The UK is taking necessary steps to swifty accomplish its renewable energy transition in the coming years. It is reported that the country’s renewable energy transition outpaced fossil fuel generation for the first time last year. 

Now Total has invested a lot of effort to achieve its transition. Francis McKernan, Regional Managing Director of Total Produce UK & Ireland, told the media, “In Total Produce, we are 100 percent committed to becoming an ever more sustainable business. In completing our transition to renewable electric power across our UK operations we’re building on sustainability initiatives underway right across our group and demonstrating our determination to lead our industry in the responsible marketing of the finest fresh produce from close to home and around the world.”

For over a year, renewable energy was the main source of power generation in the country, media reports said. The UK’s stable wind farms are increasing in number and have notably contributed to its renewable record last year. It is reported that nearly a quarter of the country’s electricity was generated by wind turbines last year. This is twice the share of wind power in 2015.

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In addition, EDF Renewables  has won a 40-year land concession with a 300MW of wind capacity potential, media reports said. EDF Renewables Chile director Jean-Christophe Puech, told the media, “We are proud to reinforce our expansion in Chile through these two new wind projects. EDF Renewables is thus demonstrating its commitment to supporting Chile’s energy transition to a decarbonised model.”

The work for the project’ extension is expected to be completed by the end of next year, media reports said. Cabo Leones 1 is located in Chile’s Atacama region. EDF Renewables and Ibereólica Renovables plan to additionally include 12 turbines leading up to a total capacity of 175.5MW. 

The project will also contribute to Chile’s efforts to achieve its 100 percent renewable energy target by 2040 and to be carbon neutral by 2050. Currently, EDF Renewables operates gross clean power capacity of 375MW in the country, along with Cabo Leones 1 comprising 146MW Bolero and 115MW Santiago solar farms, media reports said.

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The company is testing six bifacial panels from three manufacturers, two trackers and string inverters. Last year, it announced a 1 GW renewables development plan for Chile.

Also, the company has purchased a special vehicle with a 48-MW wind farm and a 34.4-MW hydropower plant in the country. It is reported that the company has already started operating the assets.

Also, Engie is expecting the assets to benefit its net income of $3 million for the second half of 2020, media reports said. The wind farm Monte Redondo comprising 24 turbines  is located in the Coquimbo region, while Laja hydropower plant in the Biobio region. The latter commenced operations in 2015.

More recently, Engie announced that it will appoint a new CEO in September as it transitions toward renewable energy in the coming months. Engie Chairman Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, told a local media, “We want the CEO job to be filled by year-end, which implies choosing the right candidate in September.”

The company is also working with Huisman Geo, EBN and TNO to explore a new drilling technique, media reports said. However, the exact location for the activity will be announced in 2021.

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The 20-year power purchase agreement will commence in 2022. It is reported that the energy will come from the Rio de Vento facility. The facility comprises 504MW of wind farms in Rio Grande do Norte state.

Casa Dos Ventos, told the media, “This acquisition represents the largest volume of purchase of renewable energy with self-production carried out directly between a consumer and an energy generator in the country.” The company is highly regarded for corporate renewable energy contracts.

Anglo American seeks to use renewable energy sources for energy consumption by 2022. With that, it plans to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent by 2030.

Also, Brazil had approved 446 MW of renewable energy plants to commence operations in May. It added 493.81 MW of new capacity during the same period, with wind, solar and biomass contributing 90 percent of the energy, media reports said.

More specifically, wind parks generated 220 MW of the total energy, while biomass and solar generated 126 MW and 100 MW each. According to data from Generation Information System (SIGA), wind parks account for 9.03 percent of the country’s total installed capacity, while solar represents 16 percent of it.

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These parks are estimated to generate a total of 571 MW of clean energy,. This is equal to energy consumption of 680,000 homes. Mainstream Renewable Power is the leading global developer in wind and solar power plant.

Last year, the company secured $580 million for the construction of Condor renewables complex from  lenders such as Banco Santander, CaixaBank, Natixis, Societe Generale, Sumitomo Mitsui, in addition to state controlled investors including Norway’s DNB.

The construction of Condor hybrid complex is scheduled for next year, media reports said.

Manuel Tagle, General Manager of Mainstream Renewable Power for Chile and Latin America, told the media, “We are making solid progress on the construction of our four Condor portfolio assets, and we are on track to bring the Huemul portfolio of five assets to financial close this summer.We are operating in challenging times, but we are fully committed to our long-term investment plans in Chile. The country has enormous potential for the growth of renewable energy, and we are proud to be contributing to building a more sustainable future for all.”

The Condo project comprises Río Escondido solar park, Tchamma and Cerro Tigre wind farms and the Alena project.

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  Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi and CEO of the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) David Papazian signed the Armenia-Masdar renewable energy MoU, according to several media reports. 

Al Ramahi said that Armenia has a conducive regulatory environment for renewable energy and is the fastest growing economy in the Eurasian Economic Union. It is, therefore, a ‘promising location’ for both solar and wind energy locations. 

Armenia is ideal considering that it has 200 rivers and lakes suitable for floating solar power projects and wind speed of 8.5 metres per second for wind farm development.. The country is already a significant producer of hydroelectric power.

Chief executive of the Armenian National Interests Fund David Papazian said “This agreement is the first of many on a government-to-government level between the UAE and Armenia. Mr Al Ramahi and his team are not only our guests; we are giving them a home away from home in Armenia, as we have to Ahmad Al Sayegh, Minister of State to the UAE.” 

The country is planning to generate nearly 26 percent of domestic power from renewable energy by 2025.  Al Ramahi said “We look forward to supporting Armenia in the realisation of its bold sustainability targets.”

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These companies propose to set-up wind energy stations in Egypt with 200 MW to 250 MW capacity per station. In order to examine these offers, a committee will be formed comprising members from the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, and the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company.

The committee will be responsible to study the proposed offers to set-up wind farms in Egypt factoring in construction of the stations, networks, and the future requirements to add renewable power plants capacity to the electrical grid. The wind power stations will be established through a range of project financing such as BOO and EBC.

Media reports stated that the ministry plans to introduce projects under the auctions scheme in multiple stages as per the 2030 energy plan.The ministry has also received presentations from General Electric and Vestas to implement projects with a capacity of 4,000MW, the media reports said.

There are ongoing negotiations between Siemens and the ministry to build power stations with an overall capacity of  2,000 MW. The first phase of the project will have a capacity of 180 MW.  Egypt plans to generate 20 percent of energy from renewable sources by 2022. Currently, its total energy production stands at 55,000MW. This includes 2,400MW of hydroelectric power, 1,000MW of wind power and 170 MW of solar energy. 

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