If the US offshore wind industry goes down after Inauguration Day 2025, it will go down swinging. Stakeholders have been scrambling to make their case before the new administration takes office on January 20, and they are not relying on clean kilowatts to do it. Instead, they are rolling out the supply chain defense. Connecticut … Continue reading US offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
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Shares of several wind turbine manufacturers and developers are down after Trump’s victory, but there’s no need to be alarmist
Trump’s victory in the U.S. elections has shaken up the wind industry a bit. On the one hand, the first reaction was that the stocks of Vestas, Nordex, and Ørsted plummeted upon hearing the news. This seems logical given that we are talking about a president who literally declared that wind turbines are “a pile … Continue reading Shares of several wind turbine manufacturers and developers are down after Trump’s victory, but there’s no need to be alarmist
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Donald Trump’s promise to repeal Biden’s climate policies will cost the US billions, report says
Donald Trump could slow America’s rise as a clean energy superpower and lose billions of dollars in investment. China will benefit from Trump’s ignorance, becoming the undisputed world leader in wind power, photovoltaics, electric vehicles and batteries, among other sectors. Under Donald Trump, the United States will precipitate its decline. Trump said before his election … Continue reading Donald Trump’s promise to repeal Biden’s climate policies will cost the US billions, report says
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RWE, Siemens Energy anticipate delays in US offshore wind projects under Trump
Renewable energy companies, including Germany’s RWE and Siemens Energy, have expressed concerns about the future of the US offshore wind sector under President Donald Trump. Both companies anticipate potential delays and regulatory challenges, according to a Reuters news report. RWE CFO Michael Mueller and Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch warned of increased risks to project … Continue reading RWE, Siemens Energy anticipate delays in US offshore wind projects under Trump
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What’s next for energy after the US elections?
President Trump plans a sharp change of direction. The US elections last week are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency, the Senate, and likely the House of Representatives. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and climate. … Continue reading What’s next for energy after the US elections?
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The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic
The transition to sustainable energy faces challenges as Trump outlines fossil fuel production strategies. He is a skeptic and an ignoramus when it comes to everything related to climate change, and nothing good can be expected from an already well-known character.Trump has already declared his hatred of wind energy by spreading lies and falsehoods again … Continue reading The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic
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Vestas secures 203 MW wind power order in the US
Vestas announced a significant order for wind turbines in the Americas region as part of its fourth quarter order. Apex Clean Energy, Inc. has selected Vestas for the Lotus wind farm in the US. The order includes a power capacity of 203 MW, using Vestas V163-4.5 MW wind turbines. To support the project, Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas secures 203 MW wind power order in the US
Continue readingA second Trump administration, and what it means for energy and natural resources
The US has a President-elect with power to wield. A likely Republican trifecta would strengthen President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration across domestic and global affairs. Along with the White House, the GOP will have control of the Senate and (probably) the House of Representatives. President-elect Trump himself has declared he has a “mandate”, although he … Continue reading A second Trump administration, and what it means for energy and natural resources
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ACP Statement on Election Results
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the 2024 presidential election: “The American Clean Power Association congratulates President Trump on his hard-fought victory. ACP looks forward to working with the Trump-Vance Administration to unleash American-made energy, deliver reliable power to the grid, grow the economy, and enhance our … Continue reading ACP Statement on Election Results
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Acciona Energía expands its wind portfolio in the US with two new wind farms (300 MW)
The Green Pastures I and II wind farms are located in Texas and will generate approximately 1.1 TWh of renewable energy per year. SEYMUR (TEXAS), NOVEMBER 5, 2024. ACCIONA Energía has announced today the expansion of its portfolio in the United States with the acquisition of two new wind farms: Green Pastures I (150 MW) … Continue reading Acciona Energía expands its wind portfolio in the US with two new wind farms (300 MW)
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Who is behind the backlash against offshore wind in the US?
