Renewable generation capacity increased by 152 gigawatts (GW) or 8.3% during 2015, the highest annual growth rate on record, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Capacity Statistics 2016 finds that as of the end of 2015, 1,985GW of renewable
The freshly rebranded WindEurope, former European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), has elected Francesco Venturini, Chief Executive Officer of Enel Green Power, as its new chairman. Venturini, who has been CEO at the renewable division of the Italian utility Enel Group since May 2014, was elected for
Europe’s renewable energy industry has called for a reform of the EU electricity market to be set as priority, setting out market adjustment features and principles that would help the EU reap the benefits of renewable energy power generation.
Ofgem has launched a tender to enable prospective bidders to compete to own the transmission assets of the 258MW Burbo Bank Extension wind farm in the Bay of Liverpool. The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) Tender Round Four (TR4) started on 7 April, Ofgem said. Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind f
Europe’s renewable energy (RE) industry associations, coordinated by Ocean Energy Europe, have published a position paper which establishes principles for the new Innovation Fund to be set up as part of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) reform.
The Netherlands will start the tendering procedure for the Borssele I and II offshore wind farms on 10 April, following the last month’s adoption of the amendment to the Electricity Act 1998 which allowed further development of offshore wind energy projects in the country. The window for submitting
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and a group of other industry associations from different sectors have called for reforms within European electricity market. The group of associations is challenging policymakers to adopt a flexible and dynamic energy system, making the best use of innova
Ireland’s Marine Institute has applied for a foreshore lease for the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test site which would potentially allow the installation of floating wind turbines at the site. The Marine Institute denied seeking permission from the country’s Department of the Environment,
Deadline for submitting the first indicative offers for the construction of Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm has closed today, in preparation for the final tenders to be submitted by 8 November. The first indicative offers include a tender price, input to negotiations, letter of intent from a
Deadline for submitting the first indicative offers for the construction of Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm has closed today, in preparation for the final tenders to be submitted by 8 November. The first indicative offers include a tender price, input to negotiations, letter of intent from a
The European Commission (EC) is investing over €7.5 million under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund to boost innovation, growth and jobs in the marine and maritime sectors, with €2.52 million designated for wave and tidal technologies.
Engie, EDP Renewables, Caisse des Dépôts and Eiffage have submitted their pilot floating wind farm proposal to ADEME, the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, based on Principle Power’s WindFloat concept. From the proposed project areas, the four French companies chose the Leucate site o
Engie, EDP Renewables, Caisse des Dépôts and Eiffage have submitted their pilot floating wind farm proposal to ADEME, the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, based on Principle Power’s WindFloat concept. From the proposed project areas, the four French companies chose the Leucate site o
Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa has offered to sell its 50% stake in Adwen to its French joint venture partner Areva to remove the last hurdle standing in way of its recently announced merger with Siemens, Spain’s daily Expansion cited unnamed sources as saying. The sources told Expansion that ban
