In response to the growing interest in taller wind turbines, Dumfries and Galloway Council is revising its guidelines for assessing onshore wind farm developments, reflecting advancements in wind energy technology and the shift toward more efficient renewable energy production. The council has
Aker Solutions has recently inaugurated Northern Europe's largest vertical millturn machine for hydropower components, along with an advanced full-service workshop at the Tranby Technology Centre in Norway. This new facility is a testament to Aker Solutions' unwavering commitment to
In an unexpected development in the solar energy sector, solar panel prices across Europe have hit a record low of 0.055 euros per watt, thanks to suppliers reducing their inventory levels and adopting competitive pricing strategies. Lynn van Bellen from Search4Solar emphasized that this price drop
The October 2024 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) provides comprehensive insights and forecasts for the photovoltaic (PV) energy sector through 2030. By 2030, renewable electricity generation is predicted to exceed 17,000 TWh globally, marking an almost 90% increase from 2023 and
Aiming to generate an astounding 44,000 megawatts of electricity, the Grand Inga Dam project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to become Africa's largest hydropower initiative. Valued at a staggering $80 billion, this ambitious project seeks to transform the energy supply across
The European Commission's Scale-up Initiative, launched in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB), aims to significantly boost investments in energy efficiency across the European Union (EU). This strategic project addresses the urgent need for decarbonization by mobilizing both