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02.18.21 Wind 5

Wood's superior strength-to-weight ratio makes it a good alternative for extra tall towers. (Credit: Modvion)

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Swedish start-up Modvion plans to make extra tall wind towers from connected panels of a special wood laminate.

by John Parnell

02.17.21 Energy 3

Nigg Energy Park hopes for long-term growth via the offshore wind sector. (Credit: Craig Wallace/Creative Commons)

How Carbon Pledges Are Driving a UK Offshore Wind Hub to Switch to Green Hydrogen

Global Energy plans to decarbonize a port and construction yard as the offshore wind sector looks for local, low-carbon supply chain options.

by John Parnell

02.12.21 Wind 10

Vestas has big plans for its offshore unit, and the turbines just keep getting bigger. (Credit: Vestas)

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as ‘Big 3’ Competition Ramps Up

With GE, Siemens Gamesa and Vestas all well established across the domains of onshore, offshore and services, which company will come out on top?

by John Parnell

01.25.21 Wind 6

SkySails Power's latest project in Mauritius seeks to rejuvenate support for the technically challenging airborne wind power sector. (Credit: SkySails Power)

Will Airborne Wind Power Finally Fly in 2021?

Significant progress will need to be made for the concept to escape Makani’s shadow.

by Jason Deign

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01.14.21 Wind 2

Turbines, and factories, are getting bigger onshore and offshore. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Siemens Gamesa Cuts 266 Jobs as Onshore Wind Restructuring Continues

Two wind turbine facilities in Spain to close as demand for smaller blades falls away.

by John Parnell

01.11.21 Wind 9

The Oyster project will look to answer some of the design and engineering questions posed by offshore hydrogen production. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Ørsted Joins Efforts To Develop Offshore-Wind-to-Green-Hydrogen Tech

Consortium wins €5 million grant for Oyster project, which aims to make seaborne green hydrogen competitive with methane.

by John Parnell

01.04.21 Grid Edge 6

Renewable energy can weaken the inertia needed to keep power grid frequency stable, forcing grid operators to find new ways to measure and manage it.

Reactive Technologies: Pinpointing the Inertia of Renewable-Powered Grids

Accenture investment to expand the U.K. company’s active grid measurement tech for grid operators including National Grid and AEMO.

by Jeff St. John

12.31.20 Energy 2

Crop-waste-to-solar PV, axis-free wind power, subsurface ocean and earth energy, and new batteries and fuels.

6 Out-of-the-Ordinary Energy Concepts From 2020

Even COVID-19 didn’t lock down the ingenuity of energy entrepreneurs this year.

by Jason Deign

12.07.20 Grid Edge 4

Dynamic line rating can find unused capacity and test the health of transmission systems — if utilities and regulators can set rules for using it and investing in it.

Dynamic Line Rating: Expanding Transmission Grid Capacity for Clean Energy

European and U.S. utilities and regulators are taking the next steps to boost renewable integration by tracking power line capacity in real time.

by Jeff St. John

12.03.20 Wind 1

Bigger turbines are boosting the offshore wind sector, but a trained workforce, a capable grid and some big-picture planning are needed too. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Bigger Turbines, Better Grids: Siemens Gamesa on Planning an Offshore Boom

Next-generation turbines and major grid investment can help ensure offshore wind reaches its potential, says Siemens Gamesa.

by John Parnell

11.25.20 Wind 2

Vestas hopes to repeat the success of its investment in Swedish battery maker Northvolt. (Credit: Vestas)

Wind Power Giant Vestas Launches Venture Capital Fund

World’s largest wind turbine manufacturer will provide seed capital for startups in four sectors, including long-duration storage.

by John Parnell

11.18.20 Wind 2

Wave energy converter developers believe hybrid platforms could speed up commercialization. (Credit: Ocean Energy Europe)

Developers Look Beyond Floating Wind to Hybrid Power-Generation Platforms

Could adding wave, tidal or thermal energy systems improve the economics of floating wind?

by Jason Deign

11.12.20 4

Odin Energy says its wind tower concept can bring wind power to urban areas and island grids. (Credit: Odin Energy)

South Korean Firm Touts Novel Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Tower Concept

Odin Energy is lining up projects in Italy and South Korea. Can it find a niche to compete with mainstream wind turbines?

by Jason Deign

11.03.20 Wind 2

With a solid pipeline through 2024, Vestas now needs a big turbine for projects scheduled to be built beyond that. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

Why Vestas Brought Its Offshore Business In-House

Last week’s big deal gives Vestas control of its destiny at sea. Expect goliath new turbines to capitalize on offshore wind’s fast growth.

by John Parnell

10.31.20 Wind 2

Diagnostics can target maintenance toward the most likely and costly failures. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Wind Turbine Makers Tout Diagnostic Tech in Service Revenue Push

Siemens Gamesa and its peers are shoring up revenue with service contracts and hope innovations like remote diagnostics will keep customers loyal.

by Jason Deign

10.29.20 Wind 2

Vestas wants to be the global market leader for offshore turbines by 2025. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

Vestas to Acquire Full Control of Offshore Turbine Business

The Danish manufacturer will buy out MHI’s stake in an offshore JV and says its new turbine platform will be launched soon.

by John Parnell

10.28.20 Wind 1

Ørsted hopes to scale up the planned 8 MW turbines at some of its U.S. sites. (Credit: Ørsted)

Ørsted Looks to Soften Impact of US Permitting Delays With Bigger Turbines

The Revolution, Ocean Wind, Skipjack and Sunrise projects now “highly likely” to be delayed due to permitting issues.

by John Parnell

10.19.20 Wind 3

France's Total recently acquired a 20 percent stake in the Eolmed project in the Mediterranean. (Credit: Ideol)

So, What Exactly Is Floating Offshore Wind?

