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California identifies key development zones in its latest grid plan that will intensify competition and help whittle out speculative projects, market experts said.
Industry Insight
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US wind factory growth patchy as installations rise
Apr 17, 2024
Manufacturers are expanding U.S. production capacity to meet rising demand but tax credits favour some American components over others.
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US sets out cost benefits of offshore wind grid ahead of rule changes
Apr 17, 2024
A new federal report proposes the buildout of interregional offshore wind transmission but looming rule changes must minimise development risks to drive the plan forward.
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Hydrogen investments seen ramping up after slow start
Apr 17, 2024
Investments in the hydrogen industry are seen accelerating before the end of the decade, but only once challenges are addressed.
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China's global position unclear as it races ahead with hydrogen
Apr 17, 2024
Clean hydrogen production is expanding rapidly in China, but high domestic demand and rising competition on high-quality electrolyzers mean it’s dominance of the industry is far from certain.
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Texas kicks on with solar, storage as developers eye profits
Apr 10, 2024
Texas solar and battery deployment is soaring on rising power demand and federal tax incentives, increasing the need for major grid investments.
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US wind rebounds to set up stronger mid-term outlook
Apr 3, 2024
Onshore wind activity is picking up as costs stabilise, delivery risks ease and large clients continue to seek wind power resources.
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Solar suppliers call for EU aid as imports crush margins
Mar 20, 2024
Europe's solar industry wants emergency aid to help sell local modules combined with long-term support for factory expansions to reduce the region's dependence on China.
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Funding round helps kickstart British hydrogen strategy
Mar 20, 2024
The British government has announced the first round of funding for clean hydrogen projects and begun calls for the second, setting in motion a strategy which industry says is commendable but must move faster.
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UK hydrogen projects find footing with state backing
Mar 20, 2024
New clean hydrogen projects in Britain are finding a foothold and expect to scale up over the next few decades thanks, in part, to government support.
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New York auction highlights jump in US offshore wind prices
Mar 13, 2024
New York used higher power prices, inflation indexes and transmission cost sharing to re-establish offshore wind growth and other East Coast states could soon follow suit.
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Germany's wind builders push for transport reform to curb delays
Mar 13, 2024
Complex and finicky permitting rules are delaying the transport of large wind farm components and could jeopardise national renewable energy targets, industry experts said.
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US solar wafer build stutters as Chinese surplus bites
Mar 6, 2024
A select group of suppliers are building American solar wafer factories but Chinese imports are set to dominate unless the U.S. takes action to narrow the competitive gap.
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EU grid action sets course to faster offshore wind growth
Feb 28, 2024
Europe is fast tracking the development of international offshore transmission hubs that will create a clearer wind deployment outlook, if funding can be found.
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Portugal's leap into floating wind clouded by snap election
Feb 28, 2024
Portugal’s government must establish offshore wind pricing and regulation that mitigates risks to hit its target of allocating 3.5 GW of floating wind this year.
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Rush for data centers creates US solar hotspots
Feb 21, 2024
Development is surging in areas with competitive land, grid connections and fibreoptics as data center operators chase clean power goals.