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DNV GL Creates On-Demand, Web-Based Forecasting For Wind, Solar
DNV GL has added to its suite of short-term wind and solar power forecasting services with the launch of Forecaster NOW, an on-demand Web...
Sixteen Trends That Will Buoy U.S. Wind Power Into The 2020s
The head of the American Wind Energy Association lays out a slew of industry, market and policy trends that will outlive the wind production tax credit after its phaseout.
Offshore Wind Investor LEGO Shatters 100% Renewables Goal
Having supported the development of more than 160 MW of renewable energy since 2012, the LEGO Group has achieved its 100% renewable energy target...
Vermont Proposes Turbine Sound Rules ‘Ostracizing’ Wind Industry
Renewable Energy Vermont argues that the public service board's proposed new rules, covering decibel levels and setback requirements, could “effectively ban" future wind development in the state.
Wind PTC Father Grassley Probes Perry On ‘Hastily Developed’ Grid Study
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has asked Rick Perry, secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, a series of questions about a study Perry...
Virginia Governor Takes Action To Cut Carbon Emissions, Grow Clean Energy
Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D-Va., has taken executive action to reduce carbon emissions across the state. Under the newly signed Executive Directive 11, the governor...
U.S. Takes Hit In ‘Attractiveness’ Ranking For Renewables
The U.S. is no longer the most enticing renewable energy market for investors, according to EY’s latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI). China...
Hefty U.S. Wind Portfolio Scooped Up By Global Investor
London-headquartered Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager specializing in low-carbon and renewable energy infrastructure assets, has acquired Scout Clean Energy, a Colorado-based developer...
Carbon-Cutting DTE Energy To Bring In ‘Substantially More’ Renewables
As part of a new plan to reduce its carbon emissions by more than 80% by 2050, Detroit-based DTE Energy will incorporate “substantially more”...
WoWE Becomes ‘Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy’
In order to reflect its expansion of programs beyond wind power, Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) is now Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable...
Global Wind Market Trends Shaken Up By China
Due to a decrease in activity in China, the number of new wind installations was down compared with 2015. In addition, Vestas took back the No. 1 turbine supplier spot from Goldwind.
Joint Industry Project To Improve Site Assessment Of Offshore Wind Farms
DNV GL is inviting stakeholders to a joint industry project (JIP) aimed at improving the collection and assessment of data at offshore wind farms.
With...
International Finance Corp. Makes Major Investment In Pakistani Wind Sector
The International Finance Corp. (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is providing $66 million and mobilizing a further $172 million in a...
EDF EN Acquiring Stake In Onshore Wind Company Futuren
EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) has reached a full and final agreement with the controlling shareholders of onshore wind company Futuren to purchase a...
MHI Vestas Kicks Manufacturing Of 8 MW Platform Into High Gear
In accordance with its V164 manufacturing plan, MHI Vestas is continuing to ramp up production for the 8 MW offshore wind turbine.
According to the...
Vaisala Delves Into 20 Million Hours Of Collected Wind Data
Vaisala, a provider of environmental and industrial measurements, says its Triton Wind Profiler will soon reach a major milestone of 20 million hours of...
U.S. Lawmakers Band Together On Offshore Wind Incentive Bill
In an effort to continue spurring offshore wind in the country, U.S. Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., along with Rhode...
GE Lands Nearly 200 MW Wind Deal In China
GE Renewable Energy has announced an agreement with HECIC to supply 81 wind turbines for projects in the Fengning County of China’s Hebei Province.
The...
Maryland Goes All In: PSC Decision Clears Path For US Wind, Deepwater’s Skipjack
The Maryland Public Service Commission reaffirms Gov. Larry Hogan's sentiment that the state is "open for business."
New Hampshire Town Makes 100% Renewables Pledge
The Town of Hanover, N.H., has voted to establish a goal of transitioning to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2050. The article approved...