Renewable energy continues growing its share of new electricity generation in the U.S. According to the latest Energy Infrastructure Update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, solar and wind energy constituted more than half of the new generating capacity in the country for the first half of 2014. Solar and wind energy combined for 1.83 … Continue reading Solar power and wind energy comprised a majority of new new generating capacity in the first half of 2014
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Wind energy preferable to nuclear, coal
No energy source is without some adverse environmental impact. Even wind power poses some concerns. But given the alternatives in New Jersey, especially coal and nuclear, wind power should be an important part of the energy mix. So it was welcome news last week when the U.S. Department of Interior announced that 344,000 acres of … Continue reading Wind energy preferable to nuclear, coal
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Attack on wind energy is hot air
Here’s something to be proud of: Texas is a national leader in wind energy. Wind accounts for nearly 10 percent of power generation in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas‘ grid, or so says the American Wind Energy Association. While wind energy is clean, it’s cultivated in places where few people want to live. Transmission … Continue reading Attack on wind energy is hot air
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RES Americas secures wind energy project financing for the Border Winds and Pleasant Valley Wind Power Projects
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a leader in the development and construction of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects in the Americas, is pleased to announce it has reached financial close of a $222 million construction loan for the 150 MW Border Winds Project in Rolette County, North Dakota and a $286 … Continue reading RES Americas secures wind energy project financing for the Border Winds and Pleasant Valley Wind Power Projects
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Gamesa wind energy signs two wind power agreements for the supply of 290 MW of wind turbines in the United States and Mexico
In the USA, Gamesa will supply 95 G114-2.0 MW wind turbines to EDPR for the Waverly wind farm in Kansas. Gamesa will also install 50 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines at a wind farm located in central Mexico. Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind energy industry, has signed two firm orders to supply 290 … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy signs two wind power agreements for the supply of 290 MW of wind turbines in the United States and Mexico
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Microsoft to buy power from new Illinois wind farm
Microsoft Corp. will buy wind power from a new Illinois wind farm for the next 20 years to offset its power needs, part of a plan by the technology company to become offset its carbon output. The 175-megawatt wind farm is under construction 60 miles outside Chicago at the border of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. … Continue reading Microsoft to buy power from new Illinois wind farm
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Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar power , geothermal energy and wind power in the USA
With a net installed capacity of 1.6 gigawatts, 90 plants across 21 states and continued growth, Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar energy, geothermal power and wind energy is pushing forward development of green energy in the States. Competition between renewable energy sources is hotting up in the United States, where for the first … Continue reading Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar power , geothermal energy and wind power in the USA
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Dominion using research vessel to collect data for offshore wind turbines
A 110-foot long lift vessel will periodically be located off the shore of Camp Pendleton during July to obtain core samples needed for Dominion Virginia Power to move ahead with its proposal to build wind turbines 27 miles off the coast. The U.S.-flagged Inez Eymard literally lifts itself out of the water to provide a … Continue reading Dominion using research vessel to collect data for offshore wind turbines
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Ex-Im Bank Finances Export of U.S.-Manufactured Wind Turbines to Talas de Maciel Wind Farm in Uruguay
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is providing a $64.5 million direct loan to Astidey S.A., in Montevideo, Uruguay, for the purchase of U.S.-manufactured wind-turbine generators being exported by Gamesa Technology Corporation Inc., headquartered in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. The authorization, which is Ex-Im Bank’s second wind transaction in Uruguay, will support approximately 400 … Continue reading Ex-Im Bank Finances Export of U.S.-Manufactured Wind Turbines to Talas de Maciel Wind Farm in Uruguay
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Enel Green Power signs funding deal for two wind power projects in the United States
The consortium commits to provide about 400 million U.S. dollars in funding for the Origin and Goodwell wind energy projects, which have a total installed capacity of 350 MW. Enel Green Power North America, Inc (“EGP-NA”), a U.S. subsidiary of Enel Green Power S.p.A. (“Enel Green Power”), signed a capital contribution agreement for about 400 … Continue reading Enel Green Power signs funding deal for two wind power projects in the United States
