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Human Error Causes Turbine Damage At Block Island Wind Farm
Despite the malfunction - caused by a drill bit left inside the GE turbine generator - Deepwater Wind expects the U.S.' first offshore wind farm to commence operations as planned.
U.S. Mayors To Trump: We’re Not Stopping The Fight Against Climate Change
Speaking at the C40 Mayors Summit in Mexico City, mayors from cities across the U.S. have urged President-elect Donald Trump to recognize what they...
Vestas Announces New Exec For People And Culture
Helle Bay, Vestas North America’s vice president for people and culture, will become group senior vice president for people and culture on Jan. 1,...
Enel Americas’ Arrival On NYSE Marks End Of Corporate Restructuring
Enel Americas, a Latin American subsidiary of the Enel Group, has begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The company says this move...
California Materials Manufacturer Signs Up For Texas Wind
Labeling and packaging materials manufacturer Avery Dennison Corp. has signed a wind power purchase agreement (PPA) with Apex Clean Energy to offset 50% of...
Illinois Supreme Court To Clean Line: Yes, We Will Review Your Case
It’s a yes from the Illinois Supreme Court: The rejection of Clean Line Energy Partners’ $600 million Rock Island Clean Line will soon be...
Senvion-Powered Wind Farm Now Producing Energy In Quebec
Forty-seven Senvion wind turbines have begun spinning at the 150 MW Mesgi'g Ugju's'n windfarm, located in Quebec.
According to the manufacturer, the project represents the...
U.S. Offshore Wind Becomes A Reality In ‘A Matter Of Days’
The U.S.’ first offshore wind farm will begin commercial operations in a “matter of days,” developer Deepwater Wind has revealed.
In its latest update on...
Survey: Conservatives Do, Indeed, Support Clean Energy Development
A newly released poll conducted after the presidential election shows that more than 80% of voters surveyed indicated it is important for elected officials...
With 115 MW Order, Gamesa Expands Latin American Presence
Having secured a 115 MW order with EDF EN Chile and Spain's Ibereolica, Gamesa is expanding its presence in the Chilean wind market.
Under the...
Vestas, EDF Energies Nouvelles Team Up For More Wind Farms
French energy group EDF Energies Nouvelles has placed firm and unconditional orders with Vestas for three wind projects in France.
The turbine orders, totaling 112...
Inauguration Day For Siemens’ Newest Turbine Blade Factory
Siemens has officially inaugurated its new rotor blade factory for offshore wind turbines in the British city of Hull.
According to Siemens, the site at...
Lawmaker Takes Aim At Wind Farms Near Military Bases
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins has proposed a bill that would make new wind farms built within 40 miles of military bases ineligible for tax credits. Specifically, he has voiced his concern for an Apex project in western New York.
Vestas Inks 180 MW Order For Down Under
Vestas has received a 180 MW turbine order from Australian customer Mt Emerald Wind Farm Pty Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of RATCH Australia...
Ingeteam Grabs Another Certification For Wind Frequency Converter
DNV GL has awarded component certificate to Spanish technology company Ingeteam for its new wind frequency converter.
During its certification process, DNV GL examined the...
Xcel Powers Up 200 MW North Dakota Wind Project
Xcel Energy’s Courtenay Wind Farm, a 200 MW project in North Dakota, is now fully operational.
The project is located near Courtenay, north of Jamestown...
New York Poises To Bid In Federal Offshore Wind Auction
Having submitted required documentation and a bid deposit to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the New York...
Report: U.S. Renewables Upped Their Game In First Three Quarters
Renewable energy sources provided 15.1% of net U.S. electrical generation during the first three quarters of this year, according to nonprofit SUN DAY Campaign,...
Massachusetts Agency Seeks Help In Exploring Offshore Wind Facilities
In an effort to support near- and long-term offshore wind development, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is seeking proposals from engineering teams that...
EDPR Lands Power Purchase Agreement For Indiana Wind Farm
EDP Renewables North America LLC, a subsidiary of EDP Renovaveis SA (EDPR), has secured a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Indianapolis-based Wabash Valley...