Wind

California aims for 7.6GW of offshore wind by 2035

California wants to build a floating wind industry from scratch to meet its clean energy goals. A big new central procurement target will help, offshore wind backers say.

By Jeff St. John . 24 July 2024

California's offshore wind ambitions lie in the ocean waters beyond the horizon of the Central California city of Morro Bay. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Clean energy

Chart: How much will solar and wind grow under the new climate law?

The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to drive up installations of onshore wind and utility-scale solar — a boon after a particularly rocky six months for renewables in the U.S.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 26 August 2022
Clean energy

US solar and wind projects stalled in Q2. What happened?

The Auxin Solar tariff investigation and uncertainties around tax incentives tanked progress, according to a new American Clean Power report.

By Shel Evergreen . 1 August 2022
Wind

Chart: China’s offshore wind frenzy drove recent record global growth

Eighty percent of the world's new offshore wind capacity was installed in China last year, and the country is expected to dominate the sector for years to come.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 8 July 2022
Wind

Offshore wind installations surged threefold last year

China leads the world in new installations, but the U.S. is just starting to ramp up development, according to a new report.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 June 2022
Clean energy

Take a look inside a lithium-ion battery, solar panel and wind turbine

Recycling clean energy technologies is complicated. These interactive graphics will help you understand why.

By Alison F. Takemura . 16 June 2022
Wind

Four smart ideas for keeping wind turbine blades out of landfills

As wind energy expands, researchers and manufacturers are developing ways to repurpose and recycle blades that can be as long as airplane wings.

By Maria Gallucci . 14 June 2022
Video

Video: Watch Canary Media reporters talk recycling renewables

Canary journalists share key takeaways and insights from our special series on how to handle end-of-life solar panels, wind turbines and EV batteries.

By 13 June 2022
Clean energy

How California can get to a reliable, 85% clean grid by 2030

A new report finds that more offshore wind and geothermal power could reduce risks of overreliance on massive solar and battery growth to meet state goals.

By Jeff St. John . 10 May 2022
Guest essay

Did California actually hit 97% renewables in April? Yes and no

A close look at California’s latest record reveals a complicated quest to operate an emissions-free grid.

By Mike O'Boyle . 2 May 2022
Clean energy

Chart: What will a net-zero grid energy mix actually look like?

Massive amounts of new wind and solar will be a make-or-break ingredient.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 22 April 2022