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Former DOE Offshore Wind Advisor Joins NYSERDA’s Renewables Effort
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) says it has hired Gregory Matzat, P.E., to assist in the development of large-scale...
Tallahassee Signs Up For Wind From Plains & Eastern Clean Line
Clean Line Energy has announced an agreement with the City of Tallahassee, Fla., in which the city intends to purchase up to 50 MW...
N.Y. Invites College Students To Renewable Energy Competition
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., has launched the $3 million Energy to Lead Competition, which challenges student-led coalitions from New York colleges and universities...
Calif. ISO Announces Retirement Of Electricity Industry Veteran
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has announced the upcoming retirement of Karen Edson, vice president of policy and client services, whose position will...
Wind Works Agrees To Jointly Own, Operate Weiler II In Germany
Wind Works Power Corp. has signed an agreement with a Zurich-based Swiss Institutional Fund to jointly own and operate the 6.6 MW Weiler II...
ACCIONA Reaffirms Wind Power Plans For North America
After nearly three years of relative inactivity in the U.S., the company sees great opportunity to acquire mid- to late-stage wind projects.
Nordex Secures 216 MW Frame Contract In Finland
Nordex has signed a frame contract with Finnish asset management company Taaleritehdas to supply six projects totaling 216 MW over the next two years.
The...
Duke Energy Renewables Completes 110 MW Texas Wind Farm
Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, has completed its 110 MW Los Vientos V wind project in Texas.
Located in Starr...
Navigant Ranks Chinese Market The Highest For Wind Capacity Growth
China is the only market Navigant Research has ranked as “booming” for wind capacity growth in a new report. According to the research firm,...
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative Signs Wind PPA With Akuo Energy USA
The Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) has signed a 30 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Akuo Energy USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of...
Dounreay Trì Looks To Demo Floating Wind Farm Offshore Scotland
Dounreay Trì Ltd. is seeking to demonstrate a multi-turbine floating wind farm located approximately 6 km off the coast of Dounreay, Scotland.
Dounreay Trì was...
Study: Wind & Solar Could Eclipse Fossil Fuels For Electric Power Within 15 Years
The U.S. could slash greenhouse-gas emissions from power production by up to 78% below 1990 levels within 15 years while meeting increased energy demand,...
Landmark Dividend Completes 2,400-Acre Acquisition At Calif. Wind Farm
Landmark Dividend LLC, an infrastructure-focused real estate investor, has completed the acquisition of 2,400 acres underlying a 50 MW wind farm in Tehachapi, Calif.
The...
Capstone Enters Share Agreement With iCON Infrastructure
Toronto-based Capstone Infrastructure Corp. has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Irving Infrastructure Corp. for the acquisition of all issued and outstanding common...
University Of California’s Witherell To Head DOE’s Berkeley Lab
The University of California's (UC) board of regents has approved Dr. Michael Witherell, vice chancellor for research at UC Santa Barbara, as the eighth...
With New Wind JV, EDF Energies Nouvelles Plans 142 MW In India
As part of its expansion in India, EDF Energies Nouvelles says it is moving into onshore wind by acquiring a 50% stake in SITAC...
Court Denies Petitioners’ Plea To Halt The Clean Power Plan
On Thursday, a federal court handed renewable energy stakeholders, environmentalists and the Obama administration a victory: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C....
EWEA: After ‘Hugely Over-Subscribed’ Wind Auction, Spain Could Miss 2020 Goal
In light of Spain’s recent 500 MW wind power auction that did not adequately satisfy the market’s demand, the country is at risk of...
Gamesa Receives Three Orders Totaling 130 MW For Indian Market
Gamesa has inked three supply contracts totaling 65 turbines for three wind power plants in India. Factoring in these three supply contracts totaling 130...
Sierra Club’s New Campaign Urges 100% Clean Energy For 100 Cities
The Sierra Club says it has launched a new initiative, the #ReadyFor100 campaign, which will challenge 100 cities across the U.S. to commit to...