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Europe added 2.1 GW of offshore wind energy in H1 2023
Europe built new 2.1 GW of offshore wind capacity in the first six months of 2023. This brought installed capacity to 32 GW, with more than half concentrated in the Netherlands and the rest distributed across the UK, Germany, and Norway.
Mainstream and Ocean Winds expand floating wind JV in Scotland
Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds (the JV between EDPR and ENGIE) will collaborate again to build a floating 500 MW wind farm in Shetland, Scotland. This will bring the total capacity of the Arven offshore wind farm to 2.3 GW. The JV is also developing a 1.2 GW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea and contending in Norway’s upcoming floating offshore wind tender.
Germany auctions off 1.67 GW solar energy amid unprecedented interest
Germany’s latest round of solar auctions received unprecedented interest. The bids were worth 1.67 GW, representing a third of the volume the European county plans to auction in 2023. Germany added 3.3 GW of solar capacity in Q2 2023.
Siemens opening 800 MW/year solar inverter factory in the US
Siemens has announced plans to increase its manufacturing footprint in the US with an 800 MW per year solar inverter factory. Production is expected to start in 2024. The US is attracting more clean energy manufacturing thanks to tax credits and demand-side incentives.
Greece’s renewables crossed 11 GW in June
Greece’s installed renewable energy capacity topped 11 GW in H1 2023. Solar energy contributed over half of the capacity, with 5.79 GW installed capacity. Wind accounted for 4.83 GW, with 281 MW of hydro.
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