1. IRENA report offers proposal for renewables’ price cannibalization headache

   24 June 2022 Cristina Brooks

   Hydrogen and electric vehicle batteries could form part of policy solution.

   

2. A half-century of countries with floating offshore wind by mid-century?

   23 June 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

   Floating facilities offer an offshore wind entry point for countries unable to join the rush into bottom-fixed construction.

   

3. Equinor eyes 1-GW Norwegian floating offshore wind farm to help decarbonize oil production, cut costs

   22 June 2022 Cristina Brooks

   Floating wind technology collaboration with Technip coincides with Trollvind plan.

   

4. Indonesia prepares “grand” renewables strategy; doubts remain over policy design, execution

   17 June 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

   Coal-reliant Indonesia seeks to advance a renewables bill after setting high expansion targets.

   

5. BP bets big on renewables, green hydrogen in Australia’s Pilbara

   16 June 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

   Export route options, built-in mining customer base tempt oil major.

   

6. Fossil fuel boom profits not being taxed to fund transition: study

   10 June 2022 Cristina Brooks

   Restructured energy taxation regimes may be missed chance for investment in renewables.

   

7. China restricts solar, wind power projects in inland waters, cites flood control

   09 June 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

   Policy could affect floating PV development but have long-term benefits for investment environment.

   

8. EU's REPowerEU renewables aim presents banks with “big question mark”

   09 June 2022 Cristina Brooks

   Proposed EU renewable targets increase demand for network upgrades and investor safeguards.

   

9. Meta unable to find enough US renewable PPAs to meet its needs: exec

   08 June 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

   Meta is the biggest US PPA player and wants even more power at a difficult time for developers.

   

10. US solar industry wins tariff breathing room with reprieve over SE Asian suppliers

    06 June 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Biden attempts to kickstart domestic manufacturing with war-time powers.

    

11. US to share in Germany’s offshore wind leadership under G7 net-zero deal

    27 May 2022 Cristina Brooks

    US ambassador views hydrogen and EVs as critical to stopping climate change.

    

12. GALP focuses on Brazil to power global solar, wind ambitions

    26 May 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Engie also snaps up renewables projects as Shell plans 17 GW of offshore wind.

    

13. Siemens Gamesa shuts two US factories as turnaround continues at wind OEM

    25 May 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Flagship product and supply chain problems bedevil the OEM as Siemens Energy takes control.

    

14. REPowerEU relies on rooftop solar and batteries despite challenges

    24 May 2022 Cristina Brooks

    There are not enough solar panel component manufacturers or installers to reach PV goals.

    

15. Q&A: Fawaz Al Muharrami discusses Masdar’s ambitions for its renewables, green hydrogen businesses

    23 May 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    Abu Dhabi-owned Masdar is set to become a major driver behind the UAE’s net-zero transition.

    

16. EU states’ energy security fears drive 150-GW offshore wind island pact

    20 May 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Danish hydrogen production aims boosted by transnational pipelines.

    

17. Norway sets 30-GW offshore wind by 2040 goal, eyes hydrogen exports

    12 May 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Norway's electrification and hydrogen export hopes rest on building an offshore wind sector that matches the size of its existing generation...

    

18. US offshore wind auction maintains momentum for Biden administration, TotalEnergies

    12 May 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    A US auction racks up impressive price tags in the second of a series of 2022 offshore wind lease sales as the Biden administration looks to...

    

19. Renewables become cheaper than coal for utilities—but near-term decarbonization prospects remain dim

    11 May 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    The global weighted average cost for coal-to-renewables switching has been negative since July 2021.

    

20. US Gulf of Mexico eyed for overlapping offshore wind, carbon storage like North Sea

    10 May 2022 Amena Saiyid

    Gulf of Mexico straddling the southeastern US border could attract offshore wind and CCS facilities like the North Sea.

    

21. Oil majors’ shadow looms over latest US offshore wind lease auction

    09 May 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    A US government auction of leases is again poised to see fierce bidding, but could net-zero goals take a hit from the price tags involved?

    

22. Poland’s Russian gas exit speeds progress on renewable power

    06 May 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Poland will use domestic wind, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, nuclear SMRs, and biomass.

    

23. TotalEnergies, Shell expand renewables footprint with acquisitions

    05 May 2022 Kevin Adler

    TotalEnergies and Shell each made multi-billion-dollar investments in renewable energy projects as they shift their resource mix towards cleaner...

    

24. Offshore wind capacity in the Philippines may hit 21 GW: World Bank

    22 April 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    World Bank foresees a push into offshore wind that wouldn't fall far short of the Philippines existing power generation fleet.

    

25. US solar PV capacity to continue to rise; likewise supply chain fears

    20 April 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Apprehension over supply chain issues and linked tariff problems is clouding the prospects for US solar installations.

    

26. Wind, clean energy break new ground for US generation stack share

    19 April 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Wind's spot in the US generation stack pecking order is rising, but hurdles are mounting if the recent growth rate is to be maintained.

