The data center will use wind power from a large wind farm that is also under construction on 17,000 acres of land in Clay County about 90 miles from the data center. By agreeing to buy the power from the 200-megawatt wind farm, Facebook helped bring the clean power project onto the grid. Facebook says … Continue reading Facebook is building a big wind power data center in Texas
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Obama Aims To Make Solar Power More Affordable
The Obama administration hopes to make solar power more affordable for low- and middle-income Americans. It’s announcing a series of moves, including installing more solar energy units in federally subsidized housing, low cost loans for home owners and a program to help renters. The White House recently pledged that the U.S. would get 20 percent … Continue reading Obama Aims To Make Solar Power More Affordable
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SunEdison Closes Financing of a 185-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Maine
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy company, today announced that is has secured financing for and started construction on the Bingham Wind project in Maine. The 185-megawatt (MW) wind project is expected to be the largest of its kind in the New England area of the U.S. “The Bingham wind farm is … Continue reading SunEdison Closes Financing of a 185-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Maine
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Wind energy in USA: Vestas 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the USA for 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines, totalling 108 MW. Turbine maker Vestas has received a pair of turbine supply orders totaling 382 MW for projects planned for the U.S. market. The first order was placed by SunEdison for a 274 MW wind farm located … Continue reading Wind energy in USA: Vestas 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
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Foundations for first US offshore wind farm head for Rhode Island
Five massive structures that will be attached to the ocean floor for the nation’s first offshore wind farm are coming to Rhode Island. In this June 27, 2015 photo provided by Deepwater Wind, contractors at Gulf Island Fabrication, in Houma, La., work on structural components for a wind power farm set for installation offshore from … Continue reading Foundations for first US offshore wind farm head for Rhode Island
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Iberdrola Renewables Files Potential Wind Power Agreement with Green Mountain Power
Iberdrola Renewables today announced the filing of a potential 25-year contract to supply Vermont’s largest utility, Green Mountain Power (GMP), with wind energy from the permitted Deerfield Wind Farm. GMP would purchase 30 megawatts (MW) from the wind farm, under the contract submitted today to the Vermont Public Service Board for review. The … Continue reading Iberdrola Renewables Files Potential Wind Power Agreement with Green Mountain Power
Continue readingConstruction begins on 185 MW wind farm in Maine
Construction has begun on a wind farm in Bingham that is anticipated to be the state’s largest wind energy project. SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy company, today announced that is has secured financing for and started construction on the Bingham Wind project in Maine. The 185-megawatt (MW) wind project is expected … Continue reading Construction begins on 185 MW wind farm in Maine
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Alterra Power and Starwood Energy secure loan facility for the Shannon Wind Energy Project
Alterra Power Corp. and Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC are pleased to announce the completion of a $287 million construction loan facility (all amounts USD) for the 204 MW Shannon wind energy project. The facility was supplied by affiliates of Citi, Santander Bank, N.A. and the Royal Bank of Canada, and consists of a $212 … Continue reading Alterra Power and Starwood Energy secure loan facility for the Shannon Wind Energy Project
Continue readingWind power in Maine: Vestas 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines to power the Bingham wind farm in Somerset County, Maine. The total size of the Bingham project will be 185 MW, including components ordered from Vestas previously. At 185 MW, Bingham will be largest wind energy … Continue reading Wind power in Maine: Vestas 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind energy in Texas: Vestas 83 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE) has placed a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 83 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines to supply a wind power plant in Texas. The total capacity of the project, including equipment previously purchased from Vestas, will be 300 MW. When complete, this installation will be the largest V117-3.3 … Continue reading Wind energy in Texas: Vestas 83 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
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How wind power can help Puerto Rico’s debt crisis
Puerto Rico recently announced that it cannot pay its debt, which the island has accumulated in part due to its heavy reliance on expensive, imported petroleum for electricity. According to CNN Money, “At the center of Puerto Rico’s debt problems is PREPA, the island’s energy subsidiary.” The utility must soon make a $400 million debt … Continue reading How wind power can help Puerto Rico’s debt crisis
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Vestas has received a firm order in the USA for 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines
Additional information about the project: Customer: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Project name: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Location/Country: USA Number of MW: 108 MW Number of turbines/turbine type 54 x V110-2.0 MW turbines Contract type: Supply-only Contract scope: The contract includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a five-year customised … Continue reading Vestas has received a firm order in the USA for 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines
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U.S. commits to 20 percent non-hydro renewables by 2030
The United States and Brazil announced in a joint statement today that both countries would increase the amount of electricity generated by renewable sources other than hydropower to 20 percent by 2030. “The U.S. wind energy industry applauds the administration’s latest commitment today to increase renewable energy in America,” stated AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan. “We … Continue reading U.S. commits to 20 percent non-hydro renewables by 2030
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Wind energy in Indiana: New $375M wind farm dedicated
A state lawmaker says a newly dedicated $375 million wind farm is the largest economic development project to date in an eastern Indiana county. Republican state Rep. Greg Beumer hosted Monday’s dedication for the new Headwaters Wind Farm at his farm in the Randolph County town of Modoc. One of the 100 wind turbines … Continue reading Wind energy in Indiana: New $375M wind farm dedicated
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Two photovoltaic solar energy plants proposed in Central Oregon
The abundance of sunshine east of the Cascade Mountains makes Central Oregon a prime location for generating solar power. Two adjoining solar facilities have been proposed east of Bend and others could soon follow. Installation costs have dropped in recent years, and requirements for Oregon utilities to use renewable energy increased this year. But … Continue reading Two photovoltaic solar energy plants proposed in Central Oregon
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SunEdison closes 521 MW wind power deal
SunEdison, the world’s largest renewable energy development company, and TerraForm Power, Inc. (Nasdaq: TERP), an owner and operator of clean energy power plants, today announced the closing of the acquisition of Atlantic Power’s 521-megawatt (MW) portfolio of operating wind power plants. Concurrent with the closing, SunEdison has formed its second warehouse facility, named TerraForm Private … Continue reading SunEdison closes 521 MW wind power deal
Continue readingWind energy in Texas: Vestas wind turbines for Salt Fork wind power plant
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 75 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines to supply the Salt Fork wind power plant in Donley and Gray Counties, Texas. The order was placed by EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE), an independent power producer, and developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects. … Continue reading Wind energy in Texas: Vestas wind turbines for Salt Fork wind power plant
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Ohio budget bill “missed opportunity” for wind energy
The wind energy industry is calling the budget bill finalized in Columbus today a “missed opportunity” to re-open Ohio to clean energy development, after a year in which setback requirements the industry calls “impossible” have stymied new wind farms here. “While House Bill 64 contains a positive policy development for renewable energy, overall the … Continue reading Ohio budget bill “missed opportunity” for wind energy
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EDF Energies Nouvelles acquires a wind energy project with 200 MW in potential capacity in Texas, with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the acquisition of the Salt Fork wind farm project in Texas via its North American subsidiary EDF Renewable Energy. With a maximum capacity of 200 MW, the wind farm holds a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Garland Power & Light. The Salt Fork wind farm project, which has … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles acquires a wind energy project with 200 MW in potential capacity in Texas, with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Continue readingEDF Renewable Energy Expands Wind Energy Portfolio in Texas with the Acquisition of Salt Fork Wind Power Project
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the acquisition of the up to 200 megawatt (MW) Salt Fork Wind Project from Cielo Wind Power LP (Cielo). Today’s achievement comes as a result of 18 months of close collaboration between the two companies to bring about the close of the acquisition transaction and the Power Purchase … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Expands Wind Energy Portfolio in Texas with the Acquisition of Salt Fork Wind Power Project
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