An essential package of permitting reform provisions that just passed the Minnesota Legislature—now on its way to be signed into law by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—is the culmination of a nine-month effort by clean energy businesses, utilities, state agencies, regulatory staff, and environmental nonprofits to improve the state’s energy permitting process. The Minnesota Energy Infrastructure … Continue reading Minnesota Governor to Sign Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act into Law, Delivering Essential Reforms to Meet State’s 2040 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Standard
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Xcel Energy acquires two wind farms in South Dakota & Minnesota
The move comes as part of Xcel’s strategic plans to deliver 85% carbon-free electricity in the Upper Midwest region by 2030. U.S. electric services company, Xcel Energy Inc. has recently completed the purchase of two wind energy projects that will add capacity to its expanding Upper Midwest wind energy portfolio. According to reliable sources, the … Continue reading Xcel Energy acquires two wind farms in South Dakota & Minnesota
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Vestas secures 184 MW wind power order from Xcel Energy in Minnesota
The wind energy order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a 10-year service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance for the lifetime of the project. Turbine delivery will begin in the third quarter of 2019. Vestas has received an order for 184 MW of V120-2.2 MW turbines delivered in 2.0 … Continue reading Vestas secures 184 MW wind power order from Xcel Energy in Minnesota
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles commissions a 200 MW wind farm in the United States
EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Red Pine wind farm by its local subsidiary, EDF Renewable Energy. The 200 MW in installed capacity contributes to the EDF Group’s Cap 2030 strategy, which aims to double its renewable energy capacity by 2030, both in France and worldwide. The Red Pine wind farm is located … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions a 200 MW wind farm in the United States
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EDF Renewable Energy Announces Commercial Operation at Red Pine Wind Project in Minnesota
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) announced today that the 200 megawatt (MW) Red Pine Wind Project (Project) is fully operational and delivering electricity. Consisting of 100 wind turbines manufactured by Vestas, Red Pine interconnects to Northern States Power’s Hawks Nest Lake Substation and generates enough clean wind energy to meet the consumption of 92,000 average … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Announces Commercial Operation at Red Pine Wind Project in Minnesota
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Xcel Energy building 175 new wind turbines
Xcel Energy is adding to its wind power. The utility company is partnering with Wanzek Construction of West Fargo to build a wind farm in Dickey County and another in Iowa with some turbines located in Minnesota. Construction of the Foxtail Wind Farm in Dickey County is planned for 2018. The Freeborn Wind Farm, mainly … Continue reading Xcel Energy building 175 new wind turbines
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EDF Energies Nouvelles signs a Power Purchase Agreement for a 100 MW wind project in the United States
EDF Energies Nouvelles has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Stoneray wind project which has 100 MW in capacity, via its North American subsidiary, EDF Renewable Energy. The United States represents a major market for the EDF Group, which is aimed at doubling its renewable energy capacity by 2030 under its CAP 2030 … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles signs a Power Purchase Agreement for a 100 MW wind project in the United States
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GE to supply equipment for first commercial US integrated solar power and wind energy hybrid project
GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Juhl Energy to supply equipment for the first integrated solar-wind hybrid power project to be located Red Lake Falls, in the US state of Minnesota. The hybrid solar-wind design has the ability to produce power under situations of peak summer times and also during winters when winds are … Continue reading GE to supply equipment for first commercial US integrated solar power and wind energy hybrid project
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Minnesota ranks number two nationwide for wind energy
Wind energy use is increasing all over the country and that includes in our area. Minnesota is ranked the second highest in the nation for the wind power it distributes, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Energy. The department says the price for the state’s wind is the lowest to date. “It’s a … Continue reading Minnesota ranks number two nationwide for wind energy
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Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
Geronimo Energy, LLC (“Geronimo”) is pleased to announce the sale of a portfolio of its wind farm and solar energy projects to BHE Renewables, LLC (“BHE Renewables”), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Included in the portfolio acquired by BHE Renewables are: the Grande Prairie Wind Farm (“Grande Prairie”) in Holt County, Nebraska; the Walnut … Continue reading Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
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Sempra U.S. Gas & Power places wind power order for 39 Vestas V110-2.0 MW wind turbines
