Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released a statement following the House passage H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act: “The Congress must pass meaningful permitting reform to support a dynamic, secure, and clean economy.?American Clean Power?is pleased to see Congressional efforts move forward to engage this critical and complex set of … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Passage of the Lower Energy Costs Act
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Where are wind power and solar energy technologies made?
When looking at where clean energy technologies and their components are made, one thing is very clear: China dominates the industry. The country, along with the rest of the Asia Pacific region, accounts for approximately 75% of global manufacturing capacity across seven clean energy technologies. Based on the IEA’s 2023 Energy Technology Perspectives report, the … Continue reading Where are wind power and solar energy technologies made?
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Policymakers must act now to avoid supply chain challenges stalling record years of new wind energy capacity
The wind industry can expect record installations in both onshore and offshore markets by 2025 with 680 GW of new capacity expected by 2027. Policymakers need to act now to avoid a supply chain bottleneck stalling the deployment of wind energy from 2026. Those supply chain challenges could imperil hopes of the world reaching key … Continue reading Policymakers must act now to avoid supply chain challenges stalling record years of new wind energy capacity
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Energy sector to EU Parliament: SF6 phase-out is welcome but musn’t jeopardise the energy transition
On Wednesday the European Parliament will discuss the phase-out of fluorinated gases, so-called “F-gases”. These F-gases all contain fluorine and are potent greenhouse gases. Among the so-called “F-gases” is sulfur hexafluoride (short: SF6), a gas commonly used in electrical switchgear due to its chemical properties as an insulator. Switchgear ensures the safety and reliability of … Continue reading Energy sector to EU Parliament: SF6 phase-out is welcome but musn’t jeopardise the energy transition
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EU Green Industry Plan falls short for now
The European Commission presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan today. It consists of a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) aiming to strengthen the EU’s industrial base for clean technologies, a Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) to increase Europe’s capacity to source and refine critical raw materials, and more flexible State aid rules. As it stands … Continue reading EU Green Industry Plan falls short for now
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ACP Statement on Anti-Offshore Wind Disinformation
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement in response to disinformation regarding whale deaths on the East Coast. Much of this disinformation has been pushed by long-time opponents to offshore wind and irresponsible news outlets who have blamed these deaths on the offshore wind industry without any evidence. “Disinformation shouldn’t … Continue reading ACP Statement on Anti-Offshore Wind Disinformation
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EU electricity market design: Council and Parliament must stick to targeted reform
he European Commission has proposed a targeted revision of the EU’s electricity market design. It makes Contracts-for-Difference the new norm for supporting renewables investments. It also allows investors to sell their electricity via Power Purchase Agreements or directly on the electricity market. And it actively supports the growth of PPAs. The Council and Parliament must … Continue reading EU electricity market design: Council and Parliament must stick to targeted reform
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Trade Groups Call for Continued Action on Mexico’s Discriminatory Energy Policies
The American Clean Power Association, National Association Manufacturers and American Petroleum Institute today sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai calling for continued action to hold Mexico accountable for its discriminatory energy policies by using every tool available under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “The Government of Mexico’s escalating pursuit of discriminatory policies … Continue reading Trade Groups Call for Continued Action on Mexico’s Discriminatory Energy Policies
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Vattenfall Energy Savings Barometer: Smart measures and investments against the energy crisis
Consumers in Europe are tackling the energy crisis by a mix of small behavioural changes in their everyday life, but also by investing in energy efficiency measures. Among age groups, younger people between 18-35 years have so far been least likely to change their behaviour in daily life to save energy. Compared to other countries, … Continue reading Vattenfall Energy Savings Barometer: Smart measures and investments against the energy crisis
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Recommendations for Offshore Wind Development in India
Offshore wind will have a prominent role in India’s energy transition. As the world’s third-largest producer and fourth-largest consumer of electricity, India’s energy demand is forecast to grow between 6-7% year-on-year over the next decade. Current government initiatives like 24*7 Power for All, Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) and the National Mission for … Continue reading Recommendations for Offshore Wind Development in India
