wind energy
Michigan to Fast-Track Tuscola County Wind-Farm Expansion Project
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved a proposal by Consumers Energy Co. to accelerate the expansion of its wind-farm project in Tuscola County. In 2016, the Commission approved Consumers purchasing 19 wind-turbine generators for its Cross Winds Energy…
Elgin Entrepreneur’s Power Project to Use 3,700 Solar Panels
It may not always be sunny in Elgin, but building permits were issued in late May and work is underway on what officials say will be one of the city’s largest solar energy installation. Rainy Investments is in the midst…
Could the Coldest Days Provide a Wind Power Boost?
A new study released yesterday suggests concerns about the impact the cold days have on wind power output may have been overblown, and provides new evidence wind power output exceeds the winter average on the coldest days. The study, which…
Wind, Solar, & Energy Efficiency Replacing Coal In The UK
Wind and solar energy, as well as energy efficiency measures, are serving to replace the overwhelming majority of power which in the UK had previously been supplied by coal power, according to a new analysis conducted by Greenpeace’s Energydesk. The…
General Mills Signs Wind Power Pact
Global food giant General Mills said last week it has signed a virtual 15-year power purchase agreement with Renewable Energy Systems (RES) for 100 megawatts (MW) of power from its Cactus Flats wind farm. The project will produce renewable energy…
Vietnamese 800 Megawatt Phu Cuong Wind Farm Gets Official Go-Ahead
Seven months after it was first proposed the massive 800 megawatt Vietnamese Phu Cuong Wind Farm has been officially formalized under a $2 billion Joint Development Agreement between GE Renewable Energy, Mainstream Renewable Power, and local Vietnamese partner, the Phu…
Indian State-Owned Hydro Company Seeks Partner for 500 Megawatt Solar Venture
SJVN Limited is looking for a partner to set up a solar power capacity of 500 megawatts. The state-owned company plans a joint venture which will participate in the auctions organized by other public sector companies. In the proposed joint…