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E.ON And GE Energy Financial Services Partner To Complete GE-Powered Wind Farm, In Texas Panhandle
Subsidiaries of E.ON SE (E.ON) and GE (NYSE: GE) are forming an investment partnership to own and operate Grandview Phase I, a 211-megawattt GE-powered wind farm under construction in the Texas Panhandle. GE Energy Financial Services provided 50 percent of the partnership equity in the project, with the balance provided by E.ON’s subsidiary E.ON Climate … Continue reading E.ON And GE Energy Financial Services Partner To Complete GE-Powered Wind Farm, In Texas Panhandle
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North Dakota approves 110 MW wind energy
The North Dakota Public Service Commission has approved a 110 megawatt wind energy project in the state proposed by Infinity Wind Power. The renewable energy developer plans to build the $180 million Sunflower wind project in Stark and Morton counties of North Dakota. Infinity expects the farm will either be equipped with 55 wind … Continue reading North Dakota approves 110 MW wind energy
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Spinning Spur II Wind Energy Project in Texas Becomes Operational
EDF Renewable Energy announced today that the 161-megawatt (MW) Spinning Spur II Wind Project in Texas has reached commercial operation (COD). The company further announced the close of structured equity financing from GE Energy Financial Services (NYSE: GE) and MUFG Union Bank, N.A. The completion of construction and COD milestone allows the closing of the … Continue reading Spinning Spur II Wind Energy Project in Texas Becomes Operational
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Wind energy will work for Georgia
In Savannah June 20, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols hosted an event titled “Wind Energy, Will it Work for Georgia?” Based on the dozens of stakeholders present and expert presentations given, here are 11 reasons why wind energy will, and does, work for Georgia. Wind energy is cost-competitive with other energy sources and prices … Continue reading Wind energy will work for Georgia
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EDF Renewable Energy confirms wind energy order with Vestas for 450 megawatts
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) has placed a firm order with Vestas for 450 megawatt (MW) of wind turbines, for wind farm projects in New Mexico and Kansas. The wind power order is part of the Master Supply Agreement (MSA) announced in September 2013. “EDF Renewable Energy is pleased to be working with Vestas to … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy confirms wind energy order with Vestas for 450 megawatts
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Maryland coast could support 1,450 megawatts of offshore wind power
A Massachusetts wind farm, Cape Wind, is close to receiving a loan guarantee from the federal government. Sixteen companies are cleared to take part in an upcoming lease sale to develop wind energy off the Maryland coast, the U.S. government announced. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell joined Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Bureau of Ocean Energy … Continue reading Maryland coast could support 1,450 megawatts of offshore wind power
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EDF Renewable Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Great Plains Energy for 150-MW Slate Creek Wind Farm
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the company has entered into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP), parent company of Midwestern utilities, Kansas City Power & Light and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations, for the 150-megawatt (MW) Slate Creek Wind Farm in Kansas. Slate Creek Wind Project, located … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Great Plains Energy for 150-MW Slate Creek Wind Farm
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Pattern Energy Acquires Panhandle 1 Wind Farm in Texas as it Reaches Completion
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced it has closed on its commitment to acquire 172 megawatts (MW) of owned interest in the 218 MW Panhandle 1 wind project from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) for a total cash consideration of US$124.4 million. The balance of the project has … Continue reading Pattern Energy Acquires Panhandle 1 Wind Farm in Texas as it Reaches Completion
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Vestas receives wind energy order for 166 MW under RES Americas master wind power supply agreement in the U.S.
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) places order for 83 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for the 200 MW Pleasant Valley wind farm in Minnesota in the United States. Vestas has received a 166 MW order for 83 V100-2.0 MW turbines for the 200 MW Pleasant Valley Wind Project in the U.S. state of Minnesota. … Continue reading Vestas receives wind energy order for 166 MW under RES Americas master wind power supply agreement in the U.S.
Continue readingCape Wind offshore wind energy project gets $150M Department of Energy loan guarantee
The US government took a giant step today to ensure the success of Cape Wind. The United States Energy Department gave the offshore wind power project a guaranteed $150 million which raises to $1.45 billion the amount needed to build the renewable energy project in Nantucket Sound which will supply 75 percent of the electricity … Continue reading Cape Wind offshore wind energy project gets $150M Department of Energy loan guarantee
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