Major multinationals and energy companies call for greater EU policy ambition to unlock the potential of renewables in Europe’s energy mix. Some of the world’s largest multinationals and energy companies today issued a joint declaration urging EU Member States to support a renewable energy target of at least 35% by 2030. The declaration was signed … Continue reading Corporates call for greater government ambition on renewables ahead of EU Energy Council Meeting
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When fake news has real consequences: Words can fuel perceived health impacts
Do you have sores on your feet? Is your hair turning grey? You may live near a wind turbine. Or at least that’s what certain stories you can find on the Internet would have you believe – that wind turbines cause health problems. In reality, tens of millions of people comfortably live near wind projects … Continue reading When fake news has real consequences: Words can fuel perceived health impacts
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San Francisco’s transit system announces wind energy deal
The San Francisco Bay Area’s rapid transit system took a big step towards ensuring a clean energy future, and it’s using wind power to get there. The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)’s Board of Directors approved two 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) last week, one for 61.7 megawatts (MW) of wind and one for 45 … Continue reading San Francisco’s transit system announces wind energy deal
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European Parliament sends strong signal to Council on renewables ambition
Today the European Parliament’s Industry & Energy (ITRE) and Environment (ENVI) committees voted their position on the Energy Union Governance Regulation, steered by MEPs Claude Turmes and Michèle Rivasi from the Greens/EFA party. The vote comes just a week after the ITRE committee called for raising the EU’s 2030 renewable energy target to 35% instead … Continue reading European Parliament sends strong signal to Council on renewables ambition
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Google powers up with wind energy from Iowa, South Dakota, Oklahoma
Never one for small acts, Google recently announced that it will be buying a massive combined 536 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity from four U.S. wind farms. Here are the details on Google’s latest deals: One 200 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with EDF Renewable Energy for the entire output of the planned … Continue reading Google powers up with wind energy from Iowa, South Dakota, Oklahoma
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Digitalisation and regional cooperation can help reconcile grids and markets
On 5 December, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson took part in a high-level discussion on ‘Grids and markets for the Energy Union’ at ENTSOE’s 2017 annual conference. The event gathers European TSOs, policy-makers and industry representatives. Dickson shared the stage with MEP and rapporteur on Market Design Initiative Krisjanis Karins, Eurelectric Secretary General Kristian Ruby, Chair … Continue reading Digitalisation and regional cooperation can help reconcile grids and markets
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A powerful ethical argument for wind energy
Vestas are championing renewables and sustainable business practices to help transform the world’s power supply. Outside of his professional life, energy for Clive Turton means being able to surf, compete in triathlons and raise a family in the healthy outdoors. But as Asia Pacific President for Danish renewables company Vestas, his passion for energy comes … Continue reading A powerful ethical argument for wind energy
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Clean energy leaders statement on passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in US Senate
Joint statement by: Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO, American Council on Renewable (ACORE) Tom Kiernan, CEO, American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Matthew Mallioux, Director, American Conservation Coalition (ACC) Heather Reams, Managing Director, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Mark Pischea, President, Conservative Energy Network (CEN) Mark Fleming, President and CEO, Conservatives for Clean Energy (CCE) … Continue reading Clean energy leaders statement on passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in US Senate
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Tens of thousands contact Congress: don’t let tax reform hinder wind energy’s growth
The Senate is set to vote any moment on a tax reform plan that could threaten our country’s progress in renewable energy. Right now, a new wind turbine is put in the ground every 2.5 hours. That means factory and construction workers are clocking in each morning to good-paying jobs. Where are those turbines being … Continue reading Tens of thousands contact Congress: don’t let tax reform hinder wind energy’s growth
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Hedging emerges as potential solution for wind energy resource risk
By 2030 only 6% of Europe’s wind energy capacity will be unexposed to market risks through support schemes, down from 75% today. This means that the transition to auctions allocating renewable energy support comes with more exposure to price risk. One new way to address uncertainty on project revenues is hedging against volume risk. This … Continue reading Hedging emerges as potential solution for wind energy resource risk
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Europe’s €36bn industrial success story: but for how long?
