing the previous high of USD 22 billion set in 2018. Route to market.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 20, 2021

Substation to be shared by two offshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 826 MW. The offshore substation will house the technical equipment to collect the electricity produced by the wind turbines and connect it to the onshore transmission grid in Lubmin. Commissioning is expected in 2024.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Green Investment Group (GIG) has reached financial close on a 40MW battery storage project in Essex, marking the first in a string of utility scale, distribution-connected battery facilities the Australian-owned investor is aiming to deliver across the UK in the coming years.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing Dutch-German TSO TenneT with a loan of €450 million ($440 million) for the construction of a 185km electricity transmission corridor — the Ostbayernring — connecting Redwitz to Schwandorf in the south-east of Germany. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

MAY 20, 2024

Danish TSO Energinet has signed an agreement with Siemens Energy on a comprehensive expansion of the power grid in Western Denmark. By 2030, Denmark must quadruple its electricity generation from wind and solar power, with more to come in the following decades. Otherwise we risk a major delay on our construction projects.

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Business Green

JANUARY 29, 2021

Spain has delivered the lowest prices ever seen for onshore wind in Europe," said Giles Dickson, CEO at trade body WindEurope, highlighting bids from onshore wind developers that ranged from €20/MWh to €28.89/MWh. The European wind industry continues to reduce costs through innovation, scale and learning effects.

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Business Green

JUNE 16, 2021

Green banking giant announces UK energy storage acquisition and plans for Scottish offshore wind bid. Green Investment Group (GIG) has this week announced two major new moves to bolster its position in both the energy storage and offshore wind markets.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Saudi Arabia is constructing a futuristic city in the desert on the Red Sea called Neom. Europe, which has an economy saddled with high energy prices and is heavily dependent on Russian natural gas, is embracing green hydrogen by providing funding for construction of electrolysis plants and other hydrogen infrastructure.

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Business Green

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many years energy security was an issue resolved by complex, continent-wide gas pipelines which stretched from Russia into the heart of Europe. We now know this reliance on Russian gas didn't strengthen Europe's energy security - in fact it weakened it. This additional capacity could be available within eight years.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For example, in windy weather, the prices of renewable energy are low, and therefore, its financial benefit remains low, i.e., wind power becomes a less lucrative investment option. This has led to the construction of batteries next to the turbines, which enables the energy to be discharged into the grid more evenly.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

share in energRe Giga Projects with a $400 million investment over the next three years. The deal, which sees the Group expand its geographical scope, forms part of its growth strategy focussed on that country as well as Europe as it seeks to become an international energy company. Elia Group is acquiring a 35.1%

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 15, 2022

The seven-metre steel cylinder has been built outside a district heating plant in Kankaanpää, Finland , which contains sand that can be heated to approximately 500°C using inexpensive wind power. The storage has 100kW heating power and 8MWh capacity. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 18, 2024

He adds that those who plan well “will lead and be at the forefront of the transition”, referencing activities by Iberdrola including helping aeronautics companies to take the lead in wind power, shipbuilders to diversify into offshore wind fabrication and oil and gas workers to switch to offshore renewables.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 28, 2020

However wind energy generation is closely looked at by many governments, especially in Africa, for its permanent consistency in the continent which should result in high profitability for the embedded countries due to low cost and sustainability. For example, Denmark receives over 50% of its electricity from the wind farms.

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GreenTechMedia

APRIL 14, 2020

Iberdrola, among the world's largest wind power generators, plans to streamroll its way through the coronavirus crisis, with CEO Ignacio Galán announcing plans this month to increase investment in renewables projects and continue adding jobs as soon as the public health crisis is over.

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GreenTechMedia

JUNE 1, 2020

Offshore wind is one trend where Europe's renewable energy industry has taken an early lead. But as corporate onshore wind and solar deals pick up in Europe , the first handful of offshore wind deals are now getting done. Google is buying offshore wind power from an Engie project off Belgium.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Research published today by RenewableUK shows the UK's pipeline of offshore wind projects has continued to grow over the past 12 months, surging by a further 14GW of planned capacity to close in on a milestone of almost 100GW in total. Even so, at present the UK still remains a dominant offshore wind player on the global stage.

