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Acciona Scoops Up Ontario Wind Farm From Suncor
Through its Canadian subsidiary, Acciona Energy International (AEI) has acquired 50% of the 76 MW Ripley Wind Farm in Ontario from Suncor Energy Inc.
The...
RFQ: Saudi Arabia Seeks 400 MW Of Wind Power
The Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO) of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources has issued a request for qualification (RFQ)...
Siemens Gamesa’s New 3.3 MW Platform Lands Maiden European Order
Under a 118 MW contract representing the debut order for its new 3.3 MW platform in Europe, Siemens Gamesa is supplying 36 wind turbines...
Suzlon Closing Brazilian Subsidiary Due To ‘Multiple Factors’
Suzlon Energy Ltd. is filing voluntary liquidation of its Brazilian subsidiary, Suzlon Energia Eelica do Brasil Ltda. (SEOB), which has been doing business in...
Berkshire Hathaway Energy To Buy Texas Grid Company Oncor
Iowa-based Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has executed a definitive merger agreement with bankrupt Energy Future Holdings...
NextEra Wind Farm To Boost Nebraska Utility’s Renewables Generation
Once NextEra’s Sholes wind facility comes online in Wayne County, Neb., the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) estimates that approximately 40% of its power...
Iowa Researchers Examine How To Move Wind Across Major U.S. Power Grids
As part of a $220 million grid modernization initiative announced in January by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Iowa State University’s (ISU) James...
Wyoming Wind Coalition Welcomes Tech Manufacturer As New Member
The Wyoming Wind Coalition, a group working to promote wind energy in the state, is welcoming its latest member, LogiLube LLC, which describes itself...
100% Renewables Bill Takes Another Step Forward In California
With the approval of S.B.100 by the California Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, the Golden State has taken a step closer to establishing a...
Nordex Inks New Wind Orders In Turkey
Nordex has received 72 MW of orders from wind customers in Turkey. Pakmem Elektrik has ordered 16 N131/3600 turbines for the Cerit project, and...
Siemens, DONG Energy Sell Offshore Wind Services Biz
A2SEA, an offshore wind service and installation company owned by DONG Energy and Siemens, is being sold to Belgium-based GeoSea.
A2SEA, which will continue to...
Northland Power Welcomes New Exec From DONG Energy
Northland Power Inc., an independent power producer based in Toronto, has appointed Morten Melin executive vice president of construction.
Most recently, Melin was vice president...
100 Global Corporations Now Committed To 100% Renewables
With the new additions of AkzoNobel N.V., AXA, Burberry and the Carlsberg Group, The Climate Group’s RE100 initiative – representing large businesses transitioning to...
Minnesota Regulators Green-Light Xcel’s Huge Wind Expansion
On Thursday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved Xcel Energy’s plan for a huge wind energy expansion in the Upper Midwest.
Seven new wind...
Wind Moratorium Bill Awaits Fate In North Carolina
A North Carolina bill seeking a moratorium on new wind farm permits through 2018 due to military concerns is awaiting a final decision from...
Enel Bringing 291 MW Of Wind Power To Russia
Enel S.p.A., acting through its Russian subsidiary, was recently awarded two wind projects for a total capacity of 291 MW within the framework of...
New-Market Strategy: Senvion To Enter Serbian Wind Industry
Senvion has closed a financial contract with Elicio NV for the Alibunar wind farm in Serbia.
Under the 42 MW order, Senvion will deliver, install...
Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin Utility Seeks 200 MW Of Wind
Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin utility, Wisconsin Power and Light Co., has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to add 200 MW to its wind generation...
AWEA Hires Energy Policy Strategist Amy Farrell
Amy L. Farrell, a strategist and expert in energy, environmental and regulatory policy, has been named senior vice president for government and public affairs...
RES Sells IdentiFlight LLC Assets To Boulder Imaging Affiliate
Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has sold the assets of IdentiFlight LLC to IdentiFlight International LLC. IdentiFlight International is jointly owned by Boulder Imaging, a...