California approves up to 25 GW floating offshore wind project
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the development of up to 5 gigawatts (GW) of floating offshore wind power by 2030 and 25 GW by 2045.
The CEC is mandated by AB 525, which was passed into state law in September 2021, to establish planning targets for clean energy technology. AB 525 also directs the CEC to collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for offshore wind development by June 30, 2023. This plan must include transmission, port infrastructure, procurement, additional call areas, workforce development, and a sustainable supply chain.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expects to begin leasing in Morro Bay and Humboldt Bay Wind Energy Areas later this fall of 2022.
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August 31, 2022
Hydrostor develops 500 MW/4 GWh compressed air energy storage project in USA
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has determined the Data Adequacy of Hydrostor's Application for Certification for its 500 MW/4,000 MWh Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) project in...
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SUSI Partners buys 100 MW energy storage projects in South Texas
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