Floating wind turbines atop the ocean could be the next big renewables market. GTM helps explain the weird and wonderful world of clean energy.

by Jason Deign

10.07.20 Wind 1

The U.K. government wants to develop the local offshore wind supply chain. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

How the UK’s New Offshore Wind Support Signposts the Sector’s Future

The U.K. is the global offshore wind bellwether. So what did we learn from Boris Johnson’s announcements this week?

by John Parnell

10.07.20 Wind 8

Retiring coal plants could open transmission capacity for new wind farms.

New Renewables Developer Goes Back to the Future With Bet on Onshore Wind

Solar will be the dominant renewable technology of the 2020s. In that world, Triple Oak Power sees a big opportunity for wind farms.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.01.20 Wind 22

Larger wind turbines have a more muted ecological impact than smaller machines. (Credit: Nordex)

The Wind Sector Trend Helping to Minimize Bird Deaths

Avian mortality is an enduring challenge for the wind energy industry, but bigger turbines could help.

by Jason Deign

09.30.20 Wind 19

Cornwall's first smart grid-connected wind turbine is in place.

How a Single UK Turbine Could Prove a New Use Case for Wind Power

An Enercon turbine in Cornwall is trialing a concept that could smooth demand on the grid and boost revenue for wind farm owners.

by Catherine Early

09.22.20 Wind 1

World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Will Boast World’s Largest Installed Turbines

On the day it walks away from coal, GE bags a huge 2.4-gigawatt turbine order for the U.K.‘s Dogger Bank project.

by John Parnell

09.01.20 Wind 5

The first 500-megawatt project of Total and GIG's portfolio will begin construction in 2023.

Total and Macquarie Invest in 2.3GW Portfolio of Floating Wind Projects in South Korea

The global pipeline of floating wind projects has grown rapidly in recent years, with interest especially strong among oil companies.

by John Parnell

08.12.20 Wind 1

Wind Turbine Makers Face a Growing Threat to Lucrative Service Deals: Their Customers

Service deals have been a key earnings driver for turbine suppliers, but more wind farm owners are taking O&M in-house.

by Jason Deign

Telecom Firms Pile Into Spain’s Renewable Energy Market

The Pandemic Is Raging. Some Solar Companies Are Still Selling Door-to-Door

Onshore Wind Closes In On Solar in Spanish Auction

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

Grid Edge M&A Alert: Sentient Acquires Varentec for Dynamic Grid Control

Should California Link Electricity Bills to Customer Incomes?

Google Spinoff Malta Nabs $50M Series B for Thermal Long-Duration Storage

Will Safer Batteries Finally Take Over the Home Storage Market?

Plus Power Breaks Open Market for Massive Batteries in New England

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

Your Guide to the Clean Energy Implications of the 2020 Election

The State of Carbon Capture, Removal and Utilization

California’s Optimal Decarbonization Path

Telecom Firms Pile Into Spain’s Renewable Energy Market

The Pandemic Is Raging. Some Solar Companies Are Still Selling Door-to-Door

Onshore Wind Closes In On Solar in Spanish Auction

Products & Technology

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

How Carbon Pledges Are Driving a UK Offshore Wind Hub to Switch to Green Hydrogen

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as ‘Big 3’ Competition Ramps Up

Will Airborne Wind Power Finally Fly in 2021?

Looking for Fixes to What Broke the Texas Power Grid

Hawaii’s Bold Step Into Utility Performance-Based Ratemaking

Solar Will Be Cheapest Form of Electricity Across US by 2030, Plus Other PV Trends

Siemens Gamesa Cuts 266 Jobs as Onshore Wind Restructuring Continues

Ørsted Joins Efforts To Develop Offshore-Wind-to-Green-Hydrogen Tech

Reactive Technologies: Pinpointing the Inertia of Renewable-Powered Grids

6 Out-of-the-Ordinary Energy Concepts From 2020

Dynamic Line Rating: Expanding Transmission Grid Capacity for Clean Energy

Bigger Turbines, Better Grids: Siemens Gamesa on Planning an Offshore Boom

Wind Power Giant Vestas Launches Venture Capital Fund

Developers Look Beyond Floating Wind to Hybrid Power-Generation Platforms

South Korean Firm Touts Novel Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Tower Concept

Why Vestas Brought Its Offshore Business In-House

Wind Turbine Makers Tout Diagnostic Tech in Service Revenue Push

Vestas to Acquire Full Control of Offshore Turbine Business

Ørsted Looks to Soften Impact of US Permitting Delays With Bigger Turbines

So, What Exactly Is Floating Offshore Wind?

How the UK’s New Offshore Wind Support Signposts the Sector’s Future

New Renewables Developer Goes Back to the Future With Bet on Onshore Wind

The Wind Sector Trend Helping to Minimize Bird Deaths

How a Single UK Turbine Could Prove a New Use Case for Wind Power

World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Will Boast World’s Largest Installed Turbines

Total and Macquarie Invest in 2.3GW Portfolio of Floating Wind Projects in South Korea

Wind Turbine Makers Face a Growing Threat to Lucrative Service Deals: Their Customers