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Betsy Lillian
Betsy Lillian serves as the editor of North American Windpower, as well as sister publications NGT News, Solar Industry and Unmanned Aerial Online. She has been with Zackin Publications since 2012.
Minnesota County Banks Millions From Wind Production Taxes
On Friday, representatives from the wind industry and Xcel Energy presented a ceremonial check to Tim Gabrielson, chairman of the Mower County, Minn., board...
IBM Four Years Ahead Of Schedule In Renewables, CO2-Reduction Goals
Technology giant IBM says it has achieved two major commitments four years ahead of schedule in its efforts to help combat climate change.
First, the...
Enel Bringing 291 MW Of Wind Power To Russia
Enel S.p.A., acting through its Russian subsidiary, was recently awarded two wind projects for a total capacity of 291 MW within the framework of...
Tour de France Champion LeMond Founds Carbon Fiber Company With Eye Toward Wind Blades
Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based LeMond Composites has entered into an exclusive, 20-year licensing agreement with Deakin University in Australia to enhance the production of carbon...
New-Market Strategy: Senvion To Enter Serbian Wind Industry
Senvion has closed a financial contract with Elicio NV for the Alibunar wind farm in Serbia.
Under the 42 MW order, Senvion will deliver, install...
Vestas Introduces 4.2 MW Wind Platform In Three Variants
Vestas is rolling out a new 4.2 MW wind turbine platform in three variants: V150-4.0/4.2 MW, V136-4.0/4.2 MW and V117-4.0/4.2 MW.
First introduced in 2010...
DOE Funds Wind And Solar Projects On Tribal Lands
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs has selected 13 tribal energy projects - including wind, solar, biomass...
Ohio Makes Moves To Kill Harsh Wind Turbine Setback Rule
AWEA and several major wind developers are applauding an omnibus amendment - now included in the state's proposed budget - to bring a "commonsense approach" to siting wind turbines in Ohio.
Vestas To Enter Russian Wind Power Market
In connection with Fortum Energy’s recently being awarded a series of onshore wind projects in a renewable energy auction in Russia, Vestas expects to...
Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin Utility Seeks 200 MW Of Wind
Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin utility, Wisconsin Power and Light Co., has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to add 200 MW to its wind generation...
ABB Microgrid To Help Aruba Integrate More Wind And Solar
In an effort to help the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba transition to renewable energy, ABB is providing an advanced microgrid to WEB Aruba...
FERC Wins Case Over PJM Capacity Rules ‘Discriminating’ Against Wind And Solar
Clean energy advocacy groups say PJM's new "always available, all-year requirement" puts renewables at a disadvantage, considering their performance can vary according to seasons.
New York Offers Millions In Funding For Energy Storage Tech
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced that up to $6.3 million is now available for emerging energy storage...
New Brunswick Wind Farm To Be Expanded
NB Power and a subsidiary of TransAlta Renewables Inc. have reached an agreement to add 17.25 MW of wind generating capacity at the Kent...
EDF RE Inks Utility PPA For Minnesota Wind Farm
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE), the North American subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Southern...
GE Renewable Energy Supplying 66 MW Japanese Project
GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Shimizu Corp. to provide turbines for the Akita Katagami wind farm, located in the Akita prefecture in...
Two Southern Cities Commit To 100% Renewables
The cities of Sarasota, Fla., and Columbia, S.C., have each made commitments to transition to 100% renewable energy, the Sierra Club has announced.
According to...
DNV GL, Goldwind Team Up To Work On Wind Asset Management
DNV GL has signed a memorandum of understanding with Goldwind International to develop a new portfolio asset management platform to support Goldwind’s global onshore...
Report: Coal, Nuclear Plant Closures? Don’t Blame Renewables
In response to questions posed by Energy Secretary Rick Perry, a new report finds there is no evidence that a changing power mix poses a threat to the reliability of the nation’s power system.
Siemens Wind Power Fined For 2015 Accident At Wind Blade Plant
Siemens Wind Power Ltd. has pleaded guilty and has been fined C$60,000 as the result of a 2015 incident in which a worker fell...