Large-scale battery prevents Dutch wind farm''s
Updated: A 10MW battery energy storage system (BESS), which will allow a 24MW wind farm to keep generating energy even in times of oversupply, officially went into service today near Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The old stereotype of Holland as a country of windmills holds particularly true in this northerly region, where the old kind of windmills have
Battery Energy Storage System, Philippines
The Puerto Galera Wind Farm - Battery Energy Storage System is a 6,000kW energy storage project located in Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Mimaropa, Philippines. will combine an existing 16 MW wind power facility
Australia ups CIS to 10GW of solar PV, wind and energy storage
Image: The Northern Territory government. Australia''s energy minister Chris Bowen revealed today (21 October) that the federal government is seeking 10GW of capacity from energy storage, wind
ACWA Power wind and battery storage plant to power Middle
The Saudi Arabian power producer and developer has signed a joint development agreement with Gotion Power, Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech''s subsidiary in Morocco, for a 500MW wind power plant with 2,000MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology.
Tidal power: Florida''s ocean current potential
As a largely unexplored renewable source, marine and hydrokinetic energy – or ocean power – is gaining traction as the next best thing in the power industry. Laura Walkinshaw spoke to Florida Atlantic University and Swedish marine energy technology company Minesto about their plans to explore the feasibility of deep ocean current power off the coast of
A look at Tanzania''s first wind farm
The Mwenga wind farm – consisting of three turbines and located in southern Tanzania''s Iringa region – will be connected to the existing rural grid, which is already operated by a 4MW hydropower plant, property of renewable energy developer Rift Valley Energy Group.
When lightning strikes: managing impacts on wind
The wind power market has grown at a CAGR of 14% between 2010 and 2021 to reach 830 GW by end of 2021. This has largely been possible due to favourable government policies that have provided incentives to the
Maintaining marine turbines
In January, Japan''s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries began testing a large-scale system that works on broadly similar principles, as part of a project to develop hydraulic drive trains for offshore wind turbines, but the technology being developed in the UK is a new and highly innovative entrant to the tidal energy arena.
BlueFloat agrees on Taiwan''s floating wind programme
BlueFloat Energy has entered into strategic collaboration agreements with the Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC) and the CR Classification Society in Taiwan, positioning itself for the bid preparation for Taiwan''s floating wind demonstration programme.
Offshore wind farms could turn the tide for ocean
The 18 countries that currently produce offshore wind power are set to be joined by another 17 by 2030, with countries including India, Italy, Poland, Australia and Saudi Arabia all building their first offshore wind farms,
Squadron secures approval for 700MW wind farm in Australia
In January this year, Squadron Energy broke ground on the 414MW Uungula wind farm in NSW. The wind farm, consisting of 69 turbines, is located 14km east of Wellington in the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. The project will be placed within the CWO REZ and has received authorisation to connect to the current transmission network.
Green Nation plans to develop 750MW solar and energy storage
In addition to the energy generation and storage capabilities, the Whitestone Solar Farm proposals include plans for biodiversity enhancements. Green Nation founder and CEO Jonathan Thompson said: "We are excited to launch Whitestone Solar Farm, which stands to make an important contribution to our national energy goals.
Wind turbines can breathe new life into our warming
The introduction of wind turbines into deeper water, where the ocean is stratified, will provide a new, artificial, source of turbulence. Water flowing past the floating turbine foundations will generate wakes, causing the
Battery energy storage: the challenge of playing catch up
Solar photovoltaic and wind turbines are dominating the market with a cumulative installed capacity of 2,412GW combined, and $422.5bn of new investment in 2023. Battery energy storage systems: the technology of tomorrow. The market for battery energy storage systems (BESS) is rapidly expanding, and it is estimated to grow to $14.8bn by 2027
JSW to acquire Reliance wind project in Maharashtra, India
The acquisition adds to JSW Energy''s portfolio, which includes a total locked-in generation capacity of 12.5GW. The 12.5GW capacity is a mix of 7.2GW operational, 2.6GW under construction across wind, thermal and hydro, and letters of award and intent for 2.7GW from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), hydroelectric power generator Satluj Jal
Suzlon Group secures 1.166GW wind energy order in India
Indian renewable energy solutions provider Suzlon Group has secured a 1.166GW wind energy order from NTPC Green Energy in India. Suzlon will install 370 S144 wind turbine generators equipped with hybrid lattice tubular towers and a
Ocean Winds and UFRN sign MoU for offshore wind in
Ocean Winds (OW) and the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) in Brazil have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the country''s offshore wind energy capabilities. The
Bigger is not always better: how small scale wind turbines could save
A guiding principle behind the growth of wind power is that taller turbines with larger blades are more efficient, producing more energy for the cost, which has encouraged manufacturers to produce increasingly vast turbines; for example Lockheed Martin has designed a gargantuan 50MW turbine, the blades of which are 200 metres long alone.
