Wind energy policy & regulation

News & in-depth analysis of wind power and renewable energy policy, legislation & regulation, pricing, tariffs & incentives, permitting and environmental issues.

Slow progress in French planning laws

By Jan Dodd, 13 December 2018

Legal challenges to onshore wind projects in France should move faster through the courts thanks to two measures enacted on 1 December.

Taiwanese offshore policy criticised

By Craig Richard, 11 December 2018

Taiwan's ministry of economic affairs (MOEA) did not award contracts properly in its offshore wind auctions earlier this year, according to a government watchdog.

Calls for 'level playing field' in US energy storage

By Craig Richard, 11 December 2018

A number of wind power developers and industry associations have urged US political leaders to pass a bill making energy storage projects eligible to receive investment tax credits (ITCs).

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Success for clean energy advocates in US elections

By Ros Davidson, 7 December 2018

Climbing a wind turbine was a key image of Michelle Lujan Grisham's successful campaign for election of governor in New Mexico in the US midterm elections

US and Denmark report falling coal use

By David Weston, 6 December 2018

New data from the Energy Information Administration in the US has predicted the lowest use of coal in the energy mix since 1979, while in Denmark, coal's share of end-use fell 25% in 2017.

Mexican tender suspension 'understandable'

By Craig Richard, 6 December 2018

Assuming no further unwelcome changes are to follow, the suspension of Mexico's fourth clean energy auction is unlikely to dent investors confidence, according to a senior analyst.

Mexico suspends ongoing clean energy tender

By Craig Richard, 5 December 2018

MEXICO: The new government has suspended an ongoing clean energy auction without saying when results will be announced or when contracts may be awarded.

Wildlife fund set up by US industry

By David Weston, 4 December 2018

UNITED STATES: The American Wind Wildlife Institute (AWWI) has launched a new fund to support new ways to mitigate the impact the industry has on the natural environment.

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Growth slowing at crucial time

By Staff, 30 November 2018

Traditionally there is a flurry of activity towards the end of the calendar year, particularly in the US, as developers race to meet various tax relief and support deadlines for new wind projects.

WindEconomics: Renewables lead the way in Germany

By David Milborrow, 30 November 2018

GERMANY: An authoritative report from the German Fraunhofer Institute confirms that wind and solar are now cheaper than all other electricity-generating technologies. In Germany, the most productive solar plants are slightly cheaper than the most productive wind farms.