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05.24.19 Wind 7

The goal: smaller, lighter, more efficient.

US Energy Department Wants to See Lighter Offshore Wind Turbines

GE, American Semiconductor and WEG Electric are advancing DOE-funded research projects on generators that can easily be hoisted high above the waterline.

by Justin Gerdes

05.17.19 Wind 42

The Haliade-X will use 107-meter blades, the longest ever made.

GE’s Record-Breaking 12MW Offshore Wind Turbine Wins Backing of Swedish Utility Vattenfall

One of the world’s leading offshore wind developers plans to deploy the Haliade-X, after spending a year studying GE’s unprecedented turbine.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.15.19 Wind 14

Semi-Submersible Technology Set for Commanding Early Lead in Floating Offshore Wind

Principle Power’s semi-submersible platform will play a big role in the early market for floating offshore wind, as a spate of projects gets set to enter the water.

by Jason Deign

05.10.19 Wind 44

Floating Offshore Wind Holds Promise for Vertical-Axis Turbines

Vertical-axis wind turbines have failed to make a dent in the thriving global wind energy business. But proponents say the technology may be well suited to the emerging floating offshore market.

by Jason Deign

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05.08.19 Wind 13

Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser is going big on e-mobility and storage.

Siemens to Spin Off Gas and Power Division, Merge It With Wind Turbine Supplier SGRE

The German industrial giant will separate its energy division, while betting the future on its Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure businesses.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.16.19 Wind 2

GE has struggled to gain market share in the hyper-competitive offshore wind turbine market.

GE Cedes 1GW of French Offshore Wind Projects to Siemens Gamesa

Years of delays at the EDF- and Enbridge-owned projects led GE to walk away.

by Jason Deign

04.12.19 Wind 2

Can equipment suppliers diversify into project development without competing with their customers?

Vestas to Acquire Stake in Wind and Solar Developer Sowitec

Wind turbine companies are increasingly engaging with solar and storage as they diversify into new corners of the power-generation market.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.11.19 Wind 0

Little is known about Senvion's proposed 12-megawatt offshore turbine.

The Path Forward for Senvion

German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion filed for insolvency this week. Can it recover?

by Dan Shreve

04.10.19 Wind 0

Senvion has lost market share globally amid intense competition in the wind industry.

Ailing Wind Turbine Maker Senvion Takes Step Toward Insolvency

The German manufacturer is on the ropes amid intense industry competition, and refinancing talks have so far come up short.

by Jason Deign

04.10.19 Wind 15

Denmark's Vestas operates a number of factories in the U.S., its biggest market globally.

Industry Perspective

US Wind Market Will See More Investors and Cheaper Capital Without the PTC

The U.S. wind industry is about to lose its federal subsidies. That will bring benefits, according to Vestas U.S. chief Chris Brown.

by Chris Brown

03.25.19 Wind Projects 7

Believe it or not, Britain's wind farms are approaching end of life.

UK’s Blyth Retirement Offers an Early View of Offshore Wind Decommissioning

The oldest wind farm in the U.K. is shutting down.

by Jason Deign

03.13.19 Utilities 2

AEP is accepting applications through April 7.

AEP Launches the Latest Utility Contest for Cleantech Startups

AEP’s IlluminationLab seeks tech for EV charging, grid optimization, efficiency and customer experience.

by Jeff St. John

02.25.19 Wind Finance & VC 7

“We are trying to find economically attractive solutions for floating offshore wind turbines.

ARPA-E Commits $28 Million to Develop Advanced Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

The Energy Department wants to “develop new and potentially disruptive innovations” in floating offshore wind turbine technology.

by Justin Gerdes

02.12.19 Products & Technology 2

Blade erosion is a big problem. AI may be able to help.

Artificial Intelligence Helps Tackle Blade Erosion for Wind Turbines

Smart systems have come up with two possible solutions to the problem.

by Jason Deign

01.09.19 Wind 2

Supply chain constraints will escalate deployment risks for all wind energy participants.

Research Spotlight

Looming Supply Chain Crunch Threatens US Wind Energy Boom

More than $2.1 billion in turbine sales and PTC payments are in jeopardy.

by Mike Munsell

12.27.18 Products & Technology 6

Siemens Gamesa is testing new technology to slash the cost of installing offshore wind.

Siemens Gamesa Looks to Cut Offshore Wind Foundation Costs by 30%

The turbine maker is targeting up to a 30 percent cost reduction.

by Jason Deign

12.20.18 Products & Technology 46

Can the offshore wind industry keep up with deeper water depths?

How Offshore Wind Will Cope With 200-Foot Depths

Fixed foundations are set to go deeper and deeper.

by Jason Deign

12.11.18 Products & Technology 21

Technology innovations are still driving wind forward.

Think Wind Is Mature? Reports Show Tech Investments Are Increasing Growth

More than 680 gigawatts to come online in next 10 years.

by Jason Deign

10.31.18 Wind Projects 15

A consortium working to commercialize floating offshore wind farms has received a significant investment.

Floating Offshore Wind Begins to Commercialize in Europe

Two European floating offshore wind projects hit milestones this month.

by Justin Gerdes

10.09.18 Products & Technology 3

“Blade leading-edge erosion has become a very critical issue for the wind energy industry.

