Tristan Grimbert newly elected AWEA Board Chair, and President and CEO of EDF Renewable Energy said to compete in the low price energy environment will take increased and improved transmission, fairer market rules and for the market to recognise and compensate for wind’s attributes. Kevin de León, California State Senate President pro Tempore gave the keynote address on Tuesday, highlighting wind power's success.
“With wind’s success comes new and solvable challenges” said Tristan Grimbert. “Management of the grid needs to evolve to meet these challenges. A brand new attitude is to embrace now, all forms of support to help forge the necessary policies and regulations for wind to thrive.”
Kevin de León added that California’s clean energy economy is a model for the rest of the nation and the world and that some of the biggest environmental challenges have been turned into incredible opportunities.
De León authored California's signature 50 percent renewable energy standard in 2025. As one of the most affordable and reliable forms of electricity generation, wind will play an increasingly important role in the state and nation’s expanding clean energy mix.
The Western Hemisphere’s largest wind energy conference all year features over 400 exhibitors, including 91 at the show for the first time.
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