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Wind, Solar Generation Continues To Grow In Texas

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reports that electric generation from renewable resources in Texas increased 7% in 2012, compared to 2011, with capacity [read more]

First Wind Awards 16 Scholarships In Six States

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

First Wind has announced that 16 scholarships have been awarded to college-bound students as part of the 2013 First Wind Scholars program. The awardees reside [read more]

Brazil's BNDES Says Gamesa IsCompliant With Local Content Requirements

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social (BNDES) says turbine manufacturer Gamesa meets Brazil's local content requirements, which, among other things, mandates that at least [read more]

Enerpac Unveils Lightweight Torque Wrench

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Engineered to meet the demanding torque applications for wind turbines, Enerpac has introduced a torque wrench pump which the company claims can deliver up to [read more]

Otter Tail Power Signs PPA With NextEra Energy's Ashtabula III

on 17 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Fergus Falls, Minn.-based Otter Tail Power signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to acquire the output from the 62.4 MW Ashtabula III wind farm, [read more]

Siemens Blade Crashes At Ocotillo Wind Farm

on 16 May 2013 by Mark DelFranco

NAW has learned that a blade belonging to a Siemens SWT-2.3-108 wind turbine came crashing to the ground at the 265 MW Ocotillo Wind Farm [read more]

As U.S. DOJ Investigates, Duke Works Adaptive Management Plan

on 16 May 2013 by Mark Del Franco

Duke Energy Renewables has confirmed that it is a subject of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) preliminary investigation resulting from the incidental deaths of [read more]

Legislative Committees Pass Farm Bills; Senate Version Includes REAP Funding

on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff

The Senate Agriculture Committee passed a farm bill that includes funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP provides [read more]

WWEA: Global Wind Capacity Reached 282.3 GW In 2012

on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Worldwide wind capacity reached 282.3 GW in 2012 - with more than 44.6 GW being added last year - according to findings from the World [read more]

Survey Says: Illinois Voters Support Fixing 'Broken' RPS Law

on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff

A majority of Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable power and support legislation [read more]

ZF Services Launches 2.5 MW Test Bench

on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff

ZF Services has completed installation of the 2.5 MW test bench at its Vernon Hills, Ill.-based wind service center. The project, which began construction in [read more]

Vestas Says Mexico Project Is Delayed

on 16 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Turbine manufacturer Vestas says the 396 MW Marena Renovables project, for which it is supplying turbines, is experiencing "construction delays." Vestas, which is supplying 132 [read more]

To Drive Awareness, DWEA Proclaims June Small Wind Month

on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff

The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) has proclaimed June as Small Wind Month and will be participating in a series of community outreach events to [read more]

Cherokee Nation To Operate Largest Wind Farm On Tribal Land

on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff

The Cherokee Nation has agreed to partner with Chicago-based PNE Wind USA to develop a 90-turbine wind farm, located in Kay County, Okla. The Cherokee [read more]

Canadian Investor In Deal To Acquire Interest In Australian Project

on 15 May 2013 by NAW Staff

Canadian and Australian infrastructure investors Northleaf Capital Partners and Palisade Investment Partners have agreed to acquire a 75% equity interest in the 111 MW Waterloo [read more]