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Wind vs. Hydro: British Columbia Has A Vital Decision To Make
by Jean-Francois Nolet, Oct 12, 2017
As the new government decides whether or not BC Hydro should continue building its multibillion-dollar Site C dam, a study shows new wind development is a cost-competitive alternative to the hydro [Read More]
 
Bloomberg Commits $64 Million To Expand Clean Energy, Cut Coal
October 12, 2017
In light of the Trump administration's plans to rescind the Clean Power Plan, former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has announced a new commitment of $64 million to support the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal campaign and other organizations working [Read More]
 
 
 
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AWEA Rolls Out 'Time To Take Care' Wind Safety Campaign
October 12, 2017
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has launched "Take Time to Take Care," a new campaign focused on wind turbine technician safety. Like any career requiring physical exertion, the wind industry must take preventative measures to avoid soft-tissue damage of [Read More]
 
E.ON Acquires Stake In Wind Start-Up b.ventus
October 12, 2017
E.ON has bought a stake in b.ventus, a German start-up offering a single-source solution for wind power generation for business customers. According to E.ON, the start-up's centerpiece is a wind turbine with a hub height of 30 meters. It can [Read More]
 
Researchers Study Huge Potential Of North Atlantic Offshore Wind
October 11, 2017
New research from the Carnegie Institution for Science says offshore wind farms situated in the North Atlantic have the potential in the winter to provide sufficient energy to meet all of civilization's current needs. Considering wind power is very seasonal, [Read More]
 
Owens Corning To Shutter Maine Composites Factory
October 11, 2017
Owens Corning, a Fortune 500 company that makes insulation, roofing and fiberglass composites, including for the wind industry, is closing down its factory in Brunswick, Maine. According to a local report from the Portland Press Herald, 60 employees will be [Read More]
 
Siemens Gamesa Cuts Ribbon On New Blade Factory In Tangier
October 11, 2017
Today, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) officially inaugurated its new rotor blade factory in Tangier, Morocco, during an event chaired by Moulay Hafid El Alamy, Morocco's minister of industry, investment, trade and digital economy, and Markus Tacke, CEO of Siemens [Read More]
 
 
 
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Projects & Contracts
U.S. Trade & Development Agency Funds Near-Shore Wind In Vietnam
October 12, 2017
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a grant to Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Co. 2 (PECC2), a Vietnamese power engineering company, to support the development of a 100 MW wind farm in southern Vietnam. PECC2 selected [Read More]
 
innogy Takes Total Control Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind
October 12, 2017
Statkraft and innogy have completed an agreement under which innogy has acquired Statkraft's 50% share in the Triton Knoll offshore wind project. With the acquisition of Statkraft's share, innogy has become its sole owner. The purchase price has not been [Read More]