wind Archives

New York launches new large-scale renewable energy solicitation

Eligibility requirements for the competitive NYSERDA solicitation are due on July 15, and final proposals must be submitted by August 8.

Mississippi milestone: AES celebrates completion of first utility-scale wind farm in the state

The 184.5 MW Delta Wind project features 41 Vestas turbines across 14,000 acres of privately-owned farmland in Tunica County.

Pattern Energy inks longterm PPA for Broughton Wind Project in Québec

The largest wind operator in Canada will double its capacity in Québec once the Broughton Wind project comes online in 2029.

Nearly all 50 states face local opposition to renewable projects, report finds

A new edition of Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center’s Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States report identified 378 renewable energy projects across 47 states that have encountered significant opposition.

Ørsted completes construction of 518 MW wind and solar center in Texas

The Helena Energy Center is comprised of a 268 MW wind farm and a 250 MWac solar farm. It has contracts with multiple corporate offtakers.

Equinor breaks ground on marine terminal key to supporting offshore Empire Wind 1

Once completed, the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal will be one of the largest dedicated offshore wind hubs in the United States.

Why Texas is uniquely equipped for rapid growth in utility-scale battery storage

Texas has recently emerged as a leading U.S. market for utility-scale energy storage. According to the EIA, Texas is expected to install 6.5 GW of utility-scale…

Empire Wind 1, Sunrise Wind finalize offtake agreements with NYSERDA

The two offshore wind projects, totaling over 1,700 MW, will be the largest power generation projects in New York State in over 35 years once they enter operati…

Come together and seize the moment: Nextracker CEO Dan Shugar has never been more excited about clean energy

As technology matures and costs stabilize, Shugar sees opportunities to advance clean energy via collaboration amongst stakeholders….

Study: US Wind and solar are saving lives and billions of dollars

The study developed regional estimates of wind and solar benfits that show significant reduction in emissions and premature deaths….

DOE-funded wind testing center upgraded to accommodate longer turbine blades

When WTTC opened in 2011, it tested land-based wind turbine blades that typically spanned around 50 meters (164 feet). Today, the WTTC is testing both land-base…

Not dead yet: proposed $1.7B wind farm gets CPR from Washington Governor

Governor Inslee rejected a recommendation that would have cut plans for Horse Heaven- a $1.7B proposed wind farm- in half. …

RWE, Microsoft sign pair of purchase power agreements for 446 MW of Texas wind

Under the PPAs, Microsoft will purchase clean electricity from two new RWE onshore wind farms in Texas….

New York Power Authority pre-qualifies 79 renewable developers, investors

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has pre-qualified 79 private developers and investors to collaborate with NYPA on the development of renewable energy gene…

First monopile foundation installed at Dominion’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind

Dominion Energy says the 2.6 GW project is still on schedule to be completed in late 2026, as a federal ruling looms….