Avangrid to Build its Fifth Wind Farm in Illinois

Osagrove Flats, the 153 MW wind farm, will bring Avangrid’s renewable energy capacity in Illinois to nearly 800 MW.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 8, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a record-setting 2023 for U.S. solar.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 1, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including Chevron’s plans for a solar-to-hydrogen facility in California.

Equinor, Ørsted/Eversource Land New York Offshore Wind Awards

RWE Renewables and National Grid’s Community Offshore Wind 2 project was waitlisted and may be considered for award and contract negotiations later, NYSERDA says.

Alberta to Ban Renewables Projects on Prime Agricultural Land

Alberta will ban renewable power projects on prime agricultural land and erect buffer zones to ensure wind turbines do not spoil scenic views. 

Ørsted Names New CFO, COO Following 2023 Setbacks

Ørsted appointed Trond Westlie as CFO and executive board member and Patrick Harnett as COO following company difficulties in 2023, including a $4 billion impairment charge in third-quarter 2023.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Feb. 23, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including approval of the construction and operations plan for Empire Wind offshore New York.

Stonepeak, Dominion Energy to Partner on Virginia Offshore Wind Project

Stonepeak will acquire a 50% interest in Dominion Energy’s offshore wind project, which is expected to be the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Feb. 16, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the outlook for solar and battery storage in the U.S.

RWE Boosts US Battery Storage with Three Projects

The three projects—two in Texas and one in Arizona—will lift RWE’s total U.S. battery storage capacity to about 512 megawatts.