GlidePath Power Solutions, an independent energy storage developers, announced its acquisition of a 149-MW portfolio of wind farms in North Texas. The transaction adds to GlidePath’s operating portfolio of U.S. wind, solar, and storage projects ,and provides the company with a unique opportunity to optimize the performance of the wind farms though the addition of…
Gexa to fully power its new residential electricity plans with wind & solar
Gexa Energy, a retail electricity provider in Texas, announced that all of its new Gexa Energy residential plans will be powered by 100% renewable energy — at no additional cost to customers. As part of NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest generator of wind and solar energy, Gexa Energy is committed to providing green energy…
Ørsted adds waterways management expert to its U.S. operations
Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind announced that it has hired former U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Officer, Ed LeBlanc, as Manager of Marine Affairs. LeBlanc has over 40 years of experience in the USCG, most recently serving as the Chief of Waterways Management Division, Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England since 2003. “We are thrilled to add…
Renewables to double in total installed capacity in the U.S. by 2030, finds GlobalData
The contribution of renewable power to total installed capacity in the U.S. is expected to double from 15% in 2018 to 30% by 2030, reaching a total of 442.8 GW. Representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%, this projection can be attributed to more states adopting and updating renewable energy policies, as well as…
Goldwind secures 200-MW Canadian wind-turbine order from Potentia Renewables
Goldwind Americas announced that it has secured a wind-turbine supply order from Potentia Renewables Inc., a Toronto-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy assets. At a ground breaking ceremony this week, Potentia Renewables’s CEO Jeff Jenner announced plans for the 200-MW Golden South Wind Project located in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan. The wind farm will feature…
CalChoice enters PPA with Avangrid Renewables for California wind energy
California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) announced three new power purchase agreements (PPA) for wind energy from Avangrid Renewables’ Mountain View III Wind Farm in Palm Springs, California. CalChoice will buy the entire output of the 22.44-MW wind farm starting in 2021 on behalf of three of its members: Apple Valley Choice Energy (AVCE), the Rancho…
Wisconsin aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently signed Executive Order #38, which sets a goal of ensuring all electricity consumed within the state is 100% carbon-free by 2050. “A transition to a clean energy economy will generate thousands of family-supporting jobs in Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers. “Our state has a responsibility to current and future generations of…
AI firm to provide performance analytics for GE wind turbines
Artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) startup, mCloud, announced a deal to provide performance analytics for 35 GE wind turbines. Leveraging data from hundreds of turbine sensors, mCloud says it will apply its proprietary AI analytics solution to predict annual energy production and turbine longevity, enhancing output while reducing operations and maintenance (O&M)…
National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium names executive director
The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium recently announced a new executive director, Carrie Cullen Hitt, and board of directors’ private sponsor member, General Electric Renewable Energy (GE). “I am excited to work with Consortium members and the broader community to realize the potential of offshore wind. The Consortium is a great platform from…
Pure Safety Group names new CEO
Pure Safety Group (PSG), the world’s largest independent height safety product development and training company, has named Joseph Piccione as chief executive officer, effective immediately. “Joe’s track record of growing companies internationally and leading teams to consistent results with a keen focus on the customer are key as PSG continues its international expansion and innovation…
Revised House Bill 6 petition filed in Ohio
Last week, opponents of Ohio’s House Bill 6 submitted a second summary petition to the Ohio Attorney General and Secretary of State in its effort to stop the legislation’s billion dollar bailout of two nuclear power plants and the removal of the state’s renewable energy standards. In July, Ohio Senate and House concurred on HB…
Study shows offshore wind in California could save ratepayers up to $2B by 2040
Castle Wind LLC, a joint venture between Trident Winds and EnBW North America, released the findings of a new study that reveals offshore wind off the coast of California could save California ratepayers up to $2 billion on a net present value basis by 2040 through the installation of 7 to 9 GW of offshore…
Two Iowa wind farms earn highest sustainability ratings
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) announced in July that two of Alliant Energy‘s wind farms were verified as meeting the guidelines for sustainable infrastructure. What’s more is the two projects — Upland Prairie in Everly and English Farms in Montezuma, Iowa — were the first wind projects ever to achieve the Envision Platinum rating, the highest…
Insuring offshore wind farms
A Q&A with senior underwriter, Jonny Allen A long with the environmental benefits of clean energy, the economic value of offshore wind power in America is expected to be notable. An Eastern seaboard state in the U.S. could expect at least $600 million in economic benefits from one offshore wind farm, according to the advocacy…
Maryland establishes official task force on renewable development
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed Executive Order 01.01.2019.09, which establishes the Governor’s Task Force on Renewable Energy Development and Siting. The order aims to develop consensus-based recommendations on the siting of new wind and solar power projects in the state. “In my most recent State of the State address, I pledged my strong support…
PacifiCorp acquires 20-year-old Wyoming wind farm for repowering
PacifiCorp has acquired sole ownership of the Foote Creek I wind generation facility, a 41.4-MW renewable energy project in Carbon County, Wyoming. The company plans to repower the project with new turbine technology that will increase energy output of the entire facility by 60%. Foote Creek I was the company’s first wind facility and the…
Arkansas Senator visits LM Wind Power plant for American Wind Week
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, visited the LM Wind Power Little Rock plant this week to watch production of the giant turbine blades that drive wind farms throughout the region. The plant is an example of the good manufacturing jobs that wind power is bringing…
MBCP signs up for about 1,000 MW of California’s future floating wind energy
Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) and Castle Wind LLC — a joint venture between Trident Winds Inc. and EnBW North America — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enter into future, long-term PPA for about 1,000 MW of renewable energy. The clean power will come from Castle Wind Offshore, a floating offshore wind…
Equinor & AMS launch autonomous sailing platform for offshore wind surveys
Equinor and Autonomous Marine Systems Inc. (AMS) have launched an autonomous sailing platform to significantly reduce the cost of gathering crucial data for successful development of offshore wind energy projects. After several years of testing, the Datamaran is ready for commercial deployment as an autonomous platform for wind resource assessments When fully operational, this technology…
E.ON announces 440-MW South Texas wind farm
E.ON announced its largest single-phase project to date, the 440-MW onshore wind farm, Big Raymond. The development is located in Willacy, Cameron and Hidalgo counties. The project benefits from a 12-year power purchase agreement with Austin Energy for 200 MW. “We’re thrilled to partner with another renewable energy leader in Texas in Austin Energy, especially…