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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 93

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

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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

“We are trying to find economically attractive solutions for floating offshore wind turbines.

ARPA-E Commits $28 Million to Develop Advanced Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

The Energy Department wants to “develop new and potentially disruptive innovations” in floating offshore wind turbine technology.

by Justin Gerdes

02.15.19 165

McKinsey presents a more aggressive rollout of renewables in the global power sector.

BP and McKinsey Agree Renewables Will Be the Dominant Power Source by 2040, but Diverge on Numbers

How much of the global power mix will come from renewables in the future? Opinions differ.

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

02.13.19 Policy 4

India’s Renewable Energy Outlook Steady Despite Election Doubts

The outcome of upcoming presidential elections is uncertain, but clean energy seems secure.

by Jason Deign

02.07.19 Wind Markets & Policy 3

Tepco is looking to consolidate its relationship with the offshore giant.

Tepco Welcomes Orsted to Japan as Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Opportunity Fades

The utility’s recent memorandum paves the way for the strategic partnership.

by Jason Deign

02.01.19 Regulation & Policy 16

3 Ways New York Is Advancing the Green New Deal

Governor Cuomo’s 100 percent carbon-free plan has galvanized state actors.

by Jason Deign

02.01.19 Wind Markets & Policy 5

There's a race to complete wind plants before the PTC runs out.

US Wind Player Warns of Impending Supply Bottlenecks as PTC Disappears

RES’ supply-chain concerns confirm recent report findings from Wood Mackenzie.

by Jason Deign

02.01.19 Policy 232

Wind power, in particular, sees virtually no growth in the EIA's forecast.

EIA Outlook 2019: The ‘Extremely Conservative’ Case for Renewables Growth

Outside analysts see better long-term growth prospects for wind, solar and electric vehicles than the projections offered up in the government report.

by Kevin Stark

01.31.19 Wind Markets & Policy 4

China has been catching up with the U.K. on wind since 2017.

China Set to Overtake UK as Offshore Wind Leader by 2021

China is on course to become the biggest offshore wind market in the world.

by Jason Deign

01.30.19 Research & Analysis 12

Broad regulatory change and federal stimulus could drive the continued growth of cleantech. How feasible is the timeline proposed by the Sunrise Movement?

Research Spotlight

Analyst Roundtable: Breaking Down the Green New Deal (Part 2)

As awareness of the Green New Deal grows, Wood Mackenzie analysts consider how broad regulatory change and federal stimulus could drive the continued growth of cleantech.

by Chloe Holden

01.29.19 Research & Analysis 139

There are many unanswered questions about what a Green New Deal would mean for clean energy.

Research Spotlight

Analyst Roundtable: Breaking Down the Green New Deal (Part 1)

Political feasibility aside, there are many unanswered questions about what a Green New Deal would mean for clean energy.

by Chloe Holden

01.23.19 Wind Markets & Policy 88

A snapshot of Texas's growing appetite for wind and solar power.

Texas Grid Operator Reports Fuel Mix Is Now 30% Carbon-Free

The latest data from ERCOT shows wind generation set new records in 2018—and lots of solar in the pipeline.

by Jeff St. John

01.21.19 Wind Markets & Policy 8

New Hampshire is testing the feasibility of offshore wind.

New Hampshire Enters the Offshore Wind Race

Gov. Chris Sununu has asked the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to establish an offshore wind task force for the state.

by Justin Gerdes

01.17.19 Policy 25

The nation aims to phase out feed-in tariffs by the end of 2020.

8 Ways China Is Encouraging Zero-Subsidy Renewables

The Chinese National Energy Administration has released a package of enticements for developers willing to bet on subsidy-free solar and wind projects over the next two years.

by Jason Deign

01.15.19 Policy 18

The plan puts New York on a path to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040.

New York Gov. Launches ‘Green New Deal’ With Accelerated Clean Energy Targets

Cuomo’s 2019 agenda calls for doubling distributed solar by 2025 and nearly quadrupling offshore wind by 2035—on the path to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040.

by Julia Pyper

Clearing Up Confusion Over Community Solar in New York

Bifacial or Bust? Engineering Solar Financings of the Future

Starbucks Joins Cypress Creek on Texas Solar Projects to Power 360 Stores

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

Another Route to All-Electric Flight: Convert Existing Planes

Faraday Grid’s Spending Spree Begins

What We Know and Don't Know About the Fire at an APS Battery Facility

How Invenergy Quietly Became One of the Biggest Players in Grid Storage

Global Energy Storage to Hit 158 Gigawatt-Hours by 2024, Led by US and China

$3 Billion Transmission Project Wins Key Permit in Quest to Bring Wind Power to the West Coast

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

GE Cedes 1GW of French Offshore Wind Projects to Siemens Gamesa

Clearing Up Confusion Over Community Solar in New York

Bifacial or Bust? Engineering Solar Financings of the Future

Starbucks Joins Cypress Creek on Texas Solar Projects to Power 360 Stores

Renewables May Prove Cheaper Than 96% of Coal Plants Worldwide by 2030

The Key to Unlocking ‘Renewables as Baseload’ Is the Control System

A Look at Chevron’s Dip Into Clean Energy Investing

How Corporations Can Embrace Distributed Energy Like Never Before

BiTEC: Bifacial Gain with Real Field Data

Solar ITC Stepdown Forecast and Strategy: The Path Forward for Supply and Demand

Wind Markets & Policy

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

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

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

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

New Jersey’s Community Solar Market: Ready to Shine

How China Developed a Very Crowded Landscape of EV Companies

Southern Utilities Are Suddenly Craving Big Batteries

Statkraft Looks to Virtual Power Plants as Renewable Energy Demand Surges

Solar Is Gaining in Wind Markets as the PTC Steps Down

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

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

Mining Companies Cozy Up to Renewables, Not Just for Cost

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

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

ARPA-E Commits $28 Million to Develop Advanced Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

BP and McKinsey Agree Renewables Will Be the Dominant Power Source by 2040, but Diverge on Numbers

India’s Renewable Energy Outlook Steady Despite Election Doubts

Tepco Welcomes Orsted to Japan as Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Opportunity Fades

3 Ways New York Is Advancing the Green New Deal

US Wind Player Warns of Impending Supply Bottlenecks as PTC Disappears

EIA Outlook 2019: The ‘Extremely Conservative’ Case for Renewables Growth

China Set to Overtake UK as Offshore Wind Leader by 2021

Analyst Roundtable: Breaking Down the Green New Deal (Part 2)

Analyst Roundtable: Breaking Down the Green New Deal (Part 1)

Texas Grid Operator Reports Fuel Mix Is Now 30% Carbon-Free

New Hampshire Enters the Offshore Wind Race

8 Ways China Is Encouraging Zero-Subsidy Renewables

New York Gov. Launches ‘Green New Deal’ With Accelerated Clean Energy Targets