The pipeline of clean energy technology manufacturing projects remains vibrant, with significant additions in the past six months, though the average rate of new capacity announcements slowed relative to the pace set during the first quarter of the year, according to the latest update from the IEA’s Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP) series Released today, the … Continue reading Latest update on clean energy technology manufacturing shows a mixed outlook for key technologies
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UN Declares IRENA’s Founding Date as International Day for Clean Energy
IRENA endorses UN resolution proclaiming 26th January as International Day of Clean Energy, calling it a meaningful step towards achieving a just and inclusive energy transition. Today, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution proclaiming the 26th January as the International Day of Clean Energy, the anniversary day of the founding of … Continue reading UN Declares IRENA’s Founding Date as International Day for Clean Energy
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Masdar Explores Developing 2GW Clean Energy in Malaysia
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, signs agreement with Citaglobal Berhad to develop broad range of renewable energy projects in Malaysia, including rural, off-grid initiatives .Ahead of the UAE hosting COP28, development demonstrates Masdar’s growing presence in Southeast Asia and commitment to supporting the region’s net-zero goals Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy … Continue reading Masdar Explores Developing 2GW Clean Energy in Malaysia
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Critical minerals market sees unprecedented growth as clean energy demand drives strong increase in investment
The market for minerals that help power electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and other technologies key to the clean energy transition has doubled in size over the past five years, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. The first annual IEA Critical Minerals Market Review, released today along with a new … Continue reading Critical minerals market sees unprecedented growth as clean energy demand drives strong increase in investment
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India can add 23.7 GW of clean energy by 2026
India can add another 23.7 GW of capacity within the next five years provided necessary enabling policies, facilitative instruments, and the right institutional interventions are put in place, according to a new report. The report, titled “Renewing wind growth to power the energy transition: India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026”, was released by Global Wind … Continue reading India can add 23.7 GW of clean energy by 2026
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Q4 2022 Shows Positive Energy Storage Growth, But Policy and Market Headwinds Slow Clean Energy Potential
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its Clean Power Quarterly Market Report – Q4 2022, which shows that the U.S. wind, solar, and battery storage sectors installed a total of 9.6 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale clean power capacity last quarter – enough to power the equivalent of 2 million American homes with affordable, … Continue reading Q4 2022 Shows Positive Energy Storage Growth, But Policy and Market Headwinds Slow Clean Energy Potential
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IRENA and World Meteorological Organization Join to Promote Clean Energy Transition
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) will work together to support the transition to renewable energy through tailored weather, water and climate services. A Memorandum of Understanding signed today at the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh by IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera and WMO’s Secretary-General Prof Petteri … Continue reading IRENA and World Meteorological Organization Join to Promote Clean Energy Transition
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Industry offers robust recommendations in six areas to ensure the clean energy incentives
Industry offers robust recommendations in six areas to ensure the clean energy incentives in the IRA make clean energy investments a reality; clear and workable guidance from Treasury essential to provide sufficient market certainty for developers. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from JC Sandberg, Interim CEO and Chief Advocacy … Continue reading Industry offers robust recommendations in six areas to ensure the clean energy incentives
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Clean Energy is Building a Better Future for our Planet
This week, the clean energy industry celebrated the second annual American Clean Power Week – an entire week dedicated to recognizing the ways clean energy is powering American jobs, driving critical investment into local communities, and building a more equitable, resilient, and independent future for the United States. The final day of #AmericanCleanPowerWeek celebrates how … Continue reading Clean Energy is Building a Better Future for our Planet
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House Passes Appropriations Bills That Will Advance American Clean Energy
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 8294 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023): “The FY2023 Appropriations package that passed out of the House today will go a long way toward further developing the clean energy industry. The bills provide the necessary funding … Continue reading House Passes Appropriations Bills That Will Advance American Clean Energy
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Investing in our Planet, and in our People, with Clean Energy
Since 1970, Earth Day has served as a celebration of the gift of our planet which makes life possible, and, more recently, as an acknowledgement of the environmental threats that affect us all. The urgency of addressing one of these threats — climate change — and the need to transition to cleaner sources of energy … Continue reading Investing in our Planet, and in our People, with Clean Energy
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ACP Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Message on Clean Energy
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address and the clean energy and climate change provisions that were announced: “President Biden’s first State of the Union address was emphatic and unmistakably clear about the urgency of rapid clean energy investment. The invasion of Ukraine reminded us … Continue reading ACP Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Message on Clean Energy
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NextEra Energy Transmission submits offshore wind transmission proposals to support New York’s clean energy goals
NextEra Energy Transmission New York, Inc, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced that it has submitted multiple proposals, collectively the New York Renewable Connect, in response to the New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO) Long Island Offshore Wind Public Policy Transmission Need. The proposals help New York meet its offshore wind energy goals by reinforcing the transmission grid on … Continue reading NextEra Energy Transmission submits offshore wind transmission proposals to support New York’s clean energy goals
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U.S. added 5,620 MW of wind energy, solar power and battery storage in 2Q
The Clean Power Quarterly 2021 Q2 Market Report, released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), shows that U.S. project developers commissioned 5,620 MW of clean power capacity in the second quarter of 2021, a 13 percent increase over 2020’s second quarter volume. Additions for the first half of 2021 totaled 9,915 MW, the highest record … Continue reading U.S. added 5,620 MW of wind energy, solar power and battery storage in 2Q
Continue readingConstruction Costs Of US Onshore Wind Turbines Drop 27% In 6 Years
A surge in wind turbine installation in the US “Wind Belt” coincided with a 27 percent decline in average costs to build and install the emission-free power source throughout the United States during a six-year period ending in 2019, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday. “The average U.S. construction cost for onshore wind … Continue reading Construction Costs Of US Onshore Wind Turbines Drop 27% In 6 Years
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Spain plans tender for 3.3 GW of solar and wind power
The Spanish government on Tuesday announced a tender for 3.3 GW of renewable energy capacity to be held in October with a focus on projects with accelerated execution timelines. Of the total targeted capacity, 1,500 MW is set aside for onshore wind energy and 700 MW for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Neutral-technology and distributed solar … Continue reading Spain plans tender for 3.3 GW of solar and wind power
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Iberdrola commissions the Herrera II wind energy complex
The onshore wind farm has the most powerful wind turbines in Spain, with 4.5 MW unit capacity, almost seven times more than the first machines installed two decades ago. A total of 800 local workers and numerous national suppliers have been involved in the construction of the project. The complex will produce enough clean energy … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions the Herrera II wind energy complex
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RWE is ready to support the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy
RWE, one of the globally leading companies in renewables and one of the key players in setting up the hydrogen economy, welcomes today’s publication of the UK Hydrogen Strategy. Today’s strategy and launch of consultations is a huge step forward and RWE encourages the Government to set even more ambitious targets to facilitate the UK’s … Continue reading RWE is ready to support the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy
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American Clean Power statement on New York Bight federal leasing process
The American Clean Power Association today issued the following statement after it submitted comments to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging the advancement of the federal leasing process for offshore wind energy in the New York Bight. “This is another important step in reaching the Biden administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on New York Bight federal leasing process
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The American Jobs Act prepares us for a 21st century clean energy economy
Yesterday the Biden administration unveiled The American Jobs Plan— the largest infrastructure investment plan in decades– featuring a strong emphasis on clean energy. If enacted, this proposal would jumpstart the U.S. economy and pull us out of the pandemic-induced recession while achieving marked progress in the fight against climate change. It was a truly historic … Continue reading The American Jobs Act prepares us for a 21st century clean energy economy
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