Pattern wind farm to feature Uptake predictive software

Pattern wind farm to feature Uptake predictive software | Utility strikes deal to own 70% stake in Okla. wind farm | Opinion: Cities are leading on climate change but need help Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT February 23, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Pattern wind farm to feature Uptake predictive software Pattern Energy will install Uptake's predictive software at its 87-turbine, 200-megawatt Logan's Gap Wind site in Texas, according to a new agreement between the firms. "Deploying Uptake's software will reduce downtime and increase the number of megawatts Pattern Energy's turbines produce," said Uptake Vice President of Renewable Energy Ryan Blitstein. North American Windpower online (2/22)       Utility strikes deal to own 70% stake in Okla. wind farm (Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images) Southwestern Electric Power has reached a settlement agreement in Arkansas in which it would own 70% of the 2-gigawatt Wind Catcher wind farm slated for Oklahoma, while its sister company, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma, would control a 30% stake. "Wind Catcher will help companies, universities, cities and other customers meet their sustainability and renewable energy goals," said SWEPCO President and Chief Operating Officer Venita McCellon-Allen. North American Windpower online (2/22)         Opinion: Cities are leading on climate change but need help Cities across the US are leading the nation's fight against climate change, but they also recognize that support is needed at all levels, which is why 233 mayors from 46 states and territories are petitioning the Trump administration to maintain the Clean Power Plan, writes Henry Henderson, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council's Midwest Program. He argues that one of the benefits of the CPP is its ability to mobilize a shift to clean energy -- an advantage that is gaining public support nationwide. GreenBiz (2/22)       How Much Time Do You Spend On Patching? Too much?! Learn how to streamline your IT business with this free eBook. Keeping up with patches is critical to your clients' safety... but the amount of time it takes to update? Yikes. Let us help you find a better way. Get our free eBook for patching policy and tool best practices. Get your eBook now! ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Avangrid Renewables CEO: Mass. offshore project would spark life in industry Avangrid Renewables is hopeful that Massachusetts will pick the first phase of an up to 3-gigawatt offshore wind farm from Avangrid Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners as the winner of its first offshore wind request for proposals because the project's 2021 start date would help bring the emerging industry to scale quickly, said Avangrid Renewables President and CEO Laura Beane. She added that pursuing offshore wind in the US is the "next frontier" for the firm, especially as costs fall and siting issues become a bigger issue for land-based wind and transmission projects. ReNews (UK) (2/22)       Project: SET THE PAGE FREE Powered by an arsenal of apps, software and technology, 14 creative minds collaborate to tell the ultimate tale of the modern workplace. Get your personalized e-book, Speaking of Work, today -- a story of love, suspense and paperclips! ADVERTISEMENT Operations & Maintenance DNV GL certifies turbine gear lubricant from ExxonMobil DNV GL has granted ExxonMobil a conformity statement for Mobil SHC Gear 320 WT, a lubricant specifically designed for wind turbine gears. ExxonMobil touted the seal of approval for its international recognition. North American Windpower online (2/22)       Economy, Energy & Trends Texas city sets 100% by 2020 renewables goal The Denton, Texas, City Council has set a goal to source 100% of the city's electricity from renewables by 2020, making it the second city in Texas to set a 100% renewables goal, according to the council. Denton Municipal Electric General Manager George Morrow said renewables are cheaper than ever, making it the perfect time to set a stronger sourcing goal. The Dallas Morning News (tiered subscription model) (2/22)       R&D into bigger offshore turbines key to driving down costs, says expert The European offshore wind industry is established, but more research on the development of higher capacity turbines is needed if the industry wants to continue to cut costs and unlock further innovation, said WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson in a meeting with European Commission representatives this week. "We need to mobilize the European research capacity of universities and public research institutes to help industry develop competitive technology and keep our edge over China, the US and India," he said. CleanTechnica (2/22)       Brazil to have almost 19 GW of installed wind by 2023 Brazil has 13 gigawatts of installed wind power capacity from its 518 operational wind parks, according to the National Wind Energy Association. With the contracts Brazil has, it will reach nearly 19 gigawatts of installed wind power capacity by 2023, the organization said. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (2/22)       Policy Watch N.Y. regulators publish draft environmental guidance for offshore wind The New York Public Service Commission has published a draft environmental impact statement for new offshore wind projects and will accept public comments on the proposal through April 9. "Moving forward to enable offshore wind that is appropriately sited and in careful consideration of environmental impacts is critical to achieving the state's vital clean energy goals," said PSC Chairman John Rhodes. ReNews (UK) (2/22)       AWEA News Did you know the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics are powered by wind energy? We count on athletes to perform under pressure, and the Olympics are counting on wind power. In fact, the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games are entirely powered by wind energy. "Wind power generators are currently in operation in the Host Province in accordance with the Central Korea Renewable Energy Development Plan and Wind Energy Cluster Project. The total generation capacity reached 203 megawatts, exceeding the required capacity of 194 MW by 104%." Learn more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn Editor's Note Scheduled maintenance SmartBrief's website is expected to be down temporarily for scheduled maintenance between approximately 9 p.m. EST today, Feb. 23, and 8 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 24. We apologize for any inconvenience.      CAREERS IN WIND powered by Manager, Research & Analytics AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. Columbia Vice President, Federal Affairs AWEA - Washington, DC, Dist. 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