Offshore

EIA: Solar and wind to lead U.S. generation growth for next two years

As a result of new solar projects coming online this year, the EIA forecasts that U.S. solar power generation will grow 75% from 163 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2023 to 286 billion kWh in 2025. The administration expects that wind power generation will grow 11% from 430 billion kWh in 2023 to 476 billion kWh in 2025.

NREL scenarios project huge growth in solar/wind, lower emissions, more tax credits

01.10.2024

The Standard Scenarios is one of several annually updated NREL products designed to support decision-makers in the U.S. electricity sector.

Eversource to record up to $1.6 billion after-tax impairment charge amid divestment effort

01.09.2024

As it searches for a buyer, Eversource announces it will record an after-tax impairment charge near $1.5 billion for its wind properties.

Gone with the wind? Tracking sunken U.S. offshore wind projects

01.08.2024

2023 was a rough year for U.S. offshore wind. Common causes of cancellations include inflation, supply chain disruptions, and war in Ukraine.

Empire Wind 2 project terminated as Equinor and BP seek a reset

01.04.2024

Equinor and BP have terminated the offshore Empire Wind 2 project, blaming inflation, interest rates, and supply chain disruptions.

Let’s see where the breeze blows us: Delaware officials submit report exploring offshore wind

01.04.2024

Delaware officials have presented a report exploring offshore wind procurement for the state, including recommendations and impact analysis.

Vineyard Wind 1 marks another milestone, sends first power to the grid just behind schedule

01.03.2024

A Vineyard Wind 1 turbine has sent its first power to the New England grid, marking another project milestone just days behind schedule.

Contrary to politicians’ claims, offshore wind farms don’t kill whales. Here’s what to know.

Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy….

Spirit of giving is central to Cleveland-area company’s blades-to-benches business

Sustainable solutions to the wind industry’s growing numbers of old turbine blades call for marketing savvy, as well as creativity and engineering smarts….

Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say

The ruling is nearly identical to one the agency issued in April for the now-canceled Ocean Wind I and II projects, which would have been built in the same ge…

Louisiana approves its first offshore wind agreements

Louisiana has approved its first-ever wind operating agreements in offshore waters, each with unique repayment structures….

Report: More than 38 GW of peak demand growth expected through 2028

A new report from Grid Strategies doubles the five-year load growth forecast over the past year….

First five turbines installed at Vineyard Wind 1

Once energized in the coming weeks, Vineyard Wind 1 will deliver approximately 65 MW of energy from five GE Haliade-X turbines. The wind farm is expected to be …

Decades after Europe, South Fork Wind sends first commercial wind power onto US grid

Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource announced Wednesday the first electricity from what will be a 12-turbine wind farm called South …

IRENA and WMO report: Understanding climate variability is vital for transition

The International Renewable Energy Agency and World Meteorological Organization have released a joint report aiming to strengthen understanding of renewable ene…

Ørsted, Highview Power say liquid air energy storage tests show value

Ørsted and Highview Power demonstrate value in combining offshore wind with liquid air energy storage to support curtailment reduction….