Hidroelectrica has selected the local subsidiary of Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to handle maintenance for the wind turbines at the Crucea Nord wind farm. The five-year agreement, valued at €20 million before VAT, covers full upkeep of the Vestas V112 – 3 MW MK1a turbines and associated SCADA, PPC, and AEOS control systems. Under […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a green financing package of €25.9 million to support the construction of a new wind farm in central Greece by Spanish energy company Iberdrola. The Gatza wind farm will be situated across the municipalities of Orchomenou and Lokron in the Viotia and Fthiotida regions. Upon completion, the project
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During the week of September 22, solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production declined across major European electricity markets, reversing the growth observed the previous week. Germany experienced the largest drop at 34%, followed by Italy and France with decreases of 27% and 26%, respectively. In the Iberian Peninsula, the declines were more moderate, with Spain’s PV
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Local company Postak has announced plans to build a large wind farm in the municipality of Gračac, located in southern Zadar County. The project, named Ljut, will have an installed capacity of 300 MW, making it the largest wind facility in Croatia once completed. According to the environmental impact study published by the Ministry of
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A new wind power project on the Sinjajevina plateau has received official approval, spearheaded by local company N1. The project envisions the construction of 44 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.6 MW, for a total installed capacity of 290.4 MW. Annual electricity generation is estimated at 944 GWh. The Environmental Protection Agency has
The Ministry of Environment and Energy is considering restarting Greece’s offshore wind program, focusing for now on preparatory work rather than immediate commitments. No final decision has been made, but discussions are underway as the government weighs market uncertainties and technological challenges. Officials cite several reasons for caution. Floating wind technology remains expensive, auction systems
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Europe is preparing for a major expansion of its wind energy sector, though significant challenges remain. By 2030, total installed capacity is expected to reach 441 GW, an increase of 178 GW compared to current levels. EU-27 member states are projected to add 133 GW, bringing their combined capacity to 344 GW. By mid-2025, the
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Montenegrin company Energy 2 has received approval to start construction of the Sinjajevina I wind farm in Lipovska Bistrica near Kolasin. The Environmental Protection Agency accepted the project’s environmental impact assessment, confirming it meets legal requirements and includes measures to limit potential harm to nature. The project covers about 279 hectares and foresees 17 wind
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In the week of September 8, solar photovoltaic energy production increased in the Iberian markets compared to the previous week. Portugal saw the largest rise at 13 percent, following two weeks of declines. Spain recorded an increase of 2.3 percent, continuing its upward trend for the second consecutive week. During this period, both countries reached
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Strabag Romania has reached a key stage in the development of the Deleni wind farm in Vaslui County, part of the larger Prowind North Cluster commissioned by PPC Renewables Romania. The project has now entered the turbine installation phase, with 23 GE Vernova units, each with a capacity of 6.1 MW, being assembled on site.
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