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US Offshore Wind Bids Worth $1.54 Billion; More to Come on Thursday

The United States of America is conducting an important auction for offshore wind energy beyond the coasts of New York and New Jersey. The auction has attracted a record $1.5 billion in bids until now and the exercise will continue on Thursday as well, as informed by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). […]

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State Regulator Signs Off on 600MW Solar Projects in Ohio

State regulators on Thursday signed off on four solar farms for Ohio, U.S., including one planned for Union County and another in Marion County, as the rush to build solar projects in the state continues. The four projects bring to 18 the number of solar farms to be approved this year by the Ohio Power […]

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Iron-based Batteries’ Future Looks Bright As Tesla Weighs In

Of late, leading executives in the automotive sector have been indicating a reversion to older, cheaper lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries in their products. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has recently spoken of such a shift in the company’s energy storage devices and some entry-level EVs. Additionally, Ford CEO Jim Farley has said the company would use LFP batteries […]

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Corporates Almost Match Utilities As Solar Installs Hit New High In the US

A report by the American Clean Power Association (ACPA) highlights the key role played by corporate demand in solar power, with the 2020 numbers as reference. Residential rooftop continues to provide a strong support to the market on the back of state subsidies. In 2020, the amount of solar installed in the US was 4000% […]

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As EV Costs Drop, States’ Efforts to Ease Barriers Vary Dramatically: Report

According to a report by ACEEE, there are many states in the United States that have done little to reduce barriers for EV adoption. With transportation now the largest source of US greenhouse gas emissions, several states are taking comprehensive steps to help enable residents and businesses to use and charge electric vehicle (EV), yet […]

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Sungrow Cumulative Shipments to the Americas Cross 10 GW Mark

Sungrow, a leading inverter solution supplier for renewables, has announced recently that its cumulative shipments in the Americas has hit the milestone of 10 GW by the end of 2020, underlining its position in the deep decarbonisation of the local economy. Significant process made in a challenging year With a continued upward growth trajectory in […]

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Vestas Secured Orders Worth 417 MW in the Netherlands and USA

Vestas has announced that it has secured two orders worth a combined 417 MW in wind turbine deliveries for new projects in the USA and repowering contracts in the Netherlands.  The first order is from SwifterwinT op Land, a collaboration of more than 170 residents and entrepreneurs in the Netherlands, which has placed a 207 MW […]

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Vestas Bags Wind Orders Worth 500 MW in Brazil and USA

Global wind energy major Vestas has announced that it has secured two orders for almost 500 MW of wind energy projects in Brazil and USA. In Brazil, the firm has signed a new agreement with Casa dos Ventos for the 360 MW Babilônia project, located in the cities of Morro do Chapéu and Várzea Nova, […]

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NextEra in the US, Adani Green In India, More Similar Than They Seem

One is the market cap leader among renewable firms in India, and going by its project pipeline, a potential global leader. The other is the world’s largest solar and wind energy firm owned by investors, poised to enter the next big opportunity in electric mobility too. The renewable energy boom, when it comes in, surprised […]

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