EU Announces First Sectoral Tripartite Contracts for Offshore Wind and Energy Storage
On September 5, 2025, EU Commissioner Jørgensen unveiled the first two sectorial tripartite contracts, focusing on offshore wind and energy storage, to accelerate collaboration between developers, industrial consumers, and the public sector. The initiative aims to reach up to 88 GW of offshore renewables by 2030 and 200 GW of energy storage, supporting grid modernization and deeper renewable penetration across Europe [5].
US Clean Power Capacity Surpasses 330 GW but Procurement Falls Sharply
The latest American Clean Power report shows the US reached over 330 GW of operational clean energy capacity by June 2025, enough to power 81 million homes. However, new power purchase agreements for renewables fell 32% compared to the first half of 2024, indicating stagnation in the project pipeline despite continued growth in energy storage and construction, with Arizona emerging as a major clean energy hub [1].
New IRS Rules Extend Construction Timelines for US Wind and Solar Projects
Federal guidance released in early September gives developers starting wind and solar projects between September 2, 2025, and July 4, 2026, four years to complete construction, with specific exceptions for regulatory delays. The announcement sparked a surge in renewable energy company share prices and provides more flexibility for distributed solar developers under the new compliance framework [2].
EPA to Cancel $7 Billion Solar for All Program, Tightens Federal Land Use for Renewables
The US EPA is planning to cancel the Solar for All program, which was designed to fund solar projects in low-income communities, while the Department of the Interior moves to restrict wind and solar development on federal lands by prioritizing energy density in permitting. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has also rescinded offshore wind leasing schedules, and the IRS issued stricter guidance for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits for clean energy projects [3].
EU Launches 5th Call for Cross-Border Renewable Energy Projects
On September 2, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) opened its fifth call for cross-border renewable energy projects, which is a prerequisite for accessing EU funding under the CEF Energy programme. The initiative supports collaborative projects across EU and non-EU countries, boosting investor confidence and helping meet EU decarbonization and energy security goals [6].