Lightsource bp has secured 10 power purchases totaling 1.3 GW in the last 12 months
The firm reported on Wednesday that Lightsource bp - a renewable energy developer and a subsidiary of British oil giant BP - secured 10 power purchase agreement (PPA) in the last year, totaling 1.3 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity worldwide.
European firms exposed as Trump targets US offshore wind
U.S. President Donald Trump in his first day of office on Monday suspended new federal offshore wind leasing pending an environmental and economic review, saying wind mills are ugly, expensive and harm wildlife.Former…
Portugal imports more US and Nigerian LNG in order to stop Russian supplies
The Portuguese government plans to buy more liquefied gas (LNG), mainly from the United States, and Nigeria to replace its already diminishing Russian supplies. This was announced by Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho on Tuesday.
Portugal is keen to create an offshore wind cluster that could reach up to 10 gigawatts
Portugal's Government said on Friday that it is keen to create a cluster wind farms off the coast of its Atlantic Ocean. The total power of these wind farms could reach around 10 gigawatts. Lisbon approved last…
Iberdrola Gets Portugese Nod for Wind Farm Start
Iberdrola has received a production license from the Portuguese Directorate-General for Energy and Geology of Portugal (DGEG), taking another step towards the construction of the largest wind farm in Portugal.Located in the districts of Vila Real and Braga…
As it roars through the Philippines, super typhoon Man Yi is expected to weaken.
The Philippines' main island, Luzon, was ravaged by the super typhoon Man Yi on Sunday. It brought heavy rain to the capital, Metro Manila. More than one million people were evacuated and buildings damaged in various areas.
Earnings of French utility Engie in the third quarter jump 18%
The French utility Engie reported a 18% increase in its third-quarter earnings, citing a strong output of renewable energy and hydropower as well as an increased profit from infrastructure and investments. The…
European clean energy stocks fall as Trump wins the presidency
After Donald Trump's election as president of the United States on Wednesday, shares in European clean-energy groups plunged. Investors were worried about a possible dismantling by the United States of its support for renewables.
Eletrobras and Ocean Winds have agreed to evaluate offshore wind projects in Brazil
The Brazilian power company Eletrobras signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ocean Winds on Tuesday to study the development and deployment of offshore wind farms. In the future, offshore wind farms will be…
Equinor, a Norwegian company, tries to lease an offshore wind farm in Japan again.
Two sources claim that Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, has bid with other companies to build an offshore wind farm in Japan's latest state auctions. It is looking for a foothold on the market. Equinor’s bid…
Repsol freezes green hydrogen projects in Spain
A spokesperson for Spanish oil giant Repsol said that the unfavourable regulatory climate has forced it to put on hold plans to build green hydrogen plants in Spain, with a capacity of 350 Megawatts (MW). The…
PPA Platform reports that European renewable energy prices dropped in Q3, PPA platform.
The price of European power purchase agreements for green electricity dropped by 12.4% during the third quarter, compared to the same period in 2023. This was revealed on Thursday by the price tracking platform LevelTen.
CorPower Ocean, a wave energy technology company, has secured 32 million Euros.
The firm announced on Wednesday that it had secured funding of 32 million euros ($35 millions) to help commercialise wave energy technology. Wind and tidal projects are being developed in some countries to reduce emissions and achieve climate goals.
UAE's Masdar eyes Iberian renewables champion after recent deals
Masdar, the renewable energy company of the United Arab Emirates, will continue to grow its presence on the Iberian Market after signing two deals there in recent months. Masdar has signed its second major renewables deal with Spain in the last two months.
Petrobras' focus remains Brazil despite Africa plans, director says
Petrobras, the state-owned oil company in Brazil, has its main focus on its own country. Its director of exploration, production, said this Thursday. He added that Brazil remained a top priority, even though it plans to expand into Africa.
Masdar, a UAE-based company, buys Brookfield Saeta in a $1.4 billion deal
The United Arab Emirates renewable energy company Masdar announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with Canada's Brookfields to purchase green energy firm Saeta Yield in a $1.4 billion deal. Masdar…
Costs rise, Equinor cancels offshore wind projects in Spain and Portugal
A Norwegian energy company Equinor, which had previously announced its exit from Vietnam, has cancelled offshore wind projects in Spain, Portugal and may withdraw from other countries in order to reduce spending, according to an executive on Wednesday.
France's Engie Surprises with Higher assistance
tax (EBIT), leaving out nuclear, to 5.6 billion euros ($ 6.05. billion).Revenues a year ago at Engie, the largest gas network. operator in Europe, had gained from high regional gas rates. and volatility.The outcomes were above expectations, said experts at.
Markets: The Challenges of Developing Floating Wind at Scale
Tens of gigawatts of floating wind projects are slated for development in this and the next decade, but many obstacles remain.There has been much focus on the emerging floating wind market of late.The U.K. is…
The Top 10 Offshore Wind Energy Trends to Watch in 2023
The drivers for global offshore wind growth look good for 2023. Global offshore wind is forecast to grow from over 60 GW at the end of 2022 to 240 GW by 2030 and over 410 GW by 2035. But the sunny outlook must be balanced with some building dark clouds.
