Calif., Denmark sign deal to grow offshore wind industry

Opinion: Engagement key to overcoming public opposition | Bay State, Southcoast Health enter MoU for offshore wind PPA | Calif., Denmark sign deal to grow offshore wind industry Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT May 7, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Opinion: Engagement key to overcoming public opposition Community opposition has the power to delay or stop wind farms from advancing, but many issues can be overcome through engagement, coordination and cooperation with local entities, write Jeremy Firestone of the University of Delaware and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Ben Hoen and Joseph Rand. "Local ownership and financial benefits may help sway nearby residents who would otherwise object to a new wind farm," they write. Bangor Daily News (Maine) (free registration) (5/4)       Bay State, Southcoast Health enter MoU for offshore wind PPA Massachusetts-based health care provider Southcoast Health has signed a memorandum of understanding to arrange a long-term power purchase agreement with Bay State Wind's 800-megawatt offshore wind farm, if its project is selected to advance. Vineyard Wind, which also has a project under consideration in Massachusetts, said it's also considering similar nonutility PPAs. Cape Cod Times (Mass.) (tiered subscription model) (5/1)       Calif., Denmark sign deal to grow offshore wind industry (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) California has signed a new deal with Denmark through which the Danish Energy Agency will help the state develop its offshore wind industry, said California Energy Commission Commissioner Karen Douglas and Danish Energy, Supply and Climate Minister Lars Christian Lilleholt. "California's size and ambitions for renewable energy expansion make it a very exciting market," said Lilleholt. ReNews (UK) (5/4)         Untapped Energy Wind energy development has grown dramatically. But there is more work to be done. The industry can and will have to produce even more energy from existing turbines to power a brighter future. Learn how. ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus Statoil, SSE ready 4.8-GW offshore wind farm for UK procurement round Statoil and SSE are working to qualify their joint 4.8-gigawatt Dogger Bank offshore wind farm for Britain's contracts-for-difference procurement round in 2019, according to the companies. "The strategic importance of that project to the UK and Statoil can not be overestimated," said Statoil Executive Vice President Irene Rummelhoff. Reuters (5/4)       The Future of Wind Comes to Chicago To celebrate WINDPOWER coming to the Windy City—our hometown—we're giving away a limited number of Chicago flag wind t-shirts. Click here and then stop by the Uptake booth (#3023) on Tuesday to claim it before they're gone. ADVERTISEMENT Operations & Maintenance Danish law firm plans N.Y. office to support offshore wind industry Bech-Bruun, a law firm based in Denmark, will open an office in New York in September through which it will serve the US offshore wind industry, according to the company. The company has a working relationship with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. ReNews (UK) (5/4)       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 . Less downtime. More wind power. Sponsored content from Uptake Untapped EnergyWind energy development has grown dramatically. But there is more work to be done. The industry can and will have to produce even more energy from existing turbines to power a brighter future. Learn how. Click here to learn more about Featured Content Economy, Energy & Trends Basic safety training key for wind growth, says Global Wind CEO The US is a key market for land-based and offshore wind growth, and future investors will need properly trained individuals with basic safety skills, said Jakob Lau Holst, CEO of the Global Wind Organization. Global Wind is an international nonprofit that evaluates and certifies sites offering wind-related training. ReNews (UK) (5/7)       Mich. utility plans $525M in "green bonds" for clean energy projects Michigan utility DTE Energy has unveiled $525 million in funding for "green bonds" to help finance wind farms, solar projects and other renewable energy and clean energy projects, said the utility. "Green bonds will help finance our low-carbon investments, which will enable us to continue moving Michigan toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future," said Chairman and CEO Gerry Anderson. Daily Energy Insider (5/3)       Global Wind purchases Total Wind blade, offshore wind assets Global Wind Service has purchased Total Wind's offshore and blade-related businesses, according to the companies. Global Wind CEO Lars Bo Petersen noted that the acquisition would ensure Total Wind's pipeline of projects moves forward, despite its decision to pursue bankruptcy proceedings. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (5/7)       Optimize IT, reduce costs and complexity, and increase efficiency Improve IT with policy-driven automation to increase efficiency by standardizing operating systems so they're easier to manage. Watch this video to learn how your IT organization can automatically balance workloads, simplify management of workloads—both on-premise and in the public cloud. ADVERTISEMENT Policy Watch Analysis: US Navy presents challenges for Calif. offshore wind industry The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and various companies are exploring California's potential for offshore wind development, but draft guidance from the US Navy potentially barring much of the coast may create challenges for the emerging industry, writes Rob Nikolewski. Navy Region Southwest Encroachment Program Director Steve Chung said his agency is working with several developers to help advance various projects, and that a final assessment will be released at some point. The San Diego Union-Tribune (tiered subscription model) (5/6)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Inside Sales Manager - Renewable Energy VAISALA -  Summer Internship Opportunity AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Dist. 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