Despite COVID-19 pandemic, more than 260GW of renewable energy capacity added globally in 2020, beating previous record by almost 50%. IRENA Director-General Francesco Camera hails start of ‘decade of renewables’ Global renewable energy capacity additions in 2020 beat earlier estimates and all previous records despite the economic slowdown that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. According … Continue reading World Adds Record New Wind Energy and Solar Power Capacity in 2020
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World’s biggest wind farm may be answer to South Korea’s net-zero dream
The fishing grounds where Jung Kuenbae and his forbears have caught shrimp, butterfish and croakers for three generations are going to be turned into the world’s largest offshore wind farm. He’s okay with that. “I initially opposed the idea when the plan was proposed because it will destroy our livelihood,” said Jung, who leads a … Continue reading World’s biggest wind farm may be answer to South Korea’s net-zero dream
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The American Jobs Act prepares us for a 21st century clean energy economy
Yesterday the Biden administration unveiled The American Jobs Plan— the largest infrastructure investment plan in decades– featuring a strong emphasis on clean energy. If enacted, this proposal would jumpstart the U.S. economy and pull us out of the pandemic-induced recession while achieving marked progress in the fight against climate change. It was a truly historic … Continue reading The American Jobs Act prepares us for a 21st century clean energy economy
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Wind power is the leading source of production in Spain with 28.4% so far in 2021
The wind has allowed the wind energy generated in Spain from January 1 to March 25, 2021 to become the highest record reached by this technology since records have been available (2007). Thus, according to provisional data from Red Eléctrica de España (REE), during said period this technology has been responsible for 18,014 GWh and … Continue reading Wind power is the leading source of production in Spain with 28.4% so far in 2021
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American Clean Power Association Statement on American Jobs Plan
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement on the American Jobs Plan. “Simply put, this is a plan to put steel in the ground to build a clean infrastructure system that will be the envy of the world. We can’t afford to miss this moment. We’re staring in the face of a … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on American Jobs Plan
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Massachusetts Governor Baker Signing Important Climate Legislation
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement?after Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed Next Generation Climate Policy Roadmap legislation into law. “Today, the Bay State continued to lead towards a clean energy future with Governor Baker’s signature on the Next Generation Climate Policy Roadmap legislation. This important legislative achievement is a testament to … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Massachusetts Governor Baker Signing Important Climate Legislation
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Wind power projects bring substantial revenue to schools
Jesse Broehl contributed to this post. Wind energy has grown substantially in the United States over the past decades, contributing ever-greater revenue to states and local jurisdictions, including school districts. Within two years of completion, a wind project helps deliver approximately $1,000 per child in new revenue to the local school district. This increase in … Continue reading Wind power projects bring substantial revenue to schools
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The Argentine Wind Energy Chamber warned of the consequences of the “wind power tax” in Chubut
The Argentine Wind Energy Chamber (CEA) expressed the need to resolve “urgently” the situation in which companies in the sector find themselves, affected by the municipal tax that the city of Puerto Madryn seeks to impose. Through a statement, the CEA explained that in the face of the concerns generated by the so-called “wind tax” … Continue reading The Argentine Wind Energy Chamber warned of the consequences of the “wind power tax” in Chubut
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Wind energy industry mitigates bird and bat mortality
“When you look at a wind turbine, you can find the bird carcasses and count them. With a coal-fired power plant, you can’t count the carcasses, but it’s going to kill a lot more birds.” — The Audubon Society Wind energy producers are working diligently to prevent the deaths of birds and bats around their … Continue reading Wind energy industry mitigates bird and bat mortality
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Six measures for more onshore wind energy in Germany
Germany’s new Renewable Energy Law (EEG2021) fails to address the two biggest challenges facing onshore wind development in Germany: permitting and repowering. Together with the German wind energy associations, WindEurope has outlined six measures Germany could and should take now to improve things. Wind was 27% of Germany’s electricity consumption last year. And renewables in … Continue reading Six measures for more onshore wind energy in Germany
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How Wind Power Is Leading America’s Energy Transition
Wind energy is now America’s leading renewable source of electricity generation. 2020 in particular was a banner year for wind power in the US.With more installed capacity with wind turbines only in the last quarter of 2020 than in all of 2019. Now, the total capacity exceeds 120,000 MW, enough to power some 38 million … Continue reading How Wind Power Is Leading America’s Energy Transition
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Statement on EPA Administrator Regan’s Confirmation
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement?after?the Senate confirmed Michael Regan as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “American Clean Power congratulates Michael Regan on his confirmation to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Our nation’s environmental challenges, including the present and growing threat of climate change, require a strong and effective EPA. … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on EPA Administrator Regan’s Confirmation
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Wind energy, Nobody understands what Mexico is doing
Ramón Fiestas, president of the Latin American committee of the Global Wind Energy Council, points out that the changes in energy matters go against the decarbonization of the rest of the world. The changes that Mexico has made in the electricity market are already being echoed in the international arena. Not only among investors, but … Continue reading Wind energy, Nobody understands what Mexico is doing
Continue readingAfter years of false starts, offshore wind energy is poised to take off
About 60 miles east of New York’s Montauk Point, a 128,000-acre expanse of the Atlantic Ocean is expected to produce enough electricity to power around 850,000 homes when it’s populated with wind turbines and connected to the onshore grid in the next few years. Fifteen miles off Atlantic City, New Jersey, another windy swath of … Continue reading After years of false starts, offshore wind energy is poised to take off
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Spain has the opportunity to lead floating offshore wind energy
Approximately two years ago at the Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) we set up the Offshore Wind Working Group, promoted by a small group of companies interested in analyzing the opportunities that were opening up in the Spanish market for wind turbines, since some technologies Floaters were beginning to reach levels of commercial development. Floating offshore … Continue reading Spain has the opportunity to lead floating offshore wind energy
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Africa is only tapping into 0.01% of its wind power potential
In 2020, 821 MW of new wind power capacity was installed in Africa and the Middle East, bringing total capacity in the region to over 7 GW, which helps to avoid 10.7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually – equivalent to taking 2.3 million passenger cars off the road.The technical wind energy resource potential on … Continue reading Africa is only tapping into 0.01% of its wind power potential
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Renewables creating a generational opportunity in rural America
Large parts of rural America have been experiencing population decline for over half a century. In fact, 35 percent of rural counties have a combined 6.2 million fewer residents than they did in 1950. There are many reasons for this demographic change, including a lack of economic opportunity for young people, who are often forced … Continue reading Renewables creating a generational opportunity in rural America
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American Clean Power Association Statement on CLEAN Future Act?
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee introduced the CLEAN Future Act. “We commend the House Energy and Commerce Committee for proposing robust climate legislation. The clean electricity standard represents a meaningful step forward on national energy policy that will help unleash … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on CLEAN Future Act?
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Secretary Granholm’s Confirmation
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Jennifer Granholm as U.S. Energy Secretary. “American Clean Power congratulates Secretary Granholm on taking the helm of the Department of Energy. Having worked on energy policy with Secretary Granholm, I know that she is committed to the Biden administration’s interlinked … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Secretary Granholm’s Confirmation
Continue readingChina installed half of new global offshore wind energy capacity during 2020 in record year
China leads the world in new annual offshore wind turbines installations for the third year in a row with over 3 GW of new offshore wind farm capacity in 2020.Steady growth in Europe, driven by the Netherlands and Belgium, accounts for majority of the remaining new offshore wind power installations in 2020, along with the … Continue reading China installed half of new global offshore wind energy capacity during 2020 in record year
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