    

27. Europe’s biggest floating PV project progresses as Portuguese government eyes major solar-led renewables expansion

    15 April 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Portugal's decarbonization is set to accelerate, including through Europe's biggest floating solar PV project.

    

28. India’s rapid solar PV installations not meeting govt. pledge

    14 April 2022 Kevin Adler

    Despite significant accomplishments in 2021 and this year, Indian solar PV installations by end-2022 will not reach the country's goal of 100...

    

29. Germany launches full-scale renewable power transition in Easter Package

    14 April 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Solar auctions slated to rise to 22 GW per year in 2026.

    

30. South African government, Eskom seek more renewable capacity

    13 April 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    The start of April sees multiple renewable RFPs issued as South Africa seeks to decarbonize its creaking generation fleet and shore up power...

    

31. Need for faster wind power installation is direr than a year ago: GWEC

    05 April 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Trade group sees 6.6% compound annual growth rate for 2022-26 as it seeks support to ramp up additions even faster.

    

32. Australia enjoys renewable boom on wind, solar expansion; worries emerge over slowdown in coming years

    05 April 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    Industry experts say policy uncertainty and grid connection issues are weakening investors’ confidence.

    

33. China seeks to perform balancing act with latest national energy plans amid climate, supply risks

    01 April 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    Policymakers want to continue a low-carbon transition while accelerating coal mine investments and ramping up oil and gas output at home.

    

34. Spain innovates floating PV regime to handle high energy prices

    01 April 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Spain looks to expand solar generation as one way to tackle costly energy bills.

    

35. Coal, gas still account for 70% of power capacity additions in Southeast Asia this year

    22 March 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    But ASEAN’s energy researchers envisage more aggressive renewable expansion plans in the region due to net-zero pledges.

    

36. CERAWeek 2022: With digitalization, power grid operators can improve flexibility, utilization

    14 March 2022 Kevin Adler

    Digitalization of the US power grid will facilitate integration of renewables while maintaining performance.

    

37. CERAWeek 2022: US Environmental Protection Agency forging ahead with plans to limit power plant GHG releases

    10 March 2022 Amena Saiyid

    Biden administration remains committed to decarbonizing the power sector by its 2035 despite facing regulatory challenges in the US Supreme Court....

    

38. Largest US coal producer Peabody Energy shifts investments to renewables

    04 March 2022 Kevin Adler IHS Markit Energy Expert

    Peabody Energy's announcement that it is creating a renewable power division marks a strategic departure for the largest steam coal producer...

    

39. IPCC report cautions on BECCS, NBS, inflexible power sources

    02 March 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Adaptation plans must include not only traditional but also newer net-zero technology.

    

40. IPCC cautions on relying on BECCS, NBS, hydropower for net-zero

    02 March 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Adaptation plans must include not only traditional but also newer net-zero technology.

    

41. “Eye-popping” New York Bight offshore wind lease auction delivers record $4 bil plus in high bids

    25 February 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    A record breaking offshore wind lease auction delivers all the Biden administration could have hoped for.

    

42. World off track to hit 2 degrees C global warming goal: analyst

    23 February 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Coal- and natural gas-fired power usage help to account for the difference.

    

43. As offshore wind farms expand, potential turbine installer shortage comes under spotlight

    17 February 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    Aggressive plans for more and bigger wind turbines are outrunning the installation vessel capabilities.

    

44. Brazilian offshore wind sector reaches the runway

    11 February 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Brazil's government is developing a policy framework and auction program to become Latin America's offshore wind pioneer.

    

45. Green-e renewable energy standard undergoes update after record sales in 2020

    10 February 2022 Kevin Adler

    Building on a record year in 2020 for Green-e certificates, the Center for Resource Solutions is updating credit qualifications.

    

46. Geopolitics on the rise in solar PV manufacturing: IHS Markit

    08 February 2022 Kevin Adler

    Governments are seeking to develop solar PV manufacturing industries to reduce their dependence on imports from China.

    

47. India boosts subsidies for domestic solar module makers in annual budget

    01 February 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubles down on Self-reliant India strategy on the decarbonization pathway.

    

48. China continues strong renewables policy support after record PV, offshore wind power expansion in 2021

    31 January 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    The expansion in 2021 sees China leapfrog the UK to become the world’s largest offshore wind capacity owner.

    

49. More wind turbine price increases on the way: OEMs

    31 January 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Wind turbine prices began to rise in 2021, with further increases on the slate for customers in 2022 and beyond.

    

50. Russia shows limited renewables ambition despite low-cost potential, carbon neutrality pledge

    27 January 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    A recent renewable energy tender in Russia yields good results, but sanction risks are rising amid potential Russia-Ukraine conflicts.

    

51. RWE tops table of European utilities fueled by coal, gas

    25 January 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Fossil fuel generators' plans seen as too vague to reliably reach net zero.

    

52. UK auction brightens prospects for up to 3.5 GW of sidelined solar

    21 January 2022 Cristina Brooks

    PV is the cheapest of the onshore technologies revived after half a decade.

