FEATURE: US renewable generation growth sees new leaders rising to the occasion

摘要

Renewable generation across the US has been steadily rising over the years and shows no signs of slowing in 2021, which would tend to suppress wholesale power prices, but the latest stimulus bill could mix things up before the year is over. All regions expect increasing renewable capacity in 2021, even if the growth is not as strong as in 2020, said Manan Ahuja, North American power analytics manager at S&P Global Platts Analytics. The year-end stimulus bill is expected to extend federal tax credits, which could lead to even more renewables in the next year or two.