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12.09.19 Solar-Plus-Storage 6

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

12.10.19 Wind 3

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

12.04.19 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 3

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

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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

Solar’s Place in the Energy Transition: Bigger, Clearer, Stronger Than Ever

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Solar’s Place in the Energy Transition: Bigger, Clearer, Stronger Than Ever

Much about the energy transition remains unclear. Solar’s central role does not.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant | November 4, 2019

11.01.19 Wind 2

Floating systems could open new offshore wind markets around the world. (Credit: Jan Arne Wold/Wold Cam/Equinor)

Offshore Wind Is Breaking Out of Its Incubator Markets

The calendar is jammed with planned tenders in developed countries, but developing economies could propel the market from gigawatts to terawatts.

by John Parnell

10.31.19 Wind 17

US Cracks 100GW of Wind as Post-Subsidy Era Looms

Discussions are progressing on Capitol Hill about additional support for renewable energy, AWEA chief executive Tom Kiernan said.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.30.19 Wind 3

Wake effect: Ørsted has moved to update its output forecasts. (Credit: Ørsted)

Orsted Lowers Offshore Wind Output Forecasts, Warns of Industrywide Problem

The industry leader now expects lower rates of return on its offshore wind projects, citing forecasting issues.

by John Parnell

10.28.19 Solar 7

Mexico's wind market is suffering under recent policy changes.

WoodMac: Mexico Set to Miss Clean Energy Target Under AMLO

Mexico’s renewables market is likely to be weaker in the 2020s than previously expected due to changes under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

10.21.19 Wind 0

Siemens Gamesa to Buy 3 Senvion Businesses, Saving 2,000 Jobs

Deal includes intellectual property, European service business and Portuguese blade facility, but the European turbine factories are likely to be closed.

by John Parnell

10.10.19 Wind 60