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ISU Study: Illinois Wind Industry Could Bring Billions To State
Illinois wind farms will bring nearly $6 billion to the state's economy over the lifetime of the projects, including over 19,000 new construction,...
NREL Preparing Cost Database App
A new Web application under development from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will provide technology cost and performance estimates that can be...
Municipal Utility Contemplates Wind Generation In Resource Plan
In preparing its long-term integrated resource plan (IRP), Seattle City Light has outlined three alternatives that could mean increased integration of wind energy....
How To Extend The Lifespan Of Your Gearbox
How long can a gearbox last? How long should it last? Because there are so many factors that can rob a gearbox of...
DWEA Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) says that more than 100 new members have joined the organization since its founding in 2010. Members...
SPP Gets Extension For FERC Order 1000
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has been granted extra time to comply with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Order No. 1000 on...
Wind Components Propel St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Shipments
St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. reports that year-to-date cargo shipments for the period March 22 to June 30 totaled 13.2 million metric tons,...
Companies To Jointly Study Turbine Technology On China’s Grid
The renewable energy department of the China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI RED) and GL Garrad Hassan (GLGH) have signed a memorandum of...
Wind Turbines Power Water Treatment Plant In Remote Alaskan Village
Three wind turbines from small-wind provider Southwest Windpower now power a two-year-old water treatment facility owned by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium....
BOEM Seeks Public Comment For Mass./R.I. WEA
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold a July 17 public meeting in New Bedford, Mass., to receive public comments about...
BSEE Awards U.S. Offshore Wind Safety Research Contract To PMSS
In an effort to ensure best safety practices are used in the eventual development of offshore wind located along the U.S. Outer Continental...
NJC Prepares For Fifth Year Of Wind Technology Training Program
Sterling, Colo.-based Northeastern Junior College (NJC) says it is set to begin the fifth year of its wind technology training program. With the...
Illinois Company Purchases Wind RECs
Healthcare products and services provider Sage Products has announced that it will purchase from Constellation Energy Green-e Energy-certified power sourced from wind energy...
Enercon Finalizes Factory Plan
German wind turbine manufacturer Enercon says it will employ 50 workers at a new Ontario factory that will produce electrical parts for converters...
PMSS Expands Staff, Opens Second U.S. Office
In an effort to expand its business activities in the North American renewable energy market - particularly for offshore wind - renewable energy...
TNT Crane & Rigging Purchases Turner’s Crane Operations
In an effort to gain a greater foothold in the wind maintenance and service business, TNT Crane & Rigging has purchased the crane...
Ontario RE Developer Comments On FIT 2.0 Progress
In an update to its shareholders, Toronto-based developer Atlantic Wind & Solar says the renewable energy projects the company has applied for under...
Gamesa Issues Furloughs To 165 In Pennsylvania
Citing low demand, Langhorne, Pa.-based turbine maker Gamesa has announced it is laying off 165 workers at its nacelle and blade manufacturing facilities....
MAKE Report: Nacelle, Blade And Tower Facilities Hardest Hit In Downturn
The global wind power supply chain faces a future characterized by stagnating economic growth, low profit margins and waning government policy support. In...
Post-Vestas, U.K. Port Group Intent On Finding Tenant
After Denmark-based turbine maker Vestas said it would no longer build a manufacturing facility at the Port of Sheerness, the port's owners say...