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04.29.20 Solar 2

The coronavirus crisis has hit U.S. advanced energy companies hard.

Opinion: A No-Cost Way to Save US Clean Energy Jobs During the Crisis

There’s no reason federal support for clean energy has to be funneled through the tax equity market, writes AEE’s Nat Kreamer.

by Nat Kreamer

04.29.20 Wind 0

Rising revenues from its huge wind power fleet boosted Avangrid in the first quarter. (Credit: Avangrid)

Avangrid Withdraws Guidance due to Coronavirus, Vineyard Wind Uncertainty

The third-largest U.S. wind generator is on track for 900 megawatts of new capacity this year, but the coronavirus is a wild card.

by Jeff St. John

04.29.20 Wind 1

An offshore wind farm under construction in Europe. (Credit: Orsted)

5 Orsted US Offshore Wind Projects Face Possible Delay Due to COVID-19, Permitting Challenges

The list of delayed U.S. offshore wind projects is getting longer.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.29.20 Wind 0

Iberdrola is rapidly growing its global renewables fleet during the COVID-19 lockdown. (Credit: Iberdrola)

Renewables vs. COVID-19: Iberdrola Grows Profits and Shows Europe a Path Beyond Crisis

In the teeth of a pandemic, the Spanish utility and global renewables giant is profitable, accelerating its investments — and hiring.

by John Parnell

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04.27.20 Solar 9

More renewables and transmission lines would save MENA countries money. (Credit: Total)

Study: Middle Eastern Countries Would Save Money by Ditching Fossil Fuels in Power Mix

As solar prices continue to fall, Middle Eastern countries are on a path to paying more for dirtier power.

by Jason Deign

04.27.20 Solar 5

2020 is expected to be the biggest year ever for U.S. wind farm construction. (Credit: Wood)

Renewables Giants May Get Even Bigger as Crisis Tightens Finance Markets

COVID-19 may result in an unexpected buyers’ market for many of the world’s leading wind and solar operators.

by John Parnell

04.24.20 Wind 0

New York's coronavirus crisis pushed a state agency to delay its second major offshore wind solicitation.

New York Delays Second Offshore Wind Solicitation Due to Coronavirus

Regulators approved the plan, but NYSERDA says it’s too soon to determine when it can move ahead with the solicitation of up to 2.5 gigawatts.

by Jeff St. John

04.24.20 Solar 2

South Africa's procurement of wind and solar will need to be stepped up once the coronavirus restrictions end. (Credit: Scatec Solar)

Call for Rapid Restart of South Africa’s Renewables Procurement

Delay in new energy projects could exacerbate blackouts once the coronavirus lockdown ends.

by Jason Deign

04.23.20 Efficiency 8

New York's famous buildings account for 70 percent of the city's greenhouse gas emissions.

After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate

Multimillion-dollar fines. Cap-and-trade for buildings. How will New York decarbonize its famous skyline?

by Justin Gerdes

04.23.20 Grid Edge 2

The idea of shifting data center loads for clean energy has seldom been tested in the real world. (Credit: Google)

Google Tests Load-Shifting at Data Centers to Capture the Grid’s Peak Clean Energy Hours

In its quest for 24/7 renewables, Google tries scheduling “non-urgent” computing tasks at times of maximum wind and solar output.

by Jeff St. John

04.22.20 Energy Storage 8

No company has ever spent $1 billion on battery projects in a single year, NextEra says. (Credit: NextEra Energy)

NextEra Energy Looks to Spend $1B on Energy Storage in 2021

“No drop-off, no slowdown”: NextEra’s well-oiled renewables development machine powers forward during the coronavirus pandemic.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.22.20 Wind 0

The coronavirus pandemic has made forecasting difficult for many renewables companies. (Credit: Siemens Gamesa)

Siemens Gamesa Joins Vestas in Ditching Financial Forecast

COVID-19 uncertainties, including further pressure on the blade supply chain, force the world’s No. 2 wind turbine maker to abandon its 2020 guidance.

by John Parnell

04.21.20 Wind 0

Orsted's 30 MW Block Island remains the only operating U.S. offshore wind farm.

Vineyard Wind’s Permitting On Track Despite Coronavirus, BOEM Says

The federal agency is sticking to its already-delayed timeline for approving the 800-megawatt offshore wind project — at least for now.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.20.20 Wind 1

An MHI Vestas facility in Denmark. The bulk of Vestas' job cuts will come in its home country. (Credit: Vestas)

Vestas Cuts 400 Jobs as Coronavirus Slams Global Renewables Sector

Most of the job losses will come in Denmark as the world’s leading wind turbine supplier narrows its focus to near-term deliveries.

by John Parnell

04.20.20 Wind 4

A jack-up vessel off Norway's coast. Equinor sees opportunities for its suppliers in offshore wind. (Credit: Equinor)

Can Offshore Wind Prop Up Oil’s Supply Chain Through the Price Crunch?

The investment gap between upstream oil and gas and offshore wind is narrowing, offering an opportunity for oil-field service contractors.

by John Parnell

This analyst webinar looks at the impact of the coronavirus and falling oil prices on the energy transition.

GTM Squared

Wood Mackenzie: Will Coronavirus Accelerate or Decelerate the Energy Transition?

This analyst webinar looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices on the energy transition.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | April 17, 2020

04.16.20 8

FERC rejects demands from states and clean-energy groups to undo its order that will restrict state-subsidized renewable energy in PJM's capacity market.

