93% of new energy capacity that came online last year was solar, wind, and storage. 49 GW of clean energy installed in 2024. Clean energy in the U.S. surpasses 300 GW of overall capacity. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its Snapshot of Clean Power in 2024, a preview of the upcoming full … Continue reading Clean Energy Dominates in 2024
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EDF Renewables and Masdar sign PPA with Soluna to supply wind energy
EDF Renewables North America and Masdar have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Soluna Holdings to supply up to 166 MW of wind energy from the Las Majadas Wind Project to a new Soluna data center. The data center, named Project Kati, will use behind-the-meter power from the wind project, reducing strain on the … Continue reading EDF Renewables and Masdar sign PPA with Soluna to supply wind energy
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Polaris takes controlling stake in Puerto Rico wind farm
Polaris (NYSE:PII) Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF), a Canadian company specializing in renewable energy projects, has finalized the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Punta Lima Wind Farm in Puerto Rico, previously owned by Santander (BME:SAN) Bank N.A. The 26-megawatt wind farm, located in the Municipality of Naguabo, is operational and holds a 20-year power … Continue reading Polaris takes controlling stake in Puerto Rico wind farm
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Avangrid (Iberdrola) Approaches Milestone of 10.5 GW Installed Energy Generating Capacity
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it is approaching 10.5 Gigawatts (GW) in installed energy generating capacity spread across the Company’s portfolio. With assets in 24 states and growing, Avangrid’s generating capacity is capable of powering about 3.1 million average U.S. homes. “With Americans across the … Continue reading Avangrid (Iberdrola) Approaches Milestone of 10.5 GW Installed Energy Generating Capacity
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EDP Renewables postpones offshore wind project in the US until 2029 due to Donald Trump
EDP Renewables announced the four-year postponement of the Southcoast Wind project, which plans to install 2.4 GW of offshore wind energy off the coast of Massachusetts. Initially scheduled to begin in 2025 and be operational in 2030, construction is expected to begin in 2029. The decision was made due to the uncertainty generated by the … Continue reading EDP Renewables postpones offshore wind project in the US until 2029 due to Donald Trump
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For now, US wind energy developers are in a state of paralysis
The Biden-era push into wind energy has stalled under President Trump, who has suspended federal permits and leases for wind projects, leaving major developers in limbo. As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports, companies including TotalEnergies, Shell and Orsted have shelved projects or recorded billions of dollars in impairments due to the uncertainty. “We’re not … Continue reading For now, US wind energy developers are in a state of paralysis
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Nick Krakoff: Wind energy is common sense, unlike the bills to thwart it
New Hampshire shouldn’t shut the door on thousands of new jobs, lower electricity rates and an independent, home-grown energy future, but that’s exactly what two bills in front of the Legislature would force us to do. The most radical legislation, House Bill 575, would have actually made offshore wind a crime, but in a victory … Continue reading Nick Krakoff: Wind energy is common sense, unlike the bills to thwart it
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EDF abandons Atlantic Shores offshore wind power project over Trump
French energy giant EDF announced it has written down $940 million in the value of its stake in the Atlantic Shores wind energy project off New Jersey, after its erstwhile partner Shell pulled out of its $1 billion investment in January. With the new Trump administration’s hostility to offshore wind projects, Shell’s continuing pivot away … Continue reading EDF abandons Atlantic Shores offshore wind power project over Trump
Continue readingTrump’s broadside against wind industry threatens projects that could power millions of homes
Trump has launched a broadside against the wind industry, pausing new leases for offshore projects and halting new permits pending a review. The order has had an immediate impact and puts at risk a pipeline of projects on the East Coast that could power millions of U.S. households. Some Northeast states don’t have viable alternatives … Continue reading Trump’s broadside against wind industry threatens projects that could power millions of homes
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Avangrid to Construct New Projects to Meet Surging Energy Demand from AI Data Center Growth
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is helping deliver energy to the organizations operating data centers that will power the AI revolution, and actively working to bring more reliable electricity generation online to support growing demand. According to a December report from the U.S. Department of Energy, data center … Continue reading Avangrid to Construct New Projects to Meet Surging Energy Demand from AI Data Center Growth
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Proposed US tariffs could increase onshore wind costs by up to 7%, says Wood Mackenzie
