Japanese trading giant Mitsui & Co. will invest around 30 billion yen ($193 million) over two years to build a photovoltaic park in Texas. The company announced this last week, explaining that it wanted to tap into the potential offered by a state that has so far mainly developed wind energy. Mitsui aims to sell … Continue reading Mitsui will invest 193 million dollars in a photovoltaic park in Texas
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NREL tests automation in wind turbine blade manufacturing
Blade manufacturing remains a highly manual and labor-intensive process. And while some robots have been used by a few blade manufacturers/suppliers for sanding and painting, the reality is that automation is still not the norm in blade factories. Surely, the reasons for this lack of automation are twofold: That’s why the National Renewable Energy Laboratory … Continue reading NREL tests automation in wind turbine blade manufacturing
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US wind and PV industry reports milestones and strong growth in first quarter
Operating utility-scale photovoltaic surpasses 100 GW. 5.6 GW of new clean power online in Q1 2024, up 28% year-over-year. First large-scale offshore wind power project in federal waters supplies 132 MW of grid capacity, In an impressive start to the year, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) revealed that the U.S. utility-scale solar, wind, and … Continue reading US wind and PV industry reports milestones and strong growth in first quarter
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SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in USA
The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system. The 1954 Bell Solar Battery. Image used courtesy of AT&T … Continue reading SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in USA
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Preventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Like impacts from other weather and environmental forces (e.g., hail, wind, snow, wildfires), flood damage can often be prevented or at least mitigated through simple, no- to low–cost measures. The following technical recommendations can be added to project specification requirements of a new system or used to assist in planning for a modification to an … Continue reading Preventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems
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Ingeteam exceeds 36% market share in the US wind power sector
Ingeteam remains committed to wind power, where it is a global technology leader. Thanks to its firm commitment to the diversification of its manufacturing activity, the company has to date equipped 55 GW of converters, control systems and wind generators for the US market with Ingeteam-Indar technology, representing a 36.55% market share, which the American … Continue reading Ingeteam exceeds 36% market share in the US wind power sector
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Nordex receives an order for 148 MW of wind power for N149/5.X wind turbines in the US
Nordex has received an order for N149/5.X wind turbines from the United States and will supply 25 of its Delta 4000 series models. The turbines will be installed with an 89m seismic tower at an undisclosed wind farm in California. Deliveries are planned for summer 2025 and commissioning at the end of the year. The … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 148 MW of wind power for N149/5.X wind turbines in the US
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American Clean Power Association Partners with Crux to Support Future Tax Credit Transfers
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced a new partnership with sustainable finance technology company Crux to make clean energy tax credit transfers more accessible to the clean energy industry. Starting today, ACP’s 800+ member companies will be able to access discounted transaction fees on Crux’s platform. Crux is changing the way clean energy … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Partners with Crux to Support Future Tax Credit Transfers
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Popular NREL Cell Efficiency Chart Now Better Presents Tandem Photovoltaics
The Best Research-Cell Efficiency Chart is one of the most-visited pages on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) website. It makes frequent appearances in presentations at photovoltaic (PV) research conferences, tracking the rise and maturation of new PV technologies. Just like the technologies it tracks, the chart continues to evolve. Recently, NREL developed an interactive version of … Continue reading Popular NREL Cell Efficiency Chart Now Better Presents Tandem Photovoltaics
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ACP Statement on Proposed Offshore Wind Auctions for Oregon and the Gulf of Maine
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced two proposed lease sale notices for wind energy areas off the Oregon coast and the Gulf of Maine: “We commend BOEM for advancing plans to auction offshore … Continue reading ACP Statement on Proposed Offshore Wind Auctions for Oregon and the Gulf of Maine
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ACP Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the Biden Administration finalized the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule, which aims to expedite infrastructure project permits and modernize the environmental review process under NEPA: “There’s broad agreement, across industries and political aisles, that it simply takes too long to build critical … Continue reading ACP Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule
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Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
Wind power generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly U.S. electricity generation from wind turbines decreased for the first time since the mid-1990s in 2023 despite the addition of 6.2 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity last year. Data from our Power … Continue reading Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
Continue readingMatrix Renewables signs renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hyundai Motor Group for solar photovoltaic project in Texas
Matrix Renewables, the global renewable energy platform backed by TPG, has announced the signing of a renewable power purchase agreement (“PPA”) with affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group for 147 MWac of its Stillhouse Solar project, with 284 total MW of solar photovoltaic energy, which is located in Bell County, Texas (USA). The Stillhouse Solar project … Continue reading Matrix Renewables signs renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hyundai Motor Group for solar photovoltaic project in Texas
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US residential photovoltaic: cloudy skies will lead to a market reset in 2024
The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022 heralded long-term growth for the segment, increasing and extending the investment tax credit (ITC). However, the tangible benefits of this legislation are taking longer than expected to materialise. At the end of 2022, high interest rates started to afflict the industry. Throughout 2023, the residential … Continue reading US residential photovoltaic: cloudy skies will lead to a market reset in 2024
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ACP Statement on White House, Department of Energy Transmission Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the White House and the U.S. Department of Energy announced several new measures to deploy and expand high-voltage transmission: “Today’s announcements reinforce the urgent need to expand and strengthen our nation’s electric grid. Our nation’s economic, security, and climate goals all hinge … Continue reading ACP Statement on White House, Department of Energy Transmission Announcements
Continue readingACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
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Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S. History Receives Full Federal Environmental Permitting Approval
The Permitting Council (Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council) is pleased to announce that Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind is the latest project to complete its required federal environmental permitting review and authorizations with permitting assistance from the Council. The $9.8 billion renewable energy project is expected to power up to 660,000 homes. “Offshore wind energy is … Continue reading Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S. History Receives Full Federal Environmental Permitting Approval
Continue readingClean Energy Industry Groups Issue Statement on New AD/CVD Petitions
Today, petitions were filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy United (United), and American … Continue reading Clean Energy Industry Groups Issue Statement on New AD/CVD Petitions
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Government data reports unprecedented capacity growth of American photovoltaic solar energy
Solar capacity additions hit the ground running in 2024, pushing renewables’ installed generating capacity past coal, according to new US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. FERC reports in its latest “Energy Infrastructure Update,” with data through January 31, 2024 (which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign) that solar accounted for 2,527 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading Government data reports unprecedented capacity growth of American photovoltaic solar energy
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Eversource Energy Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement with Ørsted to Sell Sunrise Wind
Eversource Energy (NYSE: ES) (“Eversource”) today announced it has finalized definitive documents regarding its previously announced agreement to sell its 50 percent ownership stake in the 924-megawatt Sunrise Wind project to Ørsted. Eversource will remain contracted, under a separate construction management agreement, to lead the onshore construction of the Sunrise Wind project following the closing. … Continue reading Eversource Energy Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement with Ørsted to Sell Sunrise Wind
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