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How Are Renewables Faring in the US Generation Mix So Far in 2023?

How Are Renewables Faring in the US Generation Mix So Far in 2023?

While electrical generation from renewables remained relatively flat in the first half of 2023, utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV)…


NREL Builds Detailed Database for Wind, Solar Materials

NREL Builds Detailed Database for Wind, Solar Materials

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory unveiled a database of essential materials used in wind and solar technologies, including rare earth…


Floating Offshore Wind Farm Powers Oil and Gas Fields in Norway

Floating Offshore Wind Farm Powers Oil and Gas Fields in Norway

The world’s largest deep-water floating offshore wind project started delivering power to oil and gas fields in the North Sea.


News Sep 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
California’s Progress Toward Power Grid Resilience and Carbon Neutrality

California’s Progress Toward Power Grid Resilience and Carbon Neutrality

California has made significant clean energy gains and strives to reach 100 percent clean electricity by 2045, a goal outlined by Senate Bill 100. 


Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine has passed new legislation to advance its offshore wind development, aiming to procure 3 gigawatts by 2040.


News Aug 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

With the recent installation of its offshore substation, New York’s 130-megawatt South Fork Wind is one step closer to coming online by the end…


News Aug 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Offshore Floating Wind Farms Provide Lifelong Environmental Benefits

Offshore Floating Wind Farms Provide Lifelong Environmental Benefits

An Italian study dug into the environmental advantages of floating wind farms throughout their life cycles. Here are the eye-opening takeaways,…


tech insights Aug 07, 2023 by Zac Amos
Mitigating Supply Concerns: A Circular Economy for Rare-Earth Elements

Mitigating Supply Concerns: A Circular Economy for Rare-Earth Elements

Introducing a circular economy for rare-earth elements that can eliminate environmental impact and mitigate supply concerns.


DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced four funding programs for increased grid modernization, energy code updates, solar manufacturing,…


News Aug 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Swiss Startup Turns Retired Wind Turbines Into Solar Panel Support Beams

Swiss Startup Turns Retired Wind Turbines Into Solar Panel Support Beams

In an age of finding creative ways to recycle end-of-life products, a Swiss startup is using retired wind turbine blades as solar panel support beams.


EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

EIA: US Renewable Energy Consumption Rose Slightly in 2022

How did renewable energy fare in last year’s energy consumption data? A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals the…


Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Swiss drone company RigiTech unveils an autonomous drone system with precision target capabilities to drop parts to offshore wind turbines miles…


News Jul 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
As Wind Turbines Get Bigger, Industry Trouble Blows In

As Wind Turbines Get Bigger, Industry Trouble Blows In

The industry is having its ups and downs—and it’s bad news for a world counting on wind power to combat climate change.


Cluster-Type Wind Turbines: A New Approach to Renewable Energy

Cluster-Type Wind Turbines: A New Approach to Renewable Energy

A Japanese university and startup are developing an array of small wind turbines to replace the huge traditional turbines now in use. 


Airborne Wind Energy Tech Makes Market Inroads

Airborne Wind Energy Tech Makes Market Inroads

Norway-based Kitemill recently announced its third acquisition, accelerating efforts to bring its autonomous airborne wind energy technology, a…


News Jun 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
UK Must Overcome Shortfall to Meet Offshore Wind Goals

UK Must Overcome Shortfall to Meet Offshore Wind Goals

An ABB analysis places a number on the shortfall of offshore wind projects needed to meet the U.K.’s 2030 target: Reaching 50 GW in seven years…


China’s First Desert Solar and Wind Project Is Online

China’s First Desert Solar and Wind Project Is Online

China excels at building infrastructure quickly, and its most recent project could help it reach its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2060.


News May 19, 2023 by Shannon Flynn
ABB Pursues Green Hydrogen Project Powered by Offshore Wind 

ABB Pursues Green Hydrogen Project Powered by Offshore Wind 

ABB, Lhyfe, and Skyborn collaborate on an upcoming green hydrogen production facility powered by an offshore wind farm in Sweden. 


News May 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Japanese Researchers Develop DC Transmission System for Offshore Wind

Japanese Researchers Develop DC Transmission System for Offshore Wind

Researchers in Japan are developing a DC power transmission system to transmit offshore wind power over long distances without interruptions from…


News May 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Coastal Phenomenon Could Disrupt or Enhance Offshore Wind

Coastal Phenomenon Could Disrupt or Enhance Offshore Wind

A vastly complex computer simulation helps researchers develop strategies for dealing with wind events that could damage offshore wind turbines.