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06.14.19 Wind 30

Another Wind PTC Extension? No Thanks, Many in Industry Say

The U.S. wind market is losing the main subsidy that’s fueled its spectacular rise to 100GW. Not everyone is sad to see it go.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

06.06.19 Wind Markets & Policy 4

What might help spur more wind development in Africa?

Research Spotlight

Africa’s Wind Project Pipeline Grows to 18GW

There is growing momentum behind the development of long-term incentive mechanisms to support African wind markets.

by Sohaib Malik

06.02.19 Wind 5

Charlie Baker, Massachusetts' Republican governor, has been a critical supporter of offshore wind.

Massachusetts Officials Recommend Another 1.6GW of Offshore Wind

The Bay State should schedule several more offshore wind solicitations running into the mid-2020s, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources concluded.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.31.19 Solar 6

Tricky line: China wants to reduce its subsidy burden while maintaining a stable renewables market.

Research Spotlight

Is China Ready for Subsidy-Free Renewables?

The clock is ticking for the Chinese government to achieve its wind and solar power parity targets by the end of 2020.

by Angel Hang

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05.29.19 Wind 0

Germany’s Onshore Wind Market Struggles to Rebound After Permitting Setbacks

Onshore wind installations crashed to their lowest level in nearly 20 years in Germany in the first quarter of 2019. Can the world’s third-largest wind market recover?

by Jason Deign

05.22.19 0

The U.K. offshore wind industry is hoping to see record volumes at record-low prices.

Zero-Subsidy Offshore Wind Bids Unlikely in UK’s Upcoming Auction

The cannabalization effect of surging renewables output means new plants may need subsidies even if they come in at record-low prices. But U.K. auctions “always throw up surprises,” says one expert.

by Jason Deign

05.22.19 Wind 23

US Wind Industry’s Response to Solar’s Rise: Embrace It

In a sign of the times, the American Wind Energy Association trade group will expand its flagship annual conference to include solar and storage.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.16.19 Wind 9

Wind has dominated the corporate renewables market in the U.S., but solar is beginning to close the gap.

Research Spotlight

Wind Living in Solar’s World: A Strategy for the US Wind Industry

Solar power represents the biggest threat to the U.S. wind market, writes WoodMac’s Dan Shreve. But the rivalry will be impacted by many complex factors.

by Dan Shreve

05.06.19 Wind 2

More than 11 gigawatts of wind capacity changed hands across Europe in 2018.

Institutional Investors Fuel M&A Frenzy in Europe’s Wind Market

A swell of project acquisitions is driving investment growth in Europe’s wind market. “There’s a huge amount of capital stored up which can’t find deals,” says one financial adviser.

by Jason Deign

04.26.19 Wind 7

Among Western wind turbine OEMs, only Vestas, GE and Siemens Gamesa are still trying to win market share in China.

Research Spotlight

The Challenging Path Forward for Western Turbine OEMs in China

The recent failure of Western turbine suppliers to secure any deals out of a 6-gigawatt Chinese wind power auction underscores their long road ahead in the world’s largest market.

by Angel Hang

04.22.19 Wind 2

A towering opportunity for U.S.-based manufacturing.

Building Out the US Offshore Wind Supply Chain—a $68 Billion Opportunity

The U.S. is home to some of the world’s largest offshore wind zones and most ambitious targets. What does that mean for supply chain investors?

by Justin Gerdes

04.10.19 Wind 15

Denmark's Vestas operates a number of factories in the U.S., its biggest market globally.

Industry Perspective

US Wind Market Will See More Investors and Cheaper Capital Without the PTC

The U.S. wind industry is about to lose its federal subsidies. That will bring benefits, according to Vestas U.S. chief Chris Brown.

by Chris Brown

04.02.19 Wind 1

China's offshore wind market has rapidly gained ground in Europe, and may soon be the world's largest.

EDF’s China Offshore Wind Deal ‘Opens Door’ to Western Developers

China’s rapidly growing offshore wind market is opening to foreign developers, but those active in Taiwan may face problems.

by Jason Deign

03.29.19 Wind 97

Fact-Checking President Trump’s Assessment of Wind Power and Electric Vehicles

POTUS: “When the wind stops blowing, that’s the end of your electric.”

by Eric Wesoff

03.21.19 Grid Optimization 37

Statkraft seeks to tap into the corporate PPA opportunity with a promise of firm power.

Statkraft Looks to Virtual Power Plants as Renewable Energy Demand Surges

The Norwegian firm aims to build 2 gigawatts of virtual power plant capacity in the U.K., alongside 12 gigawatts in Germany.

by Jason Deign

03.15.19 Markets & Policy 45

Solar Is Gaining in Wind Markets as the PTC Steps Down

Growth of the solar industry is inching into traditional wind markets, and developers are taking note.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

03.11.19 Wind Markets & Policy 5

Europe as a whole already gets 14 percent of electricity from wind.

UK to Get 30% of Electricity From Offshore Wind by 2030

The government says this marks a key milestone in the global shift to clean energy, while some critics say the offshore wind target is “woefully inadequate.”

by Jason Deign

02.27.19 Markets & Policy 6

Corporate customers may be taking unwarranted risk by continuing to chase the low-priced wind PPAs in ERCOT.

Industry Perspective

Corporates May Be Leaving Millions on the Table by Procuring Wind Over Solar in ERCOT

A solar power-purchase agreement in ERCOT territory could be $24 million more profitable, so why are corporates buying wind?

by Sarah Krulewitz

02.26.19 Other Energy 10

Adopting renewable energy could offer mining firms a shot at redemption.

Mining Companies Cozy Up to Renewables, Not Just for Cost

The mining sector also sees social benefits and a big future role for commodities.

by Jason Deign

02.26.19 Energy 1

A new program aims to put lessons from the Business Renewables Center to work for cities.

Bloomberg-Backed Cities Initiative Aims to Deploy 2.8GW of Renewables by 2021

The American Cities Climate Challenge Renewables Accelerator was created to help cities decarbonize their electricity systems.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.25.19 Regulation & Policy 1

Investor-owned utilities, meanwhile, have put renewable energy procurements on hold.

Industry Perspective

Busting the Myth That CCAs Don’t Sign Long-Term Renewable Energy Contracts

With more than 2,000 megawatts in new contracts, the perception that community choice aggregators don’t sign long-term contracts is proving incorrect, argues CalCCA board member Nick Chaset.

by Nick Chaset

02.25.19 Wind Finance & VC 7