Belgium again a net exporter of electricity

by | Jan 9, 2020

For the first time in the past 10 years, Belgium is again a net exporter of electricity. This information, based on annual figures published by high-voltage grid system operator, Elia, is very encouraging for the sector. Several factors are at work to explain these...

Rare earth, renewable energies and energy storage

by | Dec 4, 2019

We often hear that renewable energies are big consumers of rare earth elements. Criticised for their environmental impact related to their extraction and processing, rare earth elements are however only weakly used in the renewable industry. A study published by ADEME...

Public meeting presenting a wind project in Malmedy

by | Dec 2, 2019

On Wednesday, November 20th, the company EE Malmedy had the opportunity to present to the local residents its preliminary project to install six wind turbines during a public information meeting. At this stage, the preliminary design considers 6 machines of a maximum...

Progress in the construction of the Sivry Rance wind farm

by | Oct 22, 2019

Technical data In 2020, Sivry-Rance (Walloon Region) will host a new wind farm developed by EDPR Belgium, a subsidiary of EDP Renewables, with the support of WattElse. This project initiated and supported by the municipality of Sivry-Rance in 2009 will lead 10 years...