Renewable energy production in Texas rose 12 percent last year, according to the state’s grid operator. The report by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas found that power generators participating in the state’s renewable energy credit trading program produced 38.1 million megawatt-hours of renewable energy last year. That’s up from 33.9 million in 2012. One … Continue reading Texas wind energy production rose 12% in 2013
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Texas wind energy blows green for Mars
By partnering with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and BNB on a new 118-turbine wind farm, it marks the biggest long-term commitment to renewable energy use of any food manufacturing business in the United States Mars, Incorporated, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, announced an agreement today on a new 200MW wind farm that will … Continue reading Texas wind energy blows green for Mars
Continue readingEDPR secures PPAs for 150 MW wind farm in Texas
EDP Renewables (EDP Renováveis, Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s third-largest wind energy producer, through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, signed two Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”), a 20-year PPA for 50 MW and a 15-year PPA for 100 MW, to sell the renewable energy … Continue reading EDPR secures PPAs for 150 MW wind farm in Texas
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Akuo chooses GE wind turbines for Texas wind farm
AkuoEnergyhasannounced that its Chicago-based subsidiary, Akuo Energy USA, has selected 56 GE 1.7-103 wind turbines to power its Rocksprings Phase I wind farm in Val Verde County, Texas. In addition to a turbine supply deal, Akuo Energy USA and GE have entered into a full service agreement for the long-term operation and maintenance of the … Continue reading Akuo chooses GE wind turbines for Texas wind farm
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California still a force in wind energy, but trails Texas in key areas
California, a world leader in wind energy development in the 1980s and 1990s, now ranks behind Texas in wind power capacity and industry jobs, according to the Washington, D.C.-based American Wind Energy Association. The AWEA’s annual report for 2013 says California led the nation in power capacity additions in 2013, adding 269 megawatts, but the … Continue reading California still a force in wind energy, but trails Texas in key areas
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Wind power adds record amounts of electricity to grids for Oklahoma, Texas
Wind power accounted for 7,202 megawatts of electricity March 18 in the Southwest Power Pool, the regional transmission organization that covers Oklahoma and parts of eight other states. That surpassed the previous record of 6,448 megawatts set in October. The data was compiled by the American Wind Energy Association. The Southwest Power Pool has 7,765 … Continue reading Wind power adds record amounts of electricity to grids for Oklahoma, Texas
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EDF Renewable Energy Confirms Wind Energy Order with Vestas for 194 Megawatts
EDF Renewable Energy has placed a firm order with Vestas for 194 megawatts (MW) of V100-2.0 MW wind turbines. The order is part of the Master Supply Agreement (MSA) announced in September 2013. The most recent order brings the firm commitment of the Vestas turbines to 494 MW to meet the demands of the projects … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Confirms Wind Energy Order with Vestas for 194 Megawatts
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Vestas receives 194 MW wind power order under EDF Renewable Energy master supply agreement in USA
With today’s order, Vestas has secured 494 MW under this MSA. The highly popular V100-2.0 MW wind turbines will be supplied for projects located in the Texas panhandle and will include a multi-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement for 5 years. AOM 5000 is an energy-based availability guarantee that ensures the turbines … Continue reading Vestas receives 194 MW wind power order under EDF Renewable Energy master supply agreement in USA
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Texas Sets New Wind Energy Record
March winds brought a new wind power record to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region Wednesday evening, March 26, when instantaneous output reached a record 10,296 megawatts (MW) at 8:48 p.m. At the time the new record was set, wind generation was providing nearly 29 percent of the 35,768 MW of electricity being … Continue reading Texas Sets New Wind Energy Record
Continue readingAlterra Power completes acquisition of Shannon wind farm
Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) has completed the acquisition of 100% of the Shannon wind project, a 202 MW wind farm in late-stage development in Clay County, Texas. Alterra acquired the project from Horn Wind, LLC, a north Texas early-stage wind developer that has successfully developed two other wind farms in the region. Last week, … Continue reading Alterra Power completes acquisition of Shannon wind farm
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BNSFL, Tri Global team up on West Texas wind energy
BNSF Logistics (BNSFL) and Tri Global Energy (TGE) jointly announced completion of a formal agreement to align resources, market knowledge and industry relationships to support BNSFL’s development of their West Texas Wind Energy Logistics Center (WTWLC). The joint marketing agreement between the two leaders in their respective markets is an innovative approach to manage capacity, … Continue reading BNSFL, Tri Global team up on West Texas wind energy
Continue readingFirst Wind secures $206 million financing for Route 66 Wind energy project
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today announced that it has obtained $206 million in financing for its Route 66 Wind project in Armstrong and Carson Counties, Texas. With financing closed for its first renewable energy project in Texas, First Wind will continue engineering and construction activities on the project.
