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03.25.20 Solar 2

‘It’s Like a Snow Day Every Day’: Coronavirus Threatens Commercial Renewables Demand

Corporate demand is a key driver of the renewables market. What happens when workers start staying home?

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

03.24.20 Wind 1

In megawatt terms, the U.S., Chinese and Spanish wind markets may be hit hardest by the outbreak.

WoodMac Trims Global Wind Energy Forecast as Coronavirus Ripples Across Markets

The global wind market will take a hit from COVID-19, but policy measures may soften the blow or help shift demand into 2021.

by John Parnell

03.24.20 Solar 4

The U.S. renewables industry is fighting for tax-credit extensions in a stimulus package on Capitol Hill.

How to Give Certainty to US Renewables Regardless of a Stimulus Package

COVID-19 is delaying solar and wind projects. The IRS should confirm the outbreak as an “excusable disruption” to reassure investors, experts say.

by Jeff St. John

03.20.20 Wind 0

Total's Erebus project will use the same floating structure as WindFloat Atlantic, shown above. (Credit: EPDR)

Total Becomes Latest Oil Major to Enter Floating Wind Market

Building on its solar momentum, Total this week invested in a U.K. floating wind project and acquired a French wind developer.

by John Parnell

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03.19.20 Wind 3

A one-year extension of the PTC and ITC could save some U.S. renewables projects from failing.

Solar, Wind and Storage Industries Seek Relief in Coronavirus Stimulus Package

The clean-energy sector is pressing lawmakers to extend deadlines for the solar ITC and wind PTC as the outbreak trips up project timelines.

by Jeff St. John

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 Solar 0

New York has transformed into a hot spot for both distributed and utility-scale solar development.

Solar Dominates Wind in New York’s Latest Renewable Procurement

State backs 1.3 gigawatts of new renewables projects, including a 200-megawatt solar-plus-storage plant from NextEra Energy.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

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

03.15.20 Solar 6

The U.S. wind market faces special challenges due to the 2020 PTC deadline. (Credit: Avangrid)

For Wind and Solar Sectors, Biggest Coronavirus Risk May Be a Damaged Economy

It seemed that nothing could slow the global renewable-energy juggernaut. Nothing, that is, until COVID-19.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

03.12.20 9

The U.S. stands at the cusp of an enormous offshore wind jobs boom. (Credit: EnBW)

Can New England Hang On to Its Offshore Wind Jobs?

New England is the cradle of U.S. offshore wind, but other regions — from Virginia to Atlantic Canada — want a piece of the coming jobs boom.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

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

03.05.20 Wind 0

Spain has become a hotbed for wind and solar activity. (Credit: Jesus Martinez/Wikimedia Commons)

Spanish Oil Major Repsol to Build 860MW of Wind Farms at Home

Repsol was the first oil major to set a net-zero target, and now it’s leading an Iberian renewables charge.

by John Parnell

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

03.02.20 Wind 0

ScottishPower's 540 MW Whitelee wind farm is among the largest in Europe. (Credit: Flickr/Ian Dick)

UK Lifts Block on New Onshore Wind and Solar

The U.K.‘s onshore renewables market stalled in recent years after policy shifts put the spotlight on offshore wind.

by John Parnell

02.27.20 Energy Storage 0

Eemshaven is the focus of plans for a green hydrogen cluster in the Netherlands. (Credit: Groningen Seaports)

Shell Exploring World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project

Oil major joins a feasibility study that could lead to gigawatts of Dutch offshore wind being built purely for the manufacture of green hydrogen.

by John Parnell

02.26.20 Wind 0

Avangrid owns around 6 gigawatts of renewables capacity across the U.S. (Credit: Avangrid)

An Avangrid Yieldco? CEO Says ‘Maybe’

Investor interest in renewable energy yieldco stocks returned with a roar last year. Avangrid is paying attention.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

02.24.20 Solar 0

New York Governor Takes Aim at State’s Onerous Renewables Permitting Regime

The state has big ambitions for renewables but a tough climate for permitting projects. A new plan may change that.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.18.20 Wind 0

Vestas saw its market share slip but still retained the top spot in BloombergNEF's rankings. (Credit: Vestas)

Vestas Holds On to Wind Turbine Crown for 2019

The Danish firm remained the world’s leading wind turbine supplier in 2019, with Siemens Gamesa a strong second, according to BNEF.

by John Parnell

02.18.20 Wind 0

California's Central Coast holds particular appeal for offshore wind developers.

