Rapid growth in solar energy adoption as well as new wind energy coming online, has led to renewable energy sources providing more 30% of the nation’s electrical generation for the first time ever, according to the Energy Information Administration. Solar increased by 25% in the first four months of 2024 compared to the first third … Continue reading Wind energy and photovoltaic solar energy grew in the first four months of 2024 in the US
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Nordex to restart production in its manufacturing facility in Iowa, US
As part of its growth strategy in North America, the Nordex Group is expanding its local production footprint. The company will manufacture nacelles for both the current N163 turbine variant, and a product specifically tailored to the US market, at its production facility in West Branch, Iowa. Here, the Group, which has been active in … Continue reading Nordex to restart production in its manufacturing facility in Iowa, US
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Energy Storage Industry Takes Significant Steps to Lead on Safety and Support Communities
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced an important policy effort to promote the current best-in-class safety measures for energy storage technology systems. This includes policy recommendations for local and state governments to use and adopt such safety measures. Today, ACP published a model ordinance framework providing comprehensive guidance for state and local governments … Continue reading Energy Storage Industry Takes Significant Steps to Lead on Safety and Support Communities
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GE Vernova begins delivering wind turbines for wind farm in Montana
GE Vernova Inc. has announced that delivery is underway for 88 of its 2.8 MW-127 m workhorse wind turbines for Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Beaver Creek wind farm in Stillwater County, Montana. Turbine deliveries for the project, which was booked by GE Vernova in 4Q23, first began in May 2024. The Beaver Creek Wind Project … Continue reading GE Vernova begins delivering wind turbines for wind farm in Montana
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ACP Statement on Sunrise Offshore Wind Milestone
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) approved the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for Orsted’s Sunrise offshore wind project located 30 miles east of Montauk Point, New York: “The approval of the Sunrise Wind … Continue reading ACP Statement on Sunrise Offshore Wind Milestone
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Sunrise Wind receives final approval from US Department of the Interior
Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind project, has received approval of its construction and operations plan (COP) from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which is the final permit needed from the federal agency to move the project towards the start of offshore construction. With a capacity of … Continue reading Sunrise Wind receives final approval from US Department of the Interior
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The state of US distributed photovoltaic solar-plus-storage
Attachment rates are booming for residential installations, but the non-residential segment has been slower to adopt batteries. Pairing solar with battery storage provides a key solution to intermittency which has long been an Achilles heel for solar power. So, is solar-plus-storage taking off as an effective, future-proof solution to supplying US homes and workplaces with electricity? … Continue reading The state of US distributed photovoltaic solar-plus-storage
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US Energy Storage Market Sets Q1 Capacity Installation Record
The U.S. energy storage market set a first-quarter record for capacity installed in Q1 2024, with 1,265 megawatts (MW) deployed across all segments. This marks the highest storage capacity ever installed in a first quarter in the U.S., representing an 84% increase from Q1 2023. According to Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association’s … Continue reading US Energy Storage Market Sets Q1 Capacity Installation Record
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US energy storage market sets Q1 capacity installation record
The U.S. energy storage market set a first-quarter record for capacity installed in Q1 2024, with 1,265 megawatts (MW) deployed across all segments. This marks the highest storage capacity ever installed in a first quarter in the U.S., representing an 84% increase from Q1 2023. According to Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association’s … Continue reading US energy storage market sets Q1 capacity installation record
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The evolution of the photovoltaic solar industry in the US since 2021
The 2024 Solar and Energy Storage Summit has concluded. What are the key takeaways? In the past three years there’s been a lot of advancement in solar deployment. We’ve seen technology develop and policy support increase. The key talking points have changed similarly in the last three years of the event, but a common thread … Continue reading The evolution of the photovoltaic solar industry in the US since 2021
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Ørsted completes construction of combined wind energy and photovoltaic project in Texas
