Renewables: Page 23


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    Louisiana in ‘unique’ position to support US offshore wind but needs legislative backing: report

    Louisiana has 458 distinct companies “with potential applicability to supply products or services in the offshore wind industry,” according to a report released last week by consulting firm Xodus Group.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Brookfield, Microsoft ink largest-ever corporate clean energy deal for 10.5 GW

    Brookfield will deliver wind, solar and “new or impactful carbon free energy generation technologies” to Microsoft between 2026 and 2030.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

    Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

    By Utility Dive staff
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    GE Vernova to remain ‘highly selective’ of offshore wind orders amid uncertainty: CEO

    In its first quarterly earnings report since becoming an independent company, the power equipment manufacturer contrasted recent wind challenges with near-term optimism for its gas power and electrification business lines.

    By Brian Martucci • May 1, 2024
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    Citi achieves $441B of $1T sustainable finance 2030 goal with renewables a ‘major driver’: report

    The bank has also met more than half of its goals to reduce its operational footprint by 2025.

    By Lamar Johnson • May 1, 2024
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    Interior proposes first Gulf of Maine and Oregon offshore wind auctions

    The lease areas offer more than 18 GW in total capacity, but the deep waters in both locations will necessitate floating wind turbines.

    By May 1, 2024
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    Opinion

    Solar tariffs are in the spotlight again. Our current approach isn’t the answer.

    Provisions in the IRA combined with aggressive tariff policy will cause the price of solar to skyrocket when we need to deploy it at a massive scale to solve the climate crisis.

    By Dan Whitten • April 30, 2024
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    BlackRock, Temasek decarbonization venture raises $1.4B

    Decarbonization Partners surpassed its initial goal of $1 billion for its first late-stage venture capital fund.

    By Lamar Johnson • April 29, 2024
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    15 questions to ask your energy storage or solar-plus-storage partner

    As utilities evaluate partners to meet growing demand—it is important to ask key questions that will help you select the right folks to support the energy transition.

    April 29, 2024
  • GRID Alternatives employees Jimmy Chit Ming Cheung (L) and Edward Aguilar carry a panel as they install no-cost solar panels on the rooftop of a low-income household on October 19, 2023 in Pomona, Cal
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    IRS issues final guidance for IRA’s clean energy tax credit transferability mechanism

    “It is difficult to overstate the significance of today’s announcement for the clean energy market,” said American Council on Renewable Energy President and CEO Ray Long.

    By April 26, 2024
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    US offshore wind poised for ‘liftoff’ despite recent turbulence: DOE

    The sector will achieve “liftoff” when it is “actively contributing to decarbonization targets, with a sustained project pipeline and regular deployment,” the Energy Department said.

    By April 25, 2024
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    First Solar, QCells and 5 other solar manufacturers seek import tariffs, sparking industry divide

    Four clean energy groups warned the petition would create market uncertainty and pose a threat to the domestic solar supply chain.

    By April 25, 2024
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    JPMorgan warns clean energy transition could take ‘decades or generations’

    New research from the U.S. bank pointed to inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical issues as key roadblocks delaying the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

    By Zoya Mirza • April 25, 2024
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    Florida Power & Light doubles planned storage deployments to more than 4 GW over 10 years

    Between the FPL solar and storage buildout and other projects, NextEra could operate more than 100 GW of generation capacity by the end of 2026, CEO John Ketchum said April 23.

    By Emma Penrod • April 25, 2024
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    After offshore wind cancellations, New York releases clean energy action plan

    “New York is solidifying its leadership role in the offshore wind industry, building the supply chain right here in the state,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Interior unveils plans for up to 12 offshore wind lease sales through 2028

    The announcement comes after the sector suffered another setback last week when New York announced it was not proceeding with awards for three offshore wind projects.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Siemens, Eaton, Cummins among companies to receive 48C clean energy tax credits

    Clean energy manufacturers have received $1.9 billion so far under the Inflation Reduction Act-funded tax credit.

    By Joelle Anselmo • April 24, 2024
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    New York nixes 3 offshore wind projects, notes GE Vernova move to abandon 18-MW turbine

    The three canceled projects represented 4 GW of provisionally awarded capacity.

    By April 22, 2024
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    Solar PPA prices stable for now but expected to rise absent interest rate cut: LevelTen

    Wind PPA prices continue to rise as ongoing inflationary pressures limit development and make some new projects unprofitable, according to LevelTen Energy.

    By Emma Penrod • April 22, 2024
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    EV, battery projects lead clean energy manufacturing sector in March: E2

    Last month showed over $2 billion in investments promising at least 1,660 jobs across five states.

    By Joelle Anselmo • April 22, 2024
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    Venture capital interest in solar plummets amid uncertain financial markets: Mercom Capital

    New venture capital funding for solar companies has dropped 81% year over year, and high interest rates may erode investor interest in solar companies for some time, the consulting group says.

    By Emma Penrod • April 19, 2024
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    Democratic bill mandates FERC interconnection reforms to bring new resources online faster

    The bill would help bring new power supply online to address surging demand growth and increasing grid reliability concerns, according to the R Street Institute’s Devin Hartman.

    By April 18, 2024
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    Earlier derisking is key to offshore wind’s future in the US, Ørsted Americas CEO, others say

    But that will extend a project’s lead time, “which is difficult for federal and state policies if people are trying to get these projects deployed as fast as possible,” Ørsted Americas CEO David Hardy said.

    By April 18, 2024
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    Constellation prepared to ‘visit with the courts’ about proposed hydrogen tax credit rules

    The company plans to apply for 45V tax credits even though their hydrogen would not qualify under draft IRS guidance, Executive Vice President Kathleen Barron said Wednesday at the BNEF Summit in New York City.

    By Emma Penrod • April 18, 2024
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    Opinion

    FERC’s final regional transmission rule is coming soon. It has one shot to get it right.

    A strong rule will help spur the transmission lines necessary to meet America’s growing energy needs, while also setting the table for a future interregional rule to mitigate the effects of extreme weather.

    By Ray Long • April 18, 2024
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    DOE cites cost, reliability concerns for new gas plants as it details how to meet surging power demand

    Rising electricity demand will require a portfolio of resources, including energy storage, hydropower, nuclear, grid-enhancing technologies and demand-side management, DOE said.

    By April 18, 2024