The project is sited on private land in Antelope, Boone, and Madison Counties, approximately 100 miles northwest of the city of Lincoln. Prairie Breeze consists of 118 GE 1.7 MW wind turbines, with output purchased by the Omaha Public Power District (“OPPD”) under long-term agreement. “Prairie Breeze is Invenergy’s first wind farm in Nebraska, a … Continue reading Invenergy Announces Start of Commercial Operation of Prairie Breeze Wind Energy Center
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WINDPOWER 2014 arrives in Las Vegas
The following events are open to coverage by accredited journalists from media outlets. All the below activities will be hosted within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Monday May 5: What: The inaugural DOE Collegiate Wind competition, bringing together teams from around the country to design … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2014 arrives in Las Vegas
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First Wind finances 148 MW wind farm in Maine
Maine’s largest wind power developer says it has secured finances for a $400 million project in Aroostook County. First Wind says the Oakfield project is expected to produce 148 megawatts of renewable energy, or enough for about 50,000 homes. It says construction, which is anticipated to support 300 jobs, is on schedule. First Wind says … Continue reading First Wind finances 148 MW wind farm in Maine
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NRG, MidAmerican complete 290MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in US
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), through its wholly-owned subsidiary NRG Solar, along with partner MidAmerican Solar announced they have achieved substantial completion at their Agua Caliente Solar Photovoltaic Facility, a 290 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility located on 2,400 acres of land between Yuma and Phoenix, Ariz. The electricity that is generated by the station, which can … Continue reading NRG, MidAmerican complete 290MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project in US
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13 GW of wind energy projects was under construction in the US
The US had more than 13 GW of wind power projects under construction at the end of the first quarter to evidence a continuing boom, according to the American Wind energy Association. Wind farms are being developed in 21 states with Texas topping the pile for activity on 8 GW, followed by Iowa (more than … Continue reading 13 GW of wind energy projects was under construction in the US
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New Mexico wind farm to bring electricity to about 200,000 homes
A wind farm which will be able to power up to 200,000 homes will soon be built near Clayton, New Mexico. Triangle Gallegos of Hereford won the bid to develop the project according to the State Land Commissioner Ray Powell. The wind farm will generate about 500 megawatts of electricity and contain 285 wind turbines. … Continue reading New Mexico wind farm to bring electricity to about 200,000 homes
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Nordex USA awarded contract for 40 MW wind power project
Nordex will supply the 40 MW Fourmile Wind Energy Project for its U.S. customer Exelon Wind this year. The order entails 16 Nordex N100/2500 wind turbines with a hub height of 100 meters plus a 20-year premium service contract delivered and commissioned to the site located in northwestern Maryland. In view of the moderate wind … Continue reading Nordex USA awarded contract for 40 MW wind power project
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U.S. could double hydropower capacity in future
The U.S. Energy Department said on Tuesday it has found over 65 gigawatts (GW) of potential new hydropower development across the country, nearly equivalent to the current U.S. hydropower capacity. “The United States has tremendous untapped clean energy resources and responsible development will help pave the way to a cleaner, more sustainable and diverse energy … Continue reading U.S. could double hydropower capacity in future
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NextEra Energy inaugurates 250-MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in California
REVE NextEra Energy Inc (NYSE:NEE) said on Thursday it had officially dedicated its 250-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) centre in Riverside County, California. NextEra Energy Resources LLC (Juno Beach, Florida, U.S.) has held a dedication ceremony for its Genesis Solar Energy Center, a 250 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) plant near Blythe in Southern California’s … Continue reading NextEra Energy inaugurates 250-MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in California
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Gamesa commissions its first G114.2.0 MW wind turbine in USA
Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind industry, has commissioned its first 60Hz G114-2.0 MW wind turbine prototype in the United States, in Texas. The installation of the prototype was completed mid-March at the Reese Technology Center in Lubbock, triggering the start of the intensive process of validating and certifying the new turbine. The … Continue reading Gamesa commissions its first G114.2.0 MW wind turbine in USA
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Gamesa named exporter of the year by Export-Import Bank of the US
This is the second time that Gamesa picks up this prize in the renewable energy category, having already won it in 2011. In 2013 the company received financing from this institution to fund the supply of 50 MW in Costa Rica and 24 MW in Honduras. Gamesa has been named exporter of the year in … Continue reading Gamesa named exporter of the year by Export-Import Bank of the US
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EDPR 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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Nordex signs 40 MW Maryland wind energy deal
Nordex is lined up to supply turbines to Exelon Wind’s Fourmile Ridge project in Maryland. Nordex is lined up to supply turbines to Exelon Wind’s Fourmile Ridge project in Maryland. Nordex will deliver N100 2.5MW wind turbines to the ridge-top site in Garrett County, Synergics Wind Energy spokesman Frank Maisano told reNews. Synergics developed the wind … Continue reading Nordex signs 40 MW Maryland wind energy deal
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The Right Wing Trains Its Hysterical Eye on Renewable Energy
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently did its level best to alert the public to a genuine global crisis: climate change is accelerating and the need for action is critical. The IPCC’s report highlighted some signs of preliminary progress, however, including sharp reductions in the costs of renewable energy. A New York Times editorial … Continue reading The Right Wing Trains Its Hysterical Eye on Renewable Energy
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U.S. government to boost solar power development
The U.S. government on Thursday announced a series of measures to boost the development of solar energy as the jobs in the solar industry have increased faster than any other sector in the United States in recent years. “Today, the Administration is launching the Capital Solar Challenge,” said the White House, a program to encourage … Continue reading U.S. government to boost solar power development
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U.S. renewable energy development will outpace conventional fuel plants
As the economist and columnist Paul Krugman wrote this week, renewable energy technologies are getting better, and cheaper, at a rapid clip, and the prospect of one day powering the U.S.—or at least a sizable chunk of it—with renewable energy is coming closer to reality. The U.S. Energy Department is planning, too, to offer up to $4 billion … Continue reading U.S. renewable energy development will outpace conventional fuel plants
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Xcel Energy Named No. 1 Wind Energy Provider for 10th Consecutive Year
For the tenth consecutive year, Xcel Energy has been named the country’s top wind energy provider, according to a newly released report from the American Wind Energy Association, the national trade association for wind energy. For a decade, Xcel Energy has led the nation in providing wind energy to its customers. “Xcel Energy is proud … Continue reading Xcel Energy Named No. 1 Wind Energy Provider for 10th Consecutive Year
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Sales of Electric Vehicles Rise 13% in the U.S.
The electric car market of the United States, the fiercest battlefield for the global electric vehicle makers, is continuing to grow. According to the hybridcars.com of the U.S., the sales of electric vehicles in the country totaled 10,873 units in the first quarter of this year, up 13.4 percent from a year ago. Nissan’s Leaf … Continue reading Sales of Electric Vehicles Rise 13% in the U.S.
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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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Google buys U.S. drone startup Titan Aerospace
U.S. internet giant Googlee confirmed Monday that it has acquired drone maker Titan Aerospace, whose solar-powered high-altitude robots will be helpful to Google’s ambition to deliver internet services to underdeveloped areas in the world. A Google spokesman told Wall Street Journal that while in early days, the atmospheric satellite technology that Titan has been working … Continue reading Google buys U.S. drone startup Titan Aerospace
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