RWE Renewables‘ East Raymond facility, a 200-MW onshore wind farm located in Willacy and Cameron counties, Texas, has achieved commercial operation. “We’re excited to announce our 27th onshore wind farm in the U.S. and our eighth project on the Texas … Read More
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DMEC looks for Business & Innovation Advisor
The Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC) is looking to grow its team with the addition of a new Business & Innovation Advisor. Illustration/Tocardo’s tidal energy array (Courtesy of Tocardo Tidal Power) In the position of Business & Innovation advisor for … Read More
IEA awarded construction contract for 118-MW Illinois wind farm
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA), an infrastructure construction company with renewable energy and specialty civil expertise, has been awarded a wind construction contract for the Shady Oaks II Wind Farm in Illinois. Algonquin Power & Utilities, a growing renewable energy … Read More
RWE Renewables completes first Oklahoma wind farm with 148-MW Boiling Springs project
The RWE Renewables portfolio in North America continues to expand as Boiling Springs, a 148-MW project, located in Woodward County, Oklahoma, has achieved commercial operation. The facility is RWE’s first project in the state and in the Southwest Power Pool. … Read More
155-MW Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm providing power to South Dakota electric cooperative customers
Avangrid Renewables completed commissioning of the 154.8-MW Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm on January 5, 2021. The facility’s 56 wind turbines are located in Deuel County, South Dakota, northeast of Brookings. The facility is owned by Tatanka Ridge Wind, which is … Read More
Sentry Electrical Group forms renewable energy O&M division
Sentry Electrical Group now offers O&M services for existing renewable energy infrastructure throughout the United States and into Canada. The organization’s 15 years of proven experience positions Sentry with the expertise and reliability to deliver safe, quality operations and maintenance … Read More
ArcVera receives IEC approval to operate as renewable energy testing laboratory
ArcVera Renewables is now one of the first companies based in the United States approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission – Renewable Energy (IECRE) to operate as a renewable energy testing laboratory. IECRE is the IEC system for certification to … Read More
Drone checklists play a critical role in disaster response, and wind techs should adopt these practices
By Scott Duffin, director of client drone strategy and business development, Skyward, a Verizon Company In the aftermath of a natural disaster, drones can be critical tools for first responders and recovery workers. As an eye in the sky, drones … Read More
Acergy Viking continues working for Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa has extended the charter of Eidesvik Offshore’s service operation vessel (SOV) Acergy Viking. The long-term contract will commence in direct continuation of the current contract extending the firm period until the end of January 2027. Eidesvik entered into an … Read More
Offshore Wind Training Institute to open in New York to train 2,500 workers
The State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) launched New York’s Offshore Wind Training Institute (OWTI) to train 2,500 workers for the wind industry. Through a partnership between SUNY’s Farmingdale … Read More