Microsoft Corp. will buy wind power from a new Illinois wind farm for the next 20 years to offset its power needs, part of a plan by the technology company to become offset its carbon output. The 175-megawatt wind farm is under construction 60 miles outside Chicago at the border of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. … Continue reading Microsoft to buy power from new Illinois wind farm
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IKEA aquires Hoopeston Wind in Illinois its first wind farm investment in the United States
IKEA US announced today that it is making its first wind farm investment in the United States with the purchase of Hoopeston Wind in Hoopeston, Illinois. The 98 megawatt wind farm is the largest single IKEA Group renewable energy investment globally to date and will make a significant contribution to the company’s goal to generate … Continue reading IKEA aquires Hoopeston Wind in Illinois its first wind farm investment in the United States
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Ikea buys Illinois wind farm
Ikea U.S. announced today the purchase of a 98-megawatt wind farm under construction in Hoopeston, close to the Indiana border in central Illinois and about 110 miles south of Chicago. The facility is under construction by Charlottesville, Va.-based Apex Clean Energy. Ikea said it’s the largest renewable energy investment it has made globally to date … Continue reading Ikea buys Illinois wind farm
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Suzlon announces sale of 240 MW Sky wind farm to EverPower
Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer, today announced the strategic sale of the 240 MW Big Sky Wind Farm in Illinois to EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. Suzlon Group had recently acquired the Big Sky wind farm from Edison Mission Energy via their fully owned US-based subsidiary Suzlon Wind Energy Corp (SWECO). Suzlon … Continue reading Suzlon announces sale of 240 MW Sky wind farm to EverPower
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Geronimo Energy acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy and Dublin, Ireland-based Mainstream Renewable Power announced today Geronimo’s acquisition of Mainstream’s Green River Wind Farm located in Whiteside, Lee and Bureau Counties in Illinois. Geronimo Energy is already at the advanced stages of developing the 210 megawatt (MW) Walnut Ridge project, which is adjacent to the Green River project. Together, the … Continue reading Geronimo Energy acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
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Independent grid operator study confirms wind power’s economic, environmental value
New research released by an independent grid operator confirms that wind energy is drastically decreasing both the price of electricity and emissions of harmful pollutants. The study was led by PJM, the independent grid operator for all or parts of 13 Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes states (Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North … Continue reading Independent grid operator study confirms wind power’s economic, environmental value
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Acciona Dedicates 100.5 MW EcoGrove Wind Farm
EcoGrove Wind Farm represents Acciona’s first renewable energy project in the state of Illinois although the company is headquartered in nearby Chicago. Well known for its “Windy City,” Illinois currently ranks in the top 20 U.S. states for wind energy potential. Using 67 Acciona Windpower 1.5 MW wind turbines, EcoGrove Wind Farm is able to … Continue reading Acciona Dedicates 100.5 MW EcoGrove Wind Farm
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It’s a landslide: 87% of Illinois voters want more renewable energy
Wide majorities of likely Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable power and support legislation that would achieve this goal by fixing the state’s broken renewable portfolio standard (RPS) law, according to a Zogby poll released yesterday. The survey, conducted for Clean Energy Trust … Continue reading It’s a landslide: 87% of Illinois voters want more renewable energy
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GE and E.ON Sign Service Agreement for 819 Wind Turbines in Four States
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it will provide operations and maintenance services for 819 wind turbines at eight wind farms in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Texas for E.ON Climate and Renewables North America. Today’s announcement marks GE’s largest wind service contract to date. The service agreement between GE and E.ON includes GE’s 1.5-77, 1.6-100 and … Continue reading GE and E.ON Sign Service Agreement for 819 Wind Turbines in Four States
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Geronimo Energy Acquires Midwest Wind Energy’s Development Portfolio
Geronimo Energy announced today the acquisition of the project development portfolio of Midwest Wind Energy (MWE), including near term construction-ready projects in Illinois, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The acquisition strengthens Geronimo’s presence in the Nebraska and Wisconsin markets and brings it into the Illinois market for the first time. Geronimo has also welcomed numerous MWE employees … Continue reading Geronimo Energy Acquires Midwest Wind Energy’s Development Portfolio
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Illinois Wind Energy for Schools
A Fulton County school was the site of this year’s “Illinois Wind for Schools” project kickoff. Astoria Junior High School is one of six schools around the state to participate this year. A workshop there Tuesday included presentation of the school with model wind turbines, a weather station, lab activities, a comprehensive wind energy curriculum … Continue reading Illinois Wind Energy for Schools
Continue readingEnvironmental study completed for Hawaii’s largest wind energy plant
Hawaii’s largest wind farm is set to be built on Oahu now that a study of its environmental impact has been completed.
Continue readingSGS to Showcase its Wind Energy Services at China Wind Power 2010 in Beijing
On October 13-15, 2010, SGS Renewable Energy will demonstrate its wide portfolio of wind energy services at stand no. EB27 at the China International Exhibition Center (New CIEC) in Beijing.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables firma en EE UU un gran contrato de venta de energía eólica con TVA
Iberdrola Renovables ha firmado con la empresas estadounidense Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) el mayor contrato de venta de energía eólica de su historia.
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