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Suzlon’s U.S. Wind Hub Takes Home AWEA Safety Award

Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. (SWECO), the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of India-based Suzlon Group, has received the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) gold-level Health...

Sold! Brookfield To Acquire Bankrupt SunEdison’s TerraForm Yieldcos

It appears TerraForm Global and TerraForm Power, yieldcos of bankrupt renewables firm SunEdison, will finally be able to come out from underneath the shadow...

Cheers To That: U.S. ‘Advanced Energy’ Revenue Double That Of Beer Industry

According to newly released data from Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), the “advanced energy” industry was a $200 billion industry in the U.S. and a...

Finnish Financial Company Plans North American Wind

Taaleri, a financial services company based out of Finland, is setting its sights on the North American renewable energy market. Overall, Taaleri plans to make...
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With Five States In ’20 Percent And Up’ Club, Wind Thrives In Rural U.S.

Seeing as 99% of U.S. wind turbines are situated in rural areas, wind energy's steady growth has been accompanied by a surge of investment in rural America, says the American Wind Energy Association.
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Study: More Local Benefits Equal More Support For Canadian Wind Projects

The more a community is involved in wind energy planning, including getting direct benefits from nearby turbines, the more likely the development will gain...

Wind Technician Training Grows At New Mexico College

GE affiliate Granite Services International Inc. has expanded its wind technician training programs at Mesalands Community College’s North American Wind Research and Training Center...

The Wind Coalition Speaks Out On Recent Anti-Wind Op-Eds

The Wind Coalition is speaking out on what it calls “misleading op-eds” from groups lobbying against wind power in Oklahoma. Jeffrey Clark, president of The Wind...

Report Examines Small, Medium Wind Turbine Market Over Next Decade

A new Navigant Research report analyzing the global market for small and medium wind turbines (SMWTs) estimates that the installed capacity of this market...

Acciona Merger Helps Drive Big 2016 Sales Increase For Nordex

On the basis of its provisional consolidated financial statements for 2016, the Nordex Group has reported that it achieved its targets. Specifically, sales climbed by...
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How Would Oklahoma’s Anti-Wind Tax Affect The State’s Industry?

A new tax proposed for existing projects could make wind developers think twice before making big capital investments in the state.

Study: Wind Turbines Posing Significant Threat To Hoary Bat Species

A new study from Bat Conversation International claims that wind turbines may be threatening the survival of one of North America’s most widespread migratory...

Report: Competitive Auctions Playing Big Role In Countries’ Wind Development

In a changing policy environment, some mature markets for wind energy growth have plateaued, and others are experiencing or preparing for further expansion, according...

DOE Seeks Public Input On Maine Aqua Ventus I Offshore Project

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting public input regarding the environmental assessment (EA) the agency will conduct for the New England Aqua...

Gamesa Sees 77% Spike In Profit For 2016

Gamesa is reporting EUR 301 million in net profit for 2016 – representing a 77% year-on-year increase. The Spanish wind turbine manufacturer attributes the...

U.S. Renewables Company sPower Sold To AES, AIMCo

Salt Lake City-based FTP Power LLC (sPower) - a renewable energy owner, operator and developer - has been sold to AES Corp. and Alberta...
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BNEF’s Wind Turbine Rankings: 2016 Was ‘All About Mergers’

With a clear lead, Vestas has reclaimed the top spot in another annual ranking of onshore global wind turbine manufacturers, says Bloomberg New Energy...

LM Wind Power Bringing New Blade Factory To Normandy

Denmark-headquartered LM Wind Power, a global manufacturer of wind turbine blades, is opening up a new factory in Normandy, France. The factory, dedicated to offshore...

From Nuclear To Renewables: Can New York Make The Change?

As long as appropriate policies and transmission upgrades are established, New York can rely mostly on energy efficiency and wind and solar power to replace the Indian Point Energy Center, a new report says.

Vestas Reorganizes Business In Asia-Pacific

To build on its momentum in the Asia-Pacific (APC) region and align with its updated corporate strategy, Vestas is reorganizing its current sales business...

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