FERC Denies Rehearings on PJM Capacity Orders, in a Blow to States’ Renewables Plans

There’s a silver lining for renewable energy, however: The unexpectedly swift denial opens the door to legal challenges.

by Jeff St. John

04.16.20 Energy 10

Shell CEO Ben van Beurden said the coronavirus pandemic has not undermined the company's environmental ambitions.

Shell Sets Net-Zero Target for 2050, Emphasizing Power and Renewables

Its new net-zero emissions target makes Shell the second European oil supermajor after BP to commit to such a goal.

by John Parnell

04.14.20 Energy 8

Tom Steyer: A Pandemic Is No Time to Pander to the Fossil Fuel Industry

Investing in clean energy isn’t just about curbing climate change. It makes basic market sense, the former presidential candidate writes for GTM.

by Tom Steyer

04.14.20 2

Iberdrola is eyeing the top spot in the U.S. offshore wind market. (Credit: MHI Vestas)

Iberdrola Plans to Take Top Spot in US Offshore Wind (and Keep It)

A large project pipeline, Avangrid’s supply business and growing ambitions for floating turbines will serve Iberdrola well, says the company’s offshore wind chief.

by John Parnell

04.09.20 Energy Storage 121

Demand for electrolyzers is booming, though recent announcements predate the coronavirus outbreak. (Credit: ITM Power)

Green Hydrogen Pipeline Surges on a Wave of Announced Mega-Projects

Demand for electrolyzers that will produce hydrogen from renewables is growing rapidly, Wood Mackenzie says.

by Jason Deign

04.07.20 Wind 0

Henrik Andersen, group president and CEO of Vestas. (Credit: Vestas)

Vestas Cancels 2020 Guidance as Coronavirus Clouds Wind’s Near-Term Future

The world’s leading wind turbine supplier became the latest renewables company to withdraw its financial guidance amid deep market uncertainty.

by John Parnell

04.07.20 Wind 0

More than 20 gigawatts' worth of wind farms are under construction in the U.S., according to AWEA.

Coronavirus Unnerves US Wind Market During Record Year for Construction

What happens — and who gets blamed — if wind projects are delayed or canceled?

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.06.20 Energy 0

Glasgow will host the postponed COP26 summit sometime in 2021.

Coronavirus Derailed COP26 Talks, But Not Europe’s Appetite for Climate Action

From the European Commission to BP, companies and institutions are reasserting the importance of tackling the climate emergency.

by John Parnell

LNG prices are falling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. What does that mean for the renewables sector?

GTM Squared

Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables

The first episode of our Connecting Conversations webinar series, which brings together our experts to discuss the energy industry’s most pressing questions. Today, we’ll discuss COVID-19’s impact on LNG and renewables.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | April 6, 2020

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

Extreme Weather Keeps Maxing Out the Grid

A Wartime Plan for Electrifying America

An Island’s Path to 100% Renewables

Are Batteries at a Turning Point?

Storage Integrator FlexGen Gains New Leadership at Crucial Time

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

Wind Power

Opinion: A No-Cost Way to Save US Clean Energy Jobs During the Crisis

Avangrid Withdraws Guidance due to Coronavirus, Vineyard Wind Uncertainty

5 Orsted US Offshore Wind Projects Face Possible Delay Due to COVID-19, Permitting Challenges

Renewables vs. COVID-19: Iberdrola Grows Profits and Shows Europe a Path Beyond Crisis

Looking for Fixes to What Broke the Texas Power Grid

Hawaii’s Bold Step Into Utility Performance-Based Ratemaking

Solar Will Be Cheapest Form of Electricity Across US by 2030, Plus Other PV Trends

Study: Middle Eastern Countries Would Save Money by Ditching Fossil Fuels in Power Mix

Renewables Giants May Get Even Bigger as Crisis Tightens Finance Markets

New York Delays Second Offshore Wind Solicitation Due to Coronavirus

Call for Rapid Restart of South Africa’s Renewables Procurement

After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate

Google Tests Load-Shifting at Data Centers to Capture the Grid’s Peak Clean Energy Hours

NextEra Energy Looks to Spend $1B on Energy Storage in 2021

Siemens Gamesa Joins Vestas in Ditching Financial Forecast

Vineyard Wind’s Permitting On Track Despite Coronavirus, BOEM Says

Vestas Cuts 400 Jobs as Coronavirus Slams Global Renewables Sector

Can Offshore Wind Prop Up Oil’s Supply Chain Through the Price Crunch?

Wood Mackenzie: Will Coronavirus Accelerate or Decelerate the Energy Transition?

FERC Denies Rehearings on PJM Capacity Orders, in a Blow to States’ Renewables Plans

Shell Sets Net-Zero Target for 2050, Emphasizing Power and Renewables

Tom Steyer: A Pandemic Is No Time to Pander to the Fossil Fuel Industry

Iberdrola Plans to Take Top Spot in US Offshore Wind (and Keep It)

Green Hydrogen Pipeline Surges on a Wave of Announced Mega-Projects

Vestas Cancels 2020 Guidance as Coronavirus Clouds Wind’s Near-Term Future

Coronavirus Unnerves US Wind Market During Record Year for Construction

Coronavirus Derailed COP26 Talks, But Not Europe’s Appetite for Climate Action

Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables