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12.09.19 Energy Storage 28

In the U.S., the solar ITC is open to battery investments while the wind PTC is not. (Credit: Vestas)

Why Is Wind + Storage Getting Short Shrift?

Hybrid plants combining wind, solar and batteries can reliably supply electricity during peak-demand hours, the author writes.

by Chandu Visweswariah

12.03.19 Solar 22

5 Emerging Energy Technologies to Watch Out For in 2020

2019 was a year of consolidation rather than breakthroughs for clean energy technologies. Will 2020 be different?

by Jason Deign

11.27.19 Wind 1

Europe’s First Merchant Offshore Wind Farm to Use Siemens Gamesa 11MW Turbines

Swedish utility Vattenfall will use SGRE’s largest-ever turbine model to build an unsubsidized project off the coast of the Netherlands.

by John Parnell

10.23.19 Wind 0

Servicing existing projects is the most profitable segment of the wind market.

Research Spotlight

A Closer Look at Siemens Gamesa’s Deal for Senvion

The acquisition will intensify Siemens Gamesa’s competition with rival wind group Vestas on the all-important O&M battlefield, Wood Mackenzie analysts say.

by Leila Garcia da Fonseca and Daniel Liu

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10.23.19 Wind 0

MHI Vestas and Siemens Gamesa already have factories in the U.K. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

How UK Fight for Offshore Wind Jobs Could Reset the Supply Chain

As jobs leak overseas, the U.K. government is under pressure to make the offshore industry’s local content promises binding.

by John Parnell

10.22.19 Wind 10

A pilot-scale project off Oregon's coast was abandoned a few years ago.

What Will It Take to Build Offshore Wind in Oregon?

The pace of technology advancement in offshore wind is rendering even recent cost projections out of date.

by Justin Gerdes

10.17.19 Wind 5

MHI Vestas turbines are coming to Scotland's east coast. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

MHI Vestas Wins 1.1GW Turbine Order for UK Offshore Wind Farm

Deal for utility SSE’s Seagreen project breaks run of big wins for GE’s mammoth Haliade-X offshore turbines.

by John Parnell

10.11.19 Wind 24

The first Haliade-X nacelle recently rolled out of the production hall in France. (Credit: GE)

GE: ‘Inevitable’ That Offshore Wind Manufacturing Comes to the US

With a 25-gigawatt pipeline of U.S. offshore wind projects now in play, the conversation about local factories is taking on a new light.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.08.19 Wind 0

Hanging on: Nordex is the world's fourth largest wind turbine supplier outside China. (Credit: Nordex)

Spain’s Acciona Launches Nordex Takeover Bid Amid ‘Turbulent’ Wind Market

Loss-making German wind turbine maker Nordex has shown recent signs of strength in markets like the U.S. as it competes with larger suppliers.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.01.19 Wind 3

The first Haliade-X off the production line is set for field testing in Rotterdam. (Credit: GE)

GE Wins Second Massive Order for 12MW Offshore Turbines

The second deal in as many weeks for GE’s Haliade-X platform, this time with SSE and Equinor in Europe, opens the door to Asian markets.

by John Parnell

09.27.19 Wind 3

Vestas chalked up its largest quarterly intake in history in Q2.

Double Jobs Blow as Vestas and Siemens Gamesa Plan European Cuts

Nearly 1,200 jobs eliminated in Denmark and Germany with more pain ahead as the wind industry diversifies its manufacturing footprint.

by John Parnell

09.24.19 Wind 4

7 Projects That Could Put the US Ahead in Floating Offshore Wind

The U.S. is a late arrival to the offshore wind party. But it could play a leading role as floating projects sail toward commercialization.

by Jason Deign

09.23.19 28

Overlooked Factors Pushing UK Offshore Wind to Record-Low Prices

Rising load factors, heightened developer competition, and the prospect of expanding electrification are all playing a role.

by John Parnell

09.18.19 Wind 2

Wind turbine makers are increasingly drawn to the higher-margin O&M business. (Credit: Senvion)

Senvion Deal Would Shrink Siemens Gamesa’s Services Gap With Vestas

Exclusive talks to buy the insolvent German manufacturer’s service business underscore a key segment of the evolving global wind market.

by John Parnell

09.11.19 Research & Analysis 9

The decision to extend the operational lifetime of turbine assets depends on asset owner strategies, project economics and site and turbine operating conditions.

Research Spotlight

65GW of European Onshore Wind Turbines Need Upgrades or Replacements by 2028

With more wind turbines in Europe reaching end-of-design-life, regulation will be essential to preserving wind capacity.

by Daniel Liu

09.05.19 Wind 62

Kissing the Sky: The Pros and Cons of Ultra-Tall Wind Turbine Towers

There are obvious benefits to higher wind turbine towers, a new NREL report finds. But very tall towers remain rare in the U.S. market.

by Justin Gerdes

09.04.19 Wind 20

Wind Developers Ordered More Turbines in Q2 Than Ever Before

For a market that’s increasingly described as mature, the global wind industry still knows how to put up startlingly big numbers.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

08.15.19 Wind 0

Vestas is among the largest U.S. wind manufacturers, with several factories in Colorado.