    

53. Challenges await Scotland’s world-beating floating wind leases

    19 January 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Floating wind's high levelized cost of energy remains a potential barrier to projects.

    

54. US lawmakers back legislation to speed hydropower relicensing, expansion

    18 January 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    US politicians unite in their support for a revamp of the hydropower relicensing process and an expansion of the sector.

    

55. Q&A: AES robot to accelerate installation as record solar PV demand looms

    17 January 2022 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Net-Zero Business Daily talks to AES' Chief Product Officer Chris Shelton about the Atlas solar installation robot.

    

56. BOEM sets date for largest US offshore wind lease sale yet in New York Bight

    14 January 2022 IHS Markit Energy Expert

    The US will hold its biggest offshore wind lease sale on 23 February.

    

57. Solar PV installations to continue surge in US as costs fall

    13 January 2022 Kevin Adler

    Solar power will account for nearly half of US generation capacity installations in 2022, more than natural gas and wind power combined.

    

58. Denmark predicts gas networks will use only biogas in 2034

    13 January 2022 Cristina Brooks

    Energinet, Denmark's gas network operator, expects that if biogas production continues to grow, it will meet 75% of the country’s gas consumption...

    

59. Southeast Asia to renew efforts to boost renewable capacity in 2022 after climate pledges: ASEAN researchers

    11 January 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

    Low-carbon projects in ASEAN member states could be supported by capital inflows and policy incentives.

    

60. BlueFloat Energy eyes 1 GW+ Australian floating offshore wind projects

    23 December 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    BlueFloat Energy lays out ambitious plans in Australia as the offshore wind sector there awakens.

    

61. Spain fires starting gun for offshore wind, but without clarity on auctions

    22 December 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Framework for subsidies targets research into emerging floating offshore wind and wave tech.

    

62. Four US states’ offshore wind ambitions advance

    21 December 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey's offshore wind ambitions move closer to fruition.

    

63. Latin American solar sector to shine brighter in 2022

    17 December 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Things are looking sunnier in Latin America for solar capacity additions.

    

64. Malaysia wins praise for green electricity sales scheme with lower tariff, RECs

    15 December 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    Policy experts, some multinational firms buy into Malaysia’s latest decarbonization initiative.

    

65. Philippines embarks on long-awaited market reforms for renewable expansion

    14 December 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    The Green Energy Option Program has finally been introduced after a decade-long wait.

    

66. US renewable generation supply chain challenges toughest on record: execs

    13 December 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Trouble sourcing equipment and shipping delays is causing renewable generation developers worse headaches than ever before, say executives.

    

67. Global renewable capacity growth at record in 2021 and will accelerate through 2026: IEA

    03 December 2021 Kevin Adler

    The International Energy Agency reports record renewables installations globally in 2021, but says it still falls far short of the needs for...

    

68. Denmark’s offshore wind tender continues “negative subsidy” trend

    03 December 2021 Cristina Brooks

    RWE strikes deal with Denmark to build the 1 GW Thor wind farm.

    

69. Q&A: Future of net-zero power in the US with Electric Power Research Institute

    02 December 2021 Kevin Adler

    How the Electric Power Research Institute is working with industry to move forward on innovative clean energy technologies.

    

70. Global solar PV installations to grow 20% in 2022, despite rising costs: IHS Markit

    16 November 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert Amena Saiyid

    Despite rising prices, solar PV installations are expected to grow by 20% or more globally in 2022.

    

71. US drops investigation of alleged Chinese circumvention of solar cell, module tariffs

    12 November 2021 Kevin Adler Amena Saiyid

    The US Commerce Department has ended a preliminary inquiry sought by three anonymous solar companies over alleged Chinese unfair trade practices....

    

72. Latin American wind sector set for wild ride to climate goals: panelists

    09 November 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Wind generation is set to boom in Latin America in the coming decade say COP26 panelists.

    

73. South Africa gets helping hand as renewable buildout expands

    02 November 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Africa's biggest carbon emitter, South Africa, is attempting to transition more towards renewable power and got a leg up from the Global North....

    

74. India sets higher 2030 renewables targets, pledges net-zero emissions by 2070

    01 November 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    One of the world’s largest emitters shows more climate ambition as the UK pledges $4.1 billion in climate finance backing.

    

75. Rio Tinto hikes GHG reduction goals, eyes at least 6 GW of renewable power to do so

    20 October 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Many gigawatts of Australian renewable power are at the heart of emissions reduction plans on tap for Rio Tinto.

    

76. US govt. promises additional offshore wind lease sales, offers greater certainty

    14 October 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Interior Secretary Haaland offers a balm to some of investors' US offshore wind fears with greater certainty on the runway for opportunity.

    

77. ENEOS to reach 2023 renewables target with Japan Renewable Energy deal

    13 October 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    The acquisition will allow the largest Japanese oil refiner to become a leading renewable player in its homeland.