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States from Sempra U.S. Gas & Power for 39 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Black Oak Getty wind farm in Stearns County, Minnesota. The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a five-year Active Output Management (AOM5000) … Continue reading Sempra U.S. Gas & Power places wind power order for 39 Vestas V110-2.0 MW wind turbines
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Geronimo sells Black Oak Getty wind farm to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power
Geronimo Energy, LLC (“Geronimo”) is pleased to announce the sale of the Black Oak Getty wind project (“Black Oak Getty” or “Project”) to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, a leading developer of clean energy solutions in markets throughout the U.S. Sempra U.S. Gas & Power expects construction of Black Oak Getty to peak in 2016, … Continue reading Geronimo sells Black Oak Getty wind farm to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power
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Sempra Acquires 78-Megawatt Minnesota Wind Farm
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power today announced it has acquired the Black Oak Getty wind project in Minnesota from Geronimo Energy, LLC, a utility-scale wind and solar energy developer. When the 78-megawatt (MW) Black Oak Getty is completed, Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, along with its affiliates and joint-venture partners, will have wind facilities in … Continue reading Sempra Acquires 78-Megawatt Minnesota Wind Farm
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Allete acquires 97.5 MW of US wind energy capacity from EDF
ALLETE Clean Energy, a subsidiary of ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE), has acquired a combined 97.5 megawatt (MW) wind energy generation facility near Lake Benton, Minn. for $47.5 million. The facility is being purchased from a subsidiary of EDF Renewable Energy. Located in southwest Minnesota in the proximity of other ALLETE Clean Energy-owned wind … Continue reading Allete acquires 97.5 MW of US wind energy capacity from EDF
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Minnesota Can Accommodate Significant Additional Renewable Energy Generation
GE’s Energy Consulting business (NYSE: GE) served as the lead technical consultant for the recent Minnesota Renewable Energy Integration and Transmission Study (MRITS), performed by the Minnesota utilities and transmission companies in coordination with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and directed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The study demonstrated that Minnesota’s power system … Continue reading Minnesota Can Accommodate Significant Additional Renewable Energy Generation
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Odell Wind Farm LLC orders 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Odell wind power project
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines corresponding to 200 MW. The order was placed by Odell Wind Farm LLC, a joint venture between Algonquin Power Co. and a third party. The order comprises supply and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well … Continue reading Odell Wind Farm LLC orders 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Odell wind power project
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RES Americas secures wind energy project financing for the Border Winds and Pleasant Valley Wind Power Projects
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a leader in the development and construction of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects in the Americas, is pleased to announce it has reached financial close of a $222 million construction loan for the 150 MW Border Winds Project in Rolette County, North Dakota and a $286 … Continue reading RES Americas secures wind energy project financing for the Border Winds and Pleasant Valley Wind Power Projects
Continue readingVestas receives wind energy order for 166 MW under RES Americas master wind power supply agreement in the U.S.
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) places order for 83 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for the 200 MW Pleasant Valley wind farm in Minnesota in the United States. Vestas has received a 166 MW order for 83 V100-2.0 MW turbines for the 200 MW Pleasant Valley Wind Project in the U.S. state of Minnesota. … Continue reading Vestas receives wind energy order for 166 MW under RES Americas master wind power supply agreement in the U.S.
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ALLETE Clean Energy to Acquire Wind Energy Facilities in Minnesota, Iowa and Oregon
ALLETE Clean Energy, a subsidiary of ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE), has signed an acquisition agreement to purchase wind farms in Minnesota, Iowa and Oregon. ALLETE Clean Energy, a subsidiary of ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE), has signed an acquisition agreement to purchase wind farms in Minnesota, Iowa and Oregon from The AES Corporation in early 2014 … Continue reading ALLETE Clean Energy to Acquire Wind Energy Facilities in Minnesota, Iowa and Oregon
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Cost savings for customers and lower carbon emissions are among the benefits of a proposal approved today by Minnesota regulators to add 750 megawatts of wind power capacity on Xcel Energy’s Upper Midwest grid. “Wind energy is a clean, low-cost substitute for natural gas and other fuels right now,” said Dave Sparby, president and CEO … Continue reading Xcel Energy
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