ACORE Welcomes Fourth Cohort of Accelerate Member Companies

February 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) announced today that 10 companies have been selected to participate in the fourth cohort of the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program.

“ACORE’s Accelerate Membership Program is the premier initiative in the United States aimed at creating opportunities for women- and minority-owned firms in the clean energy sector,” said Neelam Sakaria, Director, ACORE Accelerate. “We are elated to support these enterprises as they play a pivotal role in the nationwide deployment of renewable energy innovation and technologies. ACORE Accelerate is designed to help multiply members’ impact in communities by fully integrating them into our network, facilitating impactful collaborations and catalyzing their growth.”

Launched in 2020, ACORE’s Accelerate Membership Program has supported the success of over 40 clean energy companies that are owned and/or operated by leaders who identify as women, Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, or Native American and are committed to creating good-quality jobs and sustaining impact in their communities. Participating companies receive a complimentary two-year membership, an education stipend, dedicated staff, a C-suite executive mentor, free access to ACORE’s signature forums and other leading industry events, targeted briefings, pro-bono legal services, and exclusive networking opportunities, among other benefits.

The companies joining ACORE’s Accelerate Membership Program in 2024 include:

Gemini Energy Solutions (San Mateo, California) A cleantech firm revolutionizing the energy sector with affordable, high-quality energy audits and clean energy solutions, emphasizing equitable access for historically marginalized communities.

Great Lakes Solex PR LLC (Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) A renewable energy company building a state-of-the-art reduced carbon 1-gigawatt N-TOPCon monocrystalline photovoltaic (PV) solar panel manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico, with a long-term vision to generate six gigawatts of solar energy in the U.S.

Green Energy Ennovations LLC (Detroit, Michigan) The renewable energy consulting firm provides innovative design and construction energy solutions, including electric vehicle charging stations and solar technology, for customer infrastructure and project management needs.

Okiwa Wind LLC (Boston, Massachusetts)The offshore wind energy consulting firm offers a range of services, including quality management, site management, EHS management, manufacturing process & inspection, welding engineering, project management, quality inspection, coating inspections and third-party inspection.

OGOS Energy (Severna Park, Maryland) A renewable energy development company that specializes in building community and commercial-scale solar projects, accelerating the development of reliable and cost-effective renewable energy generation assets for underserved communities.

Okovate Sustainable Energy (Washington, D.C.) The company develops community solar projects that combine solar energy generation and crop production, ensuring profitable and sustainable farming practices for crop farmers.

Positive Deviancy (Sterling, Virginia) A connector organization that helps accelerate the development of new technologies contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Powerhouse Energy 360 (Atlanta, Georgia) A comprehensive engineering, design, and construction firm, specializing in solar, solar with battery storage, and EV charging installations.

Soli Renew (Baltimore, Maryland) The company aims to revolutionize community solar development through the power of data, specializing in identifying the most suitable sites for solar projects and ensuring that each project delivers maximum benefits to diverse stakeholders.

Stepwise (Buffalo, New York and Boston, Massachusetts) The company makes residential electrification affordable and accessible through smarter energy management of the existing electric panel.

“These individuals and organizations exemplify leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to cultivating inclusivity within the clean energy sector,” said ACORE President and CEO Ray Long. “The opportunities provided by the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program open avenues for collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge exchange. It strengthens our community, enriches our perspectives, and propels us toward a more inclusive future. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a clean energy sector that is not only sustainable but also reflective of the diverse world it serves.”

To learn more about the ACORE Accelerate Membership Program and the companies involved, click here.

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About ACORE:
For more than 20 years, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) has been the nation’s premier pan-renewable nonprofit organization. ACORE unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy. For more information, please visit www.acore.org.

