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Who's going to be at Financing Wind Europe?

Before you commit to buying a ticket to an event, you what to know who you're going to be in a room with. In this post, client services manager Ellen Lloyd looks at who is likely to be in the room...

Why does a diverse judging panel make an industry awards event more credible?

In order to make the judging of our European Wind Investment Awards as fair as we can, we have put together a judging panel with a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. Sarah Stewart...

What is an anchor tenant in renewables?

The growth of corporate power purchase agreements in the wind industry is directing more attention at the 'anchor tenants' in those deals. We look at what this means in renewables -- and what it...

Everything you need to know about entering the European Wind Investment Awards

“To be prepared is half the victory,” according to Cervantes.

If you want to be victorious at the European Wind Investment Awards, you must be prepared – and that’s where this blog post can help....

Awards credibility: Why are ours worth your time?

How can wind companies stand out from the competition? Well, you should know by now that a valuable way to establish yourself as a top leader or company is by applying to — and winning! — an...

Will the US wind production tax credit be extended?

A Word About Wind gathered the most influential people in the US wind industry at our Financing Wind North America conference in April and talked about the biggest issues facing companies...

Yes, there's a climate emergency - but we can still celebrate those trying to fix it

Environmental activists have pushed the climate crisis up the political agenda with their demands for more action from political leaders and businesses on tackling climate change. But don't...

Our 15-point checklist for writing a winning awards entry

Do you want to win at the European Wind Investment Awards? A Word About Wind editor-in-chief Richard Heap shares some tips about how you can write an entry that will wow your judges and help you...

Interview: Miguel Prado, CEO, EDP Renewables North America

Miguel Prado is CEO of EDP Renewables North America, heading up a significant regional presence for the world’s fourth-largest wind energy producer. We spoke with him to discuss EDPR’s priorities...

Interview: Michael Rucker, CEO, Scout Clean Energy

Michael Rucker is CEO of Scout Clean Energy, a renewable energy developer, operator, and asset owner based in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2016, Scout is a young company, but made up of a...