Offshore wind turbines are helping to drive the transition to clean energy, but from Donald Trump to local activists, accusations against wind turbines that they “kill whales” are the order of the day. Wind farms have been met with resistance but who’s behind the protests? When former US President Donald Trump spoke at a New … Continue reading Who is behind the backlash against offshore wind in the US?
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Avangrid (Iberdrola) Secures Two Lease Areas in Gulf of Maine Floating Wind Auction
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has secured two lease areas in the auction of sites for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine held by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Avangrid was named provisional winner of lease areas … Continue reading Avangrid (Iberdrola) Secures Two Lease Areas in Gulf of Maine Floating Wind Auction
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RWE and Rivian sign 15-year power purchase agreement for clean electricity supply from 127-megawatt Champion Wind Farm in Texas
RWE, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., today announced it signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian for the electricity from an upgraded RWE wind project in West Texas. The PPA underlines RWE’s ability to support the demand for clean electricity from manufacturing, technology and other energy-intensive … Continue reading RWE and Rivian sign 15-year power purchase agreement for clean electricity supply from 127-megawatt Champion Wind Farm in Texas
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Engie to provide Meta with 260 MW of photovoltaic from US solar plant
Engie has signed a deal with Facebook owner Meta Platforms for the U.S. social media group to buy 100% of the output from its U.S. Sypert photovoltaic solar power plant, the French utility said on Thursday. The photovoltaic plant is expected to start operating in late 2025, Engie said. “Once operational, it will add to … Continue reading Engie to provide Meta with 260 MW of photovoltaic from US solar plant
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ACP Statement on DOD and BOEM Memorandum of Understanding on Offshore Wind Development
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President Offshore Wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defense (DOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the coordinated development of offshore wind energy generation on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).?The … Continue reading ACP Statement on DOD and BOEM Memorandum of Understanding on Offshore Wind Development
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Nova Clean Energy Announces Execution of Key Contracts for 1 Gigawatt of New Wind Power in Texas
Contrary to expectations, Texas is the leading wind energy producer in the U.S. Driven by industrial electrification in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors, an emerging hydrogen market, and the expansion of data centers, ERCOT anticipates that Texas’ wind power will continue surging, exceeding 150 GW by 2030. Nova Clean Energy is among the … Continue reading Nova Clean Energy Announces Execution of Key Contracts for 1 Gigawatt of New Wind Power in Texas
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Runergy’s Huntsville plant begins production, signaling growth in the U.S. photovoltaic market
Runergy officially launched its solar module factory in Huntsville, Alabama. Supported by its major shareholder, Yueda Group, the U.S. production base achieved production efficiency exceeding initial targets and completed its first batch of orders, receiving unanimous praise from customers. This launch not only highlights Runergy’s core position in the global photovoltaic industry but also reflects … Continue reading Runergy’s Huntsville plant begins production, signaling growth in the U.S. photovoltaic market
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Iberdrola wins two areas in the Gulf of Maine to develop 3.4 GW of offshore wind power
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has secured two lease areas in the auction of sites for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine held by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Avangrid was named provisional winner of lease areas … Continue reading Iberdrola wins two areas in the Gulf of Maine to develop 3.4 GW of offshore wind power
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The turmoil in the US residential photovoltaic market reached new heights this year
The residential solar market’s woes continued into the first half of 2024 as the Federal Reserve delayed the much-anticipated interest rate cut until September. Weak consumer demand, a high cost of capital, and cashflow constraints continue to plague many industry players. While some companies started to experience sales recovery, the impact of the last two … Continue reading The turmoil in the US residential photovoltaic market reached new heights this year
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ACP Statement on Treasury Issuing Final Rules for 45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credits
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg after the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a final rule for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (45X MPTC), which applies to clean energy components made in the United States: “ACP commends the Treasury Department and IRS for finalizing … Continue reading ACP Statement on Treasury Issuing Final Rules for 45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credits
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