Wind Farm Life Extension in the UK
Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Considerations for UK wind farm life extensions As the UK’s renewable energy sector matures, wind farm life extension is becoming an increasingly important consideration as more onshore wind farms near the end of their intended operational lives. This pivotal moment forces developers and asset owners to decide between decommissioning, repowering, or extending the life of
- Published in Project Finance & Development
Can wood unlock cheaper wind turbines?
Friday, 01 March 2024
Can wood unlock cheaper wind turbines? Modern wind turbines stand as key players in steering the world towards Net Zero by 2050. Yet, to meet this target, the challenge lies in adding approximately 33,000 wind turbines annually and quintupling current installation growth by decade’s end. The hurdle? Soaring steel and commodity prices hamper developers’ will
- Published in Technology
Sustainable turbine blades on the horizon?
Thursday, 25 January 2024
Sustainable turbine blades on the horizon? Addressing the recycling challenge associated with wind turbine blades, particularly in a cost-effective manner, has long been a concern for operators of renewable wind projects. While the decommissioning responsibilities typically fall on project owners, the focus has largely been on industrialized decommissioning, neglecting the crucial aspect of constructing high-performance
- Published in Technology
Upcoming offshore wind auctions in 2024
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Upcoming offshore wind auctions in 2024 2023 was a busy offshore wind auction year worldwide with more than 10 lease auctions and five support and off-take auctions have taken place. 2024 is currently setting itself up to become the busiest year in the offshore wind history ever according to Aegir Insights, who takes us through
- Published in Market Insights
Why co-located storage is set to take off
Thursday, 04 May 2023
Why co-located storage is set to take off Co-location of renewable assets with storage was rarely considered in the era of subsidies, but it is about to become the norm as investors seek to maximize the value of assets. We explore why co-located storage is set to take off. Table of Contents Co-location and its
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Authorization Procedures for Italian Renewables
Friday, 29 July 2022
Authorization Procedures for Italian Renewables The following article explains the authorization procedures for Italian for Italian renewables following the introduction of new frameworks regarding renewable energy installations in Italy according to the official decree. Table of Contents The Aid Decree On July 14, the Senate renewed its confidence in the Government by definitively approving, in
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