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Wind power installs 1,670 MW in Spain about to reach the milestone of 30 GW wind
Installed wind power in Spain reaches 29,813 MW with 1,670 new MW in 2022, doubling the figure installed the previous year, although at a rate below what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC). The annual installation rate should incorporate 2,500 MW of wind energy per year. … Continue reading Wind power installs 1,670 MW in Spain about to reach the milestone of 30 GW wind
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China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale is crucial for meeting the desired climate commitments, where affordability plays a vital role. However, the expected surge in prices of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, four critical materials in EV batteries, could hinder EV uptake. To explore these impacts in the context of China, … Continue reading China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
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Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals
The European Commission is preparing a Net Zero Industry Act and changes to Europe’s Electricity Market Design. CEOs of Europe’s leading energy companies say it’s essential to get the detail right in these proposals. Francesco Starace, CEO Enel: “The energy transition must accelerate if we want to deliver stable, secure and competitive electricity to our … Continue reading Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals
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The development of offshore wind power in Spain represents considerable progress in the energy transition
The Spanish wind sector celebrates the approval of the Royal Decree that regulates the Maritime Space Management Plans (POEM) The development of offshore wind power in Spain represents considerable progress in the energy transition and an opportunity for the country and for coastal communities due to the socioeconomic benefits that wind farms will bring with … Continue reading The development of offshore wind power in Spain represents considerable progress in the energy transition
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How much land would it take to get most of our electricity from solar and wind power?
Critics of wind and solar routinely raise concerns about how much land would be required to decarbonize the US power sector. Fortunately, the answer is relatively little. A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower 48 — that’s an area … Continue reading How much land would it take to get most of our electricity from solar and wind power?
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Europe must get its Electricity Market Design right
The EU is on its way to reform its electricity market design. The EU Commission will table legislative proposals in March. And the Commission has only one chance to get this right. Because Europe is in a global race for renewable energy investments. Investors need clear and robust long-term investment signals that Europe wants their wind farms. … Continue reading Europe must get its Electricity Market Design right
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Europe must boost the competitiveness of its wind supply chain
The new EU energy security strategy REPowerEU wants wind energy to more than double the 200 GW installed today by 2030. This requires massive investments in new and existing industrial production capacities, and across the whole supply chain – from installation vessels to cranes, ports, research and innovation, grids, and skilled workers. But the wind … Continue reading Europe must boost the competitiveness of its wind supply chain
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Open letter on upcoming reform of the EU Electricity Market Design
On behalf of some of the major European energy companies we would like to contribute to the debate on the upcoming reform of the EU Electricity Market Design by making proposals and raising awareness on this very complex dossier. Europe currently faces multiple challenges. The Russian aggression against Ukraine has put our economy and our … Continue reading Open letter on upcoming reform of the EU Electricity Market Design
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Wind power requires regulatory stability, legal certainty and attraction of investors to meet decarbonization objectives
The ‘Wind Power and Market’ conference, the first meeting of the wind power sector in 2023 and organized by the Wind Power Association (AEE), today brings together more than 250 experts to analyze the economic management of wind farms in the new energy scenario. In the current complex geopolitical and economic context, wind power faces … Continue reading Wind power requires regulatory stability, legal certainty and attraction of investors to meet decarbonization objectives
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Position paper from ESTELA, DCSP and Protermosolar on New Electricity Market Design
The European Commission has published a Consultation on the Electricity Market Design. The Commission is particularly concerned about high electricity prices and has the objective to ensure consumers – both households and companies– can access affordable and secure energy from sustainable and renewable sources both now and in the long term. ESTELA, DCSP and Protermosolar … Continue reading Position paper from ESTELA, DCSP and Protermosolar on New Electricity Market Design
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