Xcel Energy acquires 478-MW project underway in Texas

Mortenson exec: Minn. wind poised for "rapid growth" | Lake Erie offshore wind pilot wins conditional approval | EDP Renewables secures 4 PPAs for 2 US wind farms Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version July 5, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Mortenson exec: Minn. wind poised for "rapid growth" Minnesota's wind industry is experiencing "rapid growth" and will continue to do so into the 2020s due to market trends, technological advances and the wind energy Production Tax Credit phaseout, says Mortenson Vice President and General Manager for Wind Energy Tim Maag. The American Wind Energy Association's interactive map indicates at least seven major wind farms are under various stages of development in Minnesota. Finance and Commerce (Minneapolis) (7/3)       Lake Erie offshore wind pilot wins conditional approval The Ohio Power Siting Board has approved Lake Erie Energy Development Corp.'s proposed Icebreaker offshore wind pilot in Lake Erie with some restrictions, such as one that requires the use of a bird and bat monitoring system at night. LEEDCo expects to break ground on the project in 2021. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) (7/5)       EDP Renewables secures 4 PPAs for 2 US wind farms EDP Renewables North America has arranged four 15-year power purchase agreements for a pair of US wind farms with a combined capacity of 405 megawatts, says the firm. One of the projects is located in Illinois and the other is in Indiana. North American Windpower online (7/3)       Project Focus Dominican Republic wind farm to feature 16 Vestas turbines Vestas has won a contract to supply the 48-megawatt Guzmancitos wind farm in the Dominican Republic with 16 of its V136 3.45-MW turbines in the 3-MW load-optimized format, according to the company. "The Dominican Republic is bidding for renewable energy sources to fulfill its energy consumption, which is growing rapidly," noted Senior Director of Sales for Latin America Enric Catala. North American Windpower online (7/3)       E.ON breaks ground on 60-turbine offshore wind farm in Germany E.ON began installing the first of 60 turbines at its Arkona wind farm off the coast of Germany in the Baltic Sea today, says the firm. The project is expected to begin operations in 2019 and will have a total capacity of 385 megawatts. United Press International (7/5)       Economy, Energy & Trends Xcel Energy acquires 478-MW project underway in Texas Xcel Energy has officially purchased the 478-megawatt Hale Wind Project in Hale County, Texas, and expects to break ground on it this month, according to the firm. "Our community partners and landowners have worked very hard to make this happen, and we're honored to play a role in building a wind farm that will bring significant economic benefits to this area for years to come," said President for New Mexico and Texas David Hudson. Amarillo Globe-News (Texas) (7/3)       Policy Watch New renewables mandate would benefit Ariz. ratepayers, says philanthropist Arizona should adopt a new 30% by 2030 renewables goal because it would reduce costs and deliver other benefits to ratepayers, says US philanthropist Tom Steyer. He is helping finance a Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona campaign that, if successful, would add a question to November's ballot to determine how much of the public supports a 50% renewables goal. The Associated Press (7/4)       No decision made on PSO's proposed Wind Catcher project The Oklahoma Corporation Commission wrapped up its hearing on the Public Service Co. of Oklahoma's Wind Catcher Energy Connection project Tuesday without coming to a formal decision. The body is debating two proposed settlements with PSO that would allow the project to advance. The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City) (7/4)       Mass. gives Vineyard Wind extra time to arrange PPA The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has extended the deadline for Vineyard Wind to negotiate transmission and power purchase agreements with three state utilities for its 106-turbine offshore wind farm until July 31. "Vineyard Wind continues to work closely with the Massachusetts electric distribution companies to finalize detailed, complex transmission and power purchase agreements," a Vineyard Wind spokesperson said. Cape Cod Times (Mass.) (tiered subscription model) (7/4)       AWEA News New bill would add vets to the wind energy workforce Responsibility, technical skills, dedication to the mission, the desire to serve a greater good, and the ability to work as a team -- these are all traits found in abundance among America's veterans. The men and women who served our country have brought these qualities to wind energy jobs across the country, and they're a huge reason why U.S. wind power has grown so successfully in recent years. In fact, America's veterans find wind jobs at a rate 72% higher than the average U.S. industry. Now, a new bill could help even more veterans bring their valuable skills to rewarding careers in wind. 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