Wind power set a new generation record on the California Independent System Operator Corp. (CA-ISO) system Friday, but the mark lasted only two days before being eclipsed Sunday, CA-ISO said in a news release. Sunday’s record was set when turbines on the system topped out at 4,196 megawatts (MW) at 6:44 p.m. CA-ISO is the … Continue reading Utility system in NE Vermont to be strengthened, resolving concerns about new wind power
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Smoothing Renewable Wind Energy in Texas
The Notrees Wind Storage Demonstration Project is a 36-megawatt energy storage and power management system, which completed testing and became fully operational in December. It shows how energy storage can moderate the intermittent nature of wind by storing excess energy when the wind is blowing and making it available later to the electric grid to … Continue reading Smoothing Renewable Wind Energy in Texas
Continue readingCalifornia Wind Power Blows Away Production Record
Wind power is gaining speed. The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) reports a new record was set when turbines spinning within the ISO power grid combined to produce a new record of 4,196 megawatts (MW) at 6:44 p.m. on Sunday. The ISO is the main operator for the state
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GE is farming the wind in America
Providing capital and technology to farm the wind in America’s heartland with global renewable energy company Enel Green Power, GE (NYSE: GE) is investing common equity and supplying turbines for the 250-megawatt Buffalo Dunes Wind Project in Kansas. This transaction expands GE Energy Financial Services’ and Enel Green Power North America’s portfolio of co-owned wind … Continue reading GE is farming the wind in America
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BrightSource suspends the Hidden Hills Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Project
BrightSource Energy has suspended its proposed Hidden HIlls Solar Electric Generating System project and cancelled an agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to buy the power from the project. BrightSource Energy (BSE) is shifting its priorities, realizing that the value of concentrating solar power (CSP) cannot fully be captured in today
Continue readingDevelopment of a wind farm pipeline in Iowa
Building Energy, an Italian company involved in the production of renewable energy in Italy and numerous foreign markets, has signed a partnership agreement with Optimum Renewables for the development of a wind farm pipeline in Iowa. Optimum Renewables, based in Des Moines (Iowa
Continue readingGAO report gives misleading picture of federal incentives for wind energy
A recently commissioned Government Accountability Office (GAO) report was particularly unusual in singling out the wind industry, since numerous federal programs encourage all the various forms of energy. Federal energy incentives are in place because it has always been in the public interest to ensure stable, low-priced energy, which in turn supports U.S. economic growth. … Continue reading GAO report gives misleading picture of federal incentives for wind energy
Continue readingBP puts U.S. wind farm arm up for sale
BP has agreed to sell its wind power plants worth about $1.5bn in the US, as part of its plan to withdraw from renewable energy. BP has put its U.S. wind farm operation, one of the largest in the country, up for sale, marking the continued retreat of big oil companies from renewable energy investments … Continue reading BP puts U.S. wind farm arm up for sale
Continue readingTang Energy’s Jenevein off target with swipes at wind power
Continuing its unending stream of columns bashing wind power, yesterday’s Wall Street Journal opinion page included an article by Patrick Jenevein of Tang Energy, criticizing wind power and the federal tax credit that has been its primary incentive. Mr. Jenevein’s column omits some key facts: Wind power is already making revolutionary contributions to America’s energy … Continue reading Tang Energy’s Jenevein off target with swipes at wind power
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Completion of Molten Salt Solar Receiver sets Milestone in Nevada Concentrated Solar Power Project Construction
SolarReserve’s U.S. developed technology represents leading solar thermal technology worldwide; integrated energy storage provides reliable and zero-emissions electricity, day or night. SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced completion of the assembly of the molten salt receiver panels that sits on top of the 540 foot solar power tower for its … Continue reading Completion of Molten Salt Solar Receiver sets Milestone in Nevada Concentrated Solar Power Project Construction
Continue readingUSDA program announces funding for renewables, efficiency
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a notice of funding availability (NOFA) for grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The notice appeared on page 19183 of the Federal Register for March 29.
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Wind power saves money
New England ratepayers have already realized tangible benefits from wind power being added to the utility system. Developing wind power has meant millions of dollars of new economic development and environmental benefits in the form of cleaner air from the displacement of dirtier forms of energy. Adding wind power and other renewable energies to the … Continue reading Wind power saves money
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BP Wind Energy files preliminary scoping statement for Cape wind farm
The preliminary scoping statement for the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm was filed Friday, triggering a three-month countdown to BP Wind Energy’s anticipated application to the state siting board. Under the state’s Article X siting process, BP can submit an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for its 124-turbine wind project … Continue reading BP Wind Energy files preliminary scoping statement for Cape wind farm
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McCoy Solar Energy Project: Up to 750 MW
Located about 13 miles northwest of the City of Blythe, the McCoy Solar Project will utilize photovoltaic technology to produce clean, renewable energy in southern California As part of the President
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Acciona: Cuts will not hurt wind farm
Acciona predicts the new wind farm will produce enough electricity to power 1,500 homes and keep more than 12,000 tons of pollution out of the air each year. Acciona Windpower on Monday cut 40 jobs at its West Branch assembly plant, reducing its workforce from 87 to 47 employees and halting its assembly line. The … Continue reading Acciona: Cuts will not hurt wind farm
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More Solar Brought Online in the U.S. Than the Previous Three Years Combined
The U.S. Solar Industry has experienced a resurgence over the past year as newly-imposed import tariffs on Chinese solar cells have helped companies compete with their Chinese competitors. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association the U.S. solar industry market increased to $11.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 34 percent. Five Star Equities examines the … Continue reading More Solar Brought Online in the U.S. Than the Previous Three Years Combined
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Geronimo Energy Acquires Midwest Wind Energy’s Development Portfolio
Geronimo Energy announced today the acquisition of the project development portfolio of Midwest Wind Energy (MWE), including near term construction-ready projects in Illinois, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The acquisition strengthens Geronimo’s presence in the Nebraska and Wisconsin markets and brings it into the Illinois market for the first time. Geronimo has also welcomed numerous MWE employees … Continue reading Geronimo Energy Acquires Midwest Wind Energy’s Development Portfolio
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Debunking Howard Rich’s errors on wind energy
A recent column by Howard Rich on Forbes.com simply repackaged many previously refuted myths about wind power. Recent posts on this blog have already debunked a study on wind resource potential and explained that wind energy has been a success story for reducing fossil fuel use and emissions in Germany and other European countries. … Continue reading Debunking Howard Rich’s errors on wind energy
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Partnership at Palen: BrightSource Inks Deal with Abengoa
The 500 megawatt (MW) Palen solar thermal power system will use proven solar thermal tower technology to produce clean, reliable solar electricity to more than 200,000 homes. Located in Riverside County, California, the two-unit power system will be built on approx. 3,800 acres and will create more than 2,300 jobs for construction workers and support … Continue reading Partnership at Palen: BrightSource Inks Deal with Abengoa
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DOE Launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative, Releases Solar Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative (CEMI), a new initiative focused on growing American manufacturing of clean energy products and boosting U.S. competitiveness through improvements in manufacturing energy productivity. Today, I announced the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative at the ribbon cutting of a new facility that I believe … Continue reading DOE Launches Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative, Releases Solar Funding
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