Ireland successfully held its first-ever offshore wind auction. Four projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW were awarded. The average price of the winning bids was €86/MWh, much lower than expected. The successful completion of the auction is a breakthrough for renewables in Ireland and critical to achieving the targets set in Ireland’s 2030 … Continue reading Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction
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ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement from JC Sandberg, ACP’s Chief Advocacy Officer, after the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance for the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) domestic content provisions: “The IRA’s domestic content incentive represents a monumental opportunity to continue growing our domestic clean energy supply … Continue reading ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
Continue readingFloating wind is making great strides
The world’s largest floating wind energy event, FOWT 2023, took place on 10-12 May in Nantes. Government representatives, the wind industry and other stakeholders came together to discuss how to drive the further expansion of floating offshore wind. Nearly all of Europe’s existing offshore wind is “bottom-fixed” right now. But that only makes sense commercially … Continue reading Floating wind is making great strides
Continue readingEurope must reduce China renewable dependence
The European Union must reduce its dependence on China when it comes to vital equipment used in producing renewable energy, the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency said Tuesday. It is important to work to “decentralise the supply chain”, Francesco La Camera, director general of the International Renewable Energy Agency, told AFP on the … Continue reading Europe must reduce China renewable dependence
Continue readingU.S. Offshore Wind Market Expands Rapidly with 51,377 MW Projected Capacity
Offshore Wind Drives 30+ Vessel Orders, Boosts Domestic Manufacturing, and Plans to Power Equivalent of over 20 Million Homes. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released a comprehensive report on the U.S. offshore wind market, revealing a rapidly growing pipeline of projects across 32 leases totaling 51,377 MW of expected capacity – enough electricity … Continue reading U.S. Offshore Wind Market Expands Rapidly with 51,377 MW Projected Capacity
Continue readingJohn Podesta, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Magic Johnson Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
The American Clean Power Association today announced keynote speakers for CLEANPOWER 2023, the nation’s premier renewable energy conference. CLEANPOWER brings together the industry’s thought leaders and key influencers to discuss and showcase the most important issues facing the industry and the country today. With the theme of “Leading the Charge,” this year’s conference will take … Continue reading John Podesta, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Magic Johnson Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
Continue readingACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) joined the National Offshore Industries Association (NOIA) and the Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW) to submit extensive comments with the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its proposed Renewable Energy Modernization Rule. Together, these associations represent the capacity to deliver over 51 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
Continue readingACP Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
In response the U.S. House of Representatives’ 217-215 vote repealing key clean energy incentives as part of a debt limit package, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement: “No American industry enjoys being used as a pawn in partisan political negotiations. The American Clean Power Association is nevertheless confident that … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
Continue readingDefence, youth and NGOs all join wind industry gathering to shape sustainable energy future
Leading environmental NGOs, students and national defence representatives are attending WindEurope’s Annual Event 2023, happening now in Copenhagen. They’re joining the wind industry and policy makers to discuss the different topics of biodiversity protection, skills and education, and interaction between wind farms and defence activities. As Europe wants to accelerate the build out of wind … Continue reading Defence, youth and NGOs all join wind industry gathering to shape sustainable energy future
Continue readingACP Statement on Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leasing Process
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President-Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today published the Call for Information and Nominations for floating offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine: “Today’s action from BOEM is another step in advancing offshore wind power across the … Continue reading ACP Statement on Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leasing Process
Continue readingWindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
From 25-27 April European Energy Ministers, more than 14,000 participants and more than 500 exhibiting companies gather in Copenhagen for the WindEurope Annual Event 2023. The event comes at a pivotal point for the wind industry in Europe. The European Union wants to accelerate the build out of onshore and offshore wind to strengthen Europe’s … Continue reading WindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
Continue readingEU leaders meet in Ostend to agree rapid build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas
Nine Heads of State & Government and the President of the EU Commission meet today in Ostend to agree new commitments on the build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas. This is a follow-up to last year’s Summit of Belgium, Demark, Germany and the Netherlands in Esbjerg. Those four are joined today by the … Continue reading EU leaders meet in Ostend to agree rapid build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas
Continue readingACP Statement on House Speaker Debt Limit Proposal
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement after House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) unveiled a debt ceiling plan that aims to repeal federal clean energy incentives: “In the last nine months, the clean energy industry has announced 46 major manufacturing facilities and scores of clean energy projects in … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Speaker Debt Limit Proposal
Continue readingFrance makes progress on offshore wind, bottlenecks remain for onshore wind. Now needs to speed up both
France just selected the company that will build the country’s largest offshore wind farm. And it’s planning to award more offshore wind farms this year and next. But bottlenecks remain for onshore wind development, which need to be fixed as soon as possible. Crucially France needs to accelerate the annual buildout of both offshore and … Continue reading France makes progress on offshore wind, bottlenecks remain for onshore wind. Now needs to speed up both
Continue readingFive Years’ Worth of Clean Energy Investments Announced in Less Than Nine Months
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today detailed over $150 billion in capital investment announced for utility-scale clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities since federal incentives were signed into law last August. This is equivalent to five years’ worth of American clean energy investment, surpassing total investment into U.S. clean power projects commissioned between 2017 … Continue reading Five Years’ Worth of Clean Energy Investments Announced in Less Than Nine Months
Continue readingEU Stresses Collaboration is Crucial for Green Deal Success
“In 30 years, the EU reduced emissions by 30% while growing its economy by 60%,” said EU Ambassador to the UAE Andrea Matteo Fontana at the 11th IRENA Renewables Talk. His point made it clear to IRENA Permanent Representatives in attendance that pursuing the energy transition is an investment rather than a cost, presenting a … Continue reading EU Stresses Collaboration is Crucial for Green Deal Success
Continue readingDoE Announces Strategy for Offshore Wind Deployment
On Thursday March 29, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced its offshore wind strategy to advance the deployment of offshore wind energy in the United States. The strategy reflects the DOE’s comprehensive approach for accelerating a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035 and a net-zero economy by 2050. The Opportunity and the VisionThe wind atop … Continue reading DoE Announces Strategy for Offshore Wind Deployment
Continue readingTEN-T must acknowledge the strategic role of ports in offshore wind
All the relevant equipment for offshore wind deployment is stored in and transported via ports. The EU must recognise the critical role of offshore wind ports in its trans-European transport network policy (TEN-T). With an ongoing revision the EU wants its TEN-T to better support the transition to a cleaner, greener and smarter mobility in … Continue reading TEN-T must acknowledge the strategic role of ports in offshore wind
Continue readingACP Applauds Passage of Maryland Legislation to Expand Offshore Wind and Increase Energy Storage
Today the American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauded final passage of two pieces of legislation in the Maryland State Legislature aimed at expanding the offshore wind industry and helping Maryland meet its energy storage goals, critical steps toward building a clean electric grid. The Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act (HB 793/SB 781) addresses … Continue reading ACP Applauds Passage of Maryland Legislation to Expand Offshore Wind and Increase Energy Storage
Continue readingWind energy capacity will break records this year in Brazil
Until February of this year, Brazil had installed 890 wind farms in 12 Brazilian states. There are 25.04 gigawatts (GW) of wind capacity in commercial operation, benefiting 108.7 million inhabitants.Vestas leads the manufacture of wind turbines. Of that total, 85% are in the Northeast Region. According to the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy (Abeeólica), by … Continue reading Wind energy capacity will break records this year in Brazil
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