Fresh off AWEA’s celebration of American Wind Week 2020 in August, today marks both the beginning of National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) and Climate Week NYC. Established in 2017, NCEW is a nonpartisan week of virtual activities that highlights the value and benefits of clean energy for families and businesses across America. This year’s NCEW … Continue reading Six Facts to Know About American Wind Power During National Clean Energy Week, Climate Week NYC
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Robust implementation of 2030 National Plans is key to deliver EU targets
The European Commission has presented a first assessment of the final 2030 National Energy & Climate Plans (NECPs) submitted by the 27 EU Member States. The assessment shows the NECPs have some quite good volume commitments for the expansion of renewables. But that they’re still missing a lot of detail on how Governments will deliver those commitments. The NECPs are the framework within which … Continue reading Robust implementation of 2030 National Plans is key to deliver EU targets
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American Wind Energy Association Statement on Business Roundtable Climate Change Policy Announcement
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released this statement after the corporate leaders at the Business Roundtable announced new principles and policies to address climate change, including support for market-based climate solutions: “We applaud the Business Roundtable and its corporate leadership for embracing the need for a comprehensive and market-based approach to address climate change. … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Statement on Business Roundtable Climate Change Policy Announcement
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European Commission proposes raising 2030 climate target to at least 55 percent
President Ursula Von der Leyen officially called for a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least 55% to 2030 in her 16 September State of the European Union speech. This is a significant increase from today’s 40% target and would set the EU on a credible trajectory towards climate neutrality. The European Commission’s impact … Continue reading European Commission proposes raising 2030 climate target to at least 55 percent
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“We welcome the European Union’s climate ambition to continue to move firmly towards climate neutrality”
Iberdrola chairman, Ignacio Galán, has valued the European Commission review regarding the emission reduction targets (from 40 % to 55 %) for 2030. Galán welcomed “the European Union’s climate ambition to continue to move firmly towards climate neutrality”, and said “this new ambition still represents a unique opportunity for Spain that we have to take … Continue reading “We welcome the European Union’s climate ambition to continue to move firmly towards climate neutrality”
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Governments and industry are ready to build hybrid offshore wind energy plants but the EU needs to remove bottlenecks
On 15 September WindEurope participated in an event organised by Dutch-German TSO TenneT on Europe’s Offshore Wind Vision – with Ministers and top officials from Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark and CEOs of many of Europe’s TSOs. Much of the discussion focused on hybrid offshore wind farm projects – wind farms that have a … Continue reading Governments and industry are ready to build hybrid offshore wind energy plants but the EU needs to remove bottlenecks
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What’s at Stake for Clean Energy in the US Election?
How will the election shape the solar, wind, energy storage and utility sectors? GTM’s reporters game it out. The reailty is there’s no bad outcome for clean energy in the upcoming election, though the climate is another story. For clean energy resources — solar, wind and energy storage — the range of possibilities over the next four years … Continue reading What’s at Stake for Clean Energy in the US Election?
