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US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite #Wind_Catcher Cancellation

US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Wind Catcher Cancellation Case in point: new projects on the way from Apple and PacifiCorp. It’s American Wind Week, and the U.S. wind industry has a lot to celebrate. The American Wind Energy Association launched Wind Week last year when wind power became the country’s largest source of … Continue reading US Wind Industry ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite #Wind_Catcher Cancellation

“Should the U.S. bail out failing nuclear and wind energy producers?”

“Should the U.S. bail out failing nuclear and wind energy producers?” The key to ample supplies of energy resources rests with which are sustainable and which are not. While oil and gas may be abundant now, that does not mean these fossil fuels will be all that available in the future. Wind energy, of course, … Continue reading “Should the U.S. bail out failing nuclear and wind energy producers?”

#PSO pulls plug on massive Wind Catcher energy project

PSO pulls plug on massive Wind Catcher energy project The landscape of future electrical power production in Oklahoma may have shifted somewhat Friday. Public Service Co. of Oklahoma announced it won’t pursue further efforts to gain approval from state regulators for its proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection project. Its announcement came a day after regulators … Continue reading #PSO pulls plug on massive Wind Catcher energy project

#New_York begins wave toward 2,400 MW of offshore wind

New York begins wave toward 2,400 MW of offshore wind New York’s state utility leadership has ordered the first procurements toward a goal of 2,400 MW of new offshore wind power generation by 2030, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced this week. The state’s Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) will procure approximately 800 MW of … Continue reading #New_York begins wave toward 2,400 MW of offshore wind

Report Shows Solar and Wind Prices Have Dropped in the US

Report Shows Solar and Wind Prices Have Dropped in the US Power purchase agreement (PPA) prices in the United States have dropped consistently with the median prices down by $1.5 per MWh across all projects, at least according to a new report by LevelTen Energy. The outlet observed three critical components: data, transparency and education–as … Continue reading Report Shows Solar and Wind Prices Have Dropped in the US

Winds of change blow through Europe’s power sector

Winds of change blow through Europe’s power sector Falling cost of renewables sparks deals as traditional operators look for foothold The upcoming privatisation of a Dutch utility highlights the changing landscape of Europe’s power sector. Owned by more than 50 cities, analysts expect Eneco to fetch more than €3bn. However, the potential sale has sparked … Continue reading Winds of change blow through Europe’s power sector

Falling battery costs to push solar, wind to 50% electricity by 2050

Falling battery costs to push solar, wind to 50% electricity by 2050 BNEF predicts that solar PV capacity will grow 17-fold, and wind six-fold, by 2050, to account for nearly half of global electricity generation. Investments will reach $11.5 trillion. Cost reductions will drive this charge, particularly in the battery market. Despite this, the electricity … Continue reading Falling battery costs to push solar, wind to 50% electricity by 2050

Report Shows Solar and Wind Prices Have Dropped in the US

Report Shows Solar and Wind Prices Have Dropped in the US Power purchase agreement (PPA) prices in the United States have dropped consistently with the median prices down by $1.5 per MWh across all projects, at least according to a new report by LevelTen Energy. The outlet observed three critical components: data, transparency and education–as … Continue reading Report Shows Solar and Wind Prices Have Dropped in the US