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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 0

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

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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

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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

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

Growing Illinois Solar Market ‘Due for a Stall’

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Growing Illinois Solar Market ‘Due for a Stall’

The market in Illinois, just getting off the ground, may soon hit the skids despite positive signals from the state’s governor.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | February 3, 2020

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

01.30.20 Wind 2

Denmark's Ørsted is placing a heavier emphasis on the U.S. renewables market, including onshore projects. (Credit: Ørsted)

Orsted Rides Out Bumps in the Road With Record 2019

World’s leading offshore wind operator beats guidance as record generation outweighs production downgrades and increased downtime.

by John Parnell

01.29.20 1

2019 was the third biggest year on record for the U.S. wind market, according to AWEA.

The Hot New US Wind Market : Crowded East Coast States

Forget the Prairies. States like Virginia and New York now have gigawatts of wind in the works thanks to the burgeoning offshore market.

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

01.24.20 Wind 0

The as-yet-unnamed JV will work on floating and fixed offshore projects. (Credit: EDPR)

EDPR and Engie Join Forces With Aim to Rank Among Top 5 Offshore Wind Developers

Not exactly minnows on their own, EDPR and Engie joining forces speaks to the scale needed to succeed in offshore wind.

by John Parnell

01.21.20 Wind 1

New York's offshore wind plan: clean power, coastal regeneration and $100,000 salaries.

Inside New York’s Push to Be ‘Center of Gravity’ for US Offshore Wind

Offshore wind jobs and factories are coming to American shores. Here’s why New York is counting on a big slice.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

01.09.20 Wind 5

Ørsted and Equinor took home 1.7 GW of capacity in New York's first offshore wind solicitation last year.

New York Confirms Plan for 1GW-Plus Offshore Wind Solicitation in 2020

The Empire State’s second offshore wind procurement targets 1 gigawatt of capacity — “and perhaps substantially more.”

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

01.07.20 Energy 5

Momentum for climate action is making tangible imprints on Germany's political landscape.

How Germany’s Energy Transition Could Get Its Mojo Back

Germany’s 2030 climate bill doesn’t clear the logjam for wind and solar. But a surge in support for the Green Party offers hope for Europe’s one-time renewable juggernaut.

by John Parnell

01.03.20 Energy 3