In her State of the Union speech in September 2023 EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the current challenges faced by Europe’s wind energy industry. She committed to ensure the future of wind energy was ‘made in Europe’ – and promised a new package to support the wind industry. Today the Commission unveiled its Wind … Continue reading Wind Power Package: game-changer for Europe’s energy security
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American Clean Power-California Launches Council of Offshore Wind Leaseholders
California’s first-ever offshore wind leaseholders now have a unified voice. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced the establishment of the California Council of Offshore Wind Leaseholders (CCOWL), a council within ACP-California (ACP-CA) dedicated to fostering the emerging California floating offshore wind market and advancing the state’s first projects. “Offshore wind’s untapped potential on the … Continue reading American Clean Power-California Launches Council of Offshore Wind Leaseholders
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Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Director of Eastern Region State Affairs Moira Cyphers, after New York Governor Hochul vetoed the Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act today: “Governor Hochul must get serious about reaching 70% clean energy by 2030. Today, she dealt a significant blow to the state’s own … Continue reading Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals
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ACP Statement on DOE Grant Funding in Support of Grid Expansion
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Vice President of Markets and Transmission Carrie Zalewski after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.5 billion in federal grant funding to help support grid expansion in the U.S.: “This funding will help support the grid expansion America desperately needs to deploy … Continue reading ACP Statement on DOE Grant Funding in Support of Grid Expansion
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Price spike in European electricity markets
In the second week of October, European electricity market prices rose. Some hourly prices were above €200/MWh, which was also the case on Monday, October 16. The rise was supported by higher gas and CO2 prices, which registered their highest levels since February and August, respectively. Increased demand and lower solar energy production also drove … Continue reading Price spike in European electricity markets
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ACP to Air Offshore Wind Ad Targeting New Jersey Residents During Eagles vs. Jets Game
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) will air an ad titled “Offshore Wind is Investing in New Jersey” during Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets NFL game, which starts at 4:25 PM ET. The ad highlights the economic and energy benefits of offshore wind, particularly to New Jersey’s coastal communities. “Offshore wind is delivering thousands of jobs … Continue reading ACP to Air Offshore Wind Ad Targeting New Jersey Residents During Eagles vs. Jets Game
Continue readingACP Statement on NYSPSC Offshore Wind Ruling
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) denied petitions requesting inflation adjustments for wind and solar energy projects in New York: “With one shortsighted decision, the NYSPSC has thrown New York’s environmental and clean energy future into peril. … Continue reading ACP Statement on NYSPSC Offshore Wind Ruling
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Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
New figures clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry. The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published their latest joint report forecasting the numbers of … Continue reading Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
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The drop in the LCOE of solar and wind power drives the energy transition
Over the past decade, the LCOE (Levelized Cost Of Electricity) of renewable electricity generation technologies has dropped exponentially, driving the energy transition towards a 100% renewable system. The largest drops in LCOE since 2010 have been for onshore wind energy, 69%, solar photovoltaic energy, 89%, and offshore wind energy, 59%. This evolution of the renewable … Continue reading The drop in the LCOE of solar and wind power drives the energy transition
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The Inflation Reduction Act is set to increase cumulative wind energy installations in the US by over 50% in the next 5 years
New report, in partnership with the American Clean Power Association, uncovers insights on the surge in offshore wind power projects, the revival of onshore markets, and the booming repowering sector, all fueled by strategic policy shifts and significant investments. The US Wind Watch, a new report released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and … Continue reading The Inflation Reduction Act is set to increase cumulative wind energy installations in the US by over 50% in the next 5 years
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ACP Statement on Governor Healey Announcement at Offshore Wind Conference
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released this statement after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced during her remarks at ACP’s Offshore WINDPOWER 2023 conference New England’s first offshore wind multi-state coordination memorandum of understanding?(MOU). Under the MOU, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island will procure an additional 6,000 megawatts of offshore wind: “Tough challenges … Continue reading ACP Statement on Governor Healey Announcement at Offshore Wind Conference
