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.

Renewables’ Share of Deal Flow Up, But M&A Slowing

Abundant capital remains available for renewable energy projects, and developers are looking for investors to help get projects over the finish line, expert says.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Feb. 9, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the latest on a direct lithium extraction technology test involving one of the world’s biggest lithium producers and the company behind the technology.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Feb. 2, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a utility’s plans to add 3.6 gigawatts of new solar and wind facilities by 2030.

Scout Signs Agreement with AdventHealth for Texas Wind Farm

Scout Clean Energy will supply a portion of its Heart of Texas wind farm to support 40% of AdventHealth’s electricity needs.