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Alliant Energy, Apex Adding 300 MW Of Wind In Iowa
Alliant Energy's Iowa energy company has announced the Upland Prairie Wind Farm, a 300 MW project in Clay and Dickinson counties in northwest Iowa.
The...
DONG Energy Changing Name, Brand To Reflect Clean Energy Focus
Following its strategic transformation from “black to green energy,” the recent divestment of its upstream oil and gas production, and its continued focus on offshore wind, DONG Energy is changing its name.
PacifiCorp Issues RFP For Major Wind Expansion
The new wind is part of PacifiCorp's Energy Vision 2020 initiative, which will also repower the company's existing wind fleet and build a 140-mile, high-voltage transmission line in Wyoming.
Delaware Governor Names Who’s Who In Offshore Wind Working Group
Gov. John Carney, D-Del., has announced appointments to the Delaware Offshore Wind Working Group, which was established last month by Executive Order 13 to...
Sierra Club Pushes For Wis. Utility Wind Farm But Argues More Is Needed
Yesterday, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission held a hearing to get public input on an Iowa wind development proposed by Madison Gas & Electric...
Vestas Announces 174 MW Iowa Wind Deal
Vestas has received a 174 MW order in the U.S. from MidAmerican Energy Co., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for the Wind XI...
Wind-Powered Papa John’s Franchisee Adds Solar To Its Mix
Houston Pizza Venture, one of the largest Papa John’s franchisees in the country, will now add solar to its 100% renewable energy purchase as...
Siemens Gamesa Wins Its First Order In Pakistan
Siemens Gamesa has secured its first order in Pakistan, an engineering, procurement and construction contract for 50 MW of wind turbines.
The company, in partnership...
Duke Energy Cutting Wind O&M Costs Through Digitalization
Looking to reduce the cost of maintaining its wind turbines, Duke Energy Renewables has been working with Sentient Science on a digitalization strategy.
Duke Energy...
Here’s How Wind Could Bring Major Economic Benefits To Alberta
If wind energy were to meet 90% of the Alberta government's commitment to add 5 GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2030, there...
DNV GL Rolls Out New ‘WindFarmer: Analyst’ Software
DNV GL has launched WindFarmer: Analyst, a new software tool designed to streamline wind farm energy assessments.
According to DNV GL, the software provides an...
MidAmerican, GE To Repower Hundreds Of Iowa Wind Turbines
With recent approval from the Iowa Utilities Board, MidAmerican Energy Co. is upgrading hundreds of its older wind turbines in the state.
The equipment upgrades...
Navigant Report Examines Competitive Wind Blade Materials Market
A new Navigant Research report is predicting the materials market for wind blades to have an estimated global value of $4.57 billion in 2017....
U.S. Senators Introduce ‘Advancing Grid Storage Act’
U.S. Sens. Al Franken, D-Minn., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., members of the Senate Energy Committee, have introduced what they deem a job-creating measure that...
Apex Partners With Xcel For 300 MW Dakota Range Wind Facility
Xcel Energy has announced plans to build and own a new 300 MW wind farm in South Dakota, the Dakota Range I and II...
What Could Xcel’s Texas-New Mexico Wind Expansion Do For The Region?
Xcel Energy’s plans to add more wind power in its Texas-New Mexico service area would boost wind to about 40% of the region’s electricity...
Suddenly Southeast? Working To Unlock The Region’s Wind Barriers
Advocates are working to address the issues that have historically plagued the region, long dismissed for wind power development.
Wind Could Power 30% Of Europe By 2030 – But Only Under The Right...
Wind energy has the potential to provide up to 30% of Europe’s power by 2030, according to figures released by WindEurope in its Outlook...
Siemens Gamesa Wins Order For Hybrid Wind And Solar
Siemens Gamesa has won a new turnkey contract for a hybrid wind and solar facility in India.
A 28.8 MW solar facility will be connected...
Strong Showing For New York’s Renewable Energy RFPs
In response to two requests for proposals (RFPs) for clean energy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New...