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Growth Slows For Global Small Wind Market
After several years of steady growth, the global small wind sector has now encountered challenges, according to a report from the World Wind...
Citing Opposition, Innergex Ceases Development Of Ontario Wind Farm
Independent power producer Innergex, along with partner the Algonquins of the Pikwakanagan First Nation, will no longer develop the 150 MW Nodinosi prospective...
Post-Alstom, GE Looking At Energy Shuffle
GE says it plans to split its onshore and offshore wind businesses following the successful acquisition of rival energy giant Alstom.
GE won the...
Wyoming To Protect Greater Sage-Grouse Population
Thanks to a first-of-its-kind conservation bank restricting energy development across a large swath of central Wyoming land, the greater sage-grouse can breathe a...
Wind Turbine O&M Expenditures Will Hit $17 Billion by 2020
Global expenditures for wind turbine operations and maintenance (O&M) will reach $17 billion by 2020, from $9.25 billion in 2014, according to report...
Walmart Signs PPA With Akuo Energy USA For Texas Wind Project
Walmart has agreed to purchase approximately 80% of the output generated by Akuo Energy USA's 50 MW Rocksprings Wind Farm, located near Del...
MAKE: China To Install 21.5 GW Of Wind Capacity This Year
New research by MAKE Consulting shows that China is projected to add more than 20 GW of grid-connected wind power capacity this year....
Ontario Court Rules In Favor Of Northland Power
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled in favor of Northland Power in the independent power producer's global adjustment suit against the...
How Adding A Second, Smaller Rotor May Increase Energy Output
Hui Hu picked up a 3D-printed model of a typical wind turbine and began explaining two problems with the big, tall, three-bladed machines....
Siemens, Egyptian Government In Massive Wind Deal
Turbine supplier Siemens and the Egyptian government have reached an agreement to install 2 GW of wind power and a 4.4 GW combined-cycle...
Vestas To Ramp Up Employment At Colorado Blade Factory
Turbine maker Vestas says it will hire up to 400 workers for its Windsor, Colo.-based blade facility. Vestas says it is encouraged by...
Energy Department Throws Support Behind Larger Wind Turbine Blades
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will provide $1.8 million in funds for the development of larger wind turbine blades that will help...
IREC Releases Report On Deploying Distributed Energy Storage
A report released by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) says that the market for distributed energy storage, while still in its infancy,...
Dow To Power Manufacturing Facility With South Texas Wind
Dow Chemical Co. has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Bordas Wind Energy LLC to purchase 200 MW annually for its...
SEWC To BOEM: N.C. Offshore Wind Buffer Zone Overly Protective
The Southeastern Wind Coalition (SEWC) recently submitted comments to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) during the comment period for the North...
Federal Energy Subsidies Fall 23% Over Four-Year Period
Federal energy subsidies fell 23% in the 2010-2013 time frame, according to a release by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). According to...
Report Outlines How European Offshore Wind Could Compete With Gas And Coal
The European offshore wind industry could become cost-competitive with conventional forms of energy such as gas, coal and nuclear within a decade, according...
Obama Administration Highlights Bright Future And Many Benefits Of U.S. Wind Power
A highly anticipated government report says U.S. wind power could double over the next five years and ultimately become one of the country's...
DNV GL Announces Trio Of Wind Industry Initiatives
DNV GL has announced three new joint industry projects (JIPs) aimed at developing recommended practices to further lower risks and reduce costs for...
Study Provides New York A Road Map For Cutting Offshore Wind Costs
A new study offers a road map of key strategic steps New York State can take to reduce the costs of offshore wind...