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EMMA energy and micro-generator controller can divert surplus energy to additional storage devices
To date, an average of 50 per cent of what is generated by a micro-generator is uncontrollably exported to the grid due to the unavailability of a smart energy management device that can manage and match energy supply and demand in any household. Coolpower Products Ltd. has launched a technology solution for the UK market, that will provide a smart energy management device for both domestic and commercial buildings, that more effectively mana... [more]
NRG Energy to purchase South Trent wind farm in Texas
NRG Energy, Inc. has signed a binding letter of intent to purchase the South Trent wind farm near Sweetwater, Texas. Upon successful conclusion of the acquisition, South Trent will become the fourth plant in NRG’s onshore wind portfolio. The 101 megawatt (MW) wind farm, which came online in January 2009, consists of 44 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines capable, at maximum capacity, of powering more than 80,000 homes. AEP Energy Partners, Inc. has ... [more]
Wind Energy America commissions and operates Iowas wind turbine
Wind Energy America Inc. has completed the commissioning of the first of two Gamesa G-87 2.0-megawatt (MW) wind turbines which is part of its wholly owned Zachary Ridge LLC (“ZR”), located on Buffalo Ridge in Osceola County, Iowa. WEA has been working with Outland Renewable Energy, LLC, to retrofit and commission these turbines, acquired in September of 2008, in order to achieve full commercial operation. It is expected that commissioning of t... [more]
Cape Wind offshore wind farm will provide good long term value to electric consumers on Cape Cod
Cape Wind’s proposal to build America’s first offshore wind farm on Horseshoe Shoal would provide most of the electricity used on Cape Cod and the Islands from clean, renewable energy - reducing this region’s need to import oil, coal and gas. Cape Wind will create new jobs, help stabilize electric costs, contribute to a healthier environment, increase energy independence and establish Massachusetts as a leader in offshore wind power. Cape Wind... [more]
NV Energy and Pattern Energy enter power purchase agreement for the sale of energy produced from the Spring Valley Wind Project
The 150-megawatt Spring Valley Wind Project will be Nevada’s first major wind project and is expected to be generating electricity by late 2011. The project would create more than 150 jobs during the construction phase and approximately 10 permanent positions. NV Energy and Pattern Energy Group LP announced that the two companies have entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement for the sale of energy produced from the Spring Valley Wind Pr... [more]
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A-Power, partners to build new wind turbine plant (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd. on Tuesday said it plans to build a wind turbine plant in Nevada in partnership with private equity firm U.S.
US-REG & A-Power To Build 1.1-GW Wind Turbine Production Plant in Nevada (Renewable Energy World)
The U.S. Renewable Energy Group (US-REG), A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd., and American Nevada Group (ANC) have unveiled plans to develop and construct a new wind turbine production and assembly plant in Nevada that will supply project developers in North and South America.
Park District to tap wind for power (Glenview Announcements)
Two Glenview Park District facilities could soon be using electricity generated by wind power on site.
Wind towers and solar panels help power Jacksonville strip mall (The Florida Times-Union)
The twin 30-foot-high towers in front of a strip mall on the south side of Atlantic Boulevard near St. Johns Bluff are hard to miss — especially when the wind is blowing and both structures are spinning and generating power.
RI business group opposes wind power agreement (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
An organization that represents some of Rhode Island's largest electricity users has come out against a proposed power-purchase agreement between National Grid and the developer of a wind farm in state waters.
The U.S. Renewable Energy Group, A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. & American Nevada Group to Develop a Wind ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The U.S. Renewable Energy Group , A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. , and American Nevada Group today announced the development and construction of a new production and assembly plant in Nevada that will supply highly advanced wind energy turbines to renewable energy projects throughout North and South America.
The U.S. Renewable Energy Group, A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. & American Nevada Group To Develop A Wind ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The U.S. Renewable Energy Group , A-Power Energy Generation Systems, Ltd. , and American Nevada Group today announced the development and construction of a new production and assembly plant in Nevada that will supply highly advanced wind energy turbines to renewable energy projects throughout North and South America. Â The state-of-the-art facility will be approximately 320,000 square feet with ...
Volunteers sign up to draft wind power ordinance (The Lewiston Sun Journal)
WELD — Several residents have volunteered to serve on the Wind Power Ordinance Committee. Anyone else wishing to serve should contact Town Clerk Carol Cochran at the town office by April 1.
Avon voters to discuss wind-power moratorium at Saturday's town meeting (The Lewiston Sun Journal)
AVON — Avon voters will discuss a wind-power moratorium when they meet for their annual town meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Avon Town Hall. To provide time to draft an ordinance for wind power, selectmen are looking for an 180-day moratorium, said First Selectman Bob Ellis.
Local business opposes wind power plan (WPRI Providence)
An group that represents some of Rhode Island's largest electricty users is opposed to a proposed power-purchase agreement between National Grid and the developer of a wind farm in state waters.
