The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has selected five multi-year projects totaling more than $2 million to further study important environmental and commercial fishing topics to support the responsible development of offshore wind. These projects advance Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nation-leading Green New Deal goal of 9,000 MW of offshore wind…
E.ON celebrates official operations of Stella Wind Farm in Texas
E.ON celebrated the grand opening of its Stella Wind Farm, a 201-MW project, located in Kenedy County, Texas. “In addition to creating high-paying local jobs, the Stella Wind Farm will generate more than $25 million in local community benefits over the life of the project in the Kenedy County area,” said Silvia Ortin, COO, North…
American Wind Week kicks off on August 11
This August 11 to 17 marks the third annual American Wind Week, a national celebration of U.S. leadership in wind energy production that started in 2017 when wind became the country’s largest source of renewable electricity generating capacity. During Wind Week, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and supporters of wind energy highlight the many…
What’s new in gear oil, filters & analysis
The wind-power industry is continually improving turbine components and operation for greater uptime and power generation. One key to reliable operation is quality gear oil and filers. Here are a few new products and technologies. Extended turbine uptime Wind-turbine gearbox operations and management are demanding. The equipment must withstand extremes of hot or cold climates,…
Antaira launches 18-port gigabit ethernet managed PoE+ & non-PoE switches
Antaira Technologies, a global developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications, had expanded its industrial networking infrastructure family with the introduction of the LMP-1802G-SFPand LMX-1802G-SFP Series. The LMX-1802G-SFP Series is an ideal choice for campus ring solutions with its two fiber-optic ports supporting an open standard ring technology (ERPS). There are…
Wind power features big in Alliant Energy’s sustainability goals
Alliant Energy released its Corporate Sustainability Report, which outlines the company’s efforts to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers in an affordable, safe, reliable, and sustainable way. “Our world is changing – and so are we,” said Alliant Energy Chairman, President and CEO John Larsen. “We’re listening to our customers, employees and key stakeholders and…
How robots may change wind O&M
Robots may soon change the way routine maintenance is conducted on wind turbines, leading to fewer up-tower climbs for wind technicians. Given the risks and high cost of conventional rope or aerial lift access for turbine O&M, this is promising news for the industry — and particularly for the offshore wind sector, which typically means…
Predictive maintenance of yaw drive gearboxes cut operating costs in half
A long-term development partnership between Bonfiglioli and Schaeffler has resulted in a compact Industry 4.0 solution for wind turbine azimuth drives. How it works: Schaeffler Torque Sense and SmartCheck sensors record torque, speed, vibration, and temperature information. The data is then transmitted through a gateway, combined and processed using algorithms, which were developed by Bonfiglioli…
Illinois Starbucks now powered with 100% wind energy
It’s official. More than 340 Illinois Starbucks-operated stores are now powered with 100% renewable energy from wind power generated in the state. This will include the Starbucks Chicago Roastery that’s set to open later this year. The renewable energy to support the stores comes from the generation of around 48,000 megawatt-hours of wind power. According…
Fraser Institute’s “Wind and Sunlight” report misses the mark, says CanWEA
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) has responded to the Fraser Institute’s recently released report, Generating Electricity in Canada from Wind and Sunlight: Is Getting Less for More Better than Getting More for Less? According to this report, wind and solar create higher costs and produce fewer environmental benefits than proponents claim. “The Fraser Institute…
New Jersey invites continued feedback on Draft Energy Master Plan
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will conduct the third and fourth of its series of public stakeholder meetings on the Draft 2019 Energy Master Plan on Thursday, August 8 in Newark. The first and second meetings were held on July 17 in Trenton. Through Executive Order 28, state Governor Murphy set an ambitious…
South Dakota PUC approves construction of 200-MW Sweetland Wind Farm
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the construction permit for Sweetland Wind Farm, a wind energy facility capable of producing approximately 200 MW of energy near Miller, South Dakota. The Sweetland Wind Farm project will span a 20,979-acre area in Hand County and include up to 71 wind turbines. Other components of…
IEA to build 300-MW Kansas wind farm
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA), an infrastructure construction company, announced a new wind energy project. The deal is for construction of the Neosho Ridge Wind project in Neosho County, Kansas — an approximate 300-MW project that is expected to provide enough energy to power up to 100,000 homes. The wind farm will use 139 Vestas…
Nordex receives 269-MW wind order in the U.S.
The Nordex Group has received another large order for its N149/4.0-4.5 from the Delta4000 series. The 269-MW order includes a total of 56 wind turbines, as well as a two-year service contract for an undisclosed project in the United States. Installation of this project is scheduled to start in summer 2020. The turbines are set…
Power for America launches first-of-its-kind renewables’ apprenticeship program
The Power for America Training Trust Fund (P4A) and Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), AFL-CIO announced a unique, new union apprenticeship program that provides world-class skills training and a path to employment for in-demand jobs in the renewable energy sector. The Department of Labor (DOL)-certified, program provides individuals with specialized skills to remain at…
Apex chooses Power Factors to manage renewable assets
Apex Clean Energy, Inc. has selected Power Factors to provide the technical asset management platform for its renewable projects. “Our goal is to partner with industry leaders that are pushing technology limits to ensure we deliver the very best renewables system of engagement to drive down LCOE,” said Gary Meyers, president of Power Factors.…
Insurance industry’s anti-coal stance to deliver long-term climate benefits, finds GlobalData
Insurers are providing cover less frequently for energy providers that remain committed to the use of coal to help reduce climate change and force the energy industry to embrace renewables. While insurers stand to lose business in the short term, the long-term benefits to the industry could be considerable, finds GlobalData, a leading data and…
Vineyard Wind offers interns project management & business experience in offshore wind
Vineyard Wind hired six area students as interns in New Bedford and Boston offices this summer. Vineyard Wind’s paid internships emphasize a unique experience in America’s emerging offshore wind sector, including project management, bid development support, and community outreach activities. Three Vineyard Wind interns were participants in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Mass CEC) internship…
NRG Systems provides bat deterrent solution to Arizona wind farm
NRG Systems, Inc. has announced that Red Horse 2 in Cochise County, Arizona, has installed Bat Deterrent Systems on all 15 of its turbines. Located 80 miles east of Tucson, Arizona, Red Horse 2 is one of the first combined wind and solar projects in the United States. Red Horse 2 is owned and operated by D. E.…
Sierra Club: The 100% clean energy movement moves forward
This article comes from the Sierra Club and is authored by Kass Rohrbach, the Deputy Director of the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 campaign. Read the article in full here. Just three months ago, 1 in 5 people in the United States lived in a place that had committed to moving away from fossil fuels entirely and…