Vestas Profit Falls as Trade Tariffs Bite Wind Supply Chain

Intense competition across the global wind industry is weighing on equipment suppliers and spurring consolidation.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

08.02.19 Smart Homes/Smart Buildings 0

Watt It Takes: Nest Co-Founder Matt Rogers on Thinking Differently About the Smart Home

In this edition of Watt It Takes, Rogers digs into the origins of Nest.

by Stephen Lacey

07.31.19 Wind 8

Not all wind turbine OEMs would feel the impact of expanded tower tariffs equally.

US Wind Boom Faces New Threat From Proposed Tower Tariffs

A push for new import tariffs on wind turbine towers could put some projects underwater as the PTC phases down, according to a Wood Mackenzie analysis.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

07.22.19 Wind 20

The first Haliade-X turbine is headed to the Netherlands for testing.

GE Finishes First Nacelle for 12MW Offshore Wind Turbine

Haliade-X “will be a game-changer if the technology and costs are balanced and controlled,” Wood Mackenzie’s Shashi Barla says.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

07.22.19 Wind 2

Drones and Crawling Robots Will Soon Be Inspecting Wind Turbines

Sending humans up cranes or down ropes to inspect wind rotor blades is expensive and potentially dangerous. Robots are coming to help.

by Justin Gerdes

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

Residential Solar Hits New Peak in US With Record Q3 Installations

This Clean Energy Tax Pro Knows All Your Deepest Secrets

Arcadia Raises $30M to Expand Community Solar, Home Energy Platform

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

California Seeks to Shift Major Battery Incentive Toward Fire, Blackout Resiliency

3 Trends That Shaped the Grid Edge in 2019

One More Time, With Feeling: GE's Latest Approach to Energy Storage

Enel Builds New York City's Biggest Battery, With a Twist

Why Is Wind + Storage Getting Short Shrift?

Elizabeth Warren Unveils 'Blue New Deal' With Support for Offshore Wind

Orsted Signs Largest-Ever Corporate Deal for Offshore Wind

A Silver Lining in Vineyard Wind's Delay?

From Science Project to Money Maker: Energy Storage Hits Inflection Point

Rebuilding the Bahamas With Distributed Solar and Storage

Coalition of Automakers and Utilities Unveils Transportation Policy ‘Roadmap’

Outcome-Based Solutions for Distributed Energy Resource Management

How Utilities Can Boost Resiliency With Priority Communications Access

The Role of the Utility in the Rise of Electric Vehicles

Products & Technology

Why Is Wind + Storage Getting Short Shrift?

5 Emerging Energy Technologies to Watch Out For in 2020

Europe’s First Merchant Offshore Wind Farm to Use Siemens Gamesa 11MW Turbines

A Closer Look at Siemens Gamesa’s Deal for Senvion

Why New York’s Backstep on Net Metering Is the Right Step for DERs

One Small Step for Sunrun, One Giant Leap for Virtual Power Plants

Rocky Mountain High: Colorado Governor ‘Bullish on Storage’ as Residential Sets New Record

How UK Fight for Offshore Wind Jobs Could Reset the Supply Chain

What Will It Take to Build Offshore Wind in Oregon?

MHI Vestas Wins 1.1GW Turbine Order for UK Offshore Wind Farm

GE: ‘Inevitable’ That Offshore Wind Manufacturing Comes to the US

Spain’s Acciona Launches Nordex Takeover Bid Amid ‘Turbulent’ Wind Market

GE Wins Second Massive Order for 12MW Offshore Turbines

Double Jobs Blow as Vestas and Siemens Gamesa Plan European Cuts

7 Projects That Could Put the US Ahead in Floating Offshore Wind

Overlooked Factors Pushing UK Offshore Wind to Record-Low Prices

Senvion Deal Would Shrink Siemens Gamesa’s Services Gap With Vestas

65GW of European Onshore Wind Turbines Need Upgrades or Replacements by 2028

Kissing the Sky: The Pros and Cons of Ultra-Tall Wind Turbine Towers

Wind Developers Ordered More Turbines in Q2 Than Ever Before

Vestas Profit Falls as Trade Tariffs Bite Wind Supply Chain

Watt It Takes: Nest Co-Founder Matt Rogers on Thinking Differently About the Smart Home

US Wind Boom Faces New Threat From Proposed Tower Tariffs

GE Finishes First Nacelle for 12MW Offshore Wind Turbine

Drones and Crawling Robots Will Soon Be Inspecting Wind Turbines

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