Wind Markets & Policy Articles

09.20.17 0

Total Gets Deeper Into Renewables With Investment in EREN. Is Offshore Wind Next?

“Even though Total is committed to solar, now they are making a big point of diversifying into wind.”

by Jason Deign

09.18.17 Markets & Policy 1

A Top CEO Brings Us Inside India’s Fast-Changing Renewables Market

On this week’s Energy Gang podcast: We dive into the forces behind India’s energy transformation.

by Stephen Lacey

09.18.17 Regulation & Policy 0

Industry Perspective

PURPA: A Quiet Death or Longer Life After 40 Years of Wholesale Electricity Competition?

Wait, PURPA is encouraging lowest-cost wind and solar. Why are lawmakers thinking about ending it?

by John Farrell

09.15.17 Regulation & Policy 13

California Shelves Legislation to Explore a Regional Energy Market

Lawmakers delay a bill that would either boost wind and solar integration, or weaken the state’s authority over energy policy—depending on who you ask.

by Jeff St. John

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09.15.17 Corporate Sustainability 0

For Corporations Acquiring Renewables, It’s Not All About Price

“Corporates have their own definition of value,” says Steve Vavrik of Apex Clean Energy.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.13.17 Products and Technology 4

GE Unveils a Bigger, Better Onshore Turbine Aimed at European Customers

It’s a rare 4-megawatt onshore machine. But it probably won’t be rare for long.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.12.17 Wind Projects 75

Low UK Offshore Wind Prices Rattle Incumbents: ‘People Are Trying to Put Their Jaws Back in Place’

The wind industry puts nuclear and gas on the defensive.

by Jason Deign

09.08.17 Wind Markets & Policy 62

Germany Weighs the Impact of Auctions on the Wind Industry

Bid prices continue to fall. But views differ on the effect that community groups will have on turbine orders.

by Jason Deign

09.07.17 Wind 0

Remembering Tom Gray, a Beloved Wind Pioneer and ‘Wind Wizard’

Tom Gray was an important figure at the dawn of America’s wind industry. After his sudden death, colleagues remember Gray’s contributions.

by Greg Alvarez

09.05.17 Wind Markets & Policy 15

Tripling European Offshore Wind Growth Is Vital—and Possible

Experts are bullish on the massive offshore growth needed for Paris Agreement goals.

by Jason Deign

September 11, 2017 Solar Finance & VC

Solar-Powered Bitcoin Mining Could Be a Very Profitable Business Model

59 by Tam Hunt

September 15, 2017 Technology

Meet the Solar Roof Designed by America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer

12 by Julian Spector

September 11, 2017 Residential Solar

US Residential Solar Market Forecast to Decline for the First Time

10 by Julia Pyper

09.15.17 Policy

California’s Plan for 100% Renewables Falls Flat in the 11th Hour

578 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.14.17 Regulation & Policy

Renewables Are Expanding at an Astounding Pace. But It’s Still Not Enough to Meet Climate Goals

221 by Emma Foehringer Merchant

09.12.17 Wind Projects

Low UK Offshore Wind Prices Rattle Incumbents: ‘People Are Trying to Put Their Jaws Back in Place’

75 by Jason Deign

08.15.17 140

Industry Perspective

Are Court Victories for Nuclear Credits a Win for Renewables? Maybe Not

NRG’s Abe Silverman argues that zero-emissions credits for nuclear power plants are bad public policy and need to go.

by Abe Silverman

08.14.17 Wind Markets & Policy 3

Spain Is Using Accounting Tricks to Underpay the Wind Sector, Say Developers

According to the country’s wind association, the Spanish government has reneged on commitments.

by Jason Deign

08.11.17 2

New Russian Fund Signals Growing Support for Wind Power

The next year will reveal just how serious Russia is about developing wind energy.

by Jason Deign

08.07.17 Wind Markets & Policy 37

Wind Is Surging in the North Sea. But More Geographic Diversity Is Needed for EU Grid Reliability

A more even spread of assets would improve generation flows, researchers say.

by Jason Deign

07.31.17 Regulation & Policy 115

New York nuclear power plant zero emissions credits

Why Court Victories for New York, Illinois Nuclear Subsidies Are a Big Win for Renewables

These cases “will determine the ability and tools available to states to advance renewable energy and energy storage and cleantech policies across the board.”

by Julia Pyper

GTM Research

07.27.17 Wind Projects 47

A Massive 2GW Wind Farm Is Coming to Oklahoma, and AEP Wants to Own It

Utility interest in the Wind Catcher project highlights just how far the wind industry has come in terms of cost and reliability.

by Julia Pyper

07.24.17 Wind Markets & Policy 2

The Top 5 Emerging Markets for Offshore Wind

The U.S. is at the bottom of the list.

