Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS), a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), today announced it has placed into commercial operation the 207-megawatt (MW) Ledyard Windpower project in Kossuth County, Iowa. “More than 10% of the nation’s wind power is in Iowa, and it’s exciting for our company to begin operating in that market,” … Continue reading Duke Energy begins operating 207-MW Ledyard Wind Power, its first wind project in Iowa
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Duke Energy wins offshore wind lease in North Carolina
Duke Energy bid $155 million to secure the federal lease for 55,154 acres in the Atlantic Ocean 20 miles off Bald Head Island southeast of Wilmington to develop what could be as much as a 1.6-gigawatt wind project.Duke N.C. President Stephen De May said winning the lease is an important step for Duke as it … Continue reading Duke Energy wins offshore wind lease in North Carolina
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Duke Energy starts up 182 MW Texas wind farm
Duke Energy has begun commercial operation of its 182MW Maryneal Windpower wind farm in Texas. The Maryneal plant, in Nolan County, increases Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions’ US wind capacity to over 3GW. In 2019, Sprint, now part of T-Mobile, signed a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for 173.3MW of the energy generated by the … Continue reading Duke Energy starts up 182 MW Texas wind farm
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Duke Energy Renewables’ 200-MW Mesteño wind power project in Texas begins producing energy
Project includes some of the tallest wind turbines in the U.S. – increasing wind energy production. Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced that its 200-megawatt (MW) Mesteño Windpower project in Starr County, Texas began commercial operation on Dec. 31, 2019. It is Duke Energy’s fourth wind generation facility … Continue reading Duke Energy Renewables’ 200-MW Mesteño wind power project in Texas begins producing energy
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Sprint and Duke Energy Renewables sign agreement on new 182-MW wind power project in Texas
Sprint (NYSE: S) and Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), today announced a 12-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for 173.3 megawatts (MW) of new wind energy. Duke Energy Renewables will build, own and operate the 182-MW Maryneal Windpower project located in Nolan County, Texas, that will come online … Continue reading Sprint and Duke Energy Renewables sign agreement on new 182-MW wind power project in Texas
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Siemens and Duke Energy collaborate to offer expanded services to wind energy operators
Siemens and Duke Energy Renewable Services today announced an agreement to offer North American wind farm owners operations and maintenance services for multiple brands of wind turbines. Siemens and Duke Energy will combine their complementary service capabilities on Siemens and other OEM equipment. The agreement offers a one-stop shop for customers who are managing multiple … Continue reading Siemens and Duke Energy collaborate to offer expanded services to wind energy operators
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Duke Energy Renewables blows into Oklahoma with 200-megawatt wind power project
Duke Energy Renewables today announced it will build a large-scale wind power project in Oklahoma, the company’s first renewables project in the state. When built, it will increase Duke Energy Renewables’ U.S. wind capacity to more than 2,000 megawatts (MW). Duke Energy Renewables will build, own and operate the Frontier Windpower Project, sited in Kay … Continue reading Duke Energy Renewables blows into Oklahoma with 200-megawatt wind power project
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Duke Energy, University of South Florida St. Petersburg unveil photovoltaic solar energy battery project
Duke Energy Florida and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) today unveiled a new solar battery project that will explore how to store and use energy from the sun. A $1 million grant from Duke Energy is funding the research at USFSP. As part of the grant, a 100-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading Duke Energy, University of South Florida St. Petersburg unveil photovoltaic solar energy battery project
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Duke Energy to add up to 500 MW of solar power in Florida
Duke Energy Florida announced plans Thursday to launch a major solar power effort that will produce electricity equivalent to that of a small power plant. Duke Energy is venturing into solar power in a big way with plans to add up to 500 megawatts of utility-scale solar in Florida by 2024. “Innovative investments in solar … Continue reading Duke Energy to add up to 500 MW of solar power in Florida
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Duke Energy Renewable Services lands O&M agreements for Rosiere and Lincoln wind power plants
