Gas-Heavy ISO-New England Braces for Steep Influx of Wind, Solar, Storage While it is currently highly dependent on natural gas generation today, about 95% of ISO-New England’s (ISO-NE’s) interconnection request queue—a proposed total capacity of 20.9 GW—comprises wind, solar, and battery projects. That clearly indicates that developers in New England’s wholesale market “are looking to … Continue reading Gas-Heavy ISO-New England Braces for Steep Influx of Wind, Solar, Storage→
Texas leads the US in wind power — and now it’s ramping up solar, too Texas likes to do things big. The Lone Star State leads the US with the most energy generated by wind power, and now it’s ramping up solar, which is projected to be the fastest-growing contributor to the state’s power grid … Continue reading #Texas leads the US in wind power — and now it’s ramping up solar, too→
Texas wind giant starts spinning Duke Energy Renewables has commenced commercial operations at its 200MW Mesteno wind farm in Starr County, Texas. The project’s output will be sold into the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market. Duke has entered into a long-term hedge agreement covering the majority of the expected wind energy production. Vestas … Continue reading #Texas wind giant starts spinning→
Siemens-Gamesa Bags Deal for Mammoth 2.64-GW Virginia Offshore Wind Project Dominion Energy’s proposed 2.64-GW Virginia Offshore Wind project—the world’s largest single offshore wind project proposed to date—will likely feature turbines supplied by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE). A Jan. 7-announced preferred supplier agreement signed by the two companies could give the wind turbine maker a … Continue reading #Siemens-Gamesa Bags Deal for Mammoth 2.64-GW #Virginia Offshore Wind Project→
No Consensus on How to Bring Offshore Wind Power Ashore in NJ The state yesterday began soliciting input on how to deliver power from offshore wind farms off the Jersey coast to customers, a dilemma that will get more complicated as the sector grows more critical to meeting New Jersey’s energy needs. For the short … Continue reading No Consensus on How to Bring Offshore Wind Power Ashore in #NJ→
Wyoming wind farm making same power with 80% fewer turbines CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Bigger, more efficient equipment will allow an electric utility to redevelop Wyoming’s first commercial wind farm so it produces the same amount of power with far fewer turbines, an example of the growing feasibility of renewable energy in the top U.S. … Continue reading #Wyoming wind farm making same power with 80% fewer turbines→
Department of Energy Invests $39 Million to Improve Existing Coal-Fired Fleet WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has selected 17 projects to receive approximately $39 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development under funding opportunity announcement Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Existing Coal-Based … Continue reading Department of Energy Invests $39 Million to Improve Existing Coal-Fired Fleet→
US wind energy industry is booming, but tariffs pose a threat In 2008, Jason Urichich was at a crossroads. He lost his home and landscaping business in Youngstown, Ohio, and decided it was time for a change. He decided to pursue a six-month program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Michigan for wind turbine repair. … Continue reading US wind energy industry is booming, but tariffs pose a threat→
Commodity merchant snaps up Texas wind A subsidiary of global commodity merchant Castleton Commodities International has acquired the 150MW Sherbino 1 wind farm in Texas. No details were given about the seller or the price of the transaction. Sherbino 1, which is located in Pecos County, delivers electricity into the ERCOT region. Castleton Commodities International … Continue reading Commodity merchant snaps up #Texas wind→
From Walmart To Google, Companies Teaming Up To Buy More Solar And Wind Power Going green is often easier said than done, but a new business organization is hoping to change that. While focusing on large-scale energy buyers, the group plans to push for changes that could make renewable power more accessible for all Americans. … Continue reading From #Walmart To #Google, Companies Teaming Up To Buy More Solar And Wind Power→
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