    

78. Reliance Industries’ solar deals move India closer to renewables target

    12 October 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    India’s largest private firm wants to build a mega-size solar factory at home with acquired technology, EPC expertise.

    

79. Eni to spin off integrated retail, renewables business in 2022

    08 October 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Eni follows through on balance sheet promise using renewable and retail successes.

    

80. US follows up on illegal solar panel imports allegation, launches new one on rare earth magnet imports

    01 October 2021 Amena Saiyid

    IHS Markit analysts do not see short-term impacts to wind, solar installations as a result of Biden administration actions.

    

81. Challenges loom for massive UK offshore wind market: SSE, Ørsted, RWE

    30 September 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Subsidies and offtake agreements set to change as market evolves.

    

82. Japan Inc. ups its game in offshore wind power

    28 September 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    Tokyo sends out more policy signals; the private sector is responding.

    

83. BP’s Lightsource JV gains $1.8 billion in backing for 25-GW solar pipeline

    24 September 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Financing comes after Spanish PV acquisitions and offshore wind ventures.

    

84. France first out of the gate with commercial-scale floating wind only tender

    22 September 2021 Cristina Brooks

    France has progressed a step past its rival the UK in a fledgling cleantech sector.

    

85. New York State selects two power transmission projects to deliver 2.55 GW of renewable energy

    21 September 2021 Kevin Adler

    Two power transmission line projects have been selected to deliver up to 2,550 MW of renewable energy to downstate New York.

    

86. A distributed generation Q&A with Erik Schiemann

    20 September 2021 Kevin Adler

    Net-Zero Business Daily caught up with Distributed Solar Development's CEO.

    

87. “Giant wave” of US solar repowering, recycling on the way

    16 September 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    A “giant wave” of US solar facilities is set to reach the end of its working life in as little as five years’ time.

    

88. Nordic developers win state funding to tackle offshore wind bottleneck

    16 September 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Demonstration projects target moving offshore wind power cheaply.

    

89. GWEC offshore wind installations forecast through 2030 rises 18% on year

    09 September 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    The Global Wind Energy Council raised its offshore wind installed capacity forecast through 2030 by 18% year on year.

    

90. Solar PV to meet 77% of Australian states’ power needs by 2026

    02 September 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Commercial and residential solar PV generation is set to soar in Australia, meeting as much as 77% of power needs by 2026.

    

91. US 2020 climate, health benefits more than twice the cost of wind energy: DOE

    31 August 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    The health and climate benefits of wind generation installed in the US in 2020 were more than twice the LCOE of the facilities.

    

92. CERAWeek Conversations: The symbiotic relationship of solar energy and storage

    30 August 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

    CERAWeek Conversations looks into the symbiotic relationship of solar power and battery storage in the US.

    

93. US eyes flood of offshore wind lease sales in 2022

    28 August 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    The US government plans a dramatic increase in offshore wind lease sales in 2022, cheering International Partnering Forum attendees

    

94. Centrica keeps up green pivot with 266 MW of Nordic wind PPAs

    26 August 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Energy trader Centrica is working towards net-zero while growing PPA markets in Europe.

    

95. Russian renewables tender could quadruple the country’s wind capacity

    25 August 2021 William Fleeson

    Russian renewables tender could quadruple the country’s wind capacity.

    

96. Permitting hurdles hold back larger PV installations in Italy

    24 August 2021 Kevin Adler

    More than half of Italy's annual PV installation capacity in recent years has been through small systems, rather than utility-scale.

    

97. South African renewables RFP attracts over 100 bids

    23 August 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    A government renewable electricity RFP attracted strong interest developers as sub-Saharan Africa's largest economy seeks to shore up power supplies...

    

98. MingYang issues North Sea challenge to rivals with 16-MW wind turbine

    20 August 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Wind turbine manufacturer MingYang issued a challenge to competitors from Europe and US, as well as looking to get ahead of its mainland China...

    

99. Q&A: TetraSpar inventor Henrik Stiesdal talks floating wind markets

    16 August 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Floating wind turbines such as those proposed in the ScotWind tender must overcome their cost barriers.

    

100. Wind turbine manufacturers battle high steel costs, encounter supply chain delays

     12 August 2021 Kevin Adler

     In quarterly earnings updates, executives of major wind turbine companies discussed the high cost of steel and disrupted supply chains.

     

101. Indonesian floating solar prospects blossom

     11 August 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The prospects for a blossoming of floating solar generation in Indonesia accelerated over the past couple of weeks.

     

102. Foreign investors tapping into India’s solar market undeterred by lack of timely payments

     02 August 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Foreign investors are taking advantage of India's open policies to take stakes in solar projects.

     

103. Eni picks up 4 GW renewable energy pipeline in Spain, Italy and France

     29 July 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Italian major building solar pipeline dramatically as it contemplates spin-off.

     

104. US offshore wind to grow rapidly, but likely fall short of 2030 target: IHS Markit

     28 July 2021 Andrei Utkin

     US offshore wind capacity could reach 21 GW by 2030, an impressive rate of growth from today, but still short of President Joe Biden's goal of...

