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132-MW South Fork offshore wind project approved to start construction

South Fork Wind, New York’s first offshore wind farm, has received approval of the project’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP) from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which is the final decision needed from the agency to move the project toward the start of construction. The COP approval outlines…

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132-MW South Fork offshore wind project approved to start construction

South Fork Wind, New York’s first offshore wind farm, has received approval of the project’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP) from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which is the final decision needed from the agency to move the project toward the start of construction. The COP approval outlines…

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Apex Clean Energy begins developing North Dakota’s largest wind project

Minnesota electric cooperative Great River Energy has reached an agreement with Apex Clean Energy to receive renewable energy from a 400-MW wind energy project in McLean County, North Dakota. The Discovery Wind project, expected to reach commercial operations in 2025, will be the single largest wind project in North Dakota and will deliver renewable energy…

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AI and machine learning: Bridging the divide between a wind development pipeline, operations and ROI

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3DX HP drone from Sulzer & Schmid specifically designed for wind turbine blade inspection

Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for wind rotor blade inspections, announces the launch of its latest 3DX High Productivity (HP) solution specifically designed for high volume inspection campaigns. Thanks to advanced automation and AI-enabled analytics, 3DX HP delivers a streamlined single-stop process, making it one of the most efficient…

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BOEM seeks public comment on Gulf of Mexico, Coastal California offshore wind proposals

As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of permitting 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the release of its draft Environmental Assessment (EA) on the potential impacts from future commercial leasing and related site characterization and assessment activities within the Humboldt Wind Energy Area…

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Portuguese startup is developing safer wind turbine blade maintenance measures

Eptune Engineering has developed a series of innovations to improve wind turbine blade access and repair in harsh meteorological conditions. Wind turbine blades are one of the more costly components to maintain. The inspection and maintenance are commonly made by ropes or via suspended aluminum platforms that allow access to the wind blades. These activities…

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Pattern hooks 1-GW Western Spirit Wind portfolio to grid in New Mexico

Pattern Energy Group has completed construction and begun commercial operation of its suite of Western Spirit Wind power projects. Western Spirit Wind is comprised of four wind power facilities totaling more than 1,050 MW located in Guadalupe, Lincoln, and Torrance Counties in central New Mexico. “Western Spirit Wind is a groundbreaking megaproject that demonstrates large-scale…

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Leeward Renewable Energy repowers and expands Illinois wind farm

Leeward Renewable Energy successfully repowered the Crescent Ridge Wind Project in Tiskilwa, Illinois. The 54.4-MW Crescent Ridge repower included decommissioning nine turbines, repowering 24 legacy turbines and constructing four new Vestas turbines. “We are pleased that our Crescent Ridge project is operational and are proud to have provided jobs and other economic benefits to the…

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New York commits $500 million to boost offshore wind infrastructure

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan to invest $500 million in offshore wind and its related supply chain infrastructure. “With this investment, New York will lead the nation on offshore wind production, creating green jobs for New Yorkers, and powering our clean energy future,” Gov. Hochul said. “I am proud to make New York…

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HOLT acquires Bronto Skylift distributor Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services

HOLT announced its acquisition of Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services, a North American distributor of the Bronto Skylift, a truck-mounted aerial work platform used to reach challenging heights with application in numerous industries including oil and gas, wind, and utilities, among others. This acquisition allows HOLT to further its commitment to investing in renewable energy resources and provide…

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4-turbine Maine wind project will power 4,500 homes annually

Greenbacker Renewable Energy brought RoxWind, a 15.3-MWDC wind farm in Roxbury, Maine, to commercial operation in November. The RoxWind project’s wind power is expected to produce nearly 50,300 MWh of annual clean energy, or enough to power approximately 4,500 homes per year. The project has also supported — and continues to provide — local clean…

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80-MW Avangrid project completed in New York

The 79.7-MW Roaring Brook Wind farm is now operational in Martinsburg, New York. Roaring Brook Wind was developed by Avangrid Renewables and is comprised of 20 wind turbines spread across approximately 4,700 acres. After starting operations in October 2021, the project will generate more than 229,000 MWh of renewable energy annually, enough to power over…

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US Wind approved for 1,100 MW of offshore wind for Maryland

The State of Maryland has awarded the US Wind 808.5 MW in Offshore Renewable Energy Credits (ORECs) for Momentum Wind, a new offshore wind project slated to come online in 2026. Adding 55 turbines to the Maryland Lease area, Momentum Wind will deliver enough offshore wind power for 200,000 homes. The 55 turbines for Momentum…

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December 2021 Issue: 2022 RENEWABLE ENERGY HANDBOOK

Welcome to the 2022 Renewable Energy Handbook Welcome to the 2022 Renewable Energy Handbook. We’re wrapping up another stellar installation year for renewable energy in the United States. And as busy as everyone has been, we’re sure a few standout stories missed your eyes this year. Don’t worry, this handbook reviews what has been trending…

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Avangrid Renewables’ 1,232-MW offshore wind project selected for procurement in Massachusetts

Avangrid Renewables‘ joint venture offshore wind project, Commonwealth Wind, has been selected as part of Massachusetts’ third offshore wind competitive procurement process. The 1,232-MW project is New England’s largest offshore wind project to date and will create 11,000 full-time equivalent jobs over its lifetime and generate enough energy to power 750,000 homes annually. “Commonwealth Wind…

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