Ørsted today announced the completion of Helena Energy Center, a 518 MW combined wind and solar project located in Bee County, South Texas. The wind and solar centre is now fully operational and will generate enough renewable energy to power over 110,000 Texan homes and businesses annually. The Helena Energy Center consists of the 268 … Continue reading Ørsted completes construction of combined wind energy and photovoltaic project in Texas
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Canopy Offshore Wind Power Project off the Coast of Northern California
Survey work will inform safe, responsible project design. RWE has selected Argeo to lead survey work with sophisticated, proven technology including an autonomous underwater vehicle. Geo SubSea, Coastal 35, and Smultea Sciences to provide and train Protected Species Observers (PSOs) on Canopy survey vessels. RWE today announced the upcoming start of the site investigation survey … Continue reading Canopy Offshore Wind Power Project off the Coast of Northern California
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RWE begins onsite construction on its first utility-scale solar photovoltaic project in Illinois
The 150 MWac Casey Fork Solar project is estimated to generate more than $36 million in economic activity and create more than 200 local jobs during construction. RWE set to expand renewables portfolio to more than 750 MW in Illinois, adding Casey Fork Solar to company’s three operating wind power plants in the state. RWE, … Continue reading RWE begins onsite construction on its first utility-scale solar photovoltaic project in Illinois
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Equinor solidifies New York offtake contract for Empire Wind 1 wind power plant
Equinor today announced the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for the renewable power generated by the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project. This agreement follows NYSERDA’s February announcement that Equinor had been selected as a conditional winner in New York’s fourth … Continue reading Equinor solidifies New York offtake contract for Empire Wind 1 wind power plant
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ACP Statement on Maryland Offshore Wind Partnership
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 and the State of Maryland signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue their partnership to develop a robust supply chain and ensure access to lease areas to help Maryland … Continue reading ACP Statement on Maryland Offshore Wind Partnership
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Iberdrola collaborates with WindLoop on a wind turbine blade recycling project in the US.
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it recently donated 300 pounds of decommissioned wind turbine blades to WindLoop, a startup comprising of students at Yale University, to test an innovative process for blade recycling. Consistent with Avangrid’s commitment to sustainability, WindLoop’s mission is … Continue reading Iberdrola collaborates with WindLoop on a wind turbine blade recycling project in the US.
Continue readingThe US photovoltaic industry is off to a strong start in the first quarter
The US solar industry had a record-setting first quarter this year. Installations were at 11.8 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in the first quarter of 2024, a 79% increase from Q1 2023 and a 40% decrease from Q4 2023. Q1 2024 was the second-best quarter ever for the industry, other than the last quarter of … Continue reading The US photovoltaic industry is off to a strong start in the first quarter
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American photovoltaic panel manufacturing capacity increases 71% in Q1 2024 as industry reaches 200-gigawatt milestone
Florida and Texas charge ahead on photovoltaic solar installs while California stumbles due to policy changes. A record-setting 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in the United States during Q1 2024, the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2024 … Continue reading American photovoltaic panel manufacturing capacity increases 71% in Q1 2024 as industry reaches 200-gigawatt milestone
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ACP Statement on Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee’s Vote to Advance FERC Commissioner Nominations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACPVice President of Markets & Transmission Carrie Zalewskiafter the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee voted to advance to the full Senate the nominations of David Rosner, Judy Chang and Lindsay See to serve as Commissioners for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Rosner and Chang are Democrats; See … Continue reading ACP Statement on Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee’s Vote to Advance FERC Commissioner Nominations
Continue readingFerrovial acquires a 257 MWdc Photovoltaic project in Texas
Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, today announced it signed an agreement which includes the construction and operation of a 257 MWdc solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Leon County, Texas, capable of serving over 36,000 homes. Ferrovial is investing $72 million in this project, which is an important milestone for the Energy division, as it … Continue reading Ferrovial acquires a 257 MWdc Photovoltaic project in Texas
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