     

105. ScotWind offshore wind tender meets lofty expectations with 74 applications

     22 July 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Bidding into the ScotWind offshore wind tender matched, and perhaps exceeded, lofty expectations for participation.

     

106. A US geothermal renaissance?

     21 July 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     A combination of new players such as Chevron, GM, and Google, plus technological innovation, hints at a US renaissance for a renewable power...

     

107. Australian green mega-project pipeline grows

     14 July 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     A second hydrogen mega-project in Western Australia makes it beyond the drawing board for InterContinental Energy and CWP Global.

     

108. Cost of clean power falling faster than expected: BP’s Dale

     13 July 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The cost of clean power generation fell faster than expected in recent years, driven by greater growth in the sector than forecast, says BP's...

     

109. “Taiwan Team” eyes “mega-scale” offshore wind projects

     09 July 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Taiwan Team wants a share of the offshore wind pie at home and then hopes to spread its horizons.

     

110. Hydropower’s potential far from tapped: IEA

     02 July 2021 Kevin Adler

     Hydropower could make a much bigger contribution to global decarbonization of power, according to the International Energy Agency.

     

111. Four US offshore wind projects get boost

     01 July 2021 Kevin Adler

     Four US offshore wind projects moved forward on 30 June with awards or notices of environmental review.

     

112. US tax credit extension won’t move needle on already committed solar projects: IHS Markit

     30 June 2021 Amena Saiyid

     The US Internal Revenue Service has extended construction deadlines for solar project developers to qualify for federal investment tax credits...

     

113. Chemical giant BASF buys into offshore wind for net-zero production

     28 June 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Offshore wind farm provides net-zero electricity for owner-offtakers.

     

114. US cracks down on Chinese solar suppliers

     25 June 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

     The Biden administration placed extensive import and export restrictions on producers of polysilicon products in the Xinjiang region of China...

     

115. LyondellBasell, Neste ink long-term renewable feedstock deal

     22 June 2021 IHS Markit Chemical Expert

     Neste is to supply renewable feedstock to LyondellBasell for processing into polymers at a steam cracker in Germany.

     

116. Onshore wind Q&A with the American Clean Power Association’s Brendan Casey

     18 June 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Net-Zero Business Daily sat down with Brendan Casey to chat about the latest US onshore wind sector developments.

     

117. Federal agencies, state add to US offshore wind momentum

     14 June 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The Department of the Interior kept the ball rolling on offshore wind in the US in recent days by announcing a lease sale in waters off New York...

     

118. Indian wind capacity to grow by over 50% by 2025: GWEC

     11 June 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The GWEC expects India to install nearly 20.2 GW of wind power capacity through 2025, raising capacity in the world’s fourth-largest wind power...

     

119. Biden looks to charge up US battery sector

     10 June 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The Biden administration unveiled new tools and promised to marshal existing resources to tackle battery industry and critical mineral supply...

     

120. Global CEOs, investors seek level playing field for clean energy technologies

     10 June 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Investors and corporations want governments to eliminate fossil fuel tariffs, put a price on carbon, and mandate climate risk disclosures.

     

121. Albemarle’s sustainability pledge includes push for greener lithium

     07 June 2021 IHS Markit Chemical Expert

     Albemarle announces a set of sustainability goals, including aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and greener its lithium operations....

     

122. South Korean focus on floating wind intensifies

     04 June 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     May saw plans unveiled for South Korea’s biggest floating wind project yet, with support coming from the highest level of government.

     

123. Total becomes TotalEnergies after net-zero name change

     03 June 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Major targets 100 GW of renewable capacity amid identity shift.

     

124. BP builds solar pipeline with over 10 GW of US, Greek, Portuguese deals

     03 June 2021 Cristina Brooks

     The major set a goal last year to reach 50 GW of renewables capacity amid its net-zero push.

     

125. Biden’s Interior budget request boosts renewables, sidelines oil and gas

     02 June 2021 Amena Saiyid

     President Biden's first budget request to US Congress seeks a shift of funds from conventional oil and gas activities to renewable energy generation....

     

126. HIP plans Icelandic floating wind project for power exports to UK

     02 June 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Two developers team up to enter Europe's largest offshore wind market.

     

127. Global oil majors reach ‘inflection point’ on cleantech spending: IHS Markit

     02 June 2021 Kevin Adler

     Organic investments by the world's largest integrated oil companies fell 30% in 2020, but spending on low-carbon projects held steady.

     

128. Renewable diesel gaining traction in US, Canada

     01 June 2021 Jordan Godwin Jeffrey Barber

     North American agribusiness and oil refining companies have announced large investments in renewable diesel this spring.

     

129. Offshore wind gets two shots in the arm from California in a week

     28 May 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Offshore wind development in California received not one, but two, shots in the arm this week.

     

130. EU seeks share of China-centric solar, wind supply chains

     28 May 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Trade policy, industrial strategy and standards to safeguard EU's Green Deal.