Continue readingNew Generation Power Texas Breaks Ground on 400 Megawatt Wind Farm
New Generation Power Texas, LLC (NGP Texas), a Texas-based renewable energy company, has begun the first phase of construction on their 400 Megawatt (MW) Texas Wind Farm. The newly formed subsidiary of Chicago-based New Generation Power started construction on December 11, 2013, which made the wind farm eligible for a Federal Renewable Energy Production Tax … Continue reading New Generation Power Texas Breaks Ground on 400 Megawatt Wind Farm
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Siemens awarded wind turbine order for Windthorst-2 wind power plant
The Windthorst-2 wind power project in Windthorst, Texas, is expected to commence commercial operation in fall 2014. With 28 Siemens 2.3-MW wind turbines, the project will provide clean power to nearly 20,000 American households. A service agreement was also signed for the project and will help ensure the reliability, availability and performance of the wind … Continue reading Siemens awarded wind turbine order for Windthorst-2 wind power plant
Continue readingSiemens awarded U.S. wind turbine order for Windthorst-2 wind power plant
Siemens has wond an order to supply 28 of its SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines to the Windthorst-2 wind power project in Windthorst, Texas. The 67.6 MW wind farm is expected to commence commercial operation this fall, and Siemens has also signed a service agreement that the company says will help ensure the reliability, availability and performance … Continue reading Siemens awarded U.S. wind turbine order for Windthorst-2 wind power plant
Continue readingSiemens wins turbine order and service contract for 79 wind turbines in Texas
Siemens Energy has secured an order for the 182-megawatt (MW) Panhandle 2 wind power project located in Carson County, Texas, northeast of Amarillo. The project, which will consist of 79 Siemens SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines, is being developed by Pattern Energy Group LP (
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Siemens to supply 79 wind turbines for Pattern wind power in Texas
Siemens AG (SIE), Europe’s biggest engineering company, won a contract to supply 79 wind turbines for a 182-megawatt Pattern Energy Group Inc. wind power project in northern Texas. Siemens will begin delivering the 2.3-megawatt wind turbines in March for the Panhandle 2 wind farm in Carson County and Pattern expects to complete it in November. … Continue reading Siemens to supply 79 wind turbines for Pattern wind power in Texas
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles now has over one gigawatt in wind energy projects in Texas
EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the acquisition of Spinning Spur 3, a 194 MW wind farm to be built in Texas (Panhandle)–its 6th project in the state. Since 2011, EDF Energies Nouvelles has considerably strengthened its positions in Texas and now boasts more than one gigawatt in capacity in service or due for construction by 2015. … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles now has over one gigawatt in wind energy projects in Texas
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Alstom will supply 4 ECO110 and 25 ECO122 wind turbines to Tri Global Energy
Alstom Power, Inc. and Tri Global Energy, LLC entered into a wind turbine supply agreement under which Alstom will supply 4 ECO110 and 25 ECO122 wind turbines and provide 10 years of service and maintenance for the 80 MW Fiber Winds Energy project near Lorenzo and Ralls, Texas. This agreement, achieved prior to December 31, … Continue reading Alstom will supply 4 ECO110 and 25 ECO122 wind turbines to Tri Global Energy
Continue readingGoogle invests $75 million in Texas wind farm
Google announced a $75 million investment into the Panhandle 2 wind farm outside of Amarillo, Texas. This marks the company’s fifteenth renewable energy investment and its second in Texas. Once it’s operational, the new wind farm is scheduled to produce 182MW, enough capacity to provide energy to 56,000 homes. The facility is schedule to go … Continue reading Google invests $75 million in Texas wind farm
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