Duke Energy Renewable Services has signed five-year service agreements for two wind power projects in Kewaunee County, Wis., owned by Madison Gas and Electric and Wisconsin Public Service. Duke began supplying each project with service and maintenance work on Sept. 24. “These contracts are a testimony to our growing footprint as a financially strong, safe … Continue reading Duke Energy Renewable Services lands O&M agreements for Rosiere and Lincoln wind power plants
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Vestas has received an order for 55 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Los Vientos V wind power project in Texas
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 55 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines corresponding to 110 MW. The order was placed by Duke Energy Renewables. “Almost one year ago, Vestas and Duke Energy Renewables announced their partnership on Los Vientos III and IV,” says Chris Brown, President of Vestas’ sales … Continue reading Vestas has received an order for 55 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Los Vientos V wind power project in Texas
Continue readingDuke Energy Expands Solar Energy Use
Duke Energy today announced a $500 million commitment to a major expansion of solar power in North Carolina. This culminates the company’s request for proposals (RFP) issued in February 2014 for new solar capacity. It will help Duke Energy further its commitment to renewable energy, diversify its energy portfolio and meet North Carolina’s Renewable Energy … Continue reading Duke Energy Expands Solar Energy Use
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Duke Energy to build 110 MW wind farm in Texas with 55 Vestas wind turbines
Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, today announced it will build, own and operate a 110-megawatt (MW) wind power project, Los Vientos V, in Starr County, Texas. Garland Power & Light, Greenville Electric Utility System and Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) have signed 25-year agreements to purchase the power produced by the … Continue reading Duke Energy to build 110 MW wind farm in Texas with 55 Vestas wind turbines
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Wind energy, birds and wildlife: AWEA Statement Regarding Duke Energy MBTA Settlement
While we cannot speak to the specifics of this case as they are not public, based on our understanding of the settlement agreement this is a clear example of a wind company taking responsibility for unforeseen impacts to wildlife and providing conservation measures to not only offset those impacts, but also with respect to other … Continue reading Wind energy, birds and wildlife: AWEA Statement Regarding Duke Energy MBTA Settlement
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Duke Energy to build two wind power projects in South Texas
Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, today announced it will build two large-scale wind power facilities in South Texas. Duke Energy Renewables will build, own and operate the Los Vientos III and IV Windpower Projects, sited approximately 100 miles west of Brownsville near Rio Grande City in Starr County. Each will … Continue reading Duke Energy to build two wind power projects in South Texas
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Duke Energy Completes Los Vientos Wind Energy Projects In Texas
Duke Energy Renewables has completed the Los Vientos I and Los Vientos II wind energy projects in southern Texas. The two projects total 402 MW of wind power capacity. Because of their geographical location, approximately 120 miles south of Corpus Christi and 20 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, these projects will generate the … Continue reading Duke Energy Completes Los Vientos Wind Energy Projects In Texas
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Duke joint venture completes wind farm
Duke Energy Renewables and Sumitomo Corp. of America have completed construction of the Ironwood Windpower Project, the second of their joint venture’s two Kansas wind farms. Duke Energy Renewables and Sumitomo Corp. of America, part of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Corp., announced today the completion of the second of the joint venture partners’ two Kansas wind farms … Continue reading Duke joint venture completes wind farm
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Common Standard between Plug-in Cars, Charging Stations and Utilities
Toyota is partnering with Duke Energy and Energy Systems Network (ESN), the non-profit industry initiative that leads Project Plug-IN, for this effort. As plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) continue to gain consumer acceptance and market share, automotive companies, utilities and charging equipment providers are collaborating on common standards to seamlessly align vehicles, charging stations and … Continue reading Common Standard between Plug-in Cars, Charging Stations and Utilities
Continue readingNordex builds Sweden?s largest wind farm
Anti-icing system secures 150 MW wind energy order. Skellefteå Kraft places 3rd wind turbines order with Nordex.
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