It’s #AmericanCleanPowerWeek! Across the nation, we are celebrating the thriving clean energy industry—wind, solar, energy storage, and the transmission infrastructure that carries power to our homes and the places where we work. But it’s not just about providing reliable and affordable energy. Clean energy is powering good-paying American jobs across all 50 states. Today, on … Continue reading #AmericanCleanPowerWeek: Celebrating The United States of Clean Energy
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Green ambitions in Spain
Renewable sources accounted for 43 per cent of the electricity produced in Spain in 2020. This is the highest share of renewable electricity since measurements began, but short of the Spanish government’s target of a renewable share of 74 per cent by 2030. Explained by Statkraft Spain Wind power Solar power SustainabilityPower Plants Tiago Thomaz … Continue reading Green ambitions in Spain
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Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 12 Million Globally
Renewable energy employment worldwide reached 12 million last year, up from 11.5 million in 2019, according to the eighth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2021. The report was released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) at a high-level opening of IRENA’s Collaborative Framework … Continue reading Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 12 Million Globally
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Valuation of the wind power of the auction of the economic regime of Renewable Energies
The wind energy awarded has been 2,258 MW, distributed among 5 companies. The average price awarded to wind power was € 30.18 / MWh, compared to the current price of the electricity market of over € 200 / MWh.The auction is an important step in moving towards compliance with the PNIEC. In total, with the … Continue reading Valuation of the wind power of the auction of the economic regime of Renewable Energies
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More Renewables, Not Less
In a matter of weeks, thousands of world leaders and decision-makers will gather in Glasgow for the U.N. Climate Change Conference COP26. Then we’ll finally find out whether there’s any hope to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. Opinion piece by Julie Wedege, SVP Corporate Politics and Ownership and Hans Magne Ådland, VP Ownership at … Continue reading More Renewables, Not Less
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Global Wind Industry manifesto calls on governments to “get serious” ahead of COP26
Global coalition of more than 90 wind energy companies and associations releases COP26 Manifesto calling on governments to take eight concrete steps to get to net zero.Annual wind power installations need to scale up by four times current levels to reach net zero by 2050; current projections will provide less than half what is needed.Signatories … Continue reading Global Wind Industry manifesto calls on governments to “get serious” ahead of COP26
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Ireland’s offshore wind energy ambitions are starting to take off
The Irish Government has opened a consultation for its first ever offshore wind auction. This is the first step in Ireland’s ambitious plan of having 5 GW of offshore wind by 2030. Ireland already has the highest share of onshore wind in its electricity mix of any country in Europe – 38%. But it wants … Continue reading Ireland’s offshore wind energy ambitions are starting to take off
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European Commission endorses corporate renewable PPAs as part of the answer to surging energy prices
Renewables are central to delivering Europe’s energy and climate ambition – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. At RE-Source 2021 globally leading businesses from different sectors of the economy underline their commitment to support Europe’s transition to a renewable energy system. This year’s event comes just a day after the European Commission endorsed … Continue reading European Commission endorses corporate renewable PPAs as part of the answer to surging energy prices
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Responsible deployment of wind power is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France
On 14 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the 11th Colloque National Éolien in Paris, organised by France Énergie Éolienne. Wind energy is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France. And it brings additional benefits to citizens: last week the French Minister for the Ecological Transition, Barbara Pompili, and representatives of the wind … Continue reading Responsible deployment of wind power is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France
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EC doubles down on wind energy and other renewables to remedy high energy prices
The European Commission has presented a toolbox to guide EU Member States on how to deal with the current high gas and electricity prices. The toolbox aims to protect vulnerable consumers and reduce Europe’s future exposure to the sort of prices we see today. To that end the Commission are clear that Europe needs to … Continue reading EC doubles down on wind energy and other renewables to remedy high energy prices
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Celebrating Offshore Wind’s Forward Momentum In-Person, in Boston
This week, American Clean Power is in Boston for our Offshore WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition. As our organization’s first-in person conference, we all look forward to gathering together again to celebrate the forward movement for American offshore wind. In March, the U.S. set a goal of generating 30 gigawatts of power from offshore wind by 2030. Since then, we’ve seen several positive industry developments. The final federal permitting … Continue reading Celebrating Offshore Wind’s Forward Momentum In-Person, in Boston
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American Clean Power statement on FERC comment letter
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement after filing comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee on transmission and interconnection reforms: “Today, ACP filed comprehensive comments offering a roadmap for much-needed reforms to transmission and interconnection policy across the country. FERC’s forward-looking evaluation of transmission planning, cost allocation, and generator interconnection rules … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on FERC comment letter
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Ten Years of IRENA in Germany
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the official opening of IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) in Bonn. Since 75 countries founded IRENA in Bonn in 2009, the International Renewable Energy Agency has been at the heart of an unprecedented growth of renewable energy globally. IRENA has come to represent a unique international platform for … Continue reading Ten Years of IRENA in Germany
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WindEurope CEO visits German cement plant that’s running on blade waste
On 4 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson visited Holcim’s Lägerdorf plant in Germany, together with Claudia Grotz of Siemens Gamesa and Chair of WindEurope’s Sustainability Working Group. They met the Geocycle team who are using wind turbines blade waste to generate heat and ash to help make cement. It’s currently the only such cement plant … Continue reading WindEurope CEO visits German cement plant that’s running on blade waste
Continue readingDepartment of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Headline American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced the first of its VIP speakers at its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition taking place October 13-15 at the Omni Boston Seaport Hotel. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb HaalandDeb Haaland made history when she became the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. Throughout her … Continue reading Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Headline American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference
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American Clean Power launches “Safer Together” campaign
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today launched its inaugural safety campaign, “Safer Together.” With rapid growth in all 50 states and more than 415,000 Americans employed in the renewable energy sector, workplace safety is more important than ever. ACP is dedicated to providing value and critical workplace resources to the industry and the communities … Continue reading American Clean Power launches “Safer Together” campaign
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Statement on Commerce Department Trade Decision
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement on the Commerce Department trade decision. “The American Clean Power Association believes the anonymous petitioners’ requests will ultimately be denied since the case has no merit. The petitioners – who will not step forward publicly – seek to overturn precedent already well established by … Continue reading American Clean Power Statement on Commerce Department Trade Decision
Continue readingSpanish measures on electricity undermine EU Green Deal
The Spanish Government has introduced a new charge on wind farms and other non-polluting power plants to “compensate” for the higher revenue they say they’re earning as a result of higher wholesale electricity prices. They argue that high gas prices have driven up electricity prices, that wind farms don’t have to buy gas so they’re … Continue reading Spanish measures on electricity undermine EU Green Deal
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Wind industry & Government commit to boosting offshore wind energy and jobs in Poland
On 15 September 2021 Poland signed its first Offshore Wind Sector Deal. This Government-industry collaboration aims to establish a leading offshore wind industry in Poland. Under the Sector Deal the industry commits to the creation of up to 60,000 direct and indirect jobs in Poland’s wind industry by 2040. The Government in turn reinforces Poland’s … Continue reading Wind industry & Government commit to boosting offshore wind energy and jobs in Poland
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Key renewables players call for collaboration between renewable energy and agriculture sectors
Energy use is responsible for about one-third of greenhouse gases emitted by the food systems. With its continuously declining costs, renewables have become an attractive and effective way to fuel the achievement of key sustainable development goals including food security. However, large disparities remain in the access to and use of sustainable, clean energy for … Continue reading Key renewables players call for collaboration between renewable energy and agriculture sectors
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