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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 hydrogen hubs plan gains momentum
Oct 4, 2022
The United States’ hydrogen infrastructure investment is rapidly taking shape and promises to create the backbone of a new energy system that both private companies and states are eager be a part of.
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Hydrogen companies see lift from government spending sprees
Oct 4, 2022
North American government spending has galvanized state ambitions for regional hydrogen hubs and given private companies a backdrop against which to invest in their own production.
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U.S. invests in solar on mining sites to spur green growth
Sep 28, 2022
New federal funding is set to improve the economics of solar on mining sites and provide learnings that could see wide-scale deployment.
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U.S. wind vessel investors on standby until market forces align
Sep 22, 2022
Federal initiatives are boosting the business case for U.S. wind turbine installation vessels but investors want more clarity on offshore wind buildout to allay global market concerns.
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France's contract action highlights threats to renewables growth
Sep 22, 2022
France is intervening in state-backed renewable energy contracts to prevent inflation and volatility from delaying projects but developers elsewhere remain exposed.
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Hydrogen on track to replace diesel locomotives
Sep 7, 2022
Hydrogen will likely replace diesel-powered railway locomotives wherever full electrification is difficult or too expensive as it offers an emission-free, quiet alternative that can be economically competitive, say developers.
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US climate act builds on growing support for hydrogen
Sep 7, 2022
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will pour billions of dollars into the production of emission-free hydrogen, adding to already large sums of public money aimed at kick starting the nascent industry, but policy and transport problems remain, says analysts.
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Floating wind farm in England launches Celtic Sea supply chain
Sep 7, 2022
Hexicon's floating wind project in Cornwall secured a competitive government-backed power price and kickstarts a South-West England supply chain that will aid larger projects.
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U.S. grid data needed for faster solar, wind build
Aug 31, 2022
Developers want local and operational grid data to help reduce grid connection delays and more upfront investments by transmission operators to reduce cost burdens.
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U.S. invests in multi-state offshore wind hubs to narrow supply gaps
Aug 24, 2022
A new federal-state initiative to build regional offshore wind infrastructure could offer faster access to local components and push the U.S. closer to President Biden's climate goals.
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UK grid reforms critical to hitting offshore wind targets
Aug 24, 2022
Transmission operators need faster works approvals and offshore wind developers need guidance on connections to build an offshore grid that meets UK renewable energy goals.
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French floating solar spreads to hydro sites but competition lags
Aug 10, 2022
EDF project on a dam in the Southern Alps highlights the huge potential for floating solar in France but more developers are needed to drive down costs.
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Hydrogen costs hang on solving transportation
Aug 10, 2022
Transportation of hydrogen from the producer to the consumer is a key piece of the puzzle in the creation of a functioning and affordable hydrogen economy, says the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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Hydrogen uses to be determined by delivery methods available
Aug 10, 2022
Hydrogen’s place in the energy transition will be determined, in part, by how easily it can be delivered, with imported gas being shipped as ammonia or liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC) and pure gas directly piped on-site from a local electrolyzer.
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U.S. solar builders to invest in local factories to control costs
Aug 3, 2022
Solar developers are pledging new U.S. factories and giant orders to curb import risks but government support will be crucial.