| Iberdrola To Suspend New Construction On Wind Farms If PTC Expires |
by Laura DiMugno, Jan. 31, 2012   |
| Another major player in the U.S. wind industry is feeling the effects of policy uncertainty: Portland, Ore.-based Iberdrola Renewables will suspend new construction on wind farms if the wind energy production tax credit (PTC) is not extended, company spokesperson Paul Copleman told NAW. Iberdrola will still pursue "selective opportunities" in [read more] |
| Algonquin Withdraws From First Wind Investment |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 31, 2012 |
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (APUC) says it will not proceed with the previously announced investment in First Wind Holdings LLC's wind portfolio in the northeastern U.S., citing a longer-than-anticipated regulatory process. The initial joint announcement with Emera Inc. in April 2011 had contemplated APUC acquiring a minority interest of [read more] |
| Shear Wind Terminates Willow Ridge Agreement |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 31, 2012 |
| Halifax, Nova Scotia-based developer Shear Wind reports that it no longer plans to sell the Willow Ridge wind farm to UEG-Green Energy Solutions/Alberta Inc. The company says it has evaluated its options and renewable electricity market conditions in Alberta, and has decided to continue with further development activities associated with [read more] |
| Quebec Funding Initiative Aids Techeol |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 31, 2012 |
| Quebec-based Techeol will use funding from the Canadian government to acquire additional equipment for its wind turbine maintenance and repair business. According to Canada Economic Development, Techeol will receive C$93,366 in funding under the group's Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec's Forest Economies (TISQFE). "The Government of Canada supports [read more] |
| Suzlon's S9X Turbine Surpasses 1 GW In Global Orders |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 31, 2012 |
| Turbine manufacturer Suzlon Group reports it has secured more than 1 GW of global orders for its S9X wind turbine model that was introduced last April. The company says its offering has already received major orders across key markets, such as Canada and the U.S. Germanischer Lloyd has certified that [read more] |
| NRG Systems Hires Marketing Manager |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 31, 2012 |
| Renewable energy measurement equipment manufacturer NRG Systems has hired Katherine McQuade as marketing manager. McQuade brings more than two decades of marketing and communications experience to the company. Before joining NRG Systems, McQuade served as marketing manager for the mechanized business line at Hanover, N.H.-based Hypertherm and marketing development manager [read more] |
| Environmental Assessment Process Resumes For Tumbler Ridge Project |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 30, 2012 |
| Vancouver, B.C.,-based developer Finavera Wind Energy says the temporary suspension review for its 47 MW Tumbler Ridge Wind Energy Project has been lifted. On Jan. 27, Finavera submitted its environmental assessment (EA) application to the province's environmental assessment office (EAO), which will then submit a recommendation to the British Columbia [read more] |
| ABB To Acquire Thomas & Betts |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 30, 2012 |
| In a move that significantly bolsters its standing in the low-voltage products market, ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for approximately $3.9 billion. The transaction is subject to approval by Thomas & Betts shareholders, as well as to customary regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by the middle of [read more] |
| Wind Center Offers Free Certification Training |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 30, 2012 |
| The North American Wind Research and Training Center at Mesalands Community College is offering free training for an occupational certificate in basic wind energy technology. The 12-week program is intended for New Mexico residents who meet specific qualifications, including displaced workers, veterans and qualified spouses of veterans, or individuals who [read more] |
| Aztec Dedicates New Headquarters |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 30, 2012 |
| Celebrating its silver anniversary, League City, Texas-based supplier Aztec Bolting Services dedicated the completion of its new headquarters. The company says its expansion included a new office facility and a state-of-the-art calibration lab. These new facilities will allow for employee growth, expansion of outreach and an extensive supply of inventory. [read more] |
| Minnesota Power's Hydroelectricity Purchase Aids In Wind Integration |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 30, 2012 |
| A 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) that calls for Minnesota Power to buy carbon-free hydroelectricity from Manitoba Hydro beginning in 2020 has been unanimously approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The 250 MW PPA will provide a competitive energy resource for customers of Minnesota Power, a utility division of [read more] |
| GCube Increases Ability To Serve Offshore Wind Markets |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 30, 2012 |
| Renewable energy insurance services provider GCube says it has added $100 million in underwriting capacity to its existing offshore renewable energy projects. With significant growth in the offshore renewable energy sector, particularly in Europe and potentially the U.S., GCube says there is a market need for insurance capacity that [read more] |
| New Partnership Will Focus On Mitigating Wind Farms' Ecological Issues |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 27, 2012 |
| Renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has signed a framework agreement with Wales-based ecology consultancy and wind farm assessment provider Ecology Matters in which the companies will work together on both onshore and offshore wind farm ecology issues. "We are delighted to have signed this framework agreement with Natural Power and [read more] |
| Spain Ends Subsidies For New Renewable Energy Projects |
| by NAW Staff, Jan. 27, 2012 |
| The Spanish government has suspended subsidies for new renewable energy projects in an attempt to cut the nation's budget deficit, Bloomberg reports. The new law will put an end to subsidies for new wind, solar, co-generation and waste-incineration plants, Spain's industry minister told Bloomberg. Existing renewable energy projects that have [read more] |
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