The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for Avangrid’s New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore projects located 20 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts: “This is another … Continue reading ACP Statement on Key Milestone for New England Wind 1 & 2 Projects
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US Energy Storage Market Sets Q1 Capacity Installation Record
The U.S. energy storage market set a first-quarter record for capacity installed in Q1 2024, with 1,265 megawatts (MW) deployed across all segments. This marks the highest storage capacity ever installed in a first quarter in the U.S., representing an 84% increase from Q1 2023. According to Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association’s … Continue reading US Energy Storage Market Sets Q1 Capacity Installation Record
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With more than 23% of demand coverage, thanks to wind power, the price of electricity was reduced by 19% in 2023 in Spain
The Wind Yearbook, a reference publication prepared by the Wind Business Association (AEE), reflects the most representative data on the contribution of wind energy in Spain and in the world. SPAIN IS A LEADER IN WIND GENERATION. Main figures of the sector: Wind energy is the technology that contributes the most to our energy system, … Continue reading With more than 23% of demand coverage, thanks to wind power, the price of electricity was reduced by 19% in 2023 in Spain
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Strong 2023 offshore wind growth (10,8 GW) as industry sets course for record-breaking decade
Offshore wind power is poised for truly global growth after 2023 saw the second-highest annual installations as well as key policy developments that set the foundations for accelerated expansion of the industry over the next decade. Download the Global Offshore Wind Report 2024 In 2023, despite the macroeconomic challenges faced by the sector in some … Continue reading Strong 2023 offshore wind growth (10,8 GW) as industry sets course for record-breaking decade
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Harnessing the wind power
India, a leading advocate for carbon mitigation, has also increased its focus on leveraging its vast land for wind energy generation to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets. Thanks to persistent efforts by the stakeholders, India’s wind energy capacity has seen impressive growth, reaching 46.16 GW in April 2024, up from just 1.2 GW in … Continue reading Harnessing the wind power
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ACP Statement on Maryland Offshore Wind Partnership
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior and the State of Maryland signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to continue their partnership to develop a robust supply chain and ensure access to lease areas to help Maryland … Continue reading ACP Statement on Maryland Offshore Wind Partnership
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ACP Statement on Clean Energy Manufacturing Policy Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the U.S. Treasury released new guidance on the domestic content bonus credit for qualifying wind, solar, and energy storage technologies: “The domestic manufacturing incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are essential to strengthen America’s clean energy supply chain. We commend … Continue reading ACP Statement on Clean Energy Manufacturing Policy Announcements
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REPowerEU – EU presents new initiatives to strengthen energy security and accelerate transition to renewables
Today is the second anniversary of REPowerEU, the EU’s energy policy response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. REPowerEU has speeded up the permitting of wind farms and helped raise the share of wind in Europe’s electricity mix – it’s now 19%. The EU have now launched new initiatives to keep the momentum of REPowerEU by … Continue reading REPowerEU – EU presents new initiatives to strengthen energy security and accelerate transition to renewables
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Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply
Renewable energy accounted for more than 30% of the world’s electricity for the first time last year following a rapid rise in wind and photovoltaic solar power, according to new figures. A report on the global power system has found that the world may be on the brink of driving down fossil fuel generation, even … Continue reading Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply
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Mexico must return to being a leader in wind energy
President López Obrador’s energy policy has made the development of wind energy in the country practically irrelevant.Everyone already knows that this six-year period was not the best for the world of energy; Those years in which the oil rounds were an example of the great interest of international companies in operating in our country are … Continue reading Mexico must return to being a leader in wind energy
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ACP Statement on Proposed Offshore Wind Auctions for Oregon and the Gulf of Maine
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced two proposed lease sale notices for wind energy areas off the Oregon coast and the Gulf of Maine: “We commend BOEM for advancing plans to auction offshore … Continue reading ACP Statement on Proposed Offshore Wind Auctions for Oregon and the Gulf of Maine
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ACP Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the Biden Administration finalized the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule, which aims to expedite infrastructure project permits and modernize the environmental review process under NEPA: “There’s broad agreement, across industries and political aisles, that it simply takes too long to build critical … Continue reading ACP Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule
Continue readingACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
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Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development
The transition away from fossil fuels to renewables requires a new interpretation of the concept of energy security, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published today. Geopolitics of the energy transition: Energy security outlines a multi-dimensional energy security concept for the 21st century. The systemic nature of the ongoing … Continue reading Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development
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Wind energy and photovoltaic is boosting economic growth
Clean electricity accounted for around 80% of new capacity additions to the world’s electricity system in 2023, and electric vehicles for around one out of five cars sold globally. At the same time, global investment in clean energy manufacturing is booming, driven by industrial policies and market demand. Employment in clean energy jobs exceeded that … Continue reading Wind energy and photovoltaic is boosting economic growth
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Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy
Seven countries now generate nearly all of their electricity from renewable energy sources, according to newly compiled figures. Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo produced more than 99.7 per cent of the electricity they consumed using geothermal, hydro, solar or wind power. Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) … Continue reading Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy
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EU starts investigation into Chinese wind turbines under new Foreign Subsidies Regulation
The EU Commission today announced that it will launch an inquiry into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The announcement comes as Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are pushing hard and winning some orders in Europe. They offer cheap turbines and generous finance which distorts the integrity of the European market … Continue reading EU starts investigation into Chinese wind turbines under new Foreign Subsidies Regulation
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Aging of European wind power
It is one thing to install generation capacity and another to take advantage of that energy. For that, we have to look at the electrical demand covered by wind energy. To do this, we will have graph 1 where the countries are classified based on the use of the wind energy generated. 1.Image.- Percentage of … Continue reading Aging of European wind power
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ACP Applauds Biden Administration’s Guidance on Energy Communities Tax Credit
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the Treasury Department issued guidance expanding offshore wind eligibility in the Energy Communities Bonus Tax Credit. The new guidance provides additional pathways for offshore projects that site their operation and maintenance ports or have at least one point of … Continue reading ACP Applauds Biden Administration’s Guidance on Energy Communities Tax Credit
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EcoVadis, WindEurope and leading wind industry organisations launch ‘Wind Energy Initiative’
Today, EcoVadis, WindEurope and five leading wind energy industry organisations – ENGIE, Hitachi Energy, Siemens Gamesa, Statkraft and Vestas – announce the launch of the ‘Wind Energy Initiative’. The Initiative aims to accelerate the uptake of sustainable practices by fostering strong collaboration between trading partners and amplifying positive impacts across their value chains. European politicians, … Continue reading EcoVadis, WindEurope and leading wind industry organisations launch ‘Wind Energy Initiative’
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