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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

The trouble at Ørsted's Hornsea One offshore wind farm was blamed on a single software update.

Orsted and RWE Fined Millions for Major UK Blackout

The blackout affected 1 million customers and triggered three days of disruption on Britain’s rail network.

by John Parnell

12.20.19 Wind 10

The Queen's Speech, pomp, pageantry and offshore wind. (Credit: Copyright House of Lords/Photography by Roger Harris)

Floating Wind, By Royal Appointment: UK Edges Closer to Dedicated Tenders

The U.K. plans to smooth the path for floating wind and could join France in offering the technology a clear route to commercialization.

by John Parnell

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12.19.19 Policy 18

How the White House Killed Clean Energy Tax Credits

And why Democrats are being accused of letting it happen.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant, Julia Pyper

12.19.19 Wind 1

The company's revenue share from fossil fuels is dwindling as it pumps investment into its offshore wind business.

Orsted Sells LNG Unit, But Says Its Natural Gas Business Isn’t Going Anywhere

The company says gas has a role in the transition but says power sales and offshore wind development are now its top earners.

by John Parnell

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

12.18.19 Wind 0

Wood Mackenzie expects the U.S. to add nearly 50 GW of wind capacity in 2019-23.

The Wind PTC Cliff Is Looking Less and Less Scary

The American wind market was expected to continue putting up solid numbers, and that was before the latest PTC extension.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

12.17.19 Solar 45

Lawmakers agreed on funding, but not clean energy tax credits.

US Lawmakers Stiff Solar, Wind Gets Modest Victory in Tax Deal

Despite months of intense lobbying, the solar industry comes up empty-handed in end-of-year spending legislation.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.17.19 Wind 7

Cross-border collaboration is key to the initiative. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

How Europe’s Energy Islands Could Internationalize Offshore Wind Planning

European grid operators want to combine 10-gigawatt offshore turbine clusters, interconnectors and hydrogen. It no longer looks like a pipe dream.

by John Parnell

12.16.19 Research & Analysis 1

Inadequate or poorly implemented market change is a risk to the energy transition.

Research Spotlight

The State of Power Market Evolution in Europe

The electricity sector has been a cornerstone of the energy transition. But with the pace of change increasing, are power markets helping or hindering?

by David Linden and Peter Osbaldstone

12.13.19 Energy 4

Boris Johnson returns to Number 10 with a huge majority.

3 Challenges for the UK Energy Sector After Johnson’s Election Victory

With political gridlock broken, the energy sector will grapple with Brexit and the country’s net-zero emissions target.

by John Parnell

12.10.19 Wind 30

Elizabeth Warren's got a plan for that. Yes, another one.

Elizabeth Warren Unveils ‘Blue New Deal’ With Support for Offshore Wind

Under a Warren administration, offshore drilling operations would transition into offshore wind.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

12.09.19 Solar-Plus-Storage 23

Why Flexible Gas Generation Must Be Part of Deep Decarbonization

Power-to-gas takes an emerging role as renewables soar and flexibility matters more than ever.

by GTM Creative Strategies

12.04.19 Wind 1

A new frontier for corporate PPAs? (Credit: Ørsted)

Orsted Signs Largest-Ever Corporate Deal for Offshore Wind

Offshore wind has been on the sideline of the booming corporate renewables market. That may change quickly.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

12.02.19 Wind 4

Racked and ready: MHI Vestas turbine components in Esbjerg, Denmark. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

A Silver Lining in Vineyard Wind’s Delay?

Offshore wind farm’s setback is frustrating for a restless industry. But it could help to avoid the death-by-lawsuit fate of Cape Wind.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

12.02.19 Wind 0

Ireland plans to diversify its renewables mix away beyond onshore wind. (Credit: SSE)

Ireland’s Gigawatt-Scale Tender Opens Door for Onshore Wind

But the first auction includes a special carve-out for solar, and offshore wind will play a major role in upcoming rounds.

by John Parnell

12.02.19 Wind 0

Even in the U.K., the world's largest offshore wind market, local content is growing as a political issue.

Europe’s Offshore Wind Market Grapples With New Local Content Demands

As markets open up in countries such as France and Poland, the offshore wind industry faces the same old questions on local jobs and investment.

by John Parnell

11.19.19 Solar 22

Tax Credits for Renewables Get Another Shot in Congress

House Democrats unveiled draft legislation this week that would extend tax credits for for solar and wind developers.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

11.19.19 Wind 0

New Jersey's first offshore wind farm will be built 15 miles off the coast of Atlantic City.

