EU turbine factory growth hangs on permitting action

Nov 29, 2023

Embattled turbine suppliers welcome EU financing aid but await effective measures to accelerate permitting and raise auction volumes before investing in new factories.

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UK hikes offshore wind price cap by 66%; New York launches tender in cost battle
Nov 29, 2023

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New York doubles offshore wind pipeline as early projects stumble; UK speeds up grid connections by years
Nov 8, 2023

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Wind builders head south, seek batteries in lowest-cost US market
Oct 25, 2023

Rising congestion in the Southwest Power Pool is prompting developers to shift south and turn to energy storage while major transmission projects lift future prospects.
New York rejects changes to offshore power contracts; EU to aid wind financing
Oct 25, 2023

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Rising curtailments in Texas magnify grid, storage shortfalls
Oct 11, 2023

As curtailments slice revenues in the U.S.' largest clean energy market, energy storage will be key to maximising revenues.
Wind, solar groups call on Spain to reignite power demand
Sep 27, 2023

Spain must implement measures to boost power demand alongside faster permitting and grid approvals to meet ambitious wind and solar targets, industry experts said.
US ramps up offshore wind grid, supply efforts; EU to offer rapid support for wind industry
Sep 27, 2023

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RWE wins Gulf of Mexico lease as bidders stay away; Offshore wind developers shun UK auction
Sep 13, 2023

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US unveils Oregon floating wind areas; FERC implements faster grid connection rules
Aug 30, 2023

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US urged to carve out wind, solar build zones to curb delays
Jul 5, 2023

Federal permitting reforms agreed by Congress do not aid developers with local and regional pitfalls and bulk planning of renewable energy and transmission is needed, industry experts said.
Spain hikes wind, solar targets; Maine Governor blocks offshore wind bill
Jul 5, 2023

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US to cut federal land rates for renewable energy; UK opposition party pledges to unlock onshore wind
Jun 21, 2023

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US set to lease offshore wind in Gulf of Mexico; Portugal to auction 1 GW floating wind
Jun 7, 2023

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Europe on verge of permitting leap for wind, solar farms
May 24, 2023

Faster permitting deadlines, public interest labels and digital processes are set to accelerate wind and solar deployment under revisions to EU renewable energy laws.
U.S. Treasury clarifies local content bonus; California grid agrees $7.3 billion of new power lines
May 24, 2023

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