Iberdrola Renewables formally submitted an application to the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee (SEC) to build a new wind farm in Danbury and Alexandria. After considerable input from the local communities and consultation with state agencies, the project
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Siemens lands big wind power contract in US
MidAmerican Energy officials said Monday they have contracted with an Iowa wind turbine blade factory to make all the blades for 448 wind turbines the company is installing in Iowa. Company officials appeared with Gov. Terry Branstad at his weekly news conference to announce the deal with Siemens Energy to manufacture turbine blades at the … Continue reading Siemens lands big wind power contract in US
Continue readingE.ON Climate & Renewables closes financing for Panther Creek Wind Farm I&II, LLC
E.ON Climate & Renewables North America (EC&R) announced today it has secured institutional equity financing for approximately $96.2 million and a commitment to fund further capital contributions from JPM Capital Corporation (J.P. Morgan) in exchange for a partial interest in EC&R’s Panther Creek I&II Wind Farm (Panther Creek). This financing represents the 5th transaction since … Continue reading E.ON Climate & Renewables closes financing for Panther Creek Wind Farm I&II, LLC
Continue readingUdall backs extending wind energy PTC
U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., is pushing to extend the production tax credit for wind energy providers in Colorado before the end of the year. His effort comes with a new budget proposal that was brought through the Senate earlier this week. The tax credit extension would continue a program that provides 2.2 cents in … Continue reading Udall backs extending wind energy PTC
Continue readingMarshall Wind Energy Begins Construction of 74 MW Project in Northeast Kansas
Marshall Wind Energy LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RPM Access LLC, has commenced construction of its 74 MW wind farm in Marshall County near Beattie, Kansas. Since project initialization in 2009, local landowner and community enthusiasm coupled with mutually beneficial arrangements established with Marshall County have underpinned the ongoing success of this development effort. Marshall … Continue reading Marshall Wind Energy Begins Construction of 74 MW Project in Northeast Kansas
Continue readingAbengoa receives new R&D competitive award from the US DoE for next generation Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has received a nearly US$2 million competitive awardfrom the US Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative to improve manufacturing and assembly of their innovative large aperture parabolic trough collector over the next two … Continue reading Abengoa receives new R&D competitive award from the US DoE for next generation Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Continue readingE.ON Climate & Renewables closes financing for Panther Creek Wind Farm I&II, LLC
E.ON Climate & Renewables North America (EC&R) announced today it has secured institutional equity financing for approximately $96.2 million and a commitment to fund further capital contributions from JPM Capital Corporation (J.P. Morgan) in exchange for a partial interest in EC&R’s Panther Creek I&II Wind Farm (Panther Creek). This financing represents the 5th transaction since … Continue reading E.ON Climate & Renewables closes financing for Panther Creek Wind Farm I&II, LLC
Continue readingNew Photovoltaic Solar Power plant in El Centro, California starts operations
Grupo T-Solar, one of the major independent power producers of photovoltaic solar energy based in Spain, has successfully completed its first photovoltaic solar plant in El Centro, California. The North American Development Bank (NADB) is providing a $65 million loan for the construction of this project.
Continue readingDoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy (Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic)
Abengoa Solar will demonstrate new manufacturing and assembly technologies for use in concentrating solar power (CSP) parabolic trough systems to achieve cost reduction. Building on the Energy Department’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue U.S. leadership in clean energy innovation, the Department today announced over $13 million for five projects to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and … Continue reading DoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy (Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic)
Continue readingDoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy Manufacturing
Colorado-based Abengoa Solar will develop new methods to produce concentrating solar power trough systems. Building on the Energy Department’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue U.S. leadership in clean energy innovation, the Department today announced over $13 million for five projects to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and speed commercialization of efficient, affordable photovoltaic and concentrating solar … Continue reading DoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy Manufacturing
Continue readingCongress should extend wind energy tax credit
In May, Gov. Terry Branstad and officials of MidAmerican Energy Co. announced plans for the largest economic development investment in Iowa history: A $1.9 billion wind energy project involving the addition of 656 new wind turbines. According to leaders, the project will generate as much as 1,050 megawatts of power in the state by 2015, … Continue reading Congress should extend wind energy tax credit
Continue readingEDF Renewable Energy and UBS International Infrastructure Fund Announce Wind Farm Partnership
EDF Renewable Energy and UBS International Infrastructure Fund announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement under which UBS International Infrastructure Fund will acquire a 50 percent equity interest from EDF Renewable Energy in the 161 megawatt (MW) Spinning Spur II wind farm project, subject to completion of construction and customary conditions precedent. Spinning … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy and UBS International Infrastructure Fund Announce Wind Farm Partnership
Continue readingSolar Energy Market Insight 2013 Q3
The U.S. installed 930 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2013, up 20 percent over Q2 2013 and 35 percent over Q3 2012. This represents the second largest quarter in the history of the U.S. solar market and the largest quarter ever for residential PV installations. Even more importantly, 2013 is likely to be … Continue reading Solar Energy Market Insight 2013 Q3
Continue readingGreenbriar Capital begins formal construction at 80 MW Blue Mountain Utah wind farm
Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSX.V: GRB) (OTC: GEBRF) is pleased to announce that it has commenced formal construction at its 80-MW Blue Mountain Utah wind energy site. Blue Mountain is a fully contracted 80 MW wind energy project holding a 20-year energy sales agreement with PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Mid-American Energy Holdings Company, itself 89% owned … Continue reading Greenbriar Capital begins formal construction at 80 MW Blue Mountain Utah wind farm
Continue readingU.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S., with strategic state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The U.S. solar photovoltaic (PV) market had its second-strongest quarter ever with 930 MW installed, … Continue reading U.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
Continue readingBlackRock buys stake in 68-Megawatt Texas wind farm
OwnEnergy announced today that it entered into an agreement with a fund managed by BlackRock (“BlackRock”), whereby BlackRock acquired OwnEnergy’s latest project in Windthorst, Texas on December 6, 2013. Once completed, the wind farm will generate 68 megawatts (MW) of wind power on to the state’s power grid. Under the agreement, BlackRock will purchase a … Continue reading BlackRock buys stake in 68-Megawatt Texas wind farm
Continue readingHow bright is the future of solar power?
In the United States today, large “utility-scale” solar power projects account for more than 4,700 megawatts of electricity-generating capacity. And 27,000 megawatts of large-scale solar are under development, which means that the industrial-solar sector is on its way to providing enough electricity for more than 5 million homes. These are impressive numbers, but the question … Continue reading How bright is the future of solar power?
Continue readingBurlington Electric Department, First Wind reach agreement to sell power generated by Hancock Wind Energy project
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today announced that the company has reached an agreement with Burlington Electric Department (BED) to sell the utility power generated from the planned Hancock Wind project near Ellsworth, Maine.
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power (CSP) in the US
The GTM Research forecasts 802 megawatts of Concentrating Solar Power for 2013, including Abengoa’s 280-megawatt Solana Generating Station with storage. The GTM Research Q3 2013 U.S. Solar Market Insight report, which will be released at next week’s Greentech Media U.S. Solar Market Insight conference in San Diego, forecasts 802 megawatts of Concentrating Solar Thermal Ppwer … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in the US
Continue readingAmerican Wind Energy Association reacts to USFWS eagle permit ruling
Today, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) welcomes the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (FWS) final rule to extend the total maximum duration of take permits allowed for under the 2009 Eagle Permit Rule. customized weight loss However, this rule must only be a first step in creating a rational and effective approach to eagle … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association reacts to USFWS eagle permit ruling
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