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RWE and ArcelorMittal intend to build and operate offshore wind farms and hydrogen facilities for low-emissions steelmaking

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Energy company RWE and steel producer ArcelorMittal have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to develop, build and operate offshore wind farms and hydrogen facilities that will supply the renewable energy and green hydrogen required to produce low-emissions steel in Germany.

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DOE awards $125M to bring clean energy technologies to market

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a total of $125 million to support 110 clean energy technology projects (DE-FOA-0002381). Low Total Cost of Hydrogen by Exploiting Offshore Wind and PEM Electrolysis Synergies. Low Total Cost of Hydrogen by Exploiting Offshore Wind and PEM Electrolysis Synergies. million each.

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EGEB: It gets real – Vineyard Wind orders its Haliade-X wind turbines

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm orders 62 13 MW wind turbines. Clean energy sourcing is key to reaching climate goals, finds a new report. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales

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Hywind floating offshore wind turbine by U.S. The US announced two proposals for offshore wind sales that could generate more than 18 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy – enough to power more than 6 million homes. It’s the first in a five-year lease schedule that could see up to 12 separate offshore wind auctions.

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In 2023, investment in clean energy manufacturing shot up 70% from 2022

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Around 40% of investments in clean energy manufacturing in 2023 were in facilities that are due to come online in 2024. Clean energy manufacturing is still dominated by China, which is currently home to more than 80% of global solar PV module manufacturing capacity, followed by the US and India with 5%, and Europe with just 1%.

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EGEB: New Jersey approves US’s largest combined offshore wind farm

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): New Jersey approves US’s largest combined offshore wind project, Atlantic Shores and Ocean Wind II. Transitioning to clean energy will grow the global economy, as investments will pay off, reports IRENA. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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EGEB: Ireland launches its first offshore wind auction

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Ireland opens a consultation of its first offshore wind auction. North Carolina’s governor is about to sign a major clean energy bill. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes. Here are 3 standouts.

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