Chatham-Kent, Samsung, and Pattern Energy have officially signed an agreement for the North Kent Wind Project in Ontario, Canada. North Kent 1 would place approximately 40 to 50 wind turbines on private lands in both of the former Dover and Chatham Townships. It’s subject to the Province of Ontario’s Renewable Energy Approval process, which requires…
Hinckley Allen helps Deepwater Wind develop, finance, and construct the country’s first offshore wind farm
Hinckley Allen played a pivotal role in advancing the Deepwater Wind project off Block Island, which will become the first offshore wind farm in the United States after closing last week on more than $290 million in financing. “This is a trailblazing project, and we have been a close partner of Deepwater Wind since its…
Senvion delivers tallest onshore turbine to Belgium
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, has concluded a contract with Storm on the construction of the foundations, the delivery, and the installation of three Senvion 3.2M114 wind turbines in Belgium. The turbines, each with a hub height of 143 metres, are intended for Meer wind farm located in the province…
A technician’s work is never done
Since it began commercial operation in 2002, Whitewater Hill Wind Farm in North Palm Springs, CA has helped supply 12,000 homes with clean power, displacing 130,000 tons of carbon dioxide (producing about 165 GWh annually). To help keep the 66-MW wind farm running properly, Whitewater Hill Wind Partners has awarded UpWind Solutions, Inc. a 5-year operations and maintenance agreement for post-warranty O&M services.
America launches offshore wind farm: Cape Wind
Offshore wind has been given the go-ahead for construction in Cape Cod. The nation’s first lease for commercial offshore wind energy development was signed at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) North American Offshore Wind Conference in Atlantic City. On stage in front of an eager group of photographers and applauding crowd, U.S. Interior Sec.…