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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.
The Top 10 U.S. Wind Energy Utilities Of 2015: AWEA
For the 12th consecutive year, Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy says it has claimed the No. 1 spot in the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) rankings...
Minnesota Wind Farm Gets Fitted With TurbinePhD Condition Monitoring
Renewable NRG Systems (RNRG) says a site-wide installation of its TurbinePhD condition monitoring system has been completed at the Grant County Wind Farm in...
Canadian Firm Invests In NRG Wind Project In New Mexico
Toronto, Ontario-based Fengate Capital Management has executed a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of a 25% equity interest in San Juan Mesa...
Signed Clean Energy Bill Would Be ‘Giant Step Forward’ For Md., Says AWEA
Before the 2016 Maryland legislative session adjourned Monday, state lawmakers finalized legislation to increase the state’s use of renewable energy to 25% by 2020.
In...
California Leads The Nation In Advanced Energy Employment
Employment in California’s advanced energy industry grew 18% last year - six times the statewide employment growth rate - according to national business association...
Vestas Enters Conditional Agreement For Huge U.S. Project
Vestas has confirmed it has entered into a conditional agreement to supply wind turbines for a 600 MW project located in the U.S.
The project...
World Bank’s Climate Change Plan Includes 30 GW Renewables Goal
The World Bank Group has announced plans to help developing countries add 30 GW of renewable energy – enough to power 150 million homes...
Enel’s 400 MW Kansas Wind Project Now Under Construction
Enel Green Power North America Inc. (EGPNA), a subsidiary of Enel SpA, has started construction of the 400 MW Cimarron Bend wind farm, located...
CanWEA: Wind Poised To Play Big Role In Quebec’s 2030 Energy Policy
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is welcoming the publication of the Quebec government’s 2030 energy policy, which includes increasing total renewable energy production...
Suzlon Lands 105 MW Order With Independent Power Producer
Indian independent power producer (IPP) Greenko Group has placed a 105 MW wind turbine order with Suzlon.
Suzlon says the order, which marks its first...
AWS Truepower Rolls Out Wind Developer Suite
AWS Truepower, a provider of clean energy consulting, software and engineering services, has created a new product offering called the wind developer suite.
According to...
Vestas, Egypt In Talks For $2.2 Billion Wind Farm Deal
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas says it is in talks with Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy regarding a $2.2 billion wind farm...
Berkeley Lab: RPS-Driven Demand For Renewables Could Double In 15 Years
Most state RPS requirements will continue to rise through at least 2020, if not beyond; collectively, these policies will require substantial further growth in U.S. renewable electricity supplies, the report says.
Envision Energy, ViveEnergia Win 90 MW Contract In Mexico Power Auction
Energia Renovable de la Peninsula, one of the wind projects held jointly by China-based Envision Energy and Mexican developer ViveEnergia, has been awarded a...
Maryland Senate Passes Legislation To Boost State’s RPS
In a 31-14 vote Wednesday, the Maryland Senate passed legislation to expand the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS).
The bill, S.B.921, aims to increase Maryland's...
NV Energy Exceeds 2015 RPS, Continues Pursuit Of Renewables
Las Vegas-based NV Energy says it surpassed its mandated renewable portfolio standard (RPS) last year by achieving 21.2% and 31.3% levels in southern and...
CanWEA ‘Deeply Encouraged’ By Saskatchewan’s Wind Power Commitment
Following the results of Saskatchewan’s 28th general election on Monday, April 4, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is touting the Saskatchewan Party’s commitment...
RES Announces October Retirement Of CEO
U.K.-based renewable energy company RES says Dr. Ian Mays, CEO since the company's beginnings in 1981, will retire at the end of the current...
Suzlon’s U.S. Hub Wins Contract Extension For Projects In Three States
Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. (SWECO), a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of India-based Suzlon, has received a one-year contract extension to undertake operations, maintenance and...
Vestas Receives 200 MW Order For U.S. Wind Project
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from an undisclosed U.S. customer for 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines totaling 200 MW.
The contract includes...