Protectionist measures would reshape the US wind supply chain and create a more expensive market, New trade tariffs and increased import restrictions in the US onshore wind power sector could lead to higher overall costs, threatening project viability and potentially slowing growth in the industry, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie. The report, … Continue reading Proposed US tariffs could increase onshore wind costs by up to 7%, says Wood Mackenzie
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Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. Estados Unidos tuvo un crecimiento récord en capacidad de energía renovable el año pasado, según muestra una nueva investigación, pero el futuro del sector es incierto en medio de las amenazas de la administración de Donald Trump. … Continue reading Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
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Wood Mackenzie: Trump tariffs will increase US onshore wind power costs by 7%
New trade tariffs and increased import restrictions on the US onshore wind sector could lead to higher overall costs, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie. The report, titled “Trade war hits US onshore wind,” warns that such cost increases could threaten the viability of projects and potentially slow the growth of the industry. … Continue reading Wood Mackenzie: Trump tariffs will increase US onshore wind power costs by 7%
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Iberdrola signs PPA with AMP to provide wind energy to Ohio from the Blue Creek wind farm
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the signing of a short-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) for a portion of the energy produced from Avangrid’s Blue Creek project located in Ohio. The new PPA will ensure Blue Creek continues to supply reliable … Continue reading Iberdrola signs PPA with AMP to provide wind energy to Ohio from the Blue Creek wind farm
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USA Surpasses 50 Gigawatts of Photovoltaic Manufacturing Capacity
The United States has reached a historic manufacturing milestone, surpassing 50 gigawatts (GW) of domestic solar module production capacity. At full capacity, these factories can produce enough to meet all demand for solar in the United States. This achievement is a critical step toward building a U.S.-based solar supply chain that ends our reliance on … Continue reading USA Surpasses 50 Gigawatts of Photovoltaic Manufacturing Capacity
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China dominates Middle East Solar Sector as Trump hobbles Renewables in US
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Chinese firms dominate the manufacture of photovoltaic solar panels, accounting for 80% of the global market (along with most elements of the supply chain). Volumes in China’s solar sector, including panels, batteries and EVs, expanded by a third in 2024, even though panel prices had plummeted. The Chinese will, however, … Continue reading China dominates Middle East Solar Sector as Trump hobbles Renewables in US
Continue readingU.S. withdrawal from wind power is ‘making China great again’
China must be very pleased (and puzzled) with the current administration’s policies on wind power. China loves using wind energy to generate electricity, because it is clean, cheap, and fairly easy to implement — what’s not to like? They’re winning the race to get smarter and cheaper artificial intelligence, and now they’re going to surge ahead … Continue reading U.S. withdrawal from wind power is ‘making China great again’
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The US energy transition is moving quickly: wind power and photovoltaics already surpass coal and natural gas
The U.S. energy transition is progressing rapidly, outpacing expectations. By the end of 2024, utility-scale wind power and photovoltaic solar generation grew by 298.8 million megawatt-hours (MWh) since 2019, surpassing the 202.3 million MWh increase in overall power demand. This demonstrates that renewables can not only meet rising energy needs but also displace fossil fuels. … Continue reading The US energy transition is moving quickly: wind power and photovoltaics already surpass coal and natural gas
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ACP Statement on Confirmation of Chris Wright as U.S. Secretary of Energy
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from?Jason Grumet, ACP CEO?following the U.S. Senate confirmation of Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy: “The American Clean Power Association congratulates Chris Wright on taking the helm at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). We look forward to partnering to advance DOE’s essential role in … Continue reading ACP Statement on Confirmation of Chris Wright as U.S. Secretary of Energy
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Natural Resources Defense Council’s Drew Ball on Trump’s plans to end wind energy projects
Drew Ball, Natural Resources Defense Council (Photo: Screengrab from NC Newsline interview) Wind energy. Whether it’s offshore or on land, wind energy is a booming and enormously promising industry that can play a big role in ending our heroin-like addiction to fossil fuels. What’s more, because of its geography, North Carolina is extremely well-positioned to … Continue reading Natural Resources Defense Council’s Drew Ball on Trump’s plans to end wind energy projects
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