     

131. Nuclear power emerges again as acceptable carbon-free generation source

     20 May 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Nuclear power is seeing a revival of sorts as countries eye it as a low-carbon generating source.

     

132. IEA steps up urgency on climate: oil, gas exploration must end; no new unabated coal

     18 May 2021 Kevin Adler

     The International Energy Agency has released a call for "total transformation" of the energy industry in the next three decades to meet climate...

     

133. Stabilizing at the new normal for renewable newbuild

     17 May 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The IEA says annual worldwide renewable generation capacity additions are set to stabilize around 270-280 GW in 2021 and 2022.

     

134. US offshore wind WTIV construction race heats up

     13 May 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Eneti plans to commission a Jones Act-compliant WTIV as the former dry bulk shipper ramps up its offshore wind operations.

     

135. Europe’s solar, wind industries eye electricity tax cuts ahead of boom era

     12 May 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Charges in electricity bills could interfere with the EU's plan to curb emissions.

     

136. Equinor, Eni to pioneer Norwegian floating wind power

     12 May 2021 Cristina Brooks

     A pair of European energy companies look to develop floating offshore wind power.

     

137. US greenlights 800-MW Vineyard Wind offshore project

     11 May 2021 Amena Saiyid

     The US Department of the Interior is moving offshore wind projects through the approvals process in a bid to reach its 30 GW goal by the decade's...

     

138. Blog: Global offshore wind goals threatened by lack of suitable infrastructure

     05 May 2021 Andrei Utkin

     Rapid advances in offshore wind technology are currently outpacing the infrastructure capacity needed to install them.

     

139. Italy's ENI joins European hydrocarbon companies mulling renewables spinoff

     04 May 2021 Kevin Adler

     ENI is considering spinning off its combined retail power and renewable energy activities through a public listing next year.

     

140. Renewable projects dominate Asian energy recovery: report

     23 April 2021 Bernadette Lee

     Asia's power project pipeline is dominated by renewables, as nations invest to recover from the COVID-19 recession and build toward clean energy...

     

141. US regains half the clean energy sector jobs pandemic destroyed

     20 April 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     About half the US clean energy industry jobs lost as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had been regained by the end of the year.

     

142. Malaysia to rely on annual tenders to achieve 7 GW renewable target by 2025: consultant

     19 April 2021 Bernadette Lee

     Malaysia is likely to continue to run annual tenders to achieve its renewable generation target of 7 GW by 2025.

     

143. Sasol joins South African renewables push with 900-MW RFP

     15 April 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     South Africa's Sasol issued a 900-MW renewable energy RFP as well as announcing sustainable aviation fuel and green hydrogen initiatives.

     

144. Permitting bottlenecks may prevent EU from reaching its 2030 climate goals: trade group

     14 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     WindEurope said the EU will have to ramp up offshore and onshore wind capacity to meet its 2030 climate goals.

     

145. Biden tax plan chops fossil fuel subsidies to ramp up renewables

     09 April 2021 Karin Rives Amena Saiyid

     Replacing $35 billion in fossil fuel subsidies with new incentives for clean energy producers is at the core of the Treasury Department's Made...

     

146. Canadian pension affiliate grabs 3.4 GW share of Spanish PV boom

     08 April 2021 Cristina Brooks

     An institutional investor joins energy majors in the crowded Spanish PV market.

     

147. China key market ahead of FIT expiry as Asian offshore wind surges

     07 April 2021 Bernadette Lee

     China will be the key offshore wind market to watch ahead of the expiry of feed-in-tariffs.

     

148. Iberdrola-led consortium proposes 600-MW Japanese offshore wind project

     07 April 2021 Bernadette Lee

     An Iberdrola-led consortium is the latest developer to add to the pipeline of proposed Japanese offshore wind projects.

     

149. Over 80% of 2020 global power generation installations renewable: IRENA

     06 April 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Over 260 GW of renewable energy capacity came online in 2020, making up more than 80% of global generation installations.

     

150. Australia’s first offshore wind project confirms transmission route

     01 April 2021 Bernadette Lee

     Australia’s first offshore wind project, the 2.2-GW Star of the South facility off the southern coast of Victoria, advances.

     

151. Biden administration targets 30 GW of US offshore wind by 2030

     30 March 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The US government is looking for a 1,000-fold expansion of current commercial offshore wind generation capacity by 2030.

     

152. Saudi Arabia recommits to 50% renewable power

     29 March 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Saudi Arabia first committed to a goal of using 50% renewable power in 2016.

     

153. Renewable power generation investments to accelerate in 2021-2025: IHS Markit

     29 March 2021 Kevin Adler

     Annual installations of renewable power generation globally will accelerate from about 200 GW in 2020 to about 300 GW in 2024, according to a...

     

154. Floating offshore wind ramps up with concrete steps in UK

     29 March 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Steps were taken in recent days that would see offshore floating wind's first commercial projects atop UK waters.

