Vestas has secured its first order in the United States for its V126-3.3 MW wind turbines for a 200-MW project in Oklahoma. The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a three-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement. AOM5000 is an energy-based availability guarantee that ensures the turbines are operational…
AWEA says wind energy ready to help U.S. face energy challenges of 21st century
In response to proposed energy and climate legislation unveiled by Senate Democratic leaders today, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released the following statement: “We commend Senators Reid, Wyden, Schumer, and Cantwell for putting forward a policy framework to provide domestic energy producers with greater stability so businesses can invest and bring costs down even…
Wind energy a good deal for Ontario
Report finds wind energy has delivered major clean energy benefits at a small cost to consumers Contrary to a recent Fraser Institute report titled “Environmental and Economic Consequences of Ontario’s Green Energy Act”, wind energy has helped clean Ontario’s electricity system and deliver hundreds of millions of dollars to rural communities – with little additional…
Website dedicated to energy manufacturers
Manufacturer of cutting tools says it has launched a new website to provide support to energy manufacturers. The new site is found at www.secotools.com/energy. The Seco energy site will offer a range of video and written content that focuses on the issues faced by manufacturers serving the power generation and wind energy industries. Visitors will…