Wind power News for November 2014

Wind power News Archive

US Department of Interior to auction more than 742,000 acres offshore Massachusetts for wind energy development

Auction will mark DOI's largest competitive lease sale to date for offshore wind energy development.

Gamesa to build a 50-MW wind farm in Portugal under a turnkey arrangement. Gamesa to build a 50-MW wind farm in Portugal under a turnkey arrangement.

Project entails the installation of eight G97-2.0 MW and 17 G114-2.0 MW wind turbines

Farm Power coalition releases wind energy report

New research reveals enormous potential for renewable energy on UK farms.

New York State awarded $206 million for large-scale renewable energy projects

Upstate wind and hydroelectric projects to bring 164 MW of clean energy to State’s electric grid.

CESA announces 2014 ‘State Leadership in Clean Energy’ Award winners CESA announces 2014 ‘State Leadership in Clean Energy’ Award winners

The 2014 awards recognize eight outstanding US state programs and projects that have accelerated the adoption of clean energy technologies and strengthened clean energy markets.

SunEdison, TerraForm Power sign definitive agreement to acquire First Wind for $2.4 billion

Acquisition would make Sun Edison a dominant player in the global renewable energy development field.

Energy industry celebrates at EI Awards ceremony Energy industry celebrates at EI Awards ceremony

Programme recognises excellence within the global energy sector.

Unites States and China announce new actions to reduce carbon pollution

US to cut greenhouse gas emissions 26 to 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025, while China announced targets to peak CO2 emissions around 2030.

Gamesa renews wind turbine O&M contract with Società Energie Rinnovabili Gamesa renews wind turbine O&M contract with Società Energie Rinnovabili

Gamesa to service SER's entire wind turbine fleet in Italy.

Crown Estate publishes wind analysis report

‘Largest UK wind study’ shows met mast data is crucial to offshore wind industry.

Lloyd’s Register launches updated offshore collision ‘guidance’

New publication helps to make offshore operations safer for marine and energy operators.

Iberdrola opens its first offshore wind farm

Pioneering technology for the $2.6 billion project in Irish Sea could help reduce costs of future offshore wind projects around the world.

Isle of Man Government progressing offshore energy opportunities

The Isle of Man has selected DONG Energy, Manx Tidal Energy Ltd and Tocardo Tidal Energy Ltd to develop an offshore wind farm and several tidal energy projects.

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult advisory group names new chairman

Jonathan Cole, Iberdrola’s offshore managing director, brings wealth of energy industry experience.

Pattern Development inks deal with Henvey Inlet First Nation

Partners to own and operate a 300 MW Henvey Inlet Wind project slated for Ontario.

Obama Administration releases Federal agency climate plans

Sustainability Plans and Climate Change Adaptation Plans coincide with the fifth anniversary of the President’s 2009 Executive Order on Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance.

First Wind earns ‘Employer of the Year’ honour

2014 Green Tie Gala Award recognizes labour force development, workplace environment and positive impact on the local community.

ABB commissions HVDC station, improving grid stability in Michigan

Back-to-back HVDC Light system to facilitate power flow control and integration of renewables.