New Jersey More Than Doubles Offshore Wind Target to 7.5GW

Half of the Garden State’s electricity could come from offshore wind by the mid-2030s, says Governor Phil Murphy.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

11.18.19 Wind 7

When Will European Offshore Wind See Negative Bids?

As early as next year, Germany or the Netherlands could see offshore wind developers go beyond zero-subsidy projects and start paying for contracts.

by Jason Deign

11.14.19 Grid Edge 4

Vestas: Renewables Sector Should Be ‘Outraged’ at Footing the Bill for Grid Upgrades

Senior executive at the world’s leading wind turbine supplier thinks fossil fuel companies should cover the investments needed for a flexible grid.

by John Parnell

11.11.19 Energy Storage 0

Moixa is looking to recreate its success in Japan in other storage-friendly markets.

After Rapid Success in Japan, Moixa Prepares for International Storage Push

U.K.-based energy storage developer Moixa plans to raise capital soon as it gears up for overseas expansion.

by John Parnell

11.07.19 Wind 4

Vestas' service business accounts for around half its future contracted revenue.

Vestas Logs Strong Q3 Despite Price Pressure and Trade Woes

Orders, profit and revenue are all up year-over-year in Q3 after “stellar performance” in Vestas’ service segment.

by John Parnell

11.05.19 Wind 3

Shell is now participating in two floating wind trials.

Shell Buys Floating Wind Developer Eolfi

The acquisition gives Shell a second floating wind pilot project and a portfolio of legacy solar and onshore wind assets.

by John Parnell

America's Concentrated Solar Power Companies Have All but Disappeared

Polysilicon Industry Awaits Certainty on US-China Trade Deal

Solar Industry Asks Trump to Allow More Cell Imports to Spur Domestic PV Manufacturing

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

Australia's Fire-Hit Grid Braces for an Even Bigger Threat

Transmission Emerging as Major Stumbling Block for State Renewable Targets

Trump Administration Lowers Import Tariffs on Chinese Batteries

Canada's e-Zn Raises Millions to Commercialize Long-Duration Zinc Energy Storage

Axiom Exergy Joins List of Commercial Storage Companies Pivoting to Software

Three-Quarters of New US Generating Capacity in 2020 Will Be Renewable, EIA Says

Brookfield Renewable Bids to Buy Remaining Stake in TerraForm Power

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

Behind the Buzzword: A Brief History of Energy ‘Resiliency’

10 Rooftop Solar and Storage Predictions for the Next Decade

3 Predictions for US Renewables and Storage Markets in 2025

How Utilities Can Boost Resiliency With Priority Communications Access

A New Chapter for the North American Wind Market

Outcome-Based Solutions for Distributed Energy Resource Management

Wind Markets & Policy

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

How Germany’s Energy Transition Could Get Its Mojo Back

Orsted and RWE Fined Millions for Major UK Blackout

Floating Wind, By Royal Appointment: UK Edges Closer to Dedicated Tenders

Once a Laggard, Utility Co-Op Tri-State Now Seeks to Become ‘Leader’ in Energy Transition

How Far Should California Shift Its Storage Incentives to Protect From Blackouts?

Vehicle Electrification Stories to Watch in 2020

How the White House Killed Clean Energy Tax Credits

Orsted Sells LNG Unit, But Says Its Natural Gas Business Isn’t Going Anywhere

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

The Wind PTC Cliff Is Looking Less and Less Scary

US Lawmakers Stiff Solar, Wind Gets Modest Victory in Tax Deal

How Europe’s Energy Islands Could Internationalize Offshore Wind Planning

The State of Power Market Evolution in Europe

3 Challenges for the UK Energy Sector After Johnson’s Election Victory

Elizabeth Warren Unveils ‘Blue New Deal’ With Support for Offshore Wind

Why Flexible Gas Generation Must Be Part of Deep Decarbonization

Orsted Signs Largest-Ever Corporate Deal for Offshore Wind

A Silver Lining in Vineyard Wind’s Delay?

Ireland’s Gigawatt-Scale Tender Opens Door for Onshore Wind

Europe’s Offshore Wind Market Grapples With New Local Content Demands

Tax Credits for Renewables Get Another Shot in Congress

New Jersey More Than Doubles Offshore Wind Target to 7.5GW

When Will European Offshore Wind See Negative Bids?

Vestas: Renewables Sector Should Be ‘Outraged’ at Footing the Bill for Grid Upgrades

After Rapid Success in Japan, Moixa Prepares for International Storage Push

Vestas Logs Strong Q3 Despite Price Pressure and Trade Woes

Shell Buys Floating Wind Developer Eolfi