Navy Signals Willingness to Accept Wind Farms Off California’s Central Coast

Developers say the areas identified in a new map, while welcome, are not enough to build a viable industry.

by Justin Gerdes

Iowa Is a Wind Energy Giant. Could Solar Be Next?

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Iowa Is a Wind Energy Giant. Could Solar Be Next?

Six megawatts of solar was a big deal in Iowa just a few years ago. Now, Invenergy is building 750 megawatts in the state.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | February 17, 2020

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

02.13.20 Wind 0

Welcome to solar country. (Credit: Vestas)

Industry Perspective

Why Traditional Wind Markets Are Flipping to Solar and Vice Versa

Storage and transmission are not the only solutions for high-penetration renewables markets, writes Vestas U.S. chief Chris Brown.

by Chris Brown

02.11.20 Wind 0

Virginia's large base of ports may be in for offshore wind investment.

Dominion and Virginia Lawmakers Race to Define Clean Energy Goals, Offshore Wind Plans

Siemens Gamesa may deliver the first major U.S. offshore wind factory to Virginia thanks to old-fashioned utility Dominion Energy.

by Jeff St. John

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

Most US Solar Manufacturing Continues Despite Coronavirus Restrictions

Europe Was at the Start of a Huge Solar Rebound. Does Coronavirus Threaten That?

First Solar's Factories Still Running Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns

2019 Was the Year Everything Changed for Utilities and Energy Storage

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

PJM's Compliance Plan Doesn't End FERC Order’s Threat to Renewables, Experts Say

WoodMac: Distributed Storage Outlook Shrinks for 2020 Due to Coronavirus

Massachusetts Set to Launch Clean Peak Standard, Opening New Chapter in Grid's Evolution

Battery Researchers Look to Artificial Intelligence to Slash Recharging Times

North American Power Markets Will Look Different in the 2020s

WoodMac Trims Global Wind Energy Forecast as Coronavirus Ripples Across Markets

Total Becomes Latest Oil Major to Enter Floating Wind 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

The Active Grid: A Case for Edge Intelligence on the Lower Voltage Network

Wind Markets & Policy

‘It’s Like a Snow Day Every Day’: Coronavirus Threatens Commercial Renewables Demand

WoodMac Trims Global Wind Energy Forecast as Coronavirus Ripples Across Markets

How to Give Certainty to US Renewables Regardless of a Stimulus Package

Total Becomes Latest Oil Major to Enter Floating Wind Market

California’s Uncertain Path to Its 2030 Carbon Emission Target

Arizona’s Storage Market, Absent Policy Drivers, Is ‘Totally Driven by Economics’

Details Matter in PJM’s Plan to Comply With FERC’s Capacity Market Order

Solar, Wind and Storage Industries Seek Relief in Coronavirus Stimulus Package

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

Solar Dominates Wind in New York’s Latest Renewable Procurement

Siemens Gamesa Closes Second Factory After Positive Coronavirus Test

For Wind and Solar Sectors, Biggest Coronavirus Risk May Be a Damaged Economy

Can New England Hang On to Its Offshore Wind Jobs?

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

Spanish Oil Major Repsol to Build 860MW of Wind Farms at Home

UK Considers Support Measures to Fire Up Floating Offshore Wind Market

UK Lifts Block on New Onshore Wind and Solar

Shell Exploring World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project

An Avangrid Yieldco? CEO Says ‘Maybe’

New York Governor Takes Aim at State’s Onerous Renewables Permitting Regime

Vestas Holds On to Wind Turbine Crown for 2019

Navy Signals Willingness to Accept Wind Farms Off California’s Central Coast

Iowa Is a Wind Energy Giant. Could Solar Be Next?

WoodMac: Global Offshore Wind Capacity to Rise Sevenfold by 2028

Why Traditional Wind Markets Are Flipping to Solar and Vice Versa

Dominion and Virginia Lawmakers Race to Define Clean Energy Goals, Offshore Wind Plans

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

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