Wind Power
After a shaky start, airborne wind energy is slowly taking off
New companies are developing technologies, such as large kites, that can harvest wind energy up to a half-mile above ground. Read More
Energy Market Outlook: What to Expect in 2022 and Beyond
The energy landscape is changing quickly, and it affects every organization and every sector in countless ways. From energy prices to grid reliability to emissions, organizations must understand the major national and regional energy trends to successfully plan for the years ahead. In Enel X’s 2022 Energy Market Outlook, our experts offer analysis for 2022 and beyond. They explore the major factors that could shape energy markets in both the near-term and the long-term. The Outlook covers a wide range of topics, among them: Read More
How NextEra is gearing up to be the energy giant of tomorrow
Jim Robo’s quest to turn a dirty old electric utility into the world’s mostly-green energy powerhouse. Read More
A Nordic energy giant shows how a carbon turnaround happens
Denmark’s Ørsted transformed from a fossil-fuel utility to a renewable energy leader in a decade. Read More
How the US will pick locations for all those offshore wind turbines
Both red and blue states will see more advantages than drawbacks in embracing this new industry. Read More
Lloyd's is crafting insurance for clean energy, EVs
The insurance giant fleshes out how it intends to support transition towards a greener economy, from new insurance projects to climate resilience, response and recovery framework for nations vulnerable to climate impacts Read More
Why California is pioneering floating wind farm technology
Instead of having its tower embedded directly into the ground or the seafloor, a floating wind turbine sits on a platform with mooring lines, such as chains or ropes, that connect to anchors in the seabed below. Read More
The circular economy meets decommissioned wind turbine blades
The current design makes blades difficult to recycle, but innovators are experimenting with ways to repurpose them for things such as playgrounds or to make them from different materials that can be reused at end of life. Read More
The U.S. East Coast is ripe for offshore wind development
After years of false starts, offshore wind is poised to take off along the East Coast. Commitments by states to purchase renewable power, support from the Biden administration, and billions in new investment are all contributing to the emergence of this fledgling industry. Read More
Can Europe’s community-owned renewables compete with Big Energy?
Local wind and solar cooperatives have been instrumental in fostering Europe’s renewable energy growth. Now, as multinational corporations play an ever-larger role in efforts to decarbonize Europe’s economy, the EU is looking to bolster these grassroots clean-energy initiatives. Read More