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Bullish wholesale power prices are helping developers pass on inflation and grid risks but non-standard contracts are becoming more common to mitigate volatile markets and secure smaller offtakers.
Finance
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Federal grid initiative brings Midwest renewables boom closer
Jan 26, 2022
The Department of Energy's new grid initiative could accelerate key projects in Central U.S. by years, but the economics also depend on the stalled Build Back Better Act.
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Floating wind wins majority of Scotland leases; Siemens Gamesa cuts 2022 outlook on supply chain pain
Jan 25, 2022
The wind power news you need to know.
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US solar plant installs to jump 39% in 2022; European solar prices hike 7% amid wholesale squeeze
Jan 19, 2022
The solar news you need to know.
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New York wind-solar-grid project offers long-distance build model
Nov 10, 2021
The Clean Path New York (CPNY) project will link up 3.8 GW of new wind and solar capacity with the load centre of New York City in a collaboration of energy, real-estate and grid partners.
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Spanish solar prices rise 25% as utilities opt out; US hikes community solar target
Oct 27, 2021
Our pick of the solar news you need to know.
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US offshore pricing stand-off raises vessel sourcing risks
Oct 20, 2021
The US needs shipyard upgrades and vessel commitments from developers to ensure it meets President Biden's 2030 offshore wind target, experts told Reuters Events.
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Zero-subsidy solar poised to fill France's capacity shortfall
Sep 22, 2021
France's latest solar tender criteria limit cost savings and growth potential and corporate-backed projects could see far larger jumps in capacity.
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WTO rejects China case against US import tariffs; Quanta Services buys Blattner in US renewables play
Sep 8, 2021
Our pick of the latest solar news you need to know.
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Portugal carves out floating solar risks in pioneering 500 MW auction
Jun 30, 2021
Portugal will offer a choice of payment terms, long leases, site studies and grid connection in its first stand-alone floating solar auction this September, energy and environment minister Joao Pedro Matos Fernandes told Reuters Events.
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Texas solar owners face price risks after building boom
Feb 17, 2021
Texas solar developers are building huge plants to drive down costs but price risks loom in a hotly-contested and volatile power market.
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Vestas fund acquisition spreads risks across renewables
Feb 10, 2021
Vestas' investment in Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners expands its revenue sources in offshore wind and solar power and offers long-term income from investment management.
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US House committee calls for rapid wind build; Europe's largest community wind project closes financing
Jul 1, 2020
Our pick of the latest wind power news you need to know.
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Solar operators shun low-cost risks to extend lifespans
Jun 24, 2020
Revenue-hungry operators are expanding lifespan estimates despite a sharp fall in costs, showing an increasing confidence in post-warranty asset management.
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Solar, wind investors adapt PPAs for post-COVID pickup
May 6, 2020
The pace of recovery in offtaker deals will depend on the damage to credit risk and industrial demand, requiring new contract terms and risk aggregation, experts said.
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CSP investors return to Spain as market outlook brightens
Feb 26, 2020
New tariff legislation, proven plant performance and a growing need for storage is increasing investor confidence in Spanish CSP ownership, investors told New Energy Update.