Understanding the public love-hate relationship with wind power
The wind power market has grown at a CAGR of 14% between 2010 and 2021 to reach 830 GW by end of 2021. Perhaps it''s hardly surprising, considering by the end of 2016 the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) estimated there were 341,000 wind turbines operational globally. storage, clean mobility solutions and infrastructures fit for a
How ultra-capacitors are helping wind power
While Egert Valmra gave the viewers a brief and succinct explanation of wind turbine pitch control or feathering using ultra-capacitors in the webinar, this week, we asked the webinar''s main presenter, Johan Söderbom,
Battery Energy Storage System, Philippines
The Puerto Galera Wind Farm - Battery Energy Storage System is a 6,000kW energy storage project located in Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Mimaropa, Philippines. will combine an existing 16 MW wind power facility and a battery storage solution with an in-house central control system managing the energy produced at the plant. The supply and
OW and Eletrobras partner to explore offshore wind
OW, a 50/50 joint venture between EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Engie, has identified Brazil as a key market due to its substantial potential to fulfil the increasing long-term demand for renewable energy.. The country''s
Energy Vault plans 57MW BESS in Texas in 2025
Gridmatic has contracted to operate more than 300MW of BESS projects across the ERCOT and California Independent System Operator markets. Energy Vault chair and CEO Robert Piconi said: "Owning energy storage infrastructure plays a critical role in our commitment to deliver long-term, sustainable shareholder value while allowing the company to
How ultra-capacitors are helping wind power
While Egert Valmra gave the viewers a brief and succinct explanation of wind turbine pitch control or feathering using ultra-capacitors in the webinar, this week, we asked the webinar''s main presenter, Johan Söderbom, EIT InnoEnergy''s thematic leader for energy storage and smart grids, to go into a little bit more detail on the connection
Wasted wind energy: solving the problem of bad grid connections
Meanwhile, in Germany, 150GW-hours of wind generated electricity was lost in 2010, an increase of up to 69% during the course of a year, because of turbines being taken off the grid to stabilise power supply, according to statistics from the German Wind Energy Association (BWE).
Study reveals best locations for wind power
Seasonal variations highlight issues in grid stability, an issue brought to the attention of the British public when it was revealed that the British transmission company National Grid had spent £215m ($256.75m) to switch off wind turbines at the windiest times due to a lack of cable infrastructure to support power generation and a further £
Full wind power ahead
Wind power is an important source of renewable energy and is making a significant contribution to the energy transition. Professional and forward-looking planning, installation and maintenance of wind turbines ensure their integrity
Is wind power blowing solar off the map in the UK?
In June 2020, the Committee on Climate Change published its progress report, highlighting a number of advances the UK had made with regards to reaching net-zero emissions, while ensuring economic growth tween 2008 and 2019, domestic UK CO 2 emissions fell by 30%, while the country''s economy grew by 15%. Moreover, the country''s reliance on
Maintaining marine turbines
In January, Japan''s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries began testing a large-scale system that works on broadly similar principles, as part of a project to develop hydraulic drive trains for offshore wind turbines, but the technology
Vestas and Fortum resolve dispute over Russian wind projects
Fortum''s claims against Vestas pertained to agreements concerning wind energy projects in Russia that were signed before the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. View profiles in store. Company Profile – free sample. Thank you! installation and servicing of new turbines at four wind power plants operated by Fortum''s
UAE launches 103MW of wind power projects
UAE-based energy company Masdar has launched four wind farms with a total capacity of 103.5MW, as part of the UAE wind programme. The project sites are Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi with 45MW of wind capacity and a 14MW solar farm, two 27MW wind farms on Delma Island and Al Sila in Abu Dhabi, and a 4.5MW wind farm at Al Halah in Fujairah.
CS Energy acquires $1.3bn Lotus Creek Wind Farm in Australia
The delivery of the wind turbines is set to begin in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with commissioning expected in Q4 of the same year. At the peak of construction, the Lotus Creek Wind Farm will employ up to 400 people on-site and create 10–15 long-term regional service roles once operational. Clean energy generated by Lotus Creek Wind Farm
Offshore wind farms have powerful advantage over
Floating wind turbines at sea could create up to three times as much electricity as turbines on land, increasing the energy potential for a technology that has yet to be proven at scale, a new study suggests.
Ocean Winds and UFRN sign MoU for offshore wind in Brazil
Ocean Winds (OW) and the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) in Brazil have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the country''s offshore wind energy capabilities. The collaboration will utilise OW''s significant global experience, including 18.5GW of total capacity, with 2GW under construction and 1.5GW already
Wind turbine graveyards – a growing problem? | Lombard Odier
The winds of change. Heavy storms in the UK in early 2022 were a boon to wind generation across the country. The 100 miles-an-hour speeds generated an all-time high of more than 19,500 megawatts of wind power – over half the UK''s electricity.. This record has since been exceeded, with wind power providing 69% of the UK''s electricity at one point in November
Acciona connects first turbines of MacIntyre wind farm in Australia
The installation of 162 Delta4000 turbines, each with a 5.7MW capacity, is underway and will deliver 923MW upon completion. The energy generated from the wind farm will be distributed through power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Stanwell, Queensland''s publicly owned energy generator, and CleanCo, the state''s public electricity company.