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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 2

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

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03.05.20 Wind 10

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

02.19.20 Wind 0

Based in California, 13-year-old Makani faces an uncertain future. (Credit: Makani)

Future of Airborne Wind Energy in Doubt as Google Parent Drops Makani

Shell remains an investor in Makani, the highest-profile company in the airborne wind energy sector.

by Jason Deign

02.13.20 6

Global offshore wind capacity will hit 160 gigawatts by 2028, WoodMac predicts.

Research Spotlight

WoodMac: Global Offshore Wind Capacity to Rise Sevenfold by 2028

As the onshore wind market matures, the game-changing technology advances will move offshore.

by Rolf Kragelund

02.06.20 Wind 0

Equinor's floating Hywind Tampen project will be built 140 kilometers from the Norwegian coast. (Credit: Equinor)

Equinor: Floating Wind Farms a Natural Fit for Oil and Gas Companies

The Norwegian energy giant on Thursday unveiled a new climate roadmap, including plans to rapidly grow its renewables fleet.

by John Parnell

02.05.20 Wind 0

The global wind market looks set to plateau in the 2020s, with much of its growth coming offshore.

WoodMac: ‘Final Wave’ of Consolidation Hits Onshore Wind as Market Approaches Maturity

Wind may have a tough time keeping up with solar over the next decade.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

02.05.20 Wind 0

Vestas has grown its leading share of the global wind market in recent years. (Credit: Vestas)

Coronavirus Casts a Pall as Vestas Smashes Wind Turbine Delivery Record

With a larger supply chain in China than most Western rivals in the turbine business, Vestas is hoping for a rapid restart of production.

by John Parnell

02.05.20 Wind 0

Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser calls SGRE the “cornerstone” of the new Siemens Energy business. (Credit: Siemens)

Siemens Buys Iberdrola’s Stake in Wind Turbine Maker SGRE for $1.2B

Deal relieves tensions between the German industrial giant and a potential major customer ahead of Siemens Energy’s planned IPO this year.

by John Parnell

02.04.20 Wind 0

Siemens Gamesa Lowers 2020 Guidance on Project Delays in Norway

Derailed project timeline takes the shine off solid orders, the integration of Senvion and a dodged Brexit bullet.

by John Parnell

01.31.20 1

Will the global wind market rebound in 2020? (Credit: Vestas)

8 Things to Watch From Vestas and Siemens Gamesa as the Wind Market Prepares for 2020

The world’s two largest wind turbine suppliers are set to announce earnings this coming week. The industry will be watching closely.

by John Parnell

01.29.20 Wind 1

GE’s Turnaround Slowed by Struggling Renewable Energy Division

Despite growth in many of its core markets, GE’s renewable energy division swallowed huge losses in 2019.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

01.27.20 Wind 0

No single East Coast harbor can provide everything the offshore wind market will need.

Industry Perspective

Ports and Harbors: How US Offshore Wind Developers Are Anchoring Their Claims

Port congestion could present real challenges to the U.S. offshore wind market as it begins to take off, the author writes.

by Lars Andersen

01.07.20 Wind 5

An SGRE offshore nacelle in Germany being loaded for transport. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Siemens Gamesa Wins 2.6GW Offshore Turbine Deal for Dominion’s Virginia Project

Dominion Energy’s massive turbine order will further bolster the case for investment into the virtually nonexistent U.S. offshore wind supply chain.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

12.19.19 Wind 0

An Enercon project in Ersträsk, Sweden. The OEM will need plenty more deals outside of Germany to have a happy new year. (Credit: Enercon)

Chile a Bright Spot for Enercon as Turbine OEM Faces Harsh 2020

The manufacturer is in free fall following evaporation of German onshore market.

by Jason Deign

12.09.19 Energy Storage 52

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

Industry Perspective

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 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

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

Would-Be Largest US Solar Project Hits Permitting Hiccup

WoodMac: Coronavirus Could Delay Construction of 5 Gigawatts of US Utility-Scale Solar

California Renewables Curtailments Surge as Coronavirus Cuts Energy Demand

2019 Was the Year Everything Changed for Utilities and Energy Storage

New York's Coronavirus Threat Pushes Grid Operators to Work and Live in Isolation

Virginia Regulators Reject Key Parts of Dominion’s Smart Meter, Grid Upgrade Plan

Hybrid Power Plants Are Growing Rapidly, But Are They a Good Idea?

The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing

WoodMac: Distributed Storage Outlook Shrinks for 2020 Due to Coronavirus

Germany’s Maxed-Out Grid Is Causing Trouble Across Europe

Northland Power Acquires Early-Stage Offshore Wind Project on Canada's West Coast

Wind Giant Iberdrola Throws Its Weight Behind Floating Offshore Market

Aligning Labor and Climate in a Changing Economy

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

Maximizing Storage Attachment Rates: Solutions for Solar EPCs

AI-Powered Hyper-Personalization, AMI Analytics And Unlocking New Utility Business Models

How to Use Software to Meet California’s Solar Mandate

Products & Technology

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

How Coronavirus Is Altering Energy Demand and Bending Load Curves

Best of the Rest: 4 Emerging State Energy Storage Markets to Watch

Assessing the Downside Risk of the Coronavirus for the US Solar Industry

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

UK Considers Support Measures to Fire Up Floating Offshore Wind Market

Future of Airborne Wind Energy in Doubt as Google Parent Drops Makani

WoodMac: Global Offshore Wind Capacity to Rise Sevenfold by 2028

Equinor: Floating Wind Farms a Natural Fit for Oil and Gas Companies

WoodMac: ‘Final Wave’ of Consolidation Hits Onshore Wind as Market Approaches Maturity

Coronavirus Casts a Pall as Vestas Smashes Wind Turbine Delivery Record

Siemens Buys Iberdrola’s Stake in Wind Turbine Maker SGRE for $1.2B

Siemens Gamesa Lowers 2020 Guidance on Project Delays in Norway

8 Things to Watch From Vestas and Siemens Gamesa as the Wind Market Prepares for 2020

GE’s Turnaround Slowed by Struggling Renewable Energy Division

Ports and Harbors: How US Offshore Wind Developers Are Anchoring Their Claims

Siemens Gamesa Wins 2.6GW Offshore Turbine Deal for Dominion’s Virginia Project

Chile a Bright Spot for Enercon as Turbine OEM Faces Harsh 2020

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

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