Analysis: Tax code changes aren't slowing wind development

Analysis: Tax code changes aren't slowing wind development | Ameren Missouri to advance 400-MW project in Mo. | Pattern unit purchases 1-GW wind farm, transmission line in N.M. Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT May 22, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Analysis: Tax code changes aren't slowing wind development The wind industry is poised for strong growth in 2018, mitigating any fears that the Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax and other aspects of the tax code overhaul would impede the energy source's progress, argues Norton Rose Fulbright partner Keith Martin. In the first quarter of 2018, the industry arranged a record-breaking 3,500 megawatts worth of power purchase agreements, and has 33,449 MW of projects under construction or in the later stages of development, according to the American Wind Energy Association. Utility Dive (5/21)       Ameren Missouri to advance 400-MW project in Mo. (Pascal Guyot/AFP/Getty Images) Ameren Missouri has unveiled plans to build a new 400-megawatt, 175-turbine wind farm in northeastern Missouri dubbed High Prairie Wind Farm, pending regulatory approval. Vice President of Power Operations and Energy Management Ajay Arora says the firm may build several smaller wind farms afterward, and that it plans to invest $1 billion in the energy source by 2020. The Associated Press (5/21)         Pattern unit purchases 1-GW wind farm, transmission line in N.M. Pattern Development has purchased Clean Line Energy Partners' 1-gigawatt Mesa Canyons wind farm and corresponding transmission line in New Mexico, according to the company. "New Mexico is home to one of the strongest wind resources in the country and Pattern Development is committed to developing and constructing these new projects as excellent additions to our portfolio, expanding our investment in this enchanting state," says President and CEO Mike Garland. 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Vineyard Wind has installed a floating lidar device at the site of its proposed offshore wind farm in Massachusetts to gather more information about the area, according to the company. "Deployment of this measurement equipment is an important part of our plan to obtain permits, finalize the project design and begin construction in 2019 so that we can be fully operational in 2021," said Chief Development Officer Erich Stephens. North American Windpower online (5/21)       Operations & Maintenance Siemens partners with Swedish firm on floating offshore wind project Siemens has signed a cooperation agreement with Swedish firm SeaTwirl to jointly develop floating offshore wind technology using the latter's vertical-axis floating turbine, according to the duo. They hope to introduce a commercial-size machine in 2020. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (5/21)       Economy, Energy & Trends Iowa firm develops new trailer-extender for wind industry Iowa firm XL Specialized Trailers has introduced the BladeMate Flip Extension, a 27-foot-long attachment that hooks onto the back of any blade-hauling trailer and helps transports longer turbine blades. "This solution will be very beneficial to our customers because they will not need to buy an entirely new trailer to accommodate the load," said Vice President of Sales Rodney Crim. North American Windpower online (5/21)       Policy Watch Report: Mo. city is meeting, exceeding renewables goals Columbia, Mo., sourced nearly 16% of its total electricity needs from renewables in 2017, surpassing the city's goal of 5%, according to a report by Columbia Water and Light. Wind energy accounted for 12% of energy produced in the city last year. 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