by Jason Deign

07.19.17 Regulation & Policy 18

Hawaii Utility’s 100% Renewable Energy Plan Gets the Green Light

Regulators approved the third iteration of HECO’s proposal, but still expressed numerous concerns.

by Jeff St. John

07.14.17 Policy 66

Leaked Draft of DOE’s Grid Study Says Renewables Are Not a Threat

But will that language make it into the final version?

by Julia Pyper

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07.14.17 Wind Markets & Policy 31

Wind Breezed Past Coal’s Capacity Factor in April

Better tech is getting more power out of each gust, but wind will likely continue to fall short of its fossil competitor on an annual basis.

by Matthew Klippenstein

07.12.17 Solar Finance & VC 1

Masdar 10 megawatt solar PV plant in Dubai

Solar Leads a Recovery in Global Clean Energy Investment

Massive PV projects in the United Arab Emirates helped investments rebound in Q2, while also setting record-low price targets.

by Julia Pyper

07.06.17 Products and Technology 7

Floating Offshore Wind Has Come of Age. Now It’s Ready to Scale

In some places, floating wind has the potential to dominate the offshore market.

by Jason Deign

07.06.17 Regulation & Policy 70

Industry Perspective

Expediting a Renewable Energy Future With High-Voltage DC Transmission

GE’s Patrick Plas makes the case for advancing HVDC systems to support wind and solar.

by Patrick Plas

GTM Squared

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble (About a 100%-Renewables-Powered Grid)

Another edition of The Energy Gang, transcription style.

by Stephen Lacey | July 5, 2017

A Win for Renewables in Connecticut, a Loss for Wind in Ohio, and Controversy in Montana

GTM Squared

A Win for Renewables in Connecticut, a Loss for Wind in Ohio, and Controversy in Montana

Plus, a solar reform bill with a wind moratorium in North Carolina, community solar in Oregon, and more.

by Julia Pyper | June 30, 2017

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Wind Markets & Policy

Total Gets Deeper Into Renewables With Investment in EREN. Is Offshore Wind Next?

A Top CEO Brings Us Inside India’s Fast-Changing Renewables Market

PURPA: A Quiet Death or Longer Life After 40 Years of Wholesale Electricity Competition?

California Shelves Legislation to Explore a Regional Energy Market

Annual Survey Report: Mastering the Utility Sales Cycle

What’s Generated in Vegas Is Stored in Vegas

How Billions of Internet-of-Things Devices Could Change the Grid Edge—and Boost Grid Resilience

For Corporations Acquiring Renewables, It’s Not All About Price

GE Unveils a Bigger, Better Onshore Turbine Aimed at European Customers

Low UK Offshore Wind Prices Rattle Incumbents: ‘People Are Trying to Put Their Jaws Back in Place’

Germany Weighs the Impact of Auctions on the Wind Industry

Remembering Tom Gray, a Beloved Wind Pioneer and ‘Wind Wizard’

Tripling European Offshore Wind Growth Is Vital—and Possible

Solar-Powered Bitcoin Mining Could Be a Very Profitable Business Model

Meet the Solar Roof Designed by America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer

US Residential Solar Market Forecast to Decline for the First Time

California’s Plan for 100% Renewables Falls Flat in the 11th Hour

Renewables Are Expanding at an Astounding Pace. But It’s Still Not Enough to Meet Climate Goals

Low UK Offshore Wind Prices Rattle Incumbents: ‘People Are Trying to Put Their Jaws Back in Place’

Are Court Victories for Nuclear Credits a Win for Renewables? Maybe Not

Spain Is Using Accounting Tricks to Underpay the Wind Sector, Say Developers

New Russian Fund Signals Growing Support for Wind Power

Wind Is Surging in the North Sea. But More Geographic Diversity Is Needed for EU Grid Reliability

Why Court Victories for New York, Illinois Nuclear Subsidies Are a Big Win for Renewables

A Massive 2GW Wind Farm Is Coming to Oklahoma, and AEP Wants to Own It

The Top 5 Emerging Markets for Offshore Wind

Hawaii Utility’s 100% Renewable Energy Plan Gets the Green Light

Leaked Draft of DOE’s Grid Study Says Renewables Are Not a Threat

Wind Breezed Past Coal’s Capacity Factor in April

Solar Leads a Recovery in Global Clean Energy Investment

Floating Offshore Wind Has Come of Age. Now It’s Ready to Scale

Expediting a Renewable Energy Future With High-Voltage DC Transmission

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble (About a 100%-Renewables-Powered Grid)

A Win for Renewables in Connecticut, a Loss for Wind in Ohio, and Controversy in Montana