IKEA Embraces Wind Power; U.S. Renewables Outpace Fossil Fuels

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Home Furnishings Retailer IKEA Makes Global Renewables Push on 28 Jan 2014 by Joseph Bebon Big-name companies are increasingly embracing wind power and other sources of renewable energy. Ranked among green investors such as Google and Walmart, home furnishings retailer IKEA is on track to spend about $2 billion on its own wind and solar programs up to 2015. In addition, the company recently announced [read more] New U.S. Renewable Energy Capacity More Than Triples Coal, Oil And Nuclear Combined on 27 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydropower, accounted for 37.16% of all new domestic electrical generating capacity installed during calendar-year 2013 for a total of 5,279 MW, according to the latest Energy Infrastructure Update report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Citing the FERC [read more]
Maryland Regulators Seek Comments On Implementing Offshore Wind Act on 28 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff The Maryland Public Service Commission has retained law firm Kaye Scholer and subcontractors Levitan & Associates Inc., DNV GL and Sullivan Cove Consultants to provide assistance to the commission staff in developing regulations to implement the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013 that will facilitate the development of offshore [read more] Vestas' 8 MW Offshore Wind Prototype Comes Alive on 28 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Vestas' V164-8.0 MW prototype offshore wind turbine has produced its first kilowatt-hour of electricity, which the company says makes the machine the world's most powerful turbine in operation. The turbine, installed at the Danish National Test Centre for Large Wind Turbines in Osterild, will be closely monitored in the coming [read more] Siemens' Wind Group Starts Fiscal 2014 Off Strong on 28 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Siemens' wind division saw a 20% year-over-year profit increase and a large boost in orders in the first quarter of the company's fiscal 2014, which spanned from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013. According to the company's financial report, the wind division earned EUR 63 million ($86 million) in Q1, [read more] EWEA: Record Offshore Wind Figures Conceal Project Slow-Down on 28 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff According to a new report from the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), 418 offshore turbines came online in 2013 in Europe, making a record 1,567 MW of new capacity. This is one-third more than the capacity installed in 2012 and makes a new total of 6,562 MW of offshore wind [read more] DHi Implements Core Exchange Program For Turbine Generator Pitch Slip Rings on 28 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Defense Holdings Inc. (DHi) has established a core exchange program for pitch control slip rings used in GE1.X and Suzlon S88 wind turbines. The program will be jointly administered by DHi and H&N Wind. DHi notes the program is currently limited to Stemmann slip rings only, models 6262151, 6262290, 6262875, [read more] EU And India Join Hands To Facilitate Offshore Wind on 27 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and partners have announced the launch of a four-year project to develop a roadmap for offshore wind development in India, with a focus on the states of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Supported by a EUR 4 million contribution through the European Union's Indo-European Cooperation [read more] Iberdrola Heads R&D Project To Improve Offshore Wind Substations on 27 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff In collaboration with a group of Basque companies, Iberdola has launched the Marin-El R&D project with the goal of designing a new marine substation for offshore wind farms in order to expedite installation and reduce costs. The initiative has been allocated a EUR 10 million budget and is supported by [read more] DeTect Announces New Radar Wind Profiler System on 27 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Florida-based DeTect Inc. has announced its new mobile RAPTOR XBS-BL radar wind profiler, technology for real-time measurement of upper atmosphere winds. According to the company, the XBS was developed to be rapidly deployable for severe weather event monitoring. "DeTect's RAPTOR technology defines a new standard for accuracy, providing higher quality [read more] Energy Storage Group Changes Name, Appoints New Executive Director on 27 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff The Electricity Storage Association has changed its name to the Energy Storage Association (ESA) and appointed Matthew Roberts as its new executive director. "This is a transformative time for energy storage in the U.S. and globally," says Darrell Hayslip, chair of the ESA's board of directors. "As demand for a [read more] GMP Says Kingdom Community Wind Farm Delivers Big Benefits For Vermonters on 24 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff As Vermont endures another cold snap, power prices in the region are escalating. However, utility Green Mountain Power (GMP) says power from the company's Kingdom Community Wind (KCW) continues to offset the high peak prices in the marketplace and provide other benefits for Vermonters. GMP built the 21-turbine project on [read more] New Nevada Transmission Line Delivering Renewable Energy on 24 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff The One Nevada Transmission Line (ON Line) is now operational and transmitting up to 600 MW of electricity, including energy from renewable resources throughout Nevada. The 231-mile line integrates Nevada's grids and is viewed as the transmission backbone that brings renewable energy from northern Nevada to the major load areas, [read more] Kansas Wind Generators Provide Feedback On Clean Line Transmission Project on 24 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC, an affiliate of Houston-based Clean Line Energy Partners, says a recent request for information (RFI) issued to wind generators has shown there are high-quality wind resources in and around western Kansas. According to the developer, its overhead, direct current transmission project could help the [read more] First Wind Marks Five-Year Anniversary Of Stetson I Wind Project on 24 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff First Wind has celebrated the fifth anniversary of successful commercial operations of its 57 MW Stetson I Wind project. Since it began commercial operations on Jan. 23, 2009, the first phase of the wind farm has produced enough energy to power an average of 21,400 Maine homes annually, the company [read more] Renewable NRG Systems - Technical Acc't Managers; Sr. Software Engineer; Marketing Direc. To place an ad within WindJobs, contact Bill O'Connor at 1-203-262-4670 ext. 235, oconnor@nawindpower.com or Christina Stanevich at 1-203-262-4670 ext. 237, cstanevich@nawindpower.com
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