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Over 60GW of wind energy capacity installed in 2019, the second-biggest year in history

Envirotec Magazine

Industry group calls on governments to ensure regulation is fit for purpose and “look beyond LCOE”, in order to accelerate growth of wind energy and meet climate targets. According to the report, 2019 was the second biggest year for wind power historically, with installations of 60.4

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2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard reveals leading states in clean energy adoption

Inhabitat - Innovation

Just in time for the annual celebration of Energy Efficiency Day, the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released its 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.

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Renewables Toppled Coal in US Energy Consumption in 2019, EIA Says

GreenTechMedia

got more energy from renewables in 2019 than it did from coal, a year sooner than that same milestone is expected for the electricity sector on its own, according to the Energy Information Administration. By comparison, total consumption of renewable energy hit a record-high 11.5 renewable power in 2019.

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Our Most-Read Research Spotlights From 2019

GreenTechMedia

Below, a few pieces from 2019 that are worth catching up on. The Energy Transition in 4 Charts (August 2019). In August, Wood Mackenzie released four charts summarizing the global energy transition. 4 Takeaways From Amazon’s Huge Electric Delivery Van Order (September 2019). ERCOT’s Wild Summer Is Over.

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Solar Energy Storage Market to witness steady growth of 35% during 2019-2025

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According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the solar energy storage market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $177 million to an annual installation 3 GW by 2025, gaining remarkable traction over the 2019 to 2025 period.

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WoodMac: Wind Developers Ordered a Record-Smashing 100GW of Turbines in 2019

GreenTechMedia

But 2019’s real story was China, where a nearly unbelievable 50 gigawatts of wind turbine orders were placed as developers moved to lock in equipment ahead of an expiring feed-in tariff and to take advantage of new transmission lines. Despite posting record orders and deliveries in 2019, Vestas saw its operating margin slide to 8.3

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Top 10 Utility Regulation Trends of 2019

GreenTechMedia

In August, we published the top 10 utility regulation trends of 2019 — so far. With 2019 wrapping up, we look at the 10 trends and actions that stand out above the rest. Implementing 100% clean energy commitments. have now set 100 percent clean energy targets. At least 13 states plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.