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Massachusetts Announces RFP For 400 MW Of Offshore Wind
In coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), the state’s investor-owned electric distribution companies have issued a joint request for proposals (RFP)...
Mass. Offshore Wind Developer Vineyard Wind Announces Key Hire
Offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind, a portfolio company of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Avangrid Renewables, has hired Jack Arruda to serve as technical development...
The Latest Vestas Wind Deals: Austria, Australia & China
Vestas’ latest wind turbine supply and service contracts have been inked with customers in Austria, Australia and China.
The Danish turbine manufacturer sealed a 33...
Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Jack-Up Installation Vessel Preps For U.S.
Texas-based Zentech Inc. and Virginia-based Renewables Resources International (RRI) have announced their plans to build what they call the first Jones Act-compliant, four-legged, self-propelled,...
New Board Members At The American Council On Renewable Energy
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) has elected two new members to its board of directors: Jacob Susman, vice president and head of...
Ohio House Drops Compromise On Wind Setback Rule
Not long after Ohio Senate lawmakers advanced a compromise measure on the state’s harsh wind setback rule, the Ohio House of Representatives has insisted...
UPS Commits To Significant Renewables Increase
Global package delivery company UPS has announced aggressive new sustainability goals to add more alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles to its fleet while...
Energy Storage Association Names First Chief Exec
The Energy Storage Association (ESA) has announced that advanced energy industry veteran Kelly Speakes-Backman will become the organization’s first CEO, effective July 1. As...
RFP: Duke Energy Seeks Wind Power For Indiana Customers
Duke Energy has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 200 MW of wind energy for its Indiana customers.
Specifically, the company is...
Alterra Expands Loan Facility For Texas Wind Farm
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Alterra Power Corp. has expanded its loan facility with affiliates of AMP Capital Investors Ltd. The net proceeds, totaling approximately $20.6...
Cheers: Major Beer Maker Begins Renewables Shift With PIER Wind Project In Mexico
With its global operations topping out at 6 TWh of electricity each year, AB InBev says its 100% commitment will make it the largest direct corporate purchaser of renewable electricity in the consumer goods industry.
Minnesota County Banks Millions From Wind Production Taxes
On Friday, representatives from the wind industry and Xcel Energy presented a ceremonial check to Tim Gabrielson, chairman of the Mower County, Minn., board...
Siemens Gamesa Installs Floating Turbines Off Scotland Coast
Siemens Gamesa says it has installed five 6 MW turbines on floating foundations in Stord, Norway, at the 30 MW Hywind Scotland project.
According to the...
Nordex To Provide Turbines For 39 MW Eber Wind Farm
Nordex has received an order from Erdem Holding A.S. to deliver and install 10 N131/3900 turbines for the new Eber wind farm in Anatolia.
The manufacturer says the...
Study: Renewables Overtake Nuclear Years Earlier Than Expected
The latest issue of the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Electric Power Monthly (with data through April 30) reveals that renewable energy sources –...
IBM Four Years Ahead Of Schedule In Renewables, CO2-Reduction Goals
Technology giant IBM says it has achieved two major commitments four years ahead of schedule in its efforts to help combat climate change.
First, the...
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...
Tour de France Champion LeMond Founds Carbon Fiber Company With Eye Toward Wind Blades
Oak Ridge, Tenn.-based LeMond Composites has entered into an exclusive, 20-year licensing agreement with Deakin University in Australia to enhance the production of carbon...
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...
Vestas Introduces 4.2 MW Wind Platform In Three Variants
Vestas is rolling out a new 4.2 MW wind turbine platform in three variants: V150-4.0/4.2 MW, V136-4.0/4.2 MW and V117-4.0/4.2 MW.
First introduced in 2010...