It’s Wednesday, and AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan and NWF President and CEO Larry Schweiger urge Congress to extend the PTC, the State of the Union lays out Obama’s climate & energy policy, and Vestas activates the world’s largest wind turbine. The Hill is featuring an op-ed by Tom Kiernan, AWEA’s CEO, and Larry Schweiger, President … Continue reading AWEA’s Tom Kiernan joins NWF’s Larry Schweiger in op-ed, Obama acts on climate, and the world’s largest wind turbine comes online
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The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
On January 27th, 2014, The Solar Foundation released National Solar Jobs Census 2013, which found that the U.S. solar industry currently employs over 142,000 Americans. This figure represents the addition of nearly 24,000 additional solar workers over the previous year. The industry’s nearly 20% growth in employment since 2012 shows that – for the first … Continue reading The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
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Stellar Wind Power Production in the USA
The Rocky Ridge and Chisholm View wind farms are operating with a capacity factor of 60-65 percent and offering daily production that is equivalent to the consumption of around 185,000 US households. ‘Stellar production levels’, is how renewable energy magazine ReCharge describes Enel Green Power’s wind power performance in the early weeks of this year, … Continue reading Stellar Wind Power Production in the USA
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Geronimo Energy acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy and Dublin, Ireland-based Mainstream Renewable Power announced today Geronimo’s acquisition of Mainstream’s Green River Wind Farm located in Whiteside, Lee and Bureau Counties in Illinois. Geronimo Energy is already at the advanced stages of developing the 210 megawatt (MW) Walnut Ridge project, which is adjacent to the Green River project. Together, the … Continue reading Geronimo Energy acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
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Kansans love wind energy, stability for Vestas, and the State of the Union
The weekend is approaching, and Kansans want more wind power, Vestas predicts stability in the turbine market, and the State of the Union gets set to tackle energy and climate challenges. A poll conducted by North Star Opinion Research shows Kansas voters want more renewable energy, and in a big way:
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Data show wind energy works and is cost-effective
Occasionally a misinformed reader asserts wind turbines produce insignificant electrical output. That’s simply untrue. MGE reports the energy produced by its wind turbines annually. According to reports, its Rosiere Wind Farm in Kewaunee County produced 19,513,000 kilowatt hours in 2011 and 20,279,000 in 2012, the former at an operating cost of 2.11 cents per kilowatt … Continue reading Data show wind energy works and is cost-effective
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Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
Jana Adams, an experienced association marketing executive, has been hired as the new Senior Vice President for Conference, Membership and Business Development at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). She starts this week in AWEA’s Washington, D.C. office. “Jana Adams has worked for over 20 years in association leadership positions, managing membership, marketing and communications … Continue reading Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
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Conca comes up short again
This isn’t the first time that James Conca attacked wind power on Forbes.com and it certainly won’t be the last. Mr. Conca, who works for the nuclear industry, recently posted his latest attack by reaching new depths of falsehood to claim that wind energy in the Pacific Northwest produces
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Kansas support for wind energy is support for economy
As we look forward to 2014 and beyond, it is important we remember some of the exciting developments that have contributed to a stronger Kansas economy. Early last year, we welcomed a Mars manufacturing facility to Topeka. One of the major reasons for such developments, in addition to our tax structure and excellent work force, … Continue reading Kansas support for wind energy is support for economy
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EDF 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-Tri Global deal highlights expanding wind power market
A couple of weeks ago, we highlighted a flurry of turbine orders that were announced during the holiday week, the last week of the year. Well, another deal took place around that time, although the announcement did not come until this week. This time around, it
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Renewables conserving water, the military
Friday welcomes some great news on how renewable energy can save us water, the Department of Defense is full-throttle on renewable energy, and Microsoft makes carbon-neutrality a core part of its business. Kate Zerrenner of the Environmental Defense Fund heads to Forbes.com to explain why renewables, especially solar and wind, are helping us save precious … Continue reading Renewables conserving water, the military
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RedWind Consulting Secures Power Purchase Agreement With Basin Electric Power Cooperative
RedWind Consulting, a renewable energy consulting firm, has successfully procured a Power Purchase Agreement between its client, Campbell County Wind Farm, LLC (CCWF), and Basin Electric Power Cooperative. Under the terms of this arrangement, CCWF will supply Basin Electric with 99MWs of renewable wind energy located in South Dakota.
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US Congress orders suspension of wind energy PTC
Wind power operations whose construction began before Dec. 31, 2013 may continue to enjoy the federal benefit for 10 years; only new wind farm projects will be subsidy-free. And regardless of congressional action in Washington, 29 states have set their own renewable energy targets, which essentially mandate operators to invest in wind. The most populous … Continue reading US Congress orders suspension of wind energy PTC
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NextEra Energy photovoltaic solar power plant now online
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, today announced that its subsidiary, Mountain View Solar, LLC, began commercial operation of its Mountain View Solar Energy Project. The 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) project is located on approximately 146 acres in the Mountain View Industrial Park in the city of North Las Vegas. All of the power generated by the … Continue reading NextEra Energy photovoltaic solar power plant now online
Continue readingGreen light for switch of Blythe Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to photovoltaic (PV)
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved NextEra Energy’s plans to convert the Blythe Solar Power project in Southern California from concentrating solar power (CSP) technology to solar photovoltaic (PV). Despite findings of unmitigable biological, cultural, land use and visual impacts, CEC found that project benefits outweigh those concerns. The project now must seek approval … Continue reading Green light for switch of Blythe Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to photovoltaic (PV)
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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
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Google 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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PPA secured for the 200 MW Mill Creek Wind Farm in Missouri
Element Power US, LLC, owner and developer of the Mill Creek Wind Farm, and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations have entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 200 MW wind energy facility to be built in Holt County, Missouri. The 200 MW project, once operational, will be the largest in the state of Missouri. … Continue reading PPA secured for the 200 MW Mill Creek Wind Farm in Missouri
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Wind farm projects change hands last week
Two weeks ago we highlighted the not-too-surprising trend of red-hot activity in the world of project construction starts. Last week proved busy as well, but in a different arena: projects changing hands, allowing companies to access resources and do what they love to do
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