IKEA parent buys 25% stake in German offshore wind project

Home Depot signs wind PPA to power 40 US stores | IKEA parent buys 25% stake in German offshore wind project | Report confirms wind energy is a heavy hitter C  |  Web Version February 14, 2019 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Home Depot signs wind PPA to power 40 US stores The Home Depot has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement to acquire 15 megawatts of output from NextEra Energy Resources' 83-turbine Pretty Prairie Wind Project under development in Kansas. The PPA will provide enough electricity for 40 Home Depot locations, and the retailer says it hopes to arrange additional procurement deals for renewables by the end of 2020. Chain Store Age (2/13)      IKEA parent buys 25% stake in German offshore wind project IKEA parent company Ingka has purchased a 25% stake in Siemens Project Ventures' 402-megawatt Veja Mate offshore wind farm in Germany. A consortium acquired additional shares for a total of 80% of the project, including Ingka's portion, leaving Siemens with the remaining 20% stake. Reuters (2/13)      Report confirms wind energy is a heavy hitter "Wind is the largest single source of zero-carbon power-generating capacity in the U.S." This fact and more were revealed Wednesday by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy in its 2019 edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. AWEA is a proud sponsor of the report. AWEA Deputy Director of Community and Online Engagement Anna Luke shares some of the findings in this blog post. Into the Wind blog (2/14)      How transmission helped keep the lights on during the Polar Vortex Tens of millions of Americans experienced record cold weather at the end of January as Arctic air inundated much of the Midwest and Eastern U.S. However, the power system and electricity markets worked as designed, keeping the lights (and heat) on when customers needed it most. And the value of transmission in keeping the grid reliable and affordable was on full display. Into the Wind blog (2/14)      Top 10 Executive MBA, one weekend a month in L.A. Reach your highest potential; gain the mindset, skill set, and network to succeed. Classes held once a month, 21 months. Includes our signature Leadership Development Program, plus an immersion course solving real-world issues. Join our network of over 50,000 alumni worldwide. Learn more. ADVERTISEMENT Project Focus PGE, NextEra propose wind-solar hybrid in Ore. Portland General Electric and NextEra Energy are seeking approval from the Oregon Public Utility Commission to build the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility. The project would feature a wind farm totaling 300 megawatts, a 50-MW solar array and storage capacity. The Oregonian (Portland) (2/13)      Wind farm will create revenue for Wyo., says NextEra exec NextEra Energy Resources is seeking approval for the 160-turbine, 400-megawatt Cedar Springs Wind Energy Project near Casper, Wyo. The site would pay out $60 million to landowners and an additional $70 million and $50 million in property and generation taxes, respectively, Project Director Ryan Fitzpatrick said Tuesday. Oil City News (Natrona County, Wyo.) (2/13)      Maximize your investment in O&M & Safety Conference 2019 Boost your event marketing plans and engage wind energy leaders with Wind Energy SmartBrief. Create the optimal mix of advertising and content marketing solutions to meet your goals before, during, and after the show. Download Media Kit. ADVERTISEMENT Economy, Energy & Trends Survey: Most conservatives in Ohio support renewables Two-thirds of conservatives in Ohio support a diverse energy mix that includes renewables generating at least 50% of the state's capacity, according to the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum. "Paulding County has seen over $700 million in economic investment from three commercial wind projects since 2011," notes Paulding County Economic Development Director Jerry Zielke. North American Windpower online (2/13)      AEP purchases Sempra's wind and storage assets An American Electric Power subsidiary has agreed to purchase Sempra Renewables' 724-megawatt portfolio of projects for about $1.06 billion. The portfolio includes seven operational wind farms in Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Minnesota. North American Windpower online (2/13)      Shell, partners to build $20.4M foundation pilot off Norway Royal Dutch Shell, Innogy and Stiesdal Offshore Technologies are moving forward with a $20.4 million pilot project in Norway that will test a new floating foundation prototype for the offshore wind industry. The technology may lower the cost of offshore wind development. Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (2/13)      Policy Watch Opinion: Enact the Green New Deal now by focusing on wind The US can and should begin implementing some aspects of the Green New Deal now, as the ultimate fate of the proposal won't be determined for a long time, write Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, professors at the University of Washington. Wind energy already has bipartisan support and can help realize some of the resolution's goals. The Hill (2/13)      AWEA News What a first-timer can expect at Wind Power on Capitol Hill Wind Power on Capitol Hill is the biggest opportunity of the year to meet with your representatives in Congress to advocate for wind energy. And this year, we have some great new opportunities to tell wind's story. With new members making up over 20 percent of the 116th Congress, we have the chance to educate them on the benefits wind delivers to our communities. Into the Wind blog (2/11)      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Software Developer AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION -  View More Listings | Post a Job True love does have the power to redeem but only if we are ready for redemption. bell hooks, professor, feminist and author focusing on the intersection of race, gender and capitalism     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. 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NPR: As More Electric Cars Arrive, What's The Future For Gas-Powered Engines?

https://www.npr.org/2019/02/16/694303169/as-more-electric-cars-arrive-whats-the-future-for-gas-powered-engines?ft=nprml&f=1001

The Conversation - UK: The major source of ocean plastic pollution you've probably never heard of

http://theconversation.com/the-major-source-of-ocean-plastic-pollution-youve-probably-never-heard-of-111687

pv magazine USA: The nuclear city goes 100% renewable

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2019/02/15/the-nuclear-city-goes-100-renewable/

CNBC: Orsted's huge offshore wind farm in UK produces first power

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/orsteds-huge-offshore-wind-farm-in-uk-produces-first-power.html

