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Manufacturers are expanding U.S. production capacity to meet rising demand but tax credits favour some American components over others.
Industry Insight
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US offshore wind warnings pile pressure on 2024 auctions
Nov 29, 2023
East Coast offshore wind auctions must reflect a new cost reality to lure back developers still licking their wounds from major write-downs, industry experts said.
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Hydrogen urgently needs demand, infrastructure, says Cepsa CEO
Nov 29, 2023
Policies to stimulate demand and encourage fast-track infrastructure build-out are urgently needed to create a successful clean hydrogen industry, CEO of Spanish multinational energy company Cepsa Maarten Wetselaar says.
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Europe hydrogen auction paves way for industry investment
Nov 29, 2023
The European Hydrogen Bank’s auction in November, and a second planned in the spring, is the latest step in the 27-country bloc’s strategy to build supply and demand for clean hydrogen in the region.
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US battery bonanza in solar states signals major role for storage
Nov 15, 2023
Tax credits and soaring demand in California and Texas are spurring developers to install bigger batteries, retrofit solar plants and build on disused coal plants.
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US battery station boom leaves hybrid wind projects far behind
Nov 8, 2023
Clean tech developers are favouring separate battery stations to capitalise on inflation act incentives and grid benefits, curbing activity in hybrid wind-storage for now.
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Record US solar market values point to new build openings
Nov 1, 2023
The value of solar varied widely between U.S. markets in 2022, highlighting new project opportunities for developers able to control supply risks, industry experts said.
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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.
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US lays foundations of new hydrogen industry
Oct 25, 2023
The United States government has allocated $7 billion to build seven hydrogen hubs that many hope will help create the foundation of a new industry.
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US hammers out hydrogen hubs' final details
Oct 25, 2023
There remain loose ends that must be addressed if the U.S. hubs strategy is to be a success.
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UK mulls revamp of offshore wind pricing after failed auction
Oct 11, 2023
The government is considering industry requests for price indexation and ringfenced offshore wind support after no bids in the last auction dealt a blow to UK climate targets.
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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.
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US solar experts predict further drop in offtake prices
Oct 4, 2023
Rising solar deployment rates, tax credits and an eventual retreat in interest rates will put downward pressure on solar power prices in the coming years, industry experts said.
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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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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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‘Blue’ hydrogen slammed as dirtier than natural gas
Sep 27, 2023
Hydrogen produced from steam-methane reforming (SMR) and carbon capture and storage (CCS), or ‘blue’ hydrogen, may be as polluting as burning natural gas, studies say.