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Meta Expands PPA to Includes Algonquin Deerfield Wind Project
Liberty, a part of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., is collaborating with Meta on the new 112 MW Deerfield II wind project in Michigan.
This...
IEA Picks Up Construction Contract for Michigan Wind Farm
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. (IEA), an infrastructure construction company with renewable energy and specialty civil expertise, has been awarded a $49 million contract...
DTE’s Polaris Wind Park Reaches Commerical Operation
DTE Energy, a Detroit-based diversified energy company, says its Polaris Wind park, located in mid-Michigan’s Gratiot County, is operational.
With 68 turbines generating 168 MW,...
‘Wind Income Is A Gift’: Local Leaders Highlight Michigan Wind
Citing its economic benefits, many rural communities across Michigan have reiterated strong support for wind energy in the state.
“Having spent my entire working life...
Wind Power Helps Drive Michigan Toward RPS Goals
All of Michigan’s electric providers met or exceeded the state’s 10% renewable portfolio standard (RPS) in 2015, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s...
Michigan Utility Launches New Renewables-Purchasing Program
Detroit-based utility DTE Energy has announced MIGreenPower, a new program that will allow customers to buy power from Michigan wind and solar farms starting...
Michigan Legislators Green-Light Increased Renewables Standard
Following eleventh hour negotiations on Thursday, Michigan legislators approved a comprehensive energy reform package, which, among other actions, will expand the state’s renewable portfolio...
Michigan Drone Company Wins DOE Grant For Turbine Inspection Work
SkySpecs, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based provider of autonomous drones for the inspection of wind turbines, has received a small-business voucher (SBV) from the U.S....
Pitch System Suspected In Michigan Turbine Collapse
The initial investigation of a fallen wind turbine at Exelon Generation’s Harvest 1 wind farm in Elkton, Mich., is focused on the hydraulic components...
Exelon Generation Investigating Wind Turbine Collapse In Michigan
A 120-meter wind turbine at Exelon Generation’s Harvest I wind farm in Elkton, Mich., collapsed on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 5:12 a.m. ET. There were no injuries, and the cause of the collapse is currently under investigation.
DTE Energy Investigating Broken Turbine Blade In Michigan
DTE Energy and GE are investigating a broken wind turbine blade in Sigel Township, Mich. According to DTE Energy, a 48.7-meter blade broke on...