States' new climate goals include emphasis on wind power

Eversource, Orsted agree to offshore wind venture | States' new climate goals include emphasis on wind power | Democratic presidential candidates support Green New Deal  |  Web Version February 11, 2019 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Eversource, Orsted agree to offshore wind venture Eversource and Orsted entered into a $225 million agreement for offshore wind power projects. The two companies will have equal ownership in Orsted's Revolution and South Fork projects and in a tract off the Massachusetts and Rhode Island coasts. Connecticut Post (Bridgeport) (2/8)      States' new climate goals include emphasis on wind power Some states are introducing climate goals that include more wind power as Congress considers the Green New Deal. Maine Gov. Janet Mills is offering incentives for wind power and solar use, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is establishing an office of climate and energy. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (2/8)      Democratic presidential candidates support Green New Deal Most Democratic presidential candidates are pledging their support for the Green New Deal, a resolution that addresses climate change issues including a goal of net-zero greenhouse emissions in 10 years. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg have expressed more skeptical views. The Hill (2/10)      Operations & Maintenance PacifiCorp updating wind turbines at Wyo. farm Twelve new wind turbines can do the work of the 69 wind turbines at Wyoming's Foote Creek Rim I, installed in 1998, and the old ones are being replaced, PacifiCorp officials said. The wind farm located between Laramie and Rawlins is Wyoming's first. Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyo.) (tiered subscription model) (2/11)      Economy, Energy & Trends Study: Wis. renewable energy plan could create 162,000 jobs A transition to renewable energy sources will improve public health, the economy and create an estimated 162,000 jobs, according to a study by University of Wisconsin at Madison think tank COWS. The study recommends converting electric power generated from out-of-state sources to renewable sources that include wind and solar farms. Wisconsin State Journal (Madison) (2/9)      Mich. study shows little movement in community views of wind turbines Michigan residents surveyed by University of Michigan researchers on their perception of wind farms showed little change in two years with most saying they create jobs and money for landowners. Michigan Radio (2/10)      . Featured Content Original content from SmartBrief Maximize your trade show marketing ROI with a 3-step approachTrade shows offer valuable opportunities to connect with potential clients, but standing out among a sea of competitors can be tricky. Read more to learn how you can use a mix of traditional advertising and custom content to build buzz before the show, engage your target audience while it's happening and follow up afterwards with maximum impact. See the full post. Policy Watch Bill allowing US territories to create offshore wind farms reintroduced A bill that will allow Guam and Puerto Rico to create offshore wind farms was reintroduced by Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon. The bill was passed out of the House Committee on Natural Resources in 2018 but was reintroduced after the bill's sponsor, Delegate Madeleine Bordallo of Guam was not renominated for another term. Offshore Wind Journal (U.K.) (2/11)      AWEA News Wind Power on Capitol Hill: Help us tell the wind story No one can help us tell this story better than the men and women working in American wind power every day. We need your help explaining how affordable and reliable wind is; how wind energy creates jobs and is a powerful rural economic development tool; and how wind makes the air cleaner, building a better tomorrow for future generations. On March 5-6, AWEA will hold Wind Power on Capitol Hill, the year's biggest opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. and meet your representatives in the House and Senate. Learn more. Into the Wind blog (1/22)      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Software Developer AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION -  View More Listings | Post a Job I feel safe in the midst of my enemies, for the truth is all powerful and will prevail. Sojourner Truth, abolitionist and women's activist     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 © 1999-2019 SmartBrief, Inc.® Privacy Policy (updated May 25, 2018) |  Legal Information

 

NBC News: Floating solar farms: How 'floatovoltaics' could provide power without taking up valuable real estate

NBC News: Floating solar farms: How 'floatovoltaics' could provide power without taking up valuable real estate.
https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/floating-solar-farms-how-floatovoltaics-could-provide-power-without-taking-ncna969091

Plummeting insect numbers 'threaten collapse of nature' | Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/10/plummeting-insect-numbers-threaten-collapse-of-nature

Green New Deal, I've Got One Word for You... Plastics

https://www.dailykos.com/story/2019/2/7/1833157/-Green-New-Deal-I-ve-Got-One-Word-for-You-Plastics

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Releases Green New Deal Outline : NPR

https://www.npr.org/2019/02/07/691997301/rep-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-releases-green-new-deal-outline

ThinkProgress: A draft plan from Puerto Rico’s utility reveals a huge shift towards solar power

https://thinkprogress.org/puerto-rico-climate-prepa-renewables-solar-hurricane-maria-37e4e302958f/

The Advocate: Seas rising faster than previously measured in coastal areas like Louisiana, researchers say

https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/education/article_c916b602-250c-11e9-afee-f71b467af47c.html

The Nation: Powering up SOLAR ENERGY ambitions

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/Startup_and_IT/30363424

Tech Xplore: 'Inkjet' solar panels poised to revolutionise green energy

https://techxplore.com/news/2019-02-inkjet-solar-panels-poised-revolutionise.html

Futurism: Laser Scientists Just Tripled Their Fusion Power Yield

https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-tripled-record-fusion-power

The Week Magazine: An enormous cavity in an Antarctic glacier could cause rapid sea level rise

The Week Magazine: An enormous cavity in an Antarctic glacier could cause rapid sea level rise.
https://theweek.com/speedreads/821370/enormous-cavity-antarctic-glacier-could-cause-rapid-sea-level-rise

Scientists Have Detected an Enormous Cavity Growing Beneath Antarctica

https://www.sciencealert.com/giant-void-identified-under-antarctica-reveals-a-monumental-hidden-ice-retreat