Tag: AI in renewable energy

The £100 Billion Boom: How the Highlands and Islands Are Becoming a Global Hotspot

The £100 Billion Boom: How the Highlands and Islands Are Becoming a Global Hotspot

Posted by | May 19, 2025 | |

Scotland is poised for an energy revolution with 251 renewable projects representing a potential 100.35 billion investment, which could create thousands of jobs and reshape the nation’s economy by 2040. The surge in green energy initiatives, from offshore wind to hydrogen hubs, highlights both opportunities and challenges, including the need for public co-investment to address infrastructure and skills gaps.

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Germany’s Offshore Wind Leap: RWE Sets First Foundation for Thor, Paving the Way for a Renewable Future

Germany’s Offshore Wind Leap: RWE Sets First Foundation for Thor, Paving the Way for a Renewable Future

Posted by | May 19, 2025 | |

RWE has installed the first of 72 massive monopile foundations for the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm in the Danish North Sea, each weighing up to 1,500 metric tons and standing 100 meters tall. The project, set to power over one million Danish households by 2027, also emphasizes sustainability with CO2-reduced steel and recyclable rotor blades.

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ScottishPower Renewables and Enspec Double Down on Green Energy Pact

ScottishPower Renewables and Enspec Double Down on Green Energy Pact

Posted by | May 19, 2025 | |

ScottishPower Renewables secured a four-year maintenance deal with Enspec Power Ltd to service reactive compensation equipment at its wind farms, ensuring stable grid operations across multiple UK sites. The agreement covers 10 wind farms with a combined 576 MW capacity, powering over 360,000 homes while emphasizing proactive maintenance to prevent costly downtime.

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Vestas Hits 1 GW Milestone in Germany with Back-to-Back Onshore Wind Deals

Vestas Hits 1 GW Milestone in Germany with Back-to-Back Onshore Wind Deals

Posted by | May 19, 2025 | |

Vestas has surpassed 1 GW in orders for its 7+ MW onshore turbines in Germany, with two new projects in Weisendorf and Bernau Albertshof II highlighting the market’s shift toward high-efficiency models for low-wind conditions. The company’s V172-7.2 MW and V162-7.2 MW turbines are set for commercial deployment by 2025, backed by certifications meeting Germany’s strict technical standards.

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