The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
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Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development
The transition away from fossil fuels to renewables requires a new interpretation of the concept of energy security, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published today. Geopolitics of the energy transition: Energy security outlines a multi-dimensional energy security concept for the 21st century. The systemic nature of the ongoing … Continue reading Evolving concept of energy security must address energy demand, system flexibility, technology access and infrastructure development
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Wind energy and photovoltaic is boosting economic growth
Clean electricity accounted for around 80% of new capacity additions to the world’s electricity system in 2023, and electric vehicles for around one out of five cars sold globally. At the same time, global investment in clean energy manufacturing is booming, driven by industrial policies and market demand. Employment in clean energy jobs exceeded that … Continue reading Wind energy and photovoltaic is boosting economic growth
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Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy
Seven countries now generate nearly all of their electricity from renewable energy sources, according to newly compiled figures. Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo produced more than 99.7 per cent of the electricity they consumed using geothermal, hydro, solar or wind power. Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) … Continue reading Seven countries now generate 100% of their electricity from renewable energy
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EU starts investigation into Chinese wind turbines under new Foreign Subsidies Regulation
The EU Commission today announced that it will launch an inquiry into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The announcement comes as Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are pushing hard and winning some orders in Europe. They offer cheap turbines and generous finance which distorts the integrity of the European market … Continue reading EU starts investigation into Chinese wind turbines under new Foreign Subsidies Regulation
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Aging of European wind power
It is one thing to install generation capacity and another to take advantage of that energy. For that, we have to look at the electrical demand covered by wind energy. To do this, we will have graph 1 where the countries are classified based on the use of the wind energy generated. 1.Image.- Percentage of … Continue reading Aging of European wind power
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ACP Applauds Biden Administration’s Guidance on Energy Communities Tax Credit
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the Treasury Department issued guidance expanding offshore wind eligibility in the Energy Communities Bonus Tax Credit. The new guidance provides additional pathways for offshore projects that site their operation and maintenance ports or have at least one point of … Continue reading ACP Applauds Biden Administration’s Guidance on Energy Communities Tax Credit
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EcoVadis, WindEurope and leading wind industry organisations launch ‘Wind Energy Initiative’
Today, EcoVadis, WindEurope and five leading wind energy industry organisations – ENGIE, Hitachi Energy, Siemens Gamesa, Statkraft and Vestas – announce the launch of the ‘Wind Energy Initiative’. The Initiative aims to accelerate the uptake of sustainable practices by fostering strong collaboration between trading partners and amplifying positive impacts across their value chains. European politicians, … Continue reading EcoVadis, WindEurope and leading wind industry organisations launch ‘Wind Energy Initiative’
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Rebound in wind energy financing in 2023 shows that the right policies attract investors
Investments in wind energy in Europe more than doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by record financing of offshore wind projects. An easing of inflationary pressures, greater certainty in electricity markets, and improved tariff indexation by Governments created a more favourable investment climate. Despite a tightening of financing conditions, Europe invested a record €48bn … Continue reading Rebound in wind energy financing in 2023 shows that the right policies attract investors
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Spanish Government and wind industry sign Spanish Wind Charter at WindEurope 2024 in Bilbao
At WindEurope’s Annual Event 2024 in Bilbao, Spain’s Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge Teresa Ribera, the President of the Spanish Wind Energy Association Juan Diego Díaz today signed the ‘Spanish Wind Charter’. The Charter identifies actions to accelerate the expansion of wind energy in Spain – and to maximise its social … Continue reading Spanish Government and wind industry sign Spanish Wind Charter at WindEurope 2024 in Bilbao
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European wind power records in 2023
In one of the latest editions of Windletter, specifically No. 72, Sergio Fernández Munguía has discussed the issue of wind energy in the year 2023 after the report published by the wind energy employers’ association in Europe, where the data and statistics of the sector are collected in 2023 and some future forecasts are made. … Continue reading European wind power records in 2023
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Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks
Last year, Spain added a renewable generation capacity of 8,400 megawatts to its electricity grid, made up of 5,899 megawatts of wind and photovoltaic energy, and around 2,500 photovoltaic megawatts for self-consumption. This dynamism in the renewable sector has not been accompanied by similar growth in grid infrastructure, resulting in areas where local grids lack … Continue reading Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks
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Relationship between climate change and social acceptance for wind power
Do climate change concerns influence social acceptance for wind farms? Here’s what we found out when we surveyed thousands of Europeans. In 2023, our planet experienced its hottest year since records began ‘by a huge margin’ (WMO). As each month came, records tumbled. Behind the sometimes abstract numbers were very real consequences: wild-fires, floods, devastated … Continue reading Relationship between climate change and social acceptance for wind power
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American Clean Power Statement on State of the Union
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Executive Officer Jason Grumet after President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Biden underscored our nation’s record-breaking production of clean, secure American energy. Clean energy is powering more American homes and businesses than ever before and … Continue reading American Clean Power Statement on State of the Union
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Record Year for U.S. Clean Power Installations in 2023
Solar photovoltaic, storage drive historic level of installs. Energy storage rising star, closing in on new natural gas installations. Clean energy pipeline swells to all-time high, signaling robust future. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released its Clean Power Annual Market Report today, highlighting a landmark year for U.S. clean energy with more capacity installed … Continue reading Record Year for U.S. Clean Power Installations in 2023
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AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
Galicia lives immersed in a situation of uncertainty and defenselessness, regarding wind development, as a consequence of the massive judicialization of projects that have the mandatory environmental impact declaration (DIA) and the corresponding construction permit. The Superior Court of Xustiza of Galicia has just announced the suspension of 13 new projects based on “prevalence, prevention … Continue reading AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
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Dismantling myths surrounding wind energy
Pedro Fresco presents his book Energy Fakes and dismantles some common myths about wind energy. The myths and mythologies that surround wind energy are not much different from those spread about photovoltaics. Renewable energies, in general, are the target of certain groups with political, economic, or personal interests who do not want a transition to … Continue reading Dismantling myths surrounding wind energy
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ACP Statement on New York Offshore Wind Contract Awards
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the State of New York announced offshore wind solicitation awards: “We applaud the Hochul Administration for their steadfast support of clean, renewable offshore wind power. These awards for the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind 1 … Continue reading ACP Statement on New York Offshore Wind Contract Awards
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ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Equinor’s Empire Wind project in New York: “This is a milestone for Empire Wind and domestic offshore wind as a whole. When it … Continue reading ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind
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ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Anne Reynolds, Vice President for Offshore Wind, on the final designation of two Wind Energy Areas (WEA) off the south Oregon coast by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The designation allows BOEM to now invite leaseholder bids from offshore wind developers … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas
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