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Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 15, 2022
We at the Union of Concerned Scientists think a lot about wind power. In honor of Global Wind Day , here’s a roundup of what we’re seeing and what we’ve been thinking—five facts about wind energy to keep in mind as you celebrate, or at least make note, on June 15. Wind power is big, and getting bigger.
Legal Planet
APRIL 29, 2024
Wind power costs fell by half from 2008 to 2021. Rooftop solar costs in 2020 were a third of what they had been in 2010. In 2020, the cost of single-axis utility scale solar was only a fifth of what it was in 2010. I don’t mean to imply that technological progress will automatically fix things.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The World Bank predicts that the demand for neodymium for energy technologies in 2050 will be 37% of total 2018 neodymium production. Global demand for neodymium for wind turbines is estimated to increase 48% by 2050. Our modern technological world wouldn’t function without rare earth elements. It is used to make luminous paint.
Edouard Stenger
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
GW of wind capacity in September 2016, which produced 21 TWh in 2015. Wind power currently employs a little less than 15,000 people. The sector has 8,230 direct jobs (compared to a massive 32,000 in 2010-2011… or 12,000 in 2012). The target capacity for 2018 is of 15 GW. click to enlarge. click to enlarge.
Ocean Conservancy
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed moderating a panel in the Nature Zone at COP27 with representatives from the International Renewable Energy Agency and Orsted, a leader in offshore wind power production based in Denmark, focusing on the potential of offshore wind energy and how to sustainably and equitably advance its development.
Environmental Progress
APRIL 20, 2021
ERCOT also expected, during peak demand events in winter, to have power from wind represent about 27% of installed wind capacity. In its most severe appraisal of the loss of wind capacity, ERCOT expected 8% of wind power compared to capacity. percent of the grid’s power. 354 (Bankr.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 18, 2023
A proposed offshore wind procurement bill in Maine would go a long way to enable the state to meet its climate and clean energy targets and become a national leader in floating offshore wind technology. NREL and DNV expect floating offshore wind costs to dip to $60 to $80/MWh by 2030 and $45 to $50/MWh by 2035.
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