US states urged to co-plan grids to curb offshore wind costs

Sep 27, 2023

East Coast grid investments are rising ahead of a surge in offshore wind deployment but wider regional transmission planning will be crucial to minimising costs and delays, clean power associations said.

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U.S. offshore wind pipeline swells to 51 GW; Federal bureau calls for projects in Gulf of Maine
May 10, 2023

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Europe targets 120 GW offshore wind by 2030; US wind pledges create thousands of jobs
Apr 26, 2023

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EU officials agree higher renewable energy target; UK grid delays hold back economy
Apr 13, 2023

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EU urged to preserve merchant wind, solar in market reforms
Mar 29, 2023

EU rule changes that dictate wind and solar support mechanisms will provide stability but they must not displace commercial contracts and merchant projects that are critical to growth, industry officials said.
Wind industry facing supply crunch; EU clean tech law lacks tools for growth
Mar 29, 2023

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US needs vessels, faster permits to hit offshore wind targets
Mar 15, 2023

The U.S. must step up investments in supply chain and port infrastructure to meet national offshore wind targets as global demand soars, industry experts said.
EU uses long-term contracts to reform markets; Europe set to match US green subsidies
Mar 15, 2023

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UK wind, solar builders seek urgent response to U.S., EU aid
Mar 1, 2023

UK developers want tax allowances and subsidy contracts that will compete with the U.S. and EU and mitigate inflation, fearing key sectors such as offshore wind could lose investors.
UK Celtic Sea surveys set to quicken floating wind at scale
Mar 1, 2023

Early access to survey data will reduce project risks and help developers shape their large arrays as they battle for seabed rights this year.
U.S. sets out Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease areas; EU carbon prices hit 100 euros/tonne
Mar 1, 2023

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U.S. rule change equips offshore wind developers for faster growth
Feb 15, 2023

New offshore wind rules streamline survey requirements and increase design flexibility while lease roadmaps will boost investor confidence, developers said.
EU leaders agree 'targeted' support for clean tech; U.S. wind power prices fall
Feb 15, 2023

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Europe counters U.S. with clean energy package; Inflation hounds turbine suppliers
Feb 1, 2023

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U.S. rule change set to accelerate offshore wind; U.S. power prices forecast to drop in 2023
Jan 18, 2023

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European groups snap up U.S. floating wind leases; U.S. set to tweak inflation act to aid Europe
Dec 14, 2022

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