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Translate offshore wind energy and biodiversity targets into concrete actions

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Now.Solar

Over 150 participants from politics, industry, NGOs and academia gathered today to align EU offshore wind targets with biodiversity goals at the “Strong Winds, Thriving Seas – Turning Ambition into Action for Nature-Friendly Offshore Wind and Grids” conference. At today’s … Continue reading →

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From Taking Stockto Taking Action How to implement the COP28 energy goals

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Now.Solar

IntroductionThe first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement at COP28 in Dubai in December 2023concluded that the world is currently not on track to meet its goal of limiting global warmingto 1.5 °Celsius (C).1 To get back on track, nearly … Continue reading →

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THE BREAKTHROUGHAGENDA REPORT

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Now.Solar

The Breakthrough Agenda establishes an annual cycle to track developments towards thesegoals, identify where further coordinated international action is urgently needed to accelerateprogress and then galvanise public and private international action behind these specificpriorities in order to make these transitions … Continue reading →

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China needs huge expansion of photovoltaic solar, wind power to reach climate goals

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Now.Solar

China will need to expand its current solar and wind energy capacity by eight- to tenfold to fulfill its 2060 carbon neutrality goals, a University of California-led study has found. Achieving these aims will also require large-scale construction of transmission … Continue reading →

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ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the official launch of its new annual Energy Storage Summit — ACP RECHARGE. The summit will connect the nation’s leading storage manufacturers, renewable developers, policy makers, and thought leaders for discussions on technological … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 26, 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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Enercon installs 2.4 GW of wind turbines in 2023

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

German wind turbine manufacturer and installer Enercon GmbH installed 2,421 MW of wind power in 2023, a 28% increase over the previous year. With a total of 628 wind turbines, Enercon achieved its operational goals over the past year. In … Continue reading →

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ACP Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Solicitation Awards

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced the procurement of 3,742 MW of offshore wind to Attentive Energy Two … Continue reading →

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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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ACP Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Moving to Construction Phase

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project: … Continue reading →

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Suzlon secures new order for 642 MW of wind power from Evren

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

Suzlon will supply 214 wind turbines with a nominal capacity of 3 MW each. Wind farm in Andhra Pradesh, with a total installed capacity of 642 MW.Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced the award of an … 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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Innovative Policymaking is Crucial to Drive Green Hydrogen Market and Ensure its Sustainable Production

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023, the most realistic way to course correct the 1.5°C Pathway is by tripling renewable energy and the doubling of energy efficiency by 2030. Green hydrogen has an important … Continue reading →

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RWE Continues Offshore Wind Power Success in the U.S.: Awarded 1.3 GW Offtake Wind Farm in

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Now.Solar

RWE’s joint venture in the New York Bight, Community Offshore Wind, successful in NYSERDA’s third offshore wind solicitation with a provisional offtake award of 1.3 GW for new offshore wind capacity to power at least 500,000 U.S. households.The first phase … Continue reading →

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Mingyang increases its bet in the wind turbine race with a 20 MW wind turbine

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

Mingyang Smart Energy, a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, has announced plans to develop a new 20 MW offshore wind turbine. The move comes as part of a growing “arms race” in the wind energy industry, as companies compete … Continue reading →

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Victoria, Australia publishes strategy to boost offshore wind power

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

The government of Victoria, Australia, has recently revealed its updated strategy to accelerate the growth of the offshore wind industry in the state. The strategy aims to attract investment, drive innovation and position Victoria as a leading hub for offshore … Continue reading →

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All wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc wind farm are complete

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Now.Solar

The Saint-Brieuc Wind Farm located off the coast of northwestern France has reached a significant milestone, with all its wind turbines successfully installed and standing tall. The completion of this ambitious project marks a major achievement in the country’s renewable … Continue reading →

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U.S. Department of Energy Top Clean Energy Accomplishments in 2023

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made monumental strides in advancing the clean energy goals of the Biden-Harris Administration. Through hundreds of funding announcements to make clean energy more accessible in every state, investments in scientific research, historic … Continue reading →

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Maryland to share the love of offshore wind power with Delaware

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Now.Solar

Maryland, known for its commitment to renewable energy, will share its offshore wind resources with neighboring Delaware. The two states have announced an innovative partnership that will allow Delaware to purchase a portion of the electricity generated by Maryland’s offshore … Continue reading →

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Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Director of Eastern Region State Affairs Moira Cyphers, after New York Governor Hochul vetoed the Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act today:   “Governor Hochul must get serious about reaching … Continue reading →

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American Clean Power-California Launches Council of Offshore Wind Leaseholders

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Now.Solar

California’s first-ever offshore wind leaseholders now have a unified voice. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced the establishment of the California Council of Offshore Wind Leaseholders (CCOWL), a council within ACP-California (ACP-CA) dedicated to fostering the emerging California floating … Continue reading →

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Decentralised Renewables Solutions Can Improve Healthcare Services for Almost 1 Billion People

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Now.Solar

Close to 1 billion people in low- and lower-middle income countries are served by healthcare facilities that lack a reliable electricity supply, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Sustainable … Continue reading →

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America’s clean energy future needs #WindNow – and requires further government action

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Now.Solar

As countries around the world continue to focus on energy independence and climate-change targets, the United States has enacted legislation with the potential to change the renewable energy landscape in North America.  Today Siemens Gamesa, a global wind energy leader, … Continue reading →

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Ørsted to acquire PSEG 25 % in the 1,100 MW offshore wind energy project Ocean Wind 1

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Now.Solar

Ørsted has signed an agreement to acquire Public Service Enterprise Group’s (PSEG) 25 % equity stake in the 1,100 MW offshore wind energy project Ocean Wind 1 located approx. 24 km off the coast of southern New Jersey in the … Continue reading →

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Equinor and BP jointly bid into New York’s third offshore wind solicitation (NY3)

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Now.Solar

Equinor and bp today jointly bid into New York’s third offshore wind solicitation (NY3), building on their strong commitment to deliver renewable energy for New Yorkers, create sustainable jobs, boost the economy across the state, and support a just transition … Continue reading →

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LiFE lessons from India The benefits of advancing the Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) initiative throughthe G20

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Now.Solar

Introduction In November 2021 at COP26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India announced the launch of the Lifestyles for Environment (LiFE) initiative, which aims to promote more environmentally responsible consumption and behaviour worldwide. In today’s context of the global energy … Continue reading →

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Energy Policy Review Switzerland 2023

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summarySwitzerland is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50% by 2030 compared to 1990. To support this, the government has prepared several pieces of legislation. The long-term Federal … Continue reading →

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Financing Clean Energy in Africa

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Now.Solar

Foreword Energy is central to Africa’s future development, and Africa in turn will play an increasingly important role in shaping global energy trends. How these roles play out in practice will depend in large part on investment, particularly in affordable, … Continue reading →

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