According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. will add 62.8 gigawatts (GW) of installed utility-scale generation in 2024. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest forecast, in 2024, the U.S. will add 62.8 gigawatts of new utility-scale power generation. This new capacity compared to 40.4 GW in 2023, an increase of 55%. … Continue reading The United States installed 63 GW of new power generation this year, of which photovoltaic accounted for 60 percent.
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ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind
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 Equinor’s Empire Wind project in New York: “This is a milestone for Empire Wind and domestic offshore wind as a whole. When it … Continue reading ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind
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Avangrid’s Fourth Wind Farm in Illinois Achieves Commercial Operation
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced Midland Wind has achieved commercial operation. The 106 MW wind farm located in Henry County is the company’s fourth wind farm in Illinois, bringing total capacity in the state to more than 600 MW. “We are proud to … Continue reading Avangrid’s Fourth Wind Farm in Illinois Achieves Commercial Operation
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Greenalia obtains financing for 3 GW of photovoltaics in the US.
Spanish renewable project developer Greenalia has secured €185.6 million in financing lines to support the development of its 3 GW wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) portfolio in the United States. The new income will be obtained in the form of three-year loans and will be used by the subsidiary of the Spanish company, Greenalia Power. … Continue reading Greenalia obtains financing for 3 GW of photovoltaics in the US.
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RWE completes three battery storage projects in Texas and Arizona for photovoltaics (PV) with 190 megawatts
Construction activities are underway on an additional 770 megawatts of battery storage projects in the U.S. Globally, RWE’s battery storage capacity now stands at around 700 MW. RWE continues to deliver on its Growing Green Strategy. In the U.S., the company is further expanding its green energy portfolio with the recent completion of three new … Continue reading RWE completes three battery storage projects in Texas and Arizona for photovoltaics (PV) with 190 megawatts
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Solar photovoltaic and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
Solar photovoltaic and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024 Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory, December 2023 Developers and power plant owners plan to add 62.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity in 2024, according to our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
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Soltec will supply solar trackers to a 164 MW photovoltaic plant in the United States
The photovoltaic energy tracker company Soltec, based in Molina (Murcia), announced this Thursday to the National Securities Market Commission a new contract in Virginia (United States) for 164 megawatts. This is its SF7 solar tracker, which according to its creators, increases photovoltaic energy production and optimizes performance, due to its unique ability to adapt to … Continue reading Soltec will supply solar trackers to a 164 MW photovoltaic plant in the United States
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ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Anne Reynolds, Vice President for Offshore Wind, on the final designation of two Wind Energy Areas (WEA) off the south Oregon coast by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The designation allows BOEM to now invite leaseholder bids from offshore wind developers … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas
Continue readingThe solar renaissance and the dizzying growth of the photovoltaic market in the United States
The utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) market in the United States is experiencing extraordinary growth, with key market segments, prominent players, and federal policies driving this solar revolution. Technological advances and strategic partnerships are pushing the boundaries of solar efficiency and sustainability. In the United States, the utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with cumulative … Continue reading The solar renaissance and the dizzying growth of the photovoltaic market in the United States
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Avangrid and Amazon sign agreement for wind energy in Oregon
Avangrid (Iberdrola) entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon, marking a significant step in both companies’ renewable energy strategies. The PPA belongs to the Amazon Wind Farm Oregon – Leaning Juniper IIA, located in Gilliam County, which will provide Amazon with 98.4 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. The general director of Avangrid, Pedro … Continue reading Avangrid and Amazon sign agreement for wind energy in Oregon
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ACP Statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), issued the following statement from Tom Vinson, ACP Vice President for Policy and Regulatory Affairs on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule which was released on February 8, 2024: “Wind energy and eagle conservation have proven to be compatible. The bald eagle population is booming, … Continue reading ACP Statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule
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U.S. Department of Energy Establishing National Center of Excellence to Accelerate Domestic Offshore Wind Industry
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it is investing $4.75 million to establish a new national center of excellence to accelerate reliable and equitable offshore wind energy deployment across the nation. The Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW), led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst with approximately 40 partners, … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Establishing National Center of Excellence to Accelerate Domestic Offshore Wind Industry
Continue readingVesper Energy’s 600 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar project in Texas secures $590M financing
Renewable energy project developer Vesper Energy has closed a $590 million financing deal for its Hornet Solar project in Texas. This project is said to become one of the largest single-phase solar initiatives in the United States, covering six square miles in Swisher County, Texas. The Hornet Solar project will generate 600 MWac, which translates … Continue reading Vesper Energy’s 600 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar project in Texas secures $590M financing
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Iberdrola is to build its first onshore wind farm in Oklahoma and expand its US presence to 25 states
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 constructed in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma and expand Avangrid’s presence in the U.S. to 25 states. … Continue reading Iberdrola is to build its first onshore wind farm in Oklahoma and expand its US presence to 25 states
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ACP Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Moving to Construction Phase
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: “This approval is yet another milestone toward America’s energy security and clean energy future. As … Continue reading ACP Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Moving to Construction Phase
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Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities
Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966 MW project under development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, for future offtake opportunities. Following consultation with the State of Maryland, Ørsted has withdrawn from the Maryland Public Service Commission orders approving the Skipjack 1 and 2 projects. Ørsted intends … Continue reading Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities
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Equinor to take full ownership in Empire Wind through a swap transaction with bp in the US
Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) has entered into a swap transaction with bp, under which Equinor will take full ownership of the Empire Wind lease and projects and bp will take full ownership of the Beacon Wind lease and projects. Under the agreement, Equinor will take 100% ownership of Empire Offshore Wind Holdings LLC. Subject … Continue reading Equinor to take full ownership in Empire Wind through a swap transaction with bp in the US
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Ørsted pulls out of Maryland offshore wind power projects citing economic conditions
Energy multinational Ørsted has unexpectedly withdrawn from agreements with the state of Maryland to develop two offshore wind projects. The decision came as a result of worsening economic conditions and challenges facing the company. Initially, Orsted had been selected by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to develop the Skipjack Wind 1 and Skipjack Wind … Continue reading Ørsted pulls out of Maryland offshore wind power projects citing economic conditions
Continue readingSkipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities
Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966 MW project under development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, for future offtake opportunities. Following consultation with the State of Maryland, Ørsted has withdrawn from the Maryland Public Service Commission orders approving the Skipjack 1 and 2 projects. Ørsted intends … Continue reading Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities
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The United States installed 30.8 GW of solar photovoltaics (PV) in 2023
The residential and commercial sectors contribute 30% of photovoltaic generation in the United StatesThe pace of solar PV commissioning in the United States has increased more than one and a half times. The capacity of PV panels commissioned nationwide increased from 18.1 gigawatts (GW) in 2022 to 30.8 GW in 2023, with 8 GW commissioned … Continue reading The United States installed 30.8 GW of solar photovoltaics (PV) in 2023
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