Opinion: MIT report clears the way for wind growth in N.C.

Opinion: MIT report clears the way for wind growth in N.C. | Westar Energy to roll out business wind energy program | Mo. PSC unanimously approves utility's proposed 600-MW wind farm Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version ADVERTISEMENT July 12, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Opinion: MIT report clears the way for wind growth in N.C. A study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology confirming that the 104-turbine Amazon Wind Farm in North Carolina doesn't impede nearby military radar is a win for the industry and clears the way for future development, writes Katharine Kollins, president of the Southeastern Wind Coalition. "With this report, we can turn the page and look forward to continued wind energy development in the state, knowing that any project built here has the full backing of the Defense Department behind it," she asserts. WRAL-TV (Raleigh, N.C.) (7/12)       Westar Energy to roll out business wind energy program Westar Energy has secured approval from the Kansas Corporation Commission to move forward with a new wind energy-buying program for businesses. The electricity will come from a 300-megawatt NextEra Energy Resources project the utility has a 20-year power purchase agreement with. The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)/Wichita, Kan. (7/11)       Mo. PSC unanimously approves utility's proposed 600-MW wind farm The Missouri Public Service Commission unanimously granted Empire District Electric, a subsidiary of Liberty Utilities, the rights to build a 600-megawatt wind farm Wednesday that will supply ratepayers in Southwest Missouri with access to clean energy. "With this support, we can begin to move in a direction that will save money for our customers while providing a sustainable source of safe, reliable, and clean energy," utility Central Regional President David Swain says. KOAM-TV (Pittsburg, Kan.) 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(7/11)       Tradewind expects 2020 start date for Ill. wind farm, exec says Tradewind Energy is in the early stages of developing its proposed Alta Farms II project in DeWitt County, Ill., but expects it will reach full operations in 2020, says Development Director Tom Swierczewski. The firm is preparing to submit its final application for the project. Herald & Review (Decatur, Ill.) (7/11)       Nordex wins 595-MW turbine supply deal in Brazil Enel Green Power has ordered 191 AW125 turbines from Nordex for its 595-megawatt Lagoa dos Ventos project underway in Brazil, say the companies. Nordex adds it will likely begin installing the units in October 2019. North American Windpower online (7/11)       Economy, Energy & Trends Total, Petrobras consider Brazilian wind, solar synergy Total and Petrobras entered into a nonbinding agreement Tuesday to potentially develop land-based wind and solar projects in Brazil. Petrobras noted that the partnership may position the firms to realize a cost-savings. Reuters (7/10)       Policy Watch N.Y. county planning board mulls RES proposal for taller turbines The Chautauqua County Planning Board in New York is considering a Renewable Energy Systems request that would allow the developer to use 599-foot turbines at its proposed Ball Hill Wind Energy Project. The planning board has temporarily delayed the case, giving RES additional time to submit data on the proposal. The Observer (Dunkirk, N.Y.) (7/11)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Data Scientist NRG SYSTEMS, INC. - Hinesburg, Vermont Technical Sales Manager for Remote Sensing NRG SYSTEMS, INC. - Hinesburg, Vermont Wind Site Manager ALLETE - Alta, Iowa View More Listings | Post a Job If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation are men who want crops without plowing up the ground. 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