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06.30.20 Energy 11

Democrats unveiled a big climate policy plan with influences of the Green New Deal.

House Democrats Spell Out Climate, Clean Energy Priorities in Sweeping Plan

The net-zero-by-2050 roadmap calls for clean energy tax credits, transmission expansion and a more resilient grid.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

06.23.20 Grid Edge 22

More than 100 U.K. wind farms are now able to participate in multiple flexibility markets.

Renewable Generators Are the UK’s Latest Tool to Smooth Out Renewable Generation

Yes, you read that right. The argument against all-renewables grids takes another blow.

by John Parnell

06.18.20 Wind 0

New CEO Andreas Nauen will look to improve the onshore business. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Siemens Gamesa CEO Out After Struggles at Onshore Wind Division

Andreas Nauen (pictured) will replace CEO Markus Tacke just months before the wind turbine maker is to be folded into a new spinoff, Siemens Energy.

by John Parnell

06.16.20 Wind 3

Offshore wind foundations lined up at a German port. New Jersey hopes to see the same.

New Jersey to Build Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Port

The New Jersey Wind Port will be built next to a PSEG nuclear power plant along the Delaware River, at a cost of several hundred million dollars.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

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06.08.20 Energy 5

The MeyGen tidal project has been exporting power to Scotland's grid since 2016. (Photo: Simec Atlantis)

Tidal Stream Sector Hopes for New Start as International Interest Grows

Is tidal energy finally ready to emerge from pre-commercialization hell?

by Jason Deign

06.05.20 Wind 1

The business of running wind and solar plants has faced unique challenges under COVID-19. (Photo: Enel)

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: How the Renewables O&M Market Is Adapting to the COVID-19 Crisis

Digital tools such as analytics and remote monitoring will get a boost as wind and solar plant operators draw lessons from the lockdown.

by Daniel Liu and Leila Garcia da Fonseca

06.01.20 Wind 1

What Offshore Wind Can Bring to the Corporate PPA Party

Corporations increasingly want 24/7 renewable power. Offshore wind may help make that a reality in some markets.

by John Parnell

05.26.20 Wind 8

Siemens Gamesa's 14MW model is the largest publicly announced largest wind turbine to date. (Photo: SGRE)

US May Host First Factory for Siemens Gamesa’s 14MW Offshore Turbine

Dominion Energy will use the world’s largest turbine for its Coastal Virginia offshore wind project, boosting the case for local manufacturing.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.22.20 Wind 5

A Makani kite suspended next to its tether during onshore testing. (Credit: Makani)

Airborne Wind Players Still Hoping for Takeoff After Alphabet Ditches Makani

Alphabet may have given up on the technology, but a vibrant field of airborne wind startups is making strides toward commercialization.

by Jason Deign

05.20.20 Wind 11

Dominion believes Virginia's Hampton Roads area can become a major U.S. offshore wind hub.

How Dominion Energy Plans to Launch an Offshore Wind Empire

Dominion is just weeks from installing the second U.S. offshore wind project, and it’s happening during a pandemic.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.19.20 Wind 1

The turbine's rotor diameter is around the same height as the Golden Gate Bridge. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Siemens Gamesa Launches 14MW Offshore Wind Turbine, World’s Largest

The new machine can be dialed up to 15 megawatts, and an even larger version is in the works, says Siemens Gamesa’s head of offshore technology.

by John Parnell

05.11.20 Wind 0

In 2019 Vestas became the first wind turbine company to deliver more than 10 gigawatts in a single year.

WoodMac: Vestas Tops Global Wind Turbine Supplier Rankings in 2019

Vestas, Siemens Gamesa and GE all notched record installations last year in the consolidating global wind turbine market.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.06.20 Wind 0

SGRE racked up more than 1 gigawatt of offshore turbine orders from Ørsted last quarter. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Siemens Gamesa Swallows Quarterly Loss as Coronavirus Disrupts Travel, Closes Factories

Project delays and logistical headaches outweighed Siemens Gamesa’s successes in its offshore and services business last quarter.

by John Parnell

05.05.20 Wind 1

Vestas posted huge quarterly revenues, but extraordinary costs weighed it down. (Credit: Vestas)

Vestas Dragged to Q1 Loss but Sees Global ‘Green Recovery’ Ahead

The world’s largest wind turbine maker fell to a quarterly deficit as COVID-19 disrupted supply chains.

by John Parnell

05.05.20 Wind 3

The spinoff of Siemens Energy could be the most important renewables IPO of the year. (Photo: Siemens)

Siemens Energy’s Upcoming IPO: Good Timing or Terrible?

The case for delaying an IPO during a global pandemic seems obvious. But the proceeds could help Siemens Gamesa ride out the COVID-19 storm.

by John Parnell

05.04.20 Wind 1

The California Energy Commission awarded the $2 million grant to Aker Solutions and Cognite. (Photo: Aker Solutions)

Using ‘Digital Twins’ to Boost Production, Cut Costs at Floating Offshore Wind Farms

Aker Solutions is developing a “digital twin” model of floating offshore wind turbines that could be built off California’s coastline.

by Justin Gerdes

04.22.20 Wind 0

The coronavirus pandemic has made forecasting difficult for many renewables companies. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Siemens Gamesa Joins Vestas in Ditching Financial Forecast

COVID-19 uncertainties, including further pressure on the blade supply chain, force the world’s No. 2 wind turbine maker to abandon its 2020 guidance.

by John Parnell

04.20.20 Wind 1

An MHI Vestas facility in Denmark. The bulk of Vestas' job cuts will come in its home country. (Credit: Vestas)

Vestas Cuts 400 Jobs as Coronavirus Slams Global Renewables Sector

Most of the job losses will come in Denmark as the world’s leading wind turbine supplier narrows its focus to near-term deliveries.

