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Equinor halts work on Empire Wind offshore project after federal government order

In accordance with a halt work order issued by the U.S. government, Empire Offshore Wind LLC will safely halt the offshore construction in waters of the outer continental shelf for the Empire Wind project. On April 16, Empire received notice from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), ordering Empire to halt all activities on…

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Electrification continues to expand around the globe. While the sudden upsurge in the number of electric vehicles may be the most obvious example of the growth of electrification, people are also adding a wide array of new appliances, tools, mobile devices and more to their lifestyles, consuming far more electrical energy than ever before. Rising…

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ARESCA wants input on offshore wind standards

The American Renewable Energy Standards and Certification Association (ARESCA) is calling for experts who are directly and materially affected parties who are interested in participating as a member of an American National Standards (ANS) consensus body, known as the ARESCA Standards Committee of the Board (SCB), to support the adoption of the following IEC TC 114 and…

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US wind market has worst install year since 2013

The U.S. wind market continued a downward trend in 2024, with 5.2 GW of total installations, the lowest in 10 years, according to the “U.S. Wind Energy Monitor” report released by Wood Mackenzie. The report shows that 3.9 GW of onshore builds came online last year, along with 1.3 GW of onshore repowers, and 101 MW…

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Data center signs PPA with 200-MW South Texas wind farm

Soluna Holdings, a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications, has signed a term sheet for power for Project Hedy, a new 120-MW data center co-located with a 200-MW wind farm in South Texas. The wind farm is owned by a new power partner that focuses on developing and managing sustainable infrastructure solutions.…

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79 aging wind turbines brought back online throughout Texas panhandle

UPC Power Solutions confirmed the successful completion of the repowering of all eight projects in its Stockyard Wind Portfolio. The last of the newly repowered turbines achieved full commercial operation this week, marking the culmination of an ambitious, multi-phase effort to restore, modernize and enhance 79 aging wind turbines on sites spread across the Texas…

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ARESCA announces intent to publish national adoptions of wind energy industry standards

The American Renewable Energy Standards and Certification Association (ARESCA) is notifying all directly and materially affected parties wishing to receive more information or to submit comments regarding the adoption of the following IEC TC 114 and TC 88 standards as American National Standards (ANS): ARESCA 62600-100-202x, Marine energy – Wave, tidal and other water current converters –…

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Data center signs 166-MW PPA with Las Majadas Wind in Texas

EDF Renewables North America and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, co-owners of the Las Majadas Wind Project, have entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with data center developer and operator Soluna Holdings. Under the terms of the agreement, Soluna will purchase up to 166 MW of energy produced by the Las Majadas Wind Project to…

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RES secures US patent for turbine blade inspection technology

RES announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for a new method of inspecting wind turbine blades. It allows users to accurately view both the internal and external image of blade damage in a single platform for the first time. The technology, part of RES’ 3DX inspection system, uses drones, AI and robotics to…

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WoodMac: Proposed U.S. tariffs could increase onshore wind costs by up to 7%

New trade tariffs and increased import restrictions in the U.S. onshore wind power sector could lead to higher overall costs, threatening project viability and potentially slowing growth in the industry, according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie. The report, “Trade war hits US onshore wind power,” finds that U.S. proposed tariffs of 25% on…

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In the rapidly evolving wind energy industry, ensuring the safety and well-being of workers is paramount. The unique challenges faced by wind energy professionals require comprehensive protection and innovative solutions to enhance productivity and safety. Comprehensive Protection for Wind Energy Workers The wind energy sector demands head-to-toe protection for workers who operate in harsh conditions…

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ACP releases statement after Trump’s executive order stopping offshore wind development

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet in response to President Trump’s Executive Order on offshore wind and onshore wind leasing and permitting: “President Trump is correct that absent significant changes in energy policy, our nation will not be able to power our growth in manufacturing and achieve digital dominance…

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PivotGen launches repowering service for wind projects

Chicago-based renewable energy developer and engineering firm PivotGen will now offer wind project “repowering” services as part of its core offerings. The three-year-old firm specializes in renewable energy development and optimizing existing wind assets to maximize performance and extend their operational life. Repowering is the process of upgrading aging wind turbines with newer, more efficient…

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Bowell Springs wind farm in Wyoming now online

Innergex Renewable Energy’s Boswell Springs wind farm, located in Wyoming, reached commercial operation on December 31, 2024, and has begun delivering clean electricity to the grid under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with PacifiCorp. This important milestone marks a key step forward marking the beginning of operations. “We are proud to see the Boswell…

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US approves 11th offshore wind project

The U.S. government has approved the SouthCoast Wind Project – the nation’s 11th commercial-scale offshore wind energy project approved under President Biden’s leadership. With today’s approval, the Department of the Interior and its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management have approved over 19 GW of clean energy from offshore wind energy projects – enough to power…

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Vaisala releases ultrasonic wind sensor

Designed to withstand the unique challenges and wide range of conditions in both wind energy and maritime applications, the newly released Vaisala Ultrasonic Wind Sensor WM80 brings accurate wind information to wind turbine control, offshore vessel dynamic positioning and navigation systems, enhancing performance and safety. “Leaning on insights from multiple decades of experience in professional wind…

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Vaisala announces service enhancements to WindCube

Strengthening its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions in the wind energy sector, Vaisala today announced service enhancements to WindCube, its vertical profiling lidar for accurate, bankable wind data — offshore and onshore. The new offerings will be available for new WindCube orders starting Dec. 1, 2024. Key enhancements: Extended Warranty: With customers performing multiple measurement campaigns over…

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Beam unveils AI-driven robot to inspect underwater portions of offshore wind farms

Beam, a provider of high-technology offshore wind services, has unveiled its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Scout, a concept expected to enter the market in 2025, will put the power of subsea inspection directly in the hands of wind farm operators. This is an important step in Beam’s journey to develop…

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Hontek, Socomore collaborate on erosion protection solutions for wind market

Hontek Corporation, which specializes in erosion-resistant protective coatings for wind energy, aerospace, and industrial applications, will join forces with Socomore to leverage their respective strengths and expertise to support the growth of the wind industry around the world. As part of this collaboration, in January 2025, Socomore will be the production and sales partner for…

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