How a ‘Swim Cap’ Could Extend the Life of Wind Turbine Blades

Danish company PolyTech believes its polyurethane shell can protect against wind turbine blade degradation.

by Justin Gerdes

08.10.18 Products & Technology 86

A suction bucket foundation could reduce the cost of offshore wind turbine foundations by 40%.

Can Mass Production of Components Slash the Cost of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations?

Siemens Gamesa and its Danish partners are working to commercialize a new suction bucket foundation that can be mass-produced and assembled with bolts at port.

by Justin Gerdes

07.16.18 Products & Technology 190

MAKE forecasts the future of turbine technology.

Wind Turbines to See ‘Unprecedented’ Growth in Size and Capacity

Offshore turbine capacity will increase by orders of magnitude, according to a new report from MAKE Consulting.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

07.06.18 Products & Technology 26

New York State and the U.S. government are getting serious about offshore wind.

New R&D Consortium Aims to Slash Offshore Wind Costs in the US

NYSERDA to lead an offshore wind industry R&D group “laser-focused on reducing the levelized cost of electricity.”

by Justin Gerdes

06.27.18 Energy 13

General electric announced another reorganization -- and another attempt at focus.

The ‘New’ New General Electric: Renewables Are In, Distributed Gas Generators Are Out

In yet another restructuring, the company hopes to reassert itself as a “premier high-tech industrial company.”

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.04.18 Products & Technology 24

$If successful, 3D-printed offshore wind foundations could be a fraction of existing technology costs.$

How 3D Concrete Printing Could Slash Time and Cost in Building Offshore Wind Projects

A startup working to build 3D-printed concrete towers for land-based wind turbines now wants to do the same for offshore projects.

by Justin Gerdes

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Concentrated Solar Power Quietly Makes a Comeback

Wood Mackenzie Boosts US Solar Market Forecast as Florida Blossoms

Bifacial Modules Win Reprieve From US Solar Tariffs

Elon Musk at Model Y Reveal: ‘This Is the Year of the Solar Roof and Powerwall’

The 2019 Grid Edge Investment Landscape

Dispatches from Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2019

Watt It Takes: Creating a Battery Unicorn by Learning From Previous Cleantech Busts

GlidePath Builds Merchant Battery Plant in ERCOT, Bucking Industry Wisdom

Remote Alaskan Microgrid Will Use Battery Storage for Seasonal Salmon Surges

Maine's Floating Offshore Wind Project Anticipates New Investor This Year

Who Should Build the Coming US Offshore Grid?

Another Wind PTC Extension? No Thanks, Many in Industry Say

Concentrated Solar Power Quietly Makes a Comeback

Wood Mackenzie Boosts US Solar Market Forecast as Florida Blossoms

Bifacial Modules Win Reprieve From US Solar Tariffs

Renewables May Prove Cheaper Than 96% of Coal Plants Worldwide by 2030

The Key to Unlocking ‘Renewables as Baseload’ Is the Control System

A Look at Chevron’s Dip Into Clean Energy Investing

Voice Assistant Platforms: Pursuing an Improved Utility Customer Experience

2019 Trends in Utility Renewable Energy Financing

Beyond the PPA: A Company’s Guide to Renewable Energy Procurement

Products & Technology

US Energy Department Wants to See Lighter Offshore Wind Turbines

GE’s Record-Breaking 12MW Offshore Wind Turbine Wins Backing of Swedish Utility Vattenfall

Semi-Submersible Technology Set for Commanding Early Lead in Floating Offshore Wind

Floating Offshore Wind Holds Promise for Vertical-Axis Turbines

Storage Projects Are Getting Weirder

A Look at the Shifting Landscape for C&I Solar

Watch Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2019 Right Here On Demand

Siemens to Spin Off Gas and Power Division, Merge It With Wind Turbine Supplier SGRE

GE Cedes 1GW of French Offshore Wind Projects to Siemens Gamesa

Vestas to Acquire Stake in Wind and Solar Developer Sowitec

The Path Forward for Senvion

Ailing Wind Turbine Maker Senvion Takes Step Toward Insolvency

US Wind Market Will See More Investors and Cheaper Capital Without the PTC

UK’s Blyth Retirement Offers an Early View of Offshore Wind Decommissioning

AEP Launches the Latest Utility Contest for Cleantech Startups

ARPA-E Commits $28 Million to Develop Advanced Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

Artificial Intelligence Helps Tackle Blade Erosion for Wind Turbines

Looming Supply Chain Crunch Threatens US Wind Energy Boom

Siemens Gamesa Looks to Cut Offshore Wind Foundation Costs by 30%

How Offshore Wind Will Cope With 200-Foot Depths

Think Wind Is Mature? Reports Show Tech Investments Are Increasing Growth

Floating Offshore Wind Begins to Commercialize in Europe

How a ‘Swim Cap’ Could Extend the Life of Wind Turbine Blades

Can Mass Production of Components Slash the Cost of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations?

Wind Turbines to See ‘Unprecedented’ Growth in Size and Capacity

New R&D Consortium Aims to Slash Offshore Wind Costs in the US

The ‘New’ New General Electric: Renewables Are In, Distributed Gas Generators Are Out

How 3D Concrete Printing Could Slash Time and Cost in Building Offshore Wind Projects