by John Parnell

04.07.20 Wind 0

Henrik Andersen, group president and CEO of Vestas. (Credit: Vestas)

Vestas Cancels 2020 Guidance as Coronavirus Clouds Wind’s Near-Term Future

The world’s leading wind turbine supplier became the latest renewables company to withdraw its financial guidance amid deep market uncertainty.

by John Parnell

04.02.20 Solar 18

End-of-life modules can be recycled, but the IEA suggests they pose no landfill health threats. (Credit: PV Cycle)

Landfilling Old Solar Panels Likely Safe for Humans, New Research Suggests

Recycling the materials from spent PV panels and wind blades is the ultimate goal but doing so remains costly.

by Jason Deign

03.30.20 Wind 0

Iberdrola's West of Duddon Sands project in the U.K. uses traditional bottom-fixed technology. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Wind Giant Iberdrola Throws Its Weight Behind Floating Offshore Market

Iberdrola will kick-start its floating offshore build-out with two pilot projects in Europe — while keeping a close eye on the future U.S. market.

by John Parnell

03.19.20 Wind 5

New projects may take priority over O&M work amid a supply chain crunch. (Source: GE/Matthias Ibeler)

Coronavirus Could Make It Harder to Keep Wind Farms Up and Running

Travel bans, supply chain pressure and deferred maintenance could dent the output of existing wind farms.

by John Parnell

03.18.20 Wind 1

Siemens Gamesa continues to operate its factories with heightened protocols in place. (Credit: Siemens)

Siemens Gamesa Closes Second Factory After Positive Coronavirus Test

Two employees are now under observation in Spain as the world’s second-largest wind turbine maker closes a blade facility for a deep clean.

by John Parnell

03.05.20 Wind 11

Onshore wind remains the cheapest option for new power generation in many countries. (Credit: Enel)

WoodMac: Wind Developers Ordered a Record-Smashing 100GW of Turbines in 2019

Order books are bulging across the wind turbine industry, as the coronavirus outbreak raises questions about supply chains.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

03.03.20 0

Industry heavyhitters like EDPR and Equinor are betting on floating wind's future. (Credit: EDPR)

UK Considers Support Measures to Fire Up Floating Offshore Wind Market

Floating offshore wind projects could gain access to the U.K.‘s main renewables support system in auctions next year.

by John Parnell

Sunrun to Acquire Vivint Solar, Creating Home Solar Giant

BP Links With JinkoPower to Bring Clean Energy to China's Companies

Group Seeking to Overturn State Net Metering Reveals Member With Utility Ties

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

Europe's Demand for Electric Cars May Get a Jolt From COVID-19 Response

4 Things PG&E Must Do to Survive and Thrive as It Exits Bankruptcy

Portland General Electric Jumps Into Virtual Power Plant Business

What If Consumers Could Just Buy Batteries and Plug Them In?

Australia’s Energy Storage Capacity to More Than Double in 2020: WoodMac

Vattenfall Wins Approval for Huge Offshore Wind Farm as UK Struggles to Accelerate Market

Second US Offshore Wind Project Finishes Construction Off Virginia

Siemens Gamesa CEO Out After Struggles at Onshore Wind Division

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

The Interchange: Live From Home!

Radical Transparency into PPAs & Supplier Agreements to Capitalize on Opportunities & Reduce Risk

How to Remove Forecast Uncertainties for Better DER Planning

Leveraging the Cloud for a Resilient, Secure, and Customer-Centric Utility

Products & Technology

House Democrats Spell Out Climate, Clean Energy Priorities in Sweeping Plan

Renewable Generators Are the UK’s Latest Tool to Smooth Out Renewable Generation

Siemens Gamesa CEO Out After Struggles at Onshore Wind Division

New Jersey to Build Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Port

Tough Questions for Massachusetts in Weighing Solar Development Against Land Conservation

Grid Edge Mega-Trends: The Challenge of Integrating Distributed Energy Resources on the Grid

Top 5 US Storage Owners: AES Comes At It From All Sides

Tidal Stream Sector Hopes for New Start as International Interest Grows

WoodMac: How the Renewables O&M Market Is Adapting to the COVID-19 Crisis

What Offshore Wind Can Bring to the Corporate PPA Party

US May Host First Factory for Siemens Gamesa’s 14MW Offshore Turbine

Airborne Wind Players Still Hoping for Takeoff After Alphabet Ditches Makani

How Dominion Energy Plans to Launch an Offshore Wind Empire

Siemens Gamesa Launches 14MW Offshore Wind Turbine, World’s Largest

WoodMac: Vestas Tops Global Wind Turbine Supplier Rankings in 2019

Siemens Gamesa Swallows Quarterly Loss as Coronavirus Disrupts Travel, Closes Factories

Vestas Dragged to Q1 Loss but Sees Global ‘Green Recovery’ Ahead

Siemens Energy’s Upcoming IPO: Good Timing or Terrible?

Using ‘Digital Twins’ to Boost Production, Cut Costs at Floating Offshore Wind Farms

Siemens Gamesa Joins Vestas in Ditching Financial Forecast

Vestas Cuts 400 Jobs as Coronavirus Slams Global Renewables Sector

Vestas Cancels 2020 Guidance as Coronavirus Clouds Wind’s Near-Term Future

Landfilling Old Solar Panels Likely Safe for Humans, New Research Suggests

Wind Giant Iberdrola Throws Its Weight Behind Floating Offshore Market

Coronavirus Could Make It Harder to Keep Wind Farms Up and Running

Siemens Gamesa Closes Second Factory After Positive Coronavirus Test

WoodMac: Wind Developers Ordered a Record-Smashing 100GW of Turbines in 2019

UK Considers Support Measures to Fire Up Floating Offshore Wind Market