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South Fork Wind: Progress Amid Challenges The inaugural offshore wind turbine for South Fork Wind has been successfully erected, marking a significant achievement in New York’s offshore wind development and positioning itself as the potentially first fully operational utility-scale wind farm in U.S. federal waters. This 130-MW offshore wind farm, owned by Eversource and Ørsted,…

ERCOT’s Close Calls: Odessa’s Reliability Challenges Power system engineers are accustomed to proceeding cautiously, ensuring meticulous attention to detail—the nuts and bolts, the fine print. The energy transition, however, has induced a seismic shift on a grid originally designed for stability and reliability with synchronous generation at its core. The push to decarbonize has unearthed…

Navigating the Turbulent Intersection The extensive subterranean nuclear missile silos of the Air Force are rarely disturbed, typically only encountering the occasional wandering cow or drifting spy balloon. However, the Air Force is currently seeking Congress’ assistance in addressing an unexpected threat: the proliferation of towering wind turbines, increasing in both number and size and…

Understanding Domestic Content Bonuses in US Renewable Energy Tax Credits Canadian Solar has unveiled its plans to construct a 5 GW solar cell production facility in Indiana, signaling a significant commitment to expanding its presence in the United States. The Jeffersonville plant will be responsible for manufacturing solar cells to support Canadian Solar’s forthcoming 5…

From Asia to America: The Growing Appeal of Floating Solar Technology D3Energy, a company specializing in floating solar technology, has unveiled its collaboration with Del-Co Water to introduce Ohio’s inaugural floating solar project. This initiative marks a novel approach to solar deployment in Ohio, emphasizing the conservation of the state’s land. Del-Co Water, a water…

Ukraine’s Evolving Role in European Partnerships As Ukraine and the global community engage in discussions about revitalizing and fortifying the nation in the aftermath of the conflict, a promising avenue to consider is investing in clean energy. This strategy can pave the way for Ukraine to establish itself as a net energy exporter to Europe….

Collaborative Effort Reshaping Solar Development in the United States Solar developers, environmentalists, farming organizations, and tribal groups announced on Thursday that they have reached a consensus, potentially simplifying the construction of large solar farms in the United States, which have faced strong opposition in some areas. This agreement aims to tackle complex land-use and biodiversity…

Tucson Electric Power’s Latest Advancements in Renewable Energy and Storage Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is set to construct a substantial battery energy storage facility in the southeastern part of Tucson. This initiative aims to meet the daily energy demands of customers using solar energy. Known as TEP’s Roadrunner Reserve system, it will become the largest…

Image by Petmal from Getty Images Q2 Sees Market Rebound Despite Supply Chain Challenges In the second quarter of 2023, the U.S. energy storage market saw a remarkable achievement, setting a new quarterly record by adding 5,597 MWh across all industry sectors. Notably, the grid-scale segment was the standout performer, contributing an impressive 5,109 MWh…

Image by Christian Selinas Cisternas from Getty Images Fervo’s 30-Day Well Test Sets Geothermal Records, Paving the Way for Cape Station’s Economic Impact Fervo Energy recently celebrated a groundbreaking event marking the commencement of its exploration drilling campaign at Cape Station, an innovative geothermal energy initiative poised to generate 400 MW of eco-friendly electricity. Cape…