U.S. wind power
Worldwide wind power grew once again in 2011, according to the latest research from the Worldwatch Institute. Unsurprisingly, China was the catalyst behind last year's growth.
The North American wind industry is about to enter a renaissance period, according to a new report published by Pike Research.
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems has received an order for 150 MW of wind turbines from a client in the United States the company said Tuesday.
Wind developer EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. has selected German wind turbine manufacturer RePower Systems SE to provide the turbines for its latest wind farm in Pennsylvania.
German-based E.ON AG's (Xetra: EOAN) North American renewables division, E.ON Climate & Renewables NA, has ordered 188 wind turbines from GE for wind power developments in Illinois.
Renewable energy developer enXco, a division of France's EDF Energies Nouvelles (Paris: EEN.PA), has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Pacific Gas and Electr
The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), in conjunction with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), announced a Call for Information and Nominations (Call) to develop wind on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Chicago-based E.ON Climate & Renewables North America, a subsidiary of E.ON AG (Xetra: EOAN) of Germany, one of the world’s largest energy companies, this week announced it ordered 112 of Vestas' V100-1.8 MW turbines for an undisclosed American wind-energy project. The specific model of turbines is designed to provide maximum capture of wind at lower speeds.
More wind energy has officially come to life in the United States. Both Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) and First Wind held events commemorating the completion of respective utility-scale wind power installations in Maine and Maryland.
Consumers Energy, a Michigan-based utility, has received approval for its special land use application from the Mason County Planning Commission. This approval will move the company closer toward constructing its 100 megawatt Lake Winds Energy Park.
