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.

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US wind braces for higher prices, slower growth as inflation pain spreads
Dec 8, 2021

US onshore wind prices are rising on inflation and delays to projects and the impact on profits could widen from suppliers to developers.
RWE to pay Denmark to operate largest offshore wind farm; Germany ringfences land for wind build
Dec 8, 2021

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UK onshore wind bids challenged by solar, grid charges
Nov 17, 2021

Returning to UK subsidy auctions, onshore wind developers face the challenge of falling solar costs and rising transmission charges.
Biden signs $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law; Dominion hikes Virginia offshore wind cost by $2 billion
Nov 17, 2021

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US wind installs drop 22% in Q3; Siemens Gamesa to build first US offshore blade factory
Nov 3, 2021

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UK to decarbonise power supply by 2035; US to auction offshore leases from Maine to Oregon
Oct 20, 2021

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US urged to overhaul public land rents, siting to bridge renewables gap
Sep 29, 2021

The federal land agency should lower rents, speed up permitting and replace competitive site auctions with a developer-led model to reduce the deficit of wind and solar power on public land, industry experts said.
Rocketing energy prices topple UK suppliers; Vestas to shut three factories in Europe
Sep 29, 2021

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Long-duration storage gains hike wind growth prospects
Sep 15, 2021

Investors and power authorities are backing long-duration energy storage technologies that could improve the business case for wind developers within a few years.
US wind installs must quadruple to meet Biden goals; Siemens Gamesa to install first-ever recyclable blades
Sep 15, 2021

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US House approves $3.5 trillion spending plan; Federal office aims to cut land costs
Sep 1, 2021

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Europe’s wind developers face cocktail of inflation hazards
Aug 11, 2021

Steel price rises from the COVID-19 rebound, EU import tariffs and carbon levy plans will test the global procurement and commodity risk strategies of wind developers.
US Senate approves $3.5 trillion spending plan; US calls for first California offshore proposals
Aug 11, 2021

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California power order pitches wind against solar-storage
Jul 28, 2021

California's procurement drive could lead to more wind farms combined with larger batteries but developers face strong competition from solar plus storage.
Offshore lease demand soars in Scotland; EC hikes renewables target in climate push
Jul 28, 2021

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*Research note* Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Costs

Long term contracts have led to a higher cost profile for asset owners and contracted asset owner, due to the “partial wrap” or “full wrap” component warranty for blades, gearboxes, and generators. However, the global COVID-19 pandemic has had some material impacts on this trend with OpEx budgets that were rapidly slashed. Has this affected you?
*Research Note* Wind Turbine OEMs: Reducing your bill of materials cost opens new markets

One of the most important tools they have to open new market is to reduce the bill of material costs. Drawing on an example from Nordex Acciona, the following research note takes a look at their global product sales pipeline, bill of materials reduction trends, global turbine price trends as well as buying patterns.
*Research Note* Global offshore wind energy market & commercial outlook

The global offshore wind energy market is undergoing a period of explosive growth. The market could grow to a total of 584GW installed if the industry finds a way to unlock the US $1.432 trillion in investment required to develop the proposed capacity additions.
*Research note* Offshore wind energy technology & supply chain outlook

Facing a period of tremendous growth, the offshore wind energy sector must continue to expand the supply chain to gain maximum global leverage and fulfil its potential. Understanding technology growth patterns and how to position yourself in this changing market landscape will be critical.