Solar photovoltaic, storage drive historic level of installs. Energy storage rising star, closing in on new natural gas installations. Clean energy pipeline swells to all-time high, signaling robust future. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released its Clean Power Annual Market Report today, highlighting a landmark year for U.S. clean energy with more capacity installed … Continue reading Record Year for U.S. Clean Power Installations in 2023
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AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
Galicia lives immersed in a situation of uncertainty and defenselessness, regarding wind development, as a consequence of the massive judicialization of projects that have the mandatory environmental impact declaration (DIA) and the corresponding construction permit. The Superior Court of Xustiza of Galicia has just announced the suspension of 13 new projects based on “prevalence, prevention … Continue reading AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
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Dismantling myths surrounding wind energy
Pedro Fresco presents his book Energy Fakes and dismantles some common myths about wind energy. The myths and mythologies that surround wind energy are not much different from those spread about photovoltaics. Renewable energies, in general, are the target of certain groups with political, economic, or personal interests who do not want a transition to … Continue reading Dismantling myths surrounding wind energy
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ACP Statement on New York Offshore Wind Contract Awards
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the State of New York announced offshore wind solicitation awards: “We applaud the Hochul Administration for their steadfast support of clean, renewable offshore wind power. These awards for the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind 1 … Continue reading ACP Statement on New York Offshore Wind Contract Awards
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ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind
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 approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Equinor’s Empire Wind project in New York: “This is a milestone for Empire Wind and domestic offshore wind as a whole. When it … Continue reading ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind
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ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Anne Reynolds, Vice President for Offshore Wind, on the final designation of two Wind Energy Areas (WEA) off the south Oregon coast by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The designation allows BOEM to now invite leaseholder bids from offshore wind developers … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas
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Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new edition of the ‘Wind and Market’ conference, with the participation of more than 200 experts to analyze challenges and opportunities facing a new period in the consolidation and advancement of renewable energies in the electrical system , in our economy and society.Regulation, planning, procedures and, ultimately, … Continue reading Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
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Wind energy permitting is improving but Governments still have work to do
Permitting remains a bottlenecks to the expansion wind energy in Europe. However, things are improving. Europe approved significantly more permits for new onshore wind farms in 2023 than in previous years. This is largely thanks to the new EU rules on renewables permitting. That said, Europe is still not permitting enough new wind farms to … Continue reading Wind energy permitting is improving but Governments still have work to do
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Net Zero Industry Act threatens to be a backward step for Europe’s wind energy industry
Wind is 19% of the electricity consumed in Europe. Nearly all of Europe’s wind turbines are made in Europe. Europe’s wind energy supply chain is big – over 250 factories spread across nearly every EU Member State. 300,000 people work in wind in Europe today. Europe’s wind supply chain has been struggling. Costs went up … Continue reading Net Zero Industry Act threatens to be a backward step for Europe’s wind energy industry
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Unprecedented renewables growth keeps 2030 tripling dream alive – IEA’s Heymi Bahar
The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022, with the next five years set to see the fastest growth yet. China and solar photovoltaic (PV) were the stars of the show. Energy Monitor interviews Heymi Bahar, co-author of the IEA’s Renewables 2023 report. Renewable energy around the world is expanding faster … Continue reading Unprecedented renewables growth keeps 2030 tripling dream alive – IEA’s Heymi Bahar
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ACP Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Solicitation Awards
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced the procurement of 3,742 MW of offshore wind to Attentive Energy Two (1,342 MW) and Leading Light Wind (2,400 MW): “Governor Murphy’s leadership is positioning New Jersey … Continue reading ACP Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Solicitation Awards
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Wind energy offers many benefits to Portugal
Wind energy is a major source of electricity in Portugal, and the wind supply chain has a strong footprint there. Whilst offshore wind offers new perspectives, the speedy permitting and repowering of onshore wind farms remain key for the country to keep reaping the fruits of wind energy. Wind energy was the biggest source of … Continue reading Wind energy offers many benefits to Portugal
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Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest growth yet, but lack of financing for emerging and developing economies is key issue Renewables 2023 Explore report Read the report At the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, more than 130 national governments including the European … Continue reading Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
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Things looking up again for offshore wind power in the UK
The UK went through a bad period on offshore wind. But several good things have happened in the last two months which restore confidence. The UK now looks like it will remain Europe’s largest offshore wind market. The UK has huge ambitions for offshore wind. They have 14.7 GW today which are producing 16% of … Continue reading Things looking up again for offshore wind power in the UK
Continue readingPositioning of the spanish wind energy sector regarding the measures approved in RDL 8/2023
In the last Council of Ministers of the year (DEC 27) various measures have been approved that facilitate the development of renewable projects in the pipeline and support the wind industry. The wind sector sees the approved measures as correct and timely, which were urgent to solve the future of tens of thousands of renewable … Continue reading Positioning of the spanish wind energy sector regarding the measures approved in RDL 8/2023
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EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter
December 19th in Brussels, the EU Commission, EU Member States, and the Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter. The Charter follows the EU`s Wind Power Action Plan that was published by the EU Commission in October. The Plan is a non-regulatory communication. Signing the Charter, the Member States commit to deliver on the goals of … Continue reading EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter
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EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package
In October the European Commission published the Wind Power Package: 15 immediate actions to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s wind value chain. The European Commission and European Investment Bank are delivering on their bits of the package already. But the bulk of the actions fall to National Governments. So today the Energy Ministers of 26 … Continue reading EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package
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EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty
Last night the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the EU’s electricity market design revision. The deal is a good compromise which will help restore the confidence of renewables investors. Crucially it avoids permanently enshrining inframarginal revenue caps in the EU’s electricity market design. Europe needs more renewables as fast as possible. … Continue reading EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty
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EIB delivers its bit of the Wind Power Package with counter-guarantees for wind energy manufacturing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors today announced a €5bn counter-guarantee scheme for wind energy manufacturing. This is the EIB’s key action in the EU Wind Power Package. The counter-guarantees will improve access to finance for wind turbine manufacturers, providing them with the support they need to help boost Europe’s energy security and … Continue reading EIB delivers its bit of the Wind Power Package with counter-guarantees for wind energy manufacturing
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Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act
Today the EU Member States agreed on their position for the upcoming negotiations with the European Parliament on the Net Zero Industry Act. The European Parliament adopted its own position in November. The Council and Parliament diverge on critical points as they head the final negotiations to be finalised by the end of Q1 2024. … Continue reading Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act
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