IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook calls for annual renewable power additions of 1,000 GW by 2030 to keep 1.5°C climate target within reach. In the first volume of the World Energy Transitions Outlook (WETO) 2023 released today, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) identifies the way forward to immediately course correct the 1.5°C climate pathway. … Continue reading Annual Renewable Power Must Triple by 2030
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NZIA: act now or Europe’s wind turbines will be made in China
The EU wants to massively expand renewables and strengthen Europe’s clean energy supply chains. But its Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) falls short and needs beefing up. If Europe gets NZIA wrong, it’ll end up building wind farms with turbines manufactured outside of Europe, many of them in China. New data shows what’s at stake economically. Wind … Continue reading NZIA: act now or Europe’s wind turbines will be made in China
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Nature restoration and wind energy go hand in hand
With its Nature Restoration Law the EU is planning new legislation to restore Europe’s natural ecosystems. The European Commission has proposed binding restoration targets for specific habitats and species. It aims to restore 30% of the EU’s degraded areas, and ultimately all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. WindEurope emphatically supports this target. 30% … Continue reading Nature restoration and wind energy go hand in hand
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European Parliament mustn’t undermine climate or energy security
The EU is debating a revised electricity market design. The European Commission has proposed a targeted reform to end the investment uncertainty caused by uncoordinated Government interventions in electricity markets. The European Parliament and Member States should stick to this proposal. But lead MEP Nicolás González Casares has proposed unhelpful things on revenue caps: lowering … Continue reading European Parliament mustn’t undermine climate or energy security
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ACP Statement on Ocean Wind 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Ocean Wind 1 project offshore of New Jersey. This is the final step before … Continue reading ACP Statement on Ocean Wind 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement
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Outlook for wind improving significantly in Central and Eastern Europe
On 17 May WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson opened the Energy Day of the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) Sustainable Finance Summit in Prague and highlighted the wind energy potential in the region. The share of wind in the region’s electricity mix is below the 17% average for Europe. But there is a clear increase in … Continue reading Outlook for wind improving significantly in Central and Eastern Europe
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Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction
Ireland successfully held its first-ever offshore wind auction. Four projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW were awarded. The average price of the winning bids was €86/MWh, much lower than expected. The successful completion of the auction is a breakthrough for renewables in Ireland and critical to achieving the targets set in Ireland’s 2030 … Continue reading Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction
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ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement from JC Sandberg, ACP’s Chief Advocacy Officer, after the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance for the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) domestic content provisions: “The IRA’s domestic content incentive represents a monumental opportunity to continue growing our domestic clean energy supply … Continue reading ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
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Floating wind is making great strides
The world’s largest floating wind energy event, FOWT 2023, took place on 10-12 May in Nantes. Government representatives, the wind industry and other stakeholders came together to discuss how to drive the further expansion of floating offshore wind. Nearly all of Europe’s existing offshore wind is “bottom-fixed” right now. But that only makes sense commercially … Continue reading Floating wind is making great strides
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Europe must reduce China renewable dependence
The European Union must reduce its dependence on China when it comes to vital equipment used in producing renewable energy, the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency said Tuesday. It is important to work to “decentralise the supply chain”, Francesco La Camera, director general of the International Renewable Energy Agency, told AFP on the … Continue reading Europe must reduce China renewable dependence
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U.S. Offshore Wind Market Expands Rapidly with 51,377 MW Projected Capacity
Offshore Wind Drives 30+ Vessel Orders, Boosts Domestic Manufacturing, and Plans to Power Equivalent of over 20 Million Homes. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released a comprehensive report on the U.S. offshore wind market, revealing a rapidly growing pipeline of projects across 32 leases totaling 51,377 MW of expected capacity – enough electricity … Continue reading U.S. Offshore Wind Market Expands Rapidly with 51,377 MW Projected Capacity
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John Podesta, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Magic Johnson Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
The American Clean Power Association today announced keynote speakers for CLEANPOWER 2023, the nation’s premier renewable energy conference. CLEANPOWER brings together the industry’s thought leaders and key influencers to discuss and showcase the most important issues facing the industry and the country today. With the theme of “Leading the Charge,” this year’s conference will take … Continue reading John Podesta, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Magic Johnson Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
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ACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) joined the National Offshore Industries Association (NOIA) and the Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW) to submit extensive comments with the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its proposed Renewable Energy Modernization Rule. Together, these associations represent the capacity to deliver over 51 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
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ACP Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
In response the U.S. House of Representatives’ 217-215 vote repealing key clean energy incentives as part of a debt limit package, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement: “No American industry enjoys being used as a pawn in partisan political negotiations. The American Clean Power Association is nevertheless confident that … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
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Defence, youth and NGOs all join wind industry gathering to shape sustainable energy future
Leading environmental NGOs, students and national defence representatives are attending WindEurope’s Annual Event 2023, happening now in Copenhagen. They’re joining the wind industry and policy makers to discuss the different topics of biodiversity protection, skills and education, and interaction between wind farms and defence activities. As Europe wants to accelerate the build out of wind … Continue reading Defence, youth and NGOs all join wind industry gathering to shape sustainable energy future
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ACP Statement on Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leasing Process
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President-Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today published the Call for Information and Nominations for floating offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine: “Today’s action from BOEM is another step in advancing offshore wind power across the … Continue reading ACP Statement on Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leasing Process
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WindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
From 25-27 April European Energy Ministers, more than 14,000 participants and more than 500 exhibiting companies gather in Copenhagen for the WindEurope Annual Event 2023. The event comes at a pivotal point for the wind industry in Europe. The European Union wants to accelerate the build out of onshore and offshore wind to strengthen Europe’s … Continue reading WindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
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EU leaders meet in Ostend to agree rapid build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas
Nine Heads of State & Government and the President of the EU Commission meet today in Ostend to agree new commitments on the build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas. This is a follow-up to last year’s Summit of Belgium, Demark, Germany and the Netherlands in Esbjerg. Those four are joined today by the … Continue reading EU leaders meet in Ostend to agree rapid build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas
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ACP Statement on House Speaker Debt Limit Proposal
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement after House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) unveiled a debt ceiling plan that aims to repeal federal clean energy incentives: “In the last nine months, the clean energy industry has announced 46 major manufacturing facilities and scores of clean energy projects in … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Speaker Debt Limit Proposal
Continue readingFrance makes progress on offshore wind, bottlenecks remain for onshore wind. Now needs to speed up both
France just selected the company that will build the country’s largest offshore wind farm. And it’s planning to award more offshore wind farms this year and next. But bottlenecks remain for onshore wind development, which need to be fixed as soon as possible. Crucially France needs to accelerate the annual buildout of both offshore and … Continue reading France makes progress on offshore wind, bottlenecks remain for onshore wind. Now needs to speed up both
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