Rob Langford, Vice President of Global Offshore Renewables at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), discusses the growth opportunities for the United States as the nation generates power from offshore wind for the first time. He explains how greater industry collaboration, the upskilling of energy workers, and the repurposing of legacy assets can lower the … Continue reading Why offshore wind power is critical for America
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US Grid-Scale Energy Storage Continues Strong Year with Highest Q3 Installations on Record
3.8 GW of storage installed across all segments, 80% increase from Q3 2023 • Residential installations hit all-time high The U.S. energy storage market continued its strong growth in Q3 of 2024, with the grid-scale segment setting a new Q3 record at 3,431 megawatts (MW) and 9,188 megawatt-hours (MWh) deployed. According to the American Clean Power … Continue reading US Grid-Scale Energy Storage Continues Strong Year with Highest Q3 Installations on Record
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Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America
This paper analyses the ways in which an electricity interconnector could add value as the electricity systems on either side of the north Atlantic rapidly expand and decarbonise. Download PDF This paper examines how transatlantic interconnection could help both North America and Europe to achieve a more secure and efficient transition to renewable electricity. Ember … Continue reading Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America
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Top 10 US Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Priorities
On Thursday, the solar industry released its policy priorities for the incoming administration and Congress, framing itself as a key part of a “comprehensive strategy” and a champion of jobs in America’s heartland. In its policy requests, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said the Trump administration should “keep taxes where they are,” including clean … Continue reading Top 10 US Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Priorities
Continue readingThe U.S. photovoltaic solar industry has leapt from installing about 10 GW in 2018 to roughly 40 GW in 2023
Solar energy continues to charge ahead, increasingly becoming an essential part of the energy mix both globally and in the United States. The U.S. Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported that in Q3 2024, the nation installed 8.6 GW of solar capacity, setting a new Q3 record and climbing 21% compared to Q3 2023. Solar … Continue reading The U.S. photovoltaic solar industry has leapt from installing about 10 GW in 2018 to roughly 40 GW in 2023
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New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released an analysis highlighting how recent significant additions of energy storage capacity over the past year in Texas has resulted in lower energy costs for consumers, the ability to avoid conservation appeals, and has enabled the power grid to better navigate extreme weather events. Key findings include: ERCOT … Continue reading New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas
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ACP Welcomes COLLABORATE Act to Enhance Offshore Wind Development
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the COLLABORATE Act to improve the offshore wind development process: “Simply put, the East Coast needs offshore wind power development to meet the surging demand for electricity. The American Clean Power Association commends … Continue reading ACP Welcomes COLLABORATE Act to Enhance Offshore Wind Development
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U.S. photovoltaic (PV) production resumes for first time since 2019, as solar module manufacturing sets record in Q3.
The United States added a record-breaking 9.3 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in Q3 2024. At full capacity, U.S. solar module factories can produce enough to meet nearly all demand for solar in the United States. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2024 report released today by the Solar Energy … Continue reading U.S. photovoltaic (PV) production resumes for first time since 2019, as solar module manufacturing sets record in Q3.
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ACP Statement on COP Approval for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Construction and Operations Plan for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project. Located off Maryland and Delaware, the project will generate up to 2 GW of renewable energy, powering more … Continue reading ACP Statement on COP Approval for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project
Continue readingThe United States added a record-breaking 9.3 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity in Q3 2024. At full capacity, U.S. solar module factories can produce enough to meet nearly all demand for solar in the United States. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2024 report released today by the Solar Energy … Continue reading
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American Clean Energy Breaks Records, Largest Q3 Ever
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its latest Clean Power Quarterly Market Report, detailing a surge in clean energy deployment during Q3 2024, with 10.2 GW of clean energy capacity coming online. This record-setting quarter positions the industry to achieve a historic year in 2024, underscoring the strength of American clean power. Year-to-date … Continue reading American Clean Energy Breaks Records, Largest Q3 Ever
Continue readingWhat does a second Trump term mean for US photovoltaic solar?
A second Donald Trump presidency will have a big impact on the energy transition. The Biden administration’s landmark climate bill the Inflation Reduction Act had incentives for domestic solar manufacturing and installations. Tearing up the act could slow down the exponential growth in the sector. Sylvia Martinez is a principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie. She’s … Continue reading What does a second Trump term mean for US photovoltaic solar?
Continue readingUS photovoltaics (PV) on track for record 32 GW installations in 2024
Sunny times ahead for US PV as installation is projected to reach 32 GW in 2024.The US renewable energy sector is expected to end 2024 on a high as a new industry report projects a massive 32 GW of photovoltaic (PV) installation for the year, according to data released by the American Clean Power Association … Continue reading US photovoltaics (PV) on track for record 32 GW installations in 2024
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Potential tariffs from US could hinder its photovoltaic sector
US trade officials announced on Friday a preliminary decision to set a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations, with calculated dumping duties of between 21.31 and 271.2 percent, depending on the company, on solar cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, Reuters reported. If these preliminary rates are … Continue reading Potential tariffs from US could hinder its photovoltaic sector
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US sets tariffs on photovoltaic from Southeast Asian countries
US trade officials on Friday announced a new round of tariffs on imports of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels from four Southeast Asian countries after American manufacturers complained that companies from those countries are flooding the market with unfairly cheap products.It is the second of two preliminary decisions President Joe Biden’s Commerce Department is making this … Continue reading US sets tariffs on photovoltaic from Southeast Asian countries
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TotalEnergies puts a large offshore wind project on hold in New York after Donald Trump’s victory
The French company argued that it would wait “four years” for another president more favorable to wind turbines. The wind farm was approved as part of the Biden administration’s green policy, which the president-elect pledged to reevaluate.TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne announced that the company would put “on hold” its project to develop an offshore wind … Continue reading TotalEnergies puts a large offshore wind project on hold in New York after Donald Trump’s victory
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Agrivoltaics 101 Resources Provide a Guide Toward Implementation
Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) has helped numerous communities plan for and implement agrivoltaic systems, and technical assistance providers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are working to share key learnings from those projects with other communities looking to follow in their footsteps. Agrivoltaics allow for the dual use of land through the deployment … Continue reading Agrivoltaics 101 Resources Provide a Guide Toward Implementation
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NREL Notice of Intent Invites US Manufacturers To Develop Next-Generation Distributed Wind Energy Technology
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a notice of intent under the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), calling for U.S. manufacturers of small- and medium-sized wind turbine technology to develop project ideas and teams in preparation for a 2025 request for proposals (RFP). NREL also invites interested parties to register to attend a two-day … Continue reading NREL Notice of Intent Invites US Manufacturers To Develop Next-Generation Distributed Wind Energy Technology
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Will Donald Trump slow down the expansion of photovoltaic (PV)?
The research firm Wood Mackenzie published an analysis on what the impact of the Republican victory should be. The renewable capacity of the United States will grow by more than 240 GW by 2030.Renewable energy technologies in the United States will remain competitive for the next four years despite the uncertainties generated by Donald Trump’s … Continue reading Will Donald Trump slow down the expansion of photovoltaic (PV)?
Continue readingNew Photovoltaic Solar Market Report Projects Record Year for 2024
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the release of the inaugural Solar Market Monitor, a market analysis of the domestic utility-scale solar industry produced by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The new report includes projections of a record-breaking year for solar, with over 32 GW of installations for 2024. The new report marks a … Continue reading New Photovoltaic Solar Market Report Projects Record Year for 2024
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