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Business Green

MARCH 20, 2020

This investment marks a significant step towards building a diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change," said Phil Austen, chairman of Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 25, 2021

Including its contribution to fund the wind farm construction, BASF’s total commitment amounts to around €1.6 Construction of the wind farm will start in July 2021, and when fully operational in 2023 it will be the largest offshore wind farm in the world with 140 turbines and a total installed capacity of 1.5

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 7, 2021

million) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to construct its $675.9 million Arcadis Ost 1 wind farm. Other financial institutions supporting the German wind farm include KBC, Belfius, Helaba, KfW, IPEX-Bank, Rabobank, Société Général, ING and EKF. The company will use a €150 million (US$177.8

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 12, 2022

Iberdrola has over 170 years of history and is now a global energy leader, the number one producer of wind power, and one of the world’s biggest electricity utilities in terms of market capitalisation. Also, the building blocks and investment areas look very different to countries 2000km to the east, for example.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It now has 1 gigawatt of onshore wind up and running, 670 megawatts under construction plus a 2.5-gigawatt For now, traders are maximizing the company’s onshore wind power by reducing the company’s merchant risk. gigawatts of renewable power. to represent 10 percent of the global offshore wind market.

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Google’s new commitment is distinct from the more typical corporate commitments from rivals such as Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft, and a growing number of companies, to offset their carbon emissions from electricity by buying renewable energy, investing in reforestation efforts, and other carbon reduction strategies. Europe and Chile.

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Business Green

MAY 22, 2020

ClientEarth and Planning Inspectorate had both argued the power station could undermine the UK's climate change targets. If the company installs the 3.6GW it has secured planning permission for, Drax's conversion would create Europe's largest gas power plant.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 24, 2021

As the oil crises of the 1970s shattered perceptions of energy security, nations frantically invested in domestic research and development initiatives. France built nuclear power. Denmark looked to offshore wind. Ørsted is an advocate of strong government policy driving private investment in decarbonisation.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

GT: What are some of the factors behind the strong interest in offshore wind to H2 in Europe? First, it’s important to acknowledge that, compared to the US, Europe has had nearly a 30-year head start in developing and operating offshore wind projects. VS: There are several. How can green hydrogen support this vision?

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 1, 2021

NordLink is a milestone for sustainable energy supply and climate protection in Europe because the focus is on exchanging renewable energy,” Merkel said. It will contribute to a more efficient use of power resources and lay the foundations for further investments in renewable production. each hold 50%.

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Business Green

AUGUST 7, 2020

However, the report also highlights how engineering a 'green recovery' backed by major investment in low carbon infrastructure could significantly increase the chances of the world meeting the 1.5C warming target at the heart of the Paris Agreement. In contrast, it suggests a 'green recovery' that sees 1.2 goal within reach.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Government argues funding will ‘fire up boom in offshore wind manufacturing’ while creating and safeguarding 440 jobs in North East England. As the energy transition gathers pace and the UK's offshore wind sector continues to thrive, turbines are growing taller and farther from shore, calling for higher voltage subsea cables," he said. "As

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Government argues funding will 'fire up boom in offshore wind manufacturing' while creating and safeguarding 440 jobs in North East England. As the energy transition gathers pace and the UK's offshore wind sector continues to thrive, turbines are growing taller and farther from shore, calling for higher voltage subsea cables," he said. "As

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Globally, jobs in the energy sector are projected to increase from 18 million today to 26 million in 2050 if the world cuts carbon to meet the well-below 2°C target set by the Paris Agreement , according to a model created by researchers in Canada and Europe. The new study was published earlier this summer in One Earth.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

has begun construction on battery storage projects in Scotland, touted as the first commercial contracts in the world for grid stability services through transmission connected batteries. Investment into the use of new technologies by innovative companies like Zenob? is bringing this ambition nearer. Scottish sites.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The ability to add Odin tower structures onto existing city rooftops “is one strength that we think we have compared to other wind technologies,” said Hyokon Zhiang, an Odin Energy advisor, in a video interview. A higher-cost wind power technology for niche applications.

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Saudi Arabia is constructing a futuristic city in the desert on the Red Sea called Neom. ” Europe, which has an economy saddled with high energy prices and is heavily dependent on Russian natural gas, is embracing green hydrogen by providing funding for construction of electrolysis plants and other hydrogen infrastructure.

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Business Green

MARCH 30, 2023

Ed Miliband, Labour's Shadow Climate and Net Zero Secretary, said: "What was billed with huge hype as the government's 'green day' turns out to be a weak and feeble groundhog day of re-announcements, reheated policy, and no new investment. This is a government out of ideas, out of touch, and out of time.

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