Jérôme à Paris

Jérôme à Paris focuses on energy policy, specifically highlighting the intricacies of offshore wind energy, the mechanisms such as Contracts for Difference to support renewable energy, the economic and political challenges in the sector, and the impact of government decisions on energy pricing and market dynamics.

Energy Policy Renewable Energy Offshore Wind Energy Government Regulations Energy Economics Market Dynamics Energy Auctions

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A few basic truths about offshore wind

510 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Offshore Wind Decarbonization Energy transition Supply Chain
  1. Offshore wind was meant to be more expensive and a side show in the energy transition.
  2. Banks took construction risks initially, leading to offshore wind being almost as cheap as onshore wind in some regions.
  3. Offshore wind is necessary in some places due to geographical constraints and can provide diversification in renewable energy systems.

The cost of wind, the price of wind, the value of wind

510 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Energy Market Environmental Impact Sustainability
  1. Cost, price, and value of wind power are different concepts in the energy market, with costs being related to production, prices driven by market forces, and value including externalities like pollution and carbon emissions.
  2. Wind power has fixed costs, zero marginal cost, and can lower electricity prices for consumers, making it an attractive option compared to fossil fuel-based generation.
  3. Externalities like intermittency, carbon emissions, and security of supply contribute to the overall value proposition of wind power, impacting its role in the system and the pricing mechanisms in place.

Why the German tender for offshore wind is bad news

486 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
💼 Business Energy Government Investment Market Dynamics
  1. Germany's offshore wind tender results indicate a significant increase in costs, impacting electricity generation prices.
  2. The licence payments may double the total investment needed to build wind projects, leading to higher electricity costs.
  3. The outcome of the German tender might set a concerning precedent for future offshore wind auctions, potentially affecting market dynamics.

Dear governments - stop listening to whining utilities

437 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
💼 Business Government Renewable Energy Regulations Lobbying
  1. Utilities lobbying for special favors can be seen as tactics to pressure governments for more favorable terms.
  2. Increased costs in the wind industry are real and partly a result of business decisions not to hedge against risks.
  3. Government regulations like the CfD are effective tools for encouraging low-cost capital investment in projects and should not be changed based on short-term pressures.
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Bravo to NPI

145 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
💰 Finance Offshore Wind Clean Energy Renewable Energy Investment
  1. Northland Power signed major financings for offshore wind projects in Poland and Taiwan.
  2. Northland Power and their partners were able to find solutions to complete the projects despite challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions.
  3. The industry needs more companies like NPI and Enterprize Energy that are focused on getting things done.

Offshore wind and big company lobbying

121 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Energy Policy Lobbying Climate change Government
  1. Big offshore wind projects often require government support or changes in regulations to be built
  2. Companies involved in offshore wind projects may try to renegotiate after making commitments, leveraging their political weight
  3. Offshore wind projects have high visibility, symbolic value, and political weight, making them a common target for lobbying and political maneuvering

Five grand challenges of offshore wind financing in the United States

121 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
💰 Finance Renewable Energy Investment Workforce Regulation Infrastructure
  1. Offshore wind energy in the U.S. faces challenges like financing in early stages, policy support, workforce development, transmission barriers, and scaling floating wind technologies.
  2. There is a need for structural changes and alignment across various sectors to support the rapid growth of offshore wind energy in the U.S.
  3. Despite challenges, the U.S. has favorable conditions for offshore wind energy expansion and overcoming obstacles requires collaboration between researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and regulators.

Podcast on French offshore wind

97 implied HN points • 13 Dec 23
🎙 Podcasts Offshore Wind
  1. Podcast on French offshore wind discussed in a podcast interview
  2. Jérôme à Paris provides insightful content on French offshore wind
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