     

155. Australia sets record of 7 GW of renewable energy capacity additions in 2020: regulator

     24 March 2021 Bernadette Lee

     Australia posted a single-year record of 7 GW of renewable energy capacity additions in 2020.

     

156. Taiwan expands offshore wind capacity, work underway on latest 900 MW of projects

     24 March 2021 Bernadette Lee

     Offshore work began recently on the latest expansion of Taiwanese wind generation capacity ...

     

157. Vestas continues to top turbine table, GE charges to head of chasing pack

     24 March 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Vestas remained the globe’s top wind turbine supplier for a fifth year running in 2020, but GE Renewable Energy is making a charge.

     

158. Japan’s JERA plans 600-MW offshore wind project

     19 March 2021 Bernadette Lee

     Japan’s largest power provider is building out its renewables generation portfolio; the latest project is a 600-MW offshore wind farm in the...

     

159. Renewable generation capacity must soar ten-fold by 2050 to cap warming at 1.5 C: IRENA

     18 March 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Installed renewable power generation capacity must jump ten-fold by 2050 if the world is to have any chance of limiting global warming to less...

     

160. Polish approval for offshore wind farms aids coal transition

     18 March 2021 Cristina Brooks

     The competition authority in Poland authorizes 3.7 GW of offshore wind capacity across three projects.

     

161. US Interior completes environmental review of nation’s largest offshore wind project

     08 March 2021 Amena Saiyid

     The BOEM is expected to issue the final record of decision on Vineyard Wind 30 days from the date the final environmental assessment is published....

     

162. CERAWeek: Cleantech, power reliability focus minds in Brazil, Mexico

     05 March 2021 Kevin Adler

     Brazil and Mexico present different challenges for renewable power, said executives from companies operating in each country.

     

163. CERAWeek: Iberdrola, Total see offshore wind as viable substitute for coal plants

     04 March 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Analysts say floating offshore wind projects though promising are still in the infancy stage compared with onshore wind that is well established....

     

164. CERAWeek: Solar tech to fight climate change-linked energy cuts

     04 March 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Far from being unreliable, solar power can be paired with microgrids to keep lights and power on when severe weather strikes or even turned into...

     

165. CERAWeek: Indian Oil Corp. to foray into renewables, petrochemicals: chairman

     04 March 2021 Bernadette Lee

     Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is making strategic moves into petrochemicals, natural gas and different forms of renewable energy ...

     

166. Indian budget ramps up commitment to renewable energy development, domestic manufacturing

     24 February 2021 Bernadette Lee

     The Indian government’s latest budget offers funding for the solar sector as well as ramping up customs duties on parts to encourage domestic...

     

167. Video: Key Cleantech Trends to Watch in 2021

     19 February 2021 Josefin Berg Edurne Zoco, Ph.D. Eduard Sala de Vedruna Andrei Utkin

     Video: Key Cleantech Trends to Watch in 2021

     

168. Outages in Texas renew debate over reliability of power supplies in the US

     17 February 2021 Amena Saiyid

     The power outages in Texas and other south central states were caused by cold weather, not by reliance on wind generation.

     

169. Spanish renewables auction sees BP harness PV

     12 February 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Spanish solar photovoltaic (PV) projects tendered in an auction last month saw heavy bidding and a win for oil major-controlled Lightsource bp...

     

170. BP, Total swoop in pricey UK offshore wind auction

     09 February 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Consortia led by BP and Total secured more than half of the 8 GW of the UK offshore wind project leases in a Crown Estate auction.

     

171. Analysts say US offshore wind has potential, but delivery depends on permit streamlining

     08 February 2021 Amena Saiyid

     At least 21.9 GW of US offshore wind capacity awaits federal and state approvals.

     

172. South Korea proposes world’s largest offshore wind farm

     08 February 2021 Kevin Adler

     South Korea has announced plans for the world's largest offshore wind farm, an 8.2 GW operation that would be fully built out by the end of the...

     

173. US wind capacity installations soar 85% year on year in 2020 to record

     05 February 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The US added a record amount of wind generation capacity in 2020, driven by a Q4 total that outstripped every year bar 2012’s installations by...

     

174. Wind, solar impact to see US capacity growth rate double demand’s through 2050: EIA

     04 February 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The generation capacity growth rate is expected to be double that of use in the US, but the EIA is seeing more rapid change than ever before....

     

175. Corporate renewable power purchases in Africa, Middle East modest but rising: IHS Markit

     03 February 2021 Kevin Adler

     Corporate purchases of renewable power are modest in Africa and the Middle East, but posed to grow rapidly.

     

176. Poland emerges as Eastern Europe’s rising solar power

     26 January 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Joining the club of European countries that have installed at least 1 GW in total solar capacity in 2019, Poland has been called “Europe’s latest...

     

177. China leads Asia-Pacific region in pumped storage hydro projects: IHS Markit

     22 January 2021 Kevin Adler

     China is, by far, the most active country in Asia-Pacific for new installations of pumped hydro energy storage systems.