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Wind energy overcomes the barrier of 30 GW installed in Spain
Wind energy surpasses the barrier of 30 GW installed, a milestone possible thanks to a competitive and innovative value chain based in Spain.More than 25 years of innovation: Wind power in Spain leads electricity generation. On this day, the latest technological advances and future challenges are analyzed. The Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new … Continue reading Wind energy overcomes the barrier of 30 GW installed in Spain
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Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain
Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the proposals of the wind sector before the next legislature.1.What do you consider to be the main challenges for the next legislature in relation to the development of wind power in Spain? The electricity sector is a regulated sector. And the regulation of the renewable sector, in … Continue reading Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain
Continue readingThe path to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C has narrowed, but clean energy growth is keeping it open
Driving greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s energy sector to net zero and limiting global warming to 1.5 °C remains possible due to the record growth of key clean energy technologies, though momentum needs to increase rapidly in many areas, according to a new edition of the IEA’s landmark Net Zero Roadmap. The new Roadmapsets out … Continue reading The path to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C has narrowed, but clean energy growth is keeping it open
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Integrated Renewables Strategy Will Deliver Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Energy Security, Prosperity
Despite being a net electricity exporter, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) bears the heavy cost of air pollution and health impacts due to the dominance of fossil fuels in its current energy mix. The Renewables Readiness Assessment: Bosnia and Herzegovina finds that integrated short- and long-term strategies that aim to increase the share of diverse renewables … Continue reading Integrated Renewables Strategy Will Deliver Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Energy Security, Prosperity
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ACP Statement on Governors’ Offshore Wind Letter to President Biden
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) Chief Executive Officer Jason Grumet issued the following statement after six coastal governors sent a letter to President Biden urging federal action to support the growing offshore wind industry: “Northeastern states have long recognized the value of an American offshore wind industry in meeting our growing power needs … Continue reading ACP Statement on Governors’ Offshore Wind Letter to President Biden
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Stronger international cooperation in high emissions sectors crucial to get on track for 1.5C climate goal
Insufficient progress in transitions to clean technologies and sustainable solutions over the past year highlights the need for strong and targeted international collaboration in high emissions sectors to deliver transitions that are faster, easier and cheaper for all, according to the latest Breakthrough Agenda Report. The new report – an annual collaboration between the International … Continue reading Stronger international cooperation in high emissions sectors crucial to get on track for 1.5C climate goal
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Stronger International Cooperation in High Emissions Sectors Crucial to Get on Track for 1.5°C Climate Goal
Countries must supercharge international collaboration on technologies and markets for sectors such as power, transport, industry, buildings and agriculture, new report finds. Insufficient progress in transitions to clean technologies and sustainable solutions over the past year highlights the need for strong and targeted international collaboration in high emissions sectors to deliver transitions that are faster, … Continue reading Stronger International Cooperation in High Emissions Sectors Crucial to Get on Track for 1.5°C Climate Goal
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AEE applauds the presentation of the European Wind Energy Package
The wind power industry is going through critical moments and serious difficulties at the European and Spanish level. However, the wind sector has ambitious objectives – 420 GW of wind energy by 2030 in Europe and, in our country, 62 GW of wind energy for the same period – reflected in the draft of the … Continue reading AEE applauds the presentation of the European Wind Energy Package
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Western wind turbine manufacturers are prioritising profit over volume, opening the door for Chinese market share growth
Despite short-term challenges, all leading wind turbine manufacturers will double their annual installed capacity over the next decade, driven by soaring wind demand. Supply chain companies within the wind energy value chain are facing a paradox: the industry expects long-term demand growth prompted by decarbonisation ambitions but will encounter many challenges in the near term. … Continue reading Western wind turbine manufacturers are prioritising profit over volume, opening the door for Chinese market share growth
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