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The economics of wind and photovoltaics (PV) demand massive investments in integration now

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

The expansion of renewable energy and electrification is growing rapidly in many parts of the world as momentum behind the global energy transition gathers pace. While the renewable energy technologies driving this change are well-known and, in many cases, cost … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola is to build its first onshore wind farm in Oklahoma and expand its US presence to 25 states

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its first renewable energy project in Oklahoma. Pontotoc Wind, a 147.5 MW wind farm with 33 wind turbines, powering 40,000 homes, will be … Continue reading →

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US sends first commercial offshore wind power to its grid

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Now.Solar

The United States has achieved a major milestone in renewable energy as the first commercial offshore wind farm began supplying power to the grid. The project, located off the coast of Rhode Island, marks a critical step towards the country’s … Continue reading →

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China’s solar production costs fall by 42% in last year

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

New Horizons report says US and Europe can’t compete with Asia manufacturing powerhouse. The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W) giving manufacturers in the country … Continue reading →

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EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

In October the European Commission published the Wind Power Package: 15 immediate actions to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s wind value chain. The European Commission and European Investment Bank are delivering on their bits of the package already. But the … Continue reading →

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Heliogen Achieves Milestones for Gen3 Concentrated Solar Power Project

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Now.Solar

Heliogen, a leading AI-enabled concentrating solar energy technology provider, has reached two significant milestones in the development of its Capella Project. The Capella Project is the world’s first fully integrated Gen3 Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) commercial demonstration. Firstly, Heliogen has … Continue reading →

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EnergyLOOP will install its innovative wind turbine blade recycling plant in Spain

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Now.Solar

EnergyLOOP, a company promoted by Iberdrola, through its PERSEO programme, and FCC Ámbito, a subsidiary of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, will build its innovative wind turbine blade recycling plant in Spain in the municipality of Cortes, Navarre. La Ribera Navarra will thus be the … Continue reading →

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Exploring a New Era at ACP’s Energy Storage Policy Forum

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Now.Solar

It’s that time of the year again: the Energy Storage Policy Forum (ESPF) is almost here! As thousands of power sector policy professionals descend on Washington, D.C. this February, I’m excited to plan the second annual Policy Forum under the banner of … Continue reading →

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Grid Integration of Electric VehiclesA manual for policy makers

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary The electrification of road transport is a major driver of decarbonisation in the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario, and providing charging solutions will be crucial for supporting this transition. The power sector plays a key role … Continue reading →

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Outlooks for gas markets and investment

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Now.Solar

Introduction In the midst of a global energy crisis in which shortages of natural gas have played a central role, fundamental questions are now being asked about the long-term future of natural gas. The crisis has reminded policy makers and … Continue reading →

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Critical Minerals Market Review 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Now.Solar

Introduction Critical minerals, essential for a range of clean energy technologies, have risen up the policy and business agenda in recent years. Rapid growth in demand is providing new opportunities for the industry, but a combination of volatile price movements, … Continue reading →

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Coal Market UpdateJuly 2023

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Now.Solar

Global coal demand reached a new all-time high in 2022 As projected in the Coal 2022 report last December, global coal demand reached a new all-time high in 2022, rising above 8.3 billion tonnes (bt). It rose despite a weaker … Continue reading →

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Biofuel Policy inBrazil, India andthe United StatesInsights for the Global Biofuel Alliance

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryIndia has proposed a Global Biofuel Alliance that aims to support worldwide development and deployment of sustainable biofuels. The Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) aims to establish a global partnership of national governments, agencies, industries and other stakeholders to advance … Continue reading →

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