PPAs will continue to boost renewables, says PJM exec

PPAs will continue to boost renewables, says PJM exec | Orsted to launch division for land-based wind projects | N.J. launches RFP for offshore wind supply chain ideas Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version October 2, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update PPAs will continue to boost renewables, says PJM exec Corporate and utility power purchase agreements will continue to drive the addition of renewables on the PJM Interconnection, says Andrew Levitt, senior market strategist for the regional transmission organization. PJM is considering reforming its market capacity rules. Utility Dive (10/1)       Orsted to launch division for land-based wind projects Orsted has acquired a 100% stake in Lincoln Clean Energy and will use the latter's assets to create a division focused on land-based wind. Executive Vice President of Wind Power Partnerships, M&A and Asset Management Ole Kjems Sorensen will lead the unit. North American Windpower online (10/1)       N.J. launches RFP for offshore wind supply chain ideas The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has launched a request for proposals seeking input from qualified parties for developing the state's offshore wind supply chain and port infrastructure. "New Jersey is uniquely situated to assume a leadership position in the offshore wind industry, which presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for new, good-paying jobs in the state," EDA CEO Tim Sullivan says. North American Windpower online (10/1)       Project Focus Illinois Winds prepares to build $50M project in Ill. Illinois Winds is preparing to break ground on the 25-turbine, $50 million Panther Creek Wind Farm in Pike County, Ill., ahead of a projected 2020 start date. "This project is compatible with farming, and the local property owners will benefit from regular land rental payments from the project," said Vice President Bill Damon. The Jacksonville Journal-Courier (Ill.) (10/1)       Statkraft in talks to buy Element Power's wind assets Statkraft has entered into exclusive talks with Element Power to acquire its 2.3-gigawatt portfolio of wind farms, including 1.7 GW of wind assets in Ireland. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (10/1)       Economy, Energy & Trends Analysis: A smart grid contributes to renewables' resiliency Development of a smarter grid would empower renewables to be low-cost energy sources regardless of if the wind is blowing or the sun is shining, writes George Harvey. Unlike oil and gas, he argues, "Solar and wind power are absolutely predictable when it comes to variable costs." CleanTechnica (10/1)       Fact check: Wind power is a story of American growth and innovation Many people know that wind energy creates benefits in all 50 states, providing affordable, reliable electricity for millions of American homes and businesses. It also supports over 105,000 well-paying U.S. jobs while reducing harmful pollution. Yet a recent article by Stephen Moore ignores all of this, instead spreading misleading claims and outdated information. Into the Wind blog (10/1)       Policy Watch SSE seeks approval for wind farm in Scottish Highlands SSE is in the early stages of a developing a new wind farm in the Scottish Highlands that would feature up to 40 turbines. SSE has shared initial details with planning officials in the area. ReNews (UK) (9/30)       AWEA News It's Safety Awareness Month! Stop the Shock this October AWEA's October Safety Campaign, Stop the Shock: Stay Current and Avoid the Current, focuses on electrical safety and decreased exposure to major electrical hazards during the construction and operation of wind farms. Several resources are available with the campaign. Learn more. Into the Wind blog (10/1)       Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Renewable Energy Business Analyst CUSTOMIZED ENERGY SOLUTIONS - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Director, Advocacy AWEA - Dist. Columbia Director, Offshore Development INVENERGY LLC - Chicago, Illinois View More Listings | Post a Job A man who knows how little he knows is well; a man who knows how much he knows is sick. Laotzu, philosopher      These stories were selected and summarized by independent editors at SmartBrief Inc., not by AWEA's staff, and do not represent AWEA positions. They reflect the variety of daily coverage of American wind power. Sign Up SmartBrief offers 200+ newsletters Advertise Learn more about the SmartBrief audience Subscriber Tools: Manage Subscriptions Update Your Profile Unsubscribe Send Feedback Archive Search Contact Us: Advertising  -  Elizabeth Kaufman Editor  -  Sean McMahon Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 © 1999-2018 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018) |  Legal Information