Tag: turbines
Icebreaker Wind Gets ‘Most Significant Single Approval’ Yet
A federal review of the proposed Lake Erie offshore wind project has found no significant environmental impacts, including no significant effect on migratory birds.The...
AWEA Dives Into Distributed Wind, Names New Program Leader
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has hired Jennifer Jenkins as the director of its new distributed wind program.Jenkins, the former founding executive director...
Mesalands Community College Gifted New Tools For Wind Technology Program
Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, N.M., has received new donations from Megger and Transcat to enhance hands-on training for future wind turbine technicians.Megger, a...
Ventient Energy Launches As Major Player In U.K. Wind
Ventient Energy Ltd., which claims to be the U.K.’s third largest generator of onshore wind energy and the largest non-utility owner of onshore wind,...
South Dakota Governor Makes The Case For Wind – And More Of It
The following is a column written and released by Gov. Dennis Daugaard, R-S.D., entitled "Wind Power Contributing To South Dakota’s Economy." As most people in...
House Energy Bill Promotes Offshore Wind Development
The House Committee on Natural Resources recently passed H.R.4239, the “Strengthening the Economy with Critical Untapped Resources to Expand American Energy Act,” which promotes...
Report: The O&M Costs Of North America’s Aging Wind Fleet
The aging North American wind energy market is costing the industry $3 billion to $4 billion annually in operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses, claims...
Siemens Gamesa Inks Big Wind Order In China
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured an agreement for the supply of 300 MW in China. According to the company, the deal represents one...
Ohio Senator Fights For New Wind Setback Laws Once Again
According to Sen. Cliff Hite, Ohio's setback rule acts as a moratorium on wind development in the state; there have been no new wind applications filed with the siting board since 2014.
DNV GL Launches Control Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing For Renewables
Renewables certification company DNV GL has opened a control hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) test facility for renewable energy generation plants. The facility connects physical power plant...
