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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More wind energy blowing into Northwest Missouri
A new crop of wind turbines will soon take root in Northwest Missouri. Element Power will begin construction on the state’s largest wind farm later this year near Oregon, Mo., in southern Holt County. The company will generate 200 megawatts of electricity at the Mill Creek Wind Farm and will sell the power to Kansas … Continue reading More wind energy blowing into Northwest Missouri
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Wind energy helps ward off power outages
Over the last 48 hours, wind energy played a critical role in keeping homeowners warm as grid operators across the Eastern and Central U.S. worked overtime to keep up with record-breaking winter demand. Most importantly, wind energy provided massive quantities of extremely valuable electricity when grid operators needed it most to meet demand from electric … Continue reading Wind energy helps ward off power outages
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Broadwind Energy Inc. : Kansas City Light and Power plans to amplify wind energy conservation
As more wind farm projects begin operations in the U.S., the shift toward wind energy conservation becomes a bigger concern for energy companies. Utility and electric companies are seeing the major trends in shifting away from the typical CO2 emitting coal-powered plants to more renewable energy resources. One of the most prolific renewable energy sources … Continue reading Broadwind Energy Inc. : Kansas City Light and Power plans to amplify wind energy conservation
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Nearly 2.6 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the United States between 2013 and 2022
As the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in North America matures, the highest rates of growth can be found in predictable places: California, New York, and Florida, which have among the highest gasoline prices in the United States. Significant sales are also occurring, however, in more surprising locales, such as North Carolina and Texas. … Continue reading Nearly 2.6 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the United States between 2013 and 2022
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Wind Turbines Begin Providing Renewable Energy at Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio
Consistent with Honda’s long history of innovation and the company’s commitment to reduce CO2 emissions, Honda Transmission Mfg. of America, Inc., has finalized installation and will begin operation of two power-producing wind turbines next week at its plant in Russells Point, Ohio, through an agreement with a subsidiary of ConEdison Solutions of Valhalla, NY. … Continue reading Wind Turbines Begin Providing Renewable Energy at Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio
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EDF Renewable Energy increases investment in wind power in Texas
EDF Renewable Energy today announced the acquisition of the 194 megawatt (MW) Spinning Spur 3 Wind Project from Cielo Wind Power LP (Cielo). “With this agreement, we will add a source of competitively-priced energy to the power supply mix that will benefit our customers for years to come.” Spinning Spur 3 is located on approximately … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy increases investment in wind power in Texas
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Wind energy: EDF Renewable Energy acquires Roosevelt Wind Farm
EDF Renewable Energy today announced the acquisition of Roosevelt Wind Project, LLC from Infinity Wind Power. The up to 300 megawatt (MW) project is expected to achieve commercial operation in December 2015. “EDF Renewable Energy’s stellar reputation as a wind energy owner and operator, especially their focus on community and landowner relations, is a perfect … Continue reading Wind energy: EDF Renewable Energy acquires Roosevelt Wind Farm
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EDP RENOVAVEIS : EDPR secures PPA for new 200 MW wind farm in the US
EDP Renewables (EDP Renewables, 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 a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Kansas City Power & Light Company to sell the renewable energy produced from its 200 MW … Continue reading EDP RENOVAVEIS : EDPR secures PPA for new 200 MW wind farm in the US
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With wind energy, progress is everywhere
The week is coming to a close, and coverage of wind power keeping the lights on abounds! Elsewhere, Kansans are excited for more wind energy and increased efficiency, and Vestas is readying their impressive 8-megawatt nacelle for testing. Katie Valentine at ClimateProgress gives kudos to wind energy for helping to fill in the gaps left … Continue reading With wind energy, progress is everywhere
Continue readingMarubeni acquires interest in a wind power generation facility in the United States owned by EDF Renewable Energy
Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a transaction to acquire an economic interest in a wind power generation project owned by EDF Renewable Energy Inc., a renewable energy company in the North American market owned by the French utility, Electricit
Continue readingRecord 2013 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Promotes U.S. to Strongest Market Outside Asia-Pacific
New solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the United States (U.S.) reached a record 4.2 gigawatts (GW) during 2013. Since 2012, the U.S. market has grown 15 percent, making it the leading solar market outside the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz North America PV Markets Quarterly. Solar PV installed in the U.S. … Continue reading Record 2013 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Promotes U.S. to Strongest Market Outside Asia-Pacific
Continue readingThanks To Wind Energy, Texans Didn
On Tuesday, frigid temperatures pushed Texas to a new winter record for power usage. But thanks in part to wind power, Texans were able to avoid major power outages, despite the stress on the grid. On Monday, cold weather and shut downs of some power plants forced the Texas grid operator to begin implementing its … Continue reading Thanks To Wind Energy, Texans Didn
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Wind energy: EDF Renewable Energy announces partnership with Marubeni Corporation
EDF Renewable Energy and Marubeni Corporation announced today that a subsidiary of Marubeni acquired a 90 percent economic interest in the 102.5 MW Shiloh IV Wind Project. “This sale illustrates our ability to recycle capital to fund future development while staying fully involved in the project. This is an important aspect of our business model … Continue reading Wind energy: EDF Renewable Energy announces partnership with Marubeni Corporation
Continue readingStarwood Energy Group closes financing with GE, Citi and Santander on 211 megawatt wind farm in Texas
Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm focused on energy infrastructure, announced today that an affiliate has completed agreements to finance and construct its first wind farm, a 211 Megawatt (MW) project 45 miles south of Lubbock, Texas. The Stephens Ranch project, which represents the first of two phases that will total … Continue reading Starwood Energy Group closes financing with GE, Citi and Santander on 211 megawatt wind farm in Texas
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South Dakota Wind Energy Association names engineer Paul Bachman of Harrisburg as new director
An association that promotes the development of wind energy in South Dakota has named a new executive director. Paul Bachman of Harrisburg took over as executive director of the South Dakota Wind Energy Association last week. He is the former department head and manager of the Sioux Falls office of DGR Engineering. Bachman currently serves … Continue reading South Dakota Wind Energy Association names engineer Paul Bachman of Harrisburg as new director
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