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Asia Pacific to Become Largest Offshore Wind Power Market by 2030
Asia is set to become a leader in offshore wind, with its share in the global offshore wind market expected to grow from 24 per cent in 2019 to 42 per cent in 2025 and the rest of the decade. China is expected to continue its domination of the Asian offshore wind market in the … Continue reading Asia Pacific to Become Largest Offshore Wind Power Market by 2030
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Corporate procurement as a new growth driver for wind energy in Asia
The shift of corporate procurement of renewable energy from trend to true market driver is already underway. With dedicated commitment and advocacy, it has the potential to accelerate the energy transition across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Months of industrial disruption, record-low power demand and fluctuating power and commodity prices have shown us that external forces … Continue reading Corporate procurement as a new growth driver for wind energy in Asia
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Global/APAC Corporate PPA Market Progress and Outlook
Global corporate PPA volumes reached 8.9GW in 2020 through July. Though activity is currently marching ahead of 2019, a big second half will be required in order for the market to hit record volumes by year-end. More than in previous years, deals will have to be globally spread for a new record to be established … Continue reading Global/APAC Corporate PPA Market Progress and Outlook
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Disadvantage of the auction system for offshore wind energy in Germany
During the 2020 WINDFORCE Conference hosted by wab e.V. in Bremerhaven (Germany) on 3-4 September, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson addressed the current political developments on the German market. In a panel he spoke about the importance of auction design and the regulatory framework for the future of the German offshore wind supply chain. The 2020 … Continue reading Disadvantage of the auction system for offshore wind energy in Germany
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2020 Wind Energy Auctions Database
The Global Wind Energy Council has released its quarterly update on the global wind auctions database, a key tool for the wind industry to stay updated on all the latest developments and business opportunities for markets around the world. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted wind auctions globally, many countries have shown resilience in the … Continue reading 2020 Wind Energy Auctions Database
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Institutional Capital: Closing the Energy Transformation Investment Gap
The energy transformation is unstoppable. Renewable energy capacity additions have consistently outpaced the growth of traditional forms of energy over much of the last decade and in what has been dubbed the ‘decade of action’ the next 10 years are poised to be even more transformational. They will need to be. To put the world … Continue reading Institutional Capital: Closing the Energy Transformation Investment Gap
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California blackouts a policy failure, not a technological one
We all know that electricity is a necessity and not a luxury—access to reliable, affordable power is the lifeblood of our economy. Our healthcare systems, commerce, our own homes and so much more depend on it. We need to treat California’s recent rolling blackouts as a call to action to build a 21st century renewable … Continue reading California blackouts a policy failure, not a technological one
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: We are wind
Chris Brown is AWEA’s Board Chair and President, Vestas North America Nearly 40 years ago, Vestas sold its first turbine in North America. Almost 30 years ago, Congress prioritized renewable energy development when they passed the Production Tax Credit (PTC) into law. Twenty years ago, California was the leader in wind installations. Ten years ago, … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: We are wind
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: Wind powers community investment
We’re on to day four of #AmericanWindWeek 2020, and you can find all the exciting news from the first half of the week by visiting AmericanWindWeek.org, following #AmericanWindWeek and #WindBuildsTheFuture on social media, and checking out AWEA’s social press kit. Today is all about community investment and giving back. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented our … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: Wind powers community investment
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: AWEA recognizes 16 wind champions for clean energy leadership
Welcome to day three of American Wind Week! Don’t forget to visit AmericanWindWeek.org for more information, follow #AmericanWindWeek and #WindBuildsTheFuture on social media, and check out AWEA’s social press kit. Today we’re recognizing our Wind Champions: elected officials whose leadership makes it possible for wind to build a strong economy and clean future through their … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: AWEA recognizes 16 wind champions for clean energy leadership
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American Wind Energy Association Recognizes Bipartisan Leadership in Clean Energy
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today celebrates U.S. wind power champions for helping wind build a sustainable, affordable, and prosperous energy future. This select group of bipartisan Senators, Representatives, and Governors embrace a forward-thinking approach to energy policy that has enabled wind to become our country’s largest renewable energy source while employing over 120,000 … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Recognizes Bipartisan Leadership in Clean Energy
Continue readingWind power poised to help economy recover from COVID-19 recession
Welcome to the second day of #AmericanWindWeek! Today we are highlighting the many ways that wind can help the U.S. economy rebound stronger and build a better post-pandemic future. And remember visit AmericanWindWeek.org for more information, follow #AmericanWindWeek and #WindBuildsTheFuture on social media, and check out AWEA’s social press kit for readily available content you … Continue reading Wind power poised to help economy recover from COVID-19 recession
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: Saluting wind power’s essential workforce
It’s time to kick off the fourth annual #AmericanWindWeek, and this year we’re highlighting all the ways #WindBuildsTheFuture! Make sure to follow and join the conversation all week long using these hashtags, and visit AmericanWindWeek.org for more information. You can also find great ideas for participating on social media in AWEA’s social press kit. We’re … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: Saluting wind power’s essential workforce
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