Wind
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Renewables
Group Notes ‘Concerning Signs’ For Clean Energy as Feds Create Chaos
A leading trade association for the clean energy industry said its data shows growth in U.S. renewable energy deployments is slowing at a significant rate, as the Trump administration continues to adopt policies aimed at limiting the sector.
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Renewables
Solar and Wind’s Hidden Price Tag: Why Cost Isn’t the Whole Story
Solar and wind power have become increasingly cost-competitive over the past decade, prompting claims that they are now the cheapest sources of new electricity. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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Renewables
Trump Administration Further Restricts Tax Credits for Solar and Wind Energy
The Trump administration has announced another policy that will likely harm the U.S. renewable energy industry. New guidance from the Treasury Department announced August 15 will make it even harder for wind and solar power projects to take advantage of federal tax credits, which already were under fire from the White House. Friday’s move is […]
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Hybrid Power
The White Island Goes Green: How Graciosa Became a Global Benchmark for Hybrid Renewable Power
A Portuguese island that once relied almost exclusively on expensive diesel fuel shipments to keep the lights on now runs entirely on wind and solar power for nearly half the year. Graciosa didn’t just
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Legislative
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means to the Power Industry
On July 4, 2025, President Trump officially signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) into law. The White House called it “a once-in-a-generation piece of legislation.” The power sector is among
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Offshore Wind
Hybridization of Offshore Wind
Sponsored by:Siemens Energy GlobalThe white paper underscores the transformative potential of hybridizing offshore wind energy, emphasizing the integration of hybrid technologies, e.g. energy storage systems (BESS), to enhance the reliability, stability, and economic feasibility of offshore wind farms. This approach mitigates the intermittency of wind power, resulting in a more consistent and predictable energy output. By contributing to grid stability […]
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Hybrid Power
Hybridization of Power Generation
Sponsored by:Siemens EnergyThe whitepaper discusses the integration of hybrid power plants in the energy sector, emphasizing their role in addressing the challenges of renewable energy integration. It highlights the importance of hybrid plants in meeting global energy demands by combining multiple power generation and storage strategies. The document outlines the benefits of flexibility, cost reduction, and emission control provided […]
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Legal & Regulatory
Energy Allies: Communities and Utilities Building Resilience Together
Sponsored by:AmerescoExtreme weather and aging grid infrastructure are causing longer, more frequent power outages—making energy resilience a growing priority for utilities and communities. This new resource features a range of strategies for strengthening local energy systems, with a focus on how strategic partnerships between municipalities and utilities are driving positive results. You’ll explore five case studies […]
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Renewables
Apex Clean Energy Adds 625 MW as Four Wind and Storage Projects Now Online
A Virginia-based renewable energy group has expanded its operating and construction portfolio to more than 3 GW of generation capacity. Charlottesville-headquartered Apex Clean Energy on July 29 announced that four utility-scale wind and storage projects, with more than 625 MW of capacity in total, have entered commercial operation in Illinois, Maine, and Texas. Apex on […]
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Renewables
LS Power Acquiring bp’s U.S. Onshore Wind Business
A leading developer of North American power and energy infrastructure projects said it has an agreement to acquire several U.S. onshore wind farms from a UK-based energy group. LS Power and bp Wind Energy North America announced the deal on July 18. LS Power said the deal comprises about 1,700 MW of operating onshore wind […]