As Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continues, American oil and gas producers are hoping the European market will pivot toward them to replace Russian gas. But some in Europe, and specifically Germany, are eyeing a different path: rapidly accelerating toward 100 percent renewable energy. Whether Europe and the world can successfully meet Paris Agreement targets … Continue reading Germany want to accelerate the transition to wind energy and solar
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The need to put the focus on renewable energies and green hydrogen to create a future without energy dependence
Energy markets prices rose even more since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, putting consumers, especially electro?intensive consumers, and the economy in general in a more critical situation. This highlights the importance of Spain and the European Union achieving the energy independence. The long?term solution lies in renewable energy and green hydrogen, so it is … Continue reading The need to put the focus on renewable energies and green hydrogen to create a future without energy dependence
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Europe wants more wind energy and other renewables to increase its energy security
Today the European Commission presented new measures in response to the rise in electricity prices across Europe. The measures are strongly influenced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Commission wants Europe to accelerate renewables deployment to increase energy security and in particular reduce its dependency on fossil fuel imports from Russia. WindEurope welcomes the … Continue reading Europe wants more wind energy and other renewables to increase its energy security
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Joint statement on the IEA’s ten-point plan to reduce the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) and WindEurope, are today jointly responding to the IEA’s 10-point Plan to Reduce the European Union’s Reliance on Russian Natural Gas. The report comes at a time of heightened concern over the security and resilience of national and regional energy systems. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a tragedy … Continue reading Joint statement on the IEA’s ten-point plan to reduce the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas
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Renewable energies avoid the need for imported energy sources
Governments should phase out fossil and nuclear sources as soon as possible for a peaceful, a free, a prosperous renewable energy world. The current war in Ukraine has demonstrated once more the great dangers which are corresponding with an energy supply scheme that is largely based on fossil and nuclear energy sources. One-sided dependencies are … Continue reading Renewable energies avoid the need for imported energy sources
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More wind energy mean huge investments, so don’t tamper with market rules
The current crisis highlights the need to improve Europe’s energy security. Which means more renewables ASAP. The EU and national governments clearly get this. Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner recently called renewables “freedom energies”. Next week’s EU Commission paper on energy prices is a great chance to plot the course that will deliver the rapid … Continue reading More wind energy mean huge investments, so don’t tamper with market rules
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More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain
Launch of the Offshore Wind Forum and presentation of the Manifesto for the development of offshore wind in Spain.Marine Wind Forum is a platform that aims to promote offshore wind projects on the Spanish coast as a strategic sector and driver of economic recovery in Spain, which provides economic and social benefit for the regions … Continue reading More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain
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ACP Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Message on Clean Energy
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address and the clean energy and climate change provisions that were announced: “President Biden’s first State of the Union address was emphatic and unmistakably clear about the urgency of rapid clean energy investment. The invasion of Ukraine reminded us … Continue reading ACP Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Message on Clean Energy
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GWEC’s response to ‘final warning to humanity’ in Sixth Assessment Report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has today released its Sixth Assessment Report – ‘Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability’. In response to the report the Global Wind Energy Council has issued this comment. Ben Backwell, GWEC CEO, said: “Today, the IPCC issued a final warning to humanity. The latest release of the … Continue reading GWEC’s response to ‘final warning to humanity’ in Sixth Assessment Report
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New York Bight lease sale demonstrates massive economic development potential of U.S. offshore wind energy
Lease sale generated a grand total of $4.37 Billion for the U.S. Treasury. Tens of thousands of jobs to be created during development of leases and projectsOnce developed, 5.6 – 7 gigawatts of wind power, enough energy for over 2 million homes. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds the Department of Interior and the … Continue reading New York Bight lease sale demonstrates massive economic development potential of U.S. offshore wind energy
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Launch the “Winds of the Future” campaign to promote the development of wind power in Spain
This is the first civic campaign that brings together entities in the field of sustainability, science and the social economy with companies in the sector to contribute to the development of wind energy in Spain.The promoters claim the key role of wind power to meet the objective that three quarters of electricity consumption come from … Continue reading Launch the “Winds of the Future” campaign to promote the development of wind power in Spain
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Europe’s building only half the wind energy it needs for the Green Deal
Europe is not building enough new wind energy to reach its energy and climate targets. According to WindEurope’s Annual Statistics 2021, the EU built only 11 GW of new wind farms in 2021 and is set to build 18 GW a year over 2022-26. But the EU needs 30 GW a year of new wind … Continue reading Europe’s building only half the wind energy it needs for the Green Deal
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France sends mixed messages on wind energy expansion
French President Emmanuel Macron recently presented his vision for the country’s path to carbon neutrality by 2050. If elected in the French elections in April this is the strategy he’ll move forward with. The plan entails a massive expansion of offshore wind, solar and some new nuclear power plants. But the onshore wind plans are … Continue reading France sends mixed messages on wind energy expansion
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Embracing a green recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic could add 2.2 million energy jobs
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today published Capturing Green Recovery Opportunities from Wind Power in Developing Economies. The report, written in collaboration with BVG Associates, highlights the vast and largely untapped socioeconomic and environmental opportunities which could be unlocked by wind energy in a group of developing economies from 2022-2026. The report focuses … Continue reading Embracing a green recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic could add 2.2 million energy jobs
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Clean Energy in America Reaches Milestone in 2021, But Installation Pace Must Accelerate to Reach Emissions Goals
The quarterly results are in: utility-scale solar and battery storage set annual installation records in 2021, according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP)’s newly released Clean Power Quarterly Fourth Quarter 2021 Report. While clean energy capacity passed the major milestone of 200 gigawatts (GW) – enough to support the energy needs of almost 2 … Continue reading Clean Energy in America Reaches Milestone in 2021, But Installation Pace Must Accelerate to Reach Emissions Goals
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U.S. surpasses 200 gigawatts of total clean power
The Clean Power Quarterly 2021 Q4 Market Report, released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), shows the U.S. surpassed more than 200 gigawatts (200,209 MW-ac) of total operating utility-scale clean power capacity in 2021, but significant policy issues continue to hold back growth for the industry and threaten the country’s ability to meet emissions goals. … Continue reading U.S. surpasses 200 gigawatts of total clean power
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Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed supplemental comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to emphasize the need and opportunity for near-term interconnection improvements. These joint comments highlight areas of agreement from leading clean energy companies that would allow timely and … Continue reading Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
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WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao – Registrations Open, Conference Programme Available
Registration is now open for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2022. The wind energy community is getting ready to meet once again in Bilbao, from 5-7 April this year. After last year’s Electric City 2021 event in Copenhagen, this will be the second major in-person gathering for the wind industry after nearly two years of virtual events. … Continue reading WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao – Registrations Open, Conference Programme Available
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The wind energy sector rejects the inclusion of non-renewable technologies in the EU green taxonomy
The green taxonomy should only be used for renewable energiesNatural gas and nuclear are not renewable energies and their inclusion in the green taxonomy can cause confusion for investors, diverting funds that should be used for renewable technologies.If it is necessary to make investments in non-renewable technologies to accompany the energy transition process, a specific … Continue reading The wind energy sector rejects the inclusion of non-renewable technologies in the EU green taxonomy
Continue readingKeeping it sustainable at CLEANPOWER
Sustainability has moved beyond a hot topic discussion item. For American Clean Power (ACP) it is part of our ethos and a pillar of how we produce our annual CLEANPOWER Conference and Exhibition. Throughout the years, the CLEANPOWER team has focused on addressing the environmental and social impacts of our events, tracked our impact metrics, … Continue reading Keeping it sustainable at CLEANPOWER
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