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Renewable Energy

Empire Wind Resumes, Ørsted Eyes Chinese Turbines

Published

15 hours ago

January 19, 2026

Alice Rush

Weather Guard Lightning Tech

Empire Wind Resumes, Ørsted Eyes Chinese Turbines

Allen covers court victories allowing Empire Wind and Revolution Wind construction to resume, while Vineyard Wind joins the legal fight. In the UK, EnBW walks away from Mona and Morgan with a $1.4B write-off, even as KKR and RWE announce a $15B partnership for Norfolk Vanguard. Plus Ørsted’s leaked “Project Dragon” reveals the offshore giant is considering Chinese turbines, and Fortescue breaks ground on Australia’s Nullagine Wind Project using Nabrawind’s self-erecting tower technology.

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Last week I told you about Equinor’s ultimatum. Resume construction by January sixteenth… or cancel Empire Wind forever. Well… the courts have spoken.

Last Thursday, Judge Carl Nichols issued his ruling. Empire Wind can resume construction. The harm from stopping, he said, outweighs the government’s concerns. One day earlier, Ørsted won the same relief for Revolution Wind. And now Vineyard Wind has joined the fight in Massachusetts. Three projects. Three courtrooms. Two victories and one victory yet to come.

Meanwhile in Britain… a different kind of drama. German utility EnBW announced Thursday it is walking away from two major UK projects. Mona and Morgan. Three gigawatts of potential capacity. The cost of leaving? One point four billion dollars in write-offs. Eight hundred forty million pounds already paid… gone. Rising costs. Lower electricity prices. Higher interest rates. Their partner, Jera Nex BP, says they still see good pathways forward. But EnBW has had enough.

Yet in the very same week… Investment giant KKR and German utility RWE announced a fifteen billion dollar partnership. Norfolk Vanguard East and West. Three gigawatts. One hundred eighty-four turbines. Power for three million British homes. Big winners and losers. In the same market. In the same week.

Danish media outlet Berlingske obtained a confidential report from Ørsted’s procurement department. The world’s largest offshore wind developer… is exploring whether to buy turbines from China. They call it Project Dragon. The plan covers twenty-twenty-six through twenty-twenty-eight. CEO Rasmus Errboe told reporters they continuously evaluate all technologies and suppliers. Quality. Technical capabilities. Commercial conditions. He did not deny the report. For years, European developers have resisted Chinese turbines. Fear of losing their industry to China… just like they lost solar manufacturing a decade ago. But Ørsted is under pressure.

In Australia, Fortescue has broken ground on its first wind project in the Pilbara. The Nullagine Wind Project. One hundred thirty-three megawatts. Seventeen turbines. But here is what makes it special. Nabrawind’s self-erecting tower technology. Hub height of one hundred eighty-eight meters. A new global benchmark for onshore wind. No giant cranes required. Fortescue plans two to three gigawatts of renewable energy across the Pilbara by twenty-thirty. Wind. Solar. Batteries. To power their mining trucks. Their drills. Their processing plants.

Last week we talked about Equinor’s deadline. About Ørsted losing one and a half million euros every single day. About billions in limbo. This week… the courts stepped in. Empire Wind resumes. Revolution Wind continues. Vineyard Wind fights on. All while the North Sea quietly crossed a milestone. One hundred one operational wind farms. Thirty gigawatts of clean power. More than any body of water on Earth. Some companies are walking away. Others are doubling down with fifteen billion dollar bets. The wind industry is evolving very quickly.

And that’s the state of the wind industry for the 19th of January 2026. Join us tomorrow for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

Empire Wind Resumes, Ørsted Eyes Chinese Turbines

Renewable Energy

The “Plandemic”

Published

2 days ago

January 17, 2026

Alice Rush

It wasn’t too long ago that crackpots spewing nonsense like this with no supporting evidence were ostracized by society. Now, our Republicans elect them to the U.S. senate.

You’d have to believe that “the elites” a) conspired with the top people in the other 200+ countries on Earth, b) had a motive to kill over 7 million people worldwide, c) wanted of cripple the world economy, and d) didn’t mind watching their loved one die agonizing deaths.