The European wind industry contributed €36bn to the EU’s GDP in 2016, supports 263,000 jobs and generated €8bn of exports outside of Europe. These are the main findings of a new report, ‘Local Impact, Global Leadership’ carried out by Deloitte for WindEurope and published today. The report also outlines what the wind industry saves Europe … Continue reading Europe’s €36bn industrial success story: but for how long?
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European Parliament paves the way for increased ambition on 2030 renewable energy laws
WindEurope today congratulated the Industry Committee of the European Parliament for backing a binding target of at least 35% renewable energy for 2030 and more stringent renewable energy laws. Members of the European Parliament voted this morning on the Committee’s position on the post-2020 Renewable Energy Directive, steered by Spanish MEP José Blanco López. The … Continue reading European Parliament paves the way for increased ambition on 2030 renewable energy laws
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The outlook for wind energy in Europe
Political frameworks and technological developments are key to wind energy success in Europe. This was the main message in a wide-ranging, high-level panel discussion at the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition this morning in Amsterdam. The session, which addressed the outlook for wind in Europe and future business models, was chaired by Dagmara Koska, Member of … Continue reading The outlook for wind energy in Europe
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India can achieve 200 GW renewable energy by 2022
India can easily achieve 200 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022 as against the “conservative target” of 175 GW, Power Minister R K Singh said today while unveiling the roadmap for clean energy. Buoyed by the success of reverse auction of renewables, which resulted in tariffs dropping to all time low rates, Singh also … Continue reading India can achieve 200 GW renewable energy by 2022
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Affordable and economically desirable EU renewables target isn’t 30%, it’s 35%
Today Vice President for the Energy Union Maroš Šef?ovi? said the European Commission will update its long-term energy projections for 2030. He said that increasing the EU’s renewable energy to 30 percent by 2030 would cost more or less the same as implementing its originally proposed target of 27 percent. The rapid fall in renewable … Continue reading Affordable and economically desirable EU renewables target isn’t 30%, it’s 35%
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State of the Energy Union: Member States should provide visibility through 2030 plans
WindEurope today applauded the central message of the State of the Energy Union report from Vice-President of the Energy Union, Maroš Šef?ovi?, which called on Member States to accelerate the completion of their 2030 National Energy & Climate Action Plans. Vice President Šef?ovi?’s address framed 2018 as the ‘year of engagement’. Two thirds of Member … Continue reading State of the Energy Union: Member States should provide visibility through 2030 plans
Continue readingWhat people are saying about DOE’s resiliency proposal
Somewhat lost amid the tax reform debate, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) continues to debate a new rule proposed by the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE’s resiliency proposal would act as a subsidy for coal and nuclear plants while throwing competitive energy markets into disarray. There has been no shortage of opinions on the … Continue reading What people are saying about DOE’s resiliency proposal
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By 2030, wind power in Spain will supply more than 30% of electricity
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) has developed the analysis “The necessary elements for an energy transition. Proposals for the electricity sector”. This document has recently been sent to the Spanish Committee of Experts for Energy Transition. With it, AEE aims at making specific and realistic proposals on the contribution of wind power for 2020, … Continue reading By 2030, wind power in Spain will supply more than 30% of electricity
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WindEurope CEO addresses the world’s energy leaders at the IEA Ministerial Meeting 2017
On Wednesday, 8 November, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson discussed the energy transition with Ministers and CEOs at the 2017 IEA (International Energy Agency) Ministerial Meeting in Paris. This major biennial event focuses on global energy challenges and how they can be overcome, and is a significant meeting point for coordinating a global vision for the … Continue reading WindEurope CEO addresses the world’s energy leaders at the IEA Ministerial Meeting 2017
Continue readingWhat critics are getting wrong about wind power during the tax reform debate
Ever since the House released its tax reform proposal on Nov. 1, skeptics of wind power have jumped at the opportunity to spread misleading information, especially about the Production Tax Credit (PTC) that has unleashed the private capital needed for wind to scale up. The reality is that tax credits for wind energy are already … Continue reading What critics are getting wrong about wind power during the tax reform debate
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