     

178. IHS Markit sees strong 2021 global rebound for renewables

     21 January 2021 Kevin Adler

     IHS Markit sees a strong rebound in renewable power installations in 2021 and rapidly growing interest in hydrogen energy.

     

179. Poland takes first steps to offshore wind target, passes key legislation

     20 January 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Legislation creating a legal framework to build Poland's first subsidized offshore wind farms passed the Senate and is heading to Andrzej Duda's...

     

180. Solar, wind to dominate 2021 US generation installations: EIA

     20 January 2021 Kevin Adler

     Solar photovoltaic installations will lead new power capacity in the US in 2021, according to a new report.

     

181. Amazon splurge aids record European offshore wind PPA year

     18 January 2021 Cristina Brooks

     A strong 2020 for offshore wind power purchase agreements in Europe was capped by Amazon's deal in Germany.

     

182. Renewables capex to climb 14% through 2025: IHS Markit

     18 January 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Global renewable energy capital expenditure is set to increase 14% in 2021-2025, compared with spending in 2015-2019.

     

183. Poland’s renewable power investments on the rise

     10 January 2021 Kevin Adler

     Poland, one of Europe's most coal-dependent countries, is expanding renewable power installations.

     

184. New US power projects are financially risky: report

     09 January 2021 Kevin Adler

     A new report outlines the financial and policy risks facing new gas-fired power plants in the US.

     

185. Jones Act quandary fails to slow US offshore wind momentum

     08 January 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     A century-old US maritime law, an offshore wind industry barely out of the starting blocks, a defense spending bill, and shipyards up and down...

     

186. Spain sets records for renewable power generation

     29 December 2020 Kevin Adler

     According to preliminary data, Spain will set records for renewable power generation in 2020.

     

187. IEA says US set to add record 29 GW of renewables in 2020

     22 December 2020 Amena Saiyid

     IEA projects US renewables generation will jump to a record 29 GW in 2020

     

188. South Korean quest for solar unimpeded by coronavirus

     08 December 2020 Amena Saiyid

     Solar energy installations continue to dominate South Korea’s push for renewable energy in 2020 despite the pandemic-induced lockdowns that put...

     

189. France to finally fulfill offshore wind potential?

     01 December 2020 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The year 2021 will be remembered for many things, including being the year when France finally starts to fulfill its offshore wind potential...

     

190. Solar may reach 35% of ‘Africa South’ generation stack by 2050

     23 November 2020 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Solar facilities could account for as much as 35% of the generation stack in 2050 across an area encompassing all of southern and central Africa...

     

191. Global renewables investment needs to double to achieve carbon neutrality

     23 November 2020 Amena Saiyid

     IRENA Director General says countries coming out of the pandemic-induced economic crisis will have to double their investment in renewables and...

     

192. IEA says renewables to overtake coal generation in 2025

     23 November 2020 Amena Saiyid

     Renewables driven by wind, solar and hydropower are on track to overtake coal in 2025 as the world’s largest source of electricity generation despite...

     

193. France auction for renewable power in October 2020 shows continued high demand

     22 November 2020 Kevin Adler

     On 22 October, France’s Ministry of Ecological Transition awarded support for 600 MW of new renewable energy capacity.

     

194. IEA says renewable power weathered Covid storm

     22 November 2020 Kevin Adler

     The International Energy Agency said flobal energy demand will decline about 2% in 2020, due to COVID-19, but renewable power continued to grow....

     

195. Corporate US renewable procurement outlook: Optimism amid a pessimistic year

     22 November 2020 Kevin Adler

     Commitments to renewable energy purchases are rising from Corporate America, despite the COVID-19 recession.

     

196. November wind farm deal furthers Kazakhstan’s decarbonization efforts

     22 November 2020 Kevin Adler

     Kazakhstan's wind power industry got a boost in November with its first-ever investment from China.

     

197. New York State approves first expedited power transmission project, supports renewables

     22 November 2020 Kevin Adler

     On 21 October, New York State--one of the largest energy-consuming states in the US--approved the project under the Accelerated Renewables Act....

     

198. NREL study shows potential for big savings from linking East, West power grids in US

     22 November 2020 Kevin Adler

     The US Department of Energy released a study in October 2020 showing how better integration power grids would support renewable power.

     

199. Pandemic winners mirror US commercial solar growth engines

     17 November 2020 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Pandemic winners mirror US commercial solar growth engines

     

200. US renewable power consumers seek market change, lower prices

     13 November 2020 Keiron Greenhalgh

     US renewable power consumers seek market improvements, lower prices

     

201. Offshore wind installations beat pre-pandemic forecast; pipeline swells

     13 November 2020 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Offshore wind installations beat pre-pandemic forecast; pipeline swells

     

202. The decline of solar PV installations in 2020 triggers oversupply and accelerates the consolidation of the Solar PV module manufacturing base

     25 June 2020 Edurne Zoco, Ph.D.

     Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in China in late 2019, solar manufacturing was severely disrupted in Q1 2020 as the Chinese national holiday...

     

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