GE Renewable introduces new 4.8-MW turbine model

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GE Renewable introduces new 4.8-MW turbine model | Wind-military siting is a federal issue, advocate says | Dong Energy wins contract for 1,386-MW UK offshore wind farm Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT September 12, 2017 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update GE Renewable introduces new 4.8-MW turbine model GE Renewable Energy has introduced the latest addition to its 4-megawatt turbine class -- a 4.8-MW turbine with a 158-meter rotor diameter for land-based wind, said the company. "It is well suited to low to medium wind speed regions worldwide -- examples include Germany, Turkey and Australia," said President and CEO of Onshore Wind Peter McCabe. ReNews (UK) (9/12)       Wind-military siting is a federal issue, advocate says (Philippe Huguen/AFP/Getty Images) The relationship between wind farm siting and military operations should be left to the federal government instead of dealt with on a state-by-state basis, said Wind Coalition Executive Director Jeff Clark. "Anti-wind groups have figured out that this is an issue that they can use to drive a wedge between communities, and to raise concern even if those concerns aren't warranted," he said. National Public Radio (9/11)         Your Guide to Achieving IT Business Success The IT Service Excellence Tool Kit, is your go-to guide for best practices that keep your clients happy and your business booming. Inside, you'll find everything you need to increase client satisfaction and retention, become more competitive, and increase your overall success. Get your copy! ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Dong Energy wins contract for 1,386-MW UK offshore wind farm Dong Energy has won a government contract to move forward with its proposed 1,386-megawatt Hornsea Project Two offshore wind farm off the coast of England, according to the company. "Not only will Hornsea Project Two provide low cost, clean energy to the UK, it will also deliver high quality jobs and another huge boost to the UK supply chain," said Managing Director Matthew Wright. BBC (9/12)       Windhoist finishes installing 70 turbines at Australian wind farm Windhoist has successfully installed 70 Goldwind GW2500 turbines at its 175-megawatt White Rock project in Australia, according to the company. The project is being co-developed by Goldwind and CECEP Wind Power, another Chinese wind firm. ReNews (UK) (9/12)       5 Cures for Business Growing Pains A growing business is a successful business, but it comes with its own set of complications. Growing pains can arise from new employees, added roles and responsibilities, and a premium on office space. Read this informative e-book for five practical tips to managing your growing office space. ADVERTISEMENT Operations & Maintenance Vestas plans new wind turbine plant in Russia Vestas has agreed to build a new turbine factory in Ulyanovsk, Russia, that will focus on blade production, according to the Russian Association of Wind Power Industry. "Vestas is also planning to launch training programs to facilitate the skill and knowledge transfer necessary to set up local production," said Ulyanovsk Region Development General Director Sergey Vasin. North American Windpower online (9/11)       DNV GL opens control hardware testing facility for renewables DNV GL has launched a control hardware-in-the-loop testing center in the Netherlands that the company says is an affordable and low-risk way to test renewable energy controllers. The facility uses a real-time wind farm simulator to test different conditions power plant controllers may face. North American Windpower online (9/12)       Making the Most of Parcel Boundary Data For a growing list of industries, the importance and widening use of parcel boundary and property data continues to grow. Thankfully, alternatives to traditional parcel acquisition efforts are now available through cost-effective and ready to use solutions. Read our guide to smart decision-making using parcel boundary data ADVERTISEMENT Economy, Energy & Trends Analysis: UK firms must make offshore wind success global The UK has been at the forefront of the offshore wind industry for years, but players in the field must embrace new opportunities abroad in order to realize the full economic benefits of the technology, writes Jillian Ambrose. "There are many parts of the world where offshore wind hasn't taken off yet," said Economist Intelligence Unit Analyst Peter Keirnan, adding, "Off the east coast of the US developers have only just begun, and in Asia there is a lot of potential." The Telegraph (London) (tiered subscription model) (9/11)       Policy Watch Calif. lawmakers to consider 100% clean energy bill this week Lawmakers in California are expected to take up a measure sponsored by state Senate Leader Kevin de Leon this week that would require the state to source 100% of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2045. Lawmakers are also considering a proposal to create a regional electrical grid that Gov. Jerry Brown says would promote the spread of renewables. San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (9/12)       German lawmakers, trade groups call for more offshore wind Lawmakers from several German states and cities, along with trade groups like the Offshore Wind Industry Alliance have written a letter to the German government calling for the greater adoption of offshore wind. The 11-point paper dubbed the Cuxhaven Appeal 2.0 petitions the German government to add up to 30 gigawatts of new installed offshore wind capacity by 2035. ReNews (UK) (9/11)       AWEA News Here for our Texas family: US wind power donates $1M to Harvey relief There's no other way to put it: Texas is the beating heart of the US wind industry. Nearly a quarter of the country's installed capacity is in Texas, and over 22,000 wind workers reside in the state -- many at companies based in the Houston area. That's why the wind industry has joined Habitat for Humanity in announcing that companies in the US wind industry will donate $1 million to the Habitat Hammers Back initiative. Learn more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Initiatives AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia Technical Field Specialist GEARBOX EXPRESS - Mukwonago, Wisconsin Director, Finance AWEA - Dist. Columbia Manager - Business Development USA (DEV118) INNERGEX RENEWABLE ENERGY INC. - San Diego, California View More Listings | Post a Job First, say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do. Epictetus, philosopher      These stories were selected and summarized by independent editors at SmartBrief Inc., not by AWEA's staff, and do not represent AWEA positions. They reflect the variety of daily coverage of American wind power. 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