EDF Renewables North America today announced that the 150 megawatt (MW) Merricourt Wind Project achieved commercial operation and has been turned over to Otter Tail Power Company, a subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: OTTR). EDF Renewables developed and managed the construction process for Otter Tail Power under an Asset Purchase Agreement … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America Announces Commercial Operation at Merricourt Wind Project in North Dakota
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Wind energy in North Dakota, Allete 106 MW wind farm
Glen Ullin project comes online featuring a mix of GE 2.3MW and 2.5 MW wind turbines. Allete Clean Energy has started commercial operations at the 106 MW Glen Ullin wind farm in the US state of North Dakota. Glen Ullin features a mix of 43 GE 2.3MW and 2.5MW wind turbines and is located 64km … Continue reading Wind energy in North Dakota, Allete 106 MW wind farm
Continue readingEnel Green Power starts construction of 299 MW wind farm in U.S.
The Aurora wind power project, which will involve an investment of around 450 million US dollars, is due to generate approximately 1.3 TWh annually upon completion, due by the end of 2020. The wind energy facility is Enel Green Power’s second wind farm in North Dakota and, once completed, it will sell its energy to … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of 299 MW wind farm in U.S.
Continue readingEDF Renewables North America and Otter Tail Power Company Close Purchase Agreement for Sale of Merricourt Wind energy Project
EDF Renewables North America and Otter Tail Power Company, a subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: OTTR), announced the closing of the Asset Purchase Agreement first announced in November 2016. Pursuant to a turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Agreement, also entered into in November 2016, EDF Renewables will proceed to construct … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America and Otter Tail Power Company Close Purchase Agreement for Sale of Merricourt Wind energy Project
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North Dakota commission approves wind farm
The North Dakota Public Service Commission has approved a wind farm project that would bring up to 123 wind turbines to the southern part of the state. NextEra Energy Resources plans to build the Emmons-Logan Wind Energy Center on about 28,000 acres northeast of Linton. The wind farm will have a capacity of nearly 300 … Continue reading North Dakota commission approves wind farm
Continue readingNatural Power advises on New Frontier Wind farm in North Dakota
Natural Power has provided the finance-grade energy yield analysis (EYA) and associated reliance letter for Capital Power Corporation’s 99MW New Frontier Wind Project in McHenry County, North Dakota. Jim Adams, President of Natural Power North America, said: “It’s fantastic to be involved in a project of this scale which underpins the continued growth of the … Continue reading Natural Power advises on New Frontier Wind farm in North Dakota
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Vestas sells first V120-2.0 MW turbines in North America with 138 MW order from Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy Inc., the U.S.’s leading utility wind provider, has placed the first V120-2.0 MW order in North America for the 138 MW Foxtail wind project in North Dakota. The V120-2.0 MW offers the 2 MW platform’s longest blades and the order marks another step forward in rotor length for the platform that has been … Continue reading Vestas sells first V120-2.0 MW turbines in North America with 138 MW order from Xcel Energy
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American Wind Action Launches North Dakota Campaign to Urge Continued Support for American Wind Jobs
American Wind Action (AWA) launched a statewide campaign in North Dakota to engage the public and encourage the North Dakota congressional delegation to recognize the benefits of wind energy, as well as support efforts to protect its 5,000 local jobs and contribution to the local economy. AWA will air a series of TV, radio and … Continue reading American Wind Action Launches North Dakota Campaign to Urge Continued Support for American Wind Jobs
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4 MW platform expands its reach in world’s second largest wind market with 100 MW order in the United States
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) has placed a firm and unconditional order for 29 V126-3.45 MW turbines for the New Frontier Wind Project, expanding Vestas’ 4 MW platform into North Dakota. The order is Capital Power’s second onshore wind development project in the U.S. and an example of the 4 MW platform’s successful introduction to the … Continue reading 4 MW platform expands its reach in world’s second largest wind market with 100 MW order in the United States
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Enel’s Lindahl wind farm kicks off in North Dakota
Enel Green Power North America has started commercial operations at the 150MW Lindahl wind farm in North Dakota. The $220m project is owned by EGPNA Renewable Energy Partners, a joint venture between Enel Green Power North America and GE Energy Financial Services. Electricity and related renewable credits from the wind farm are being sold under a long-term power purchase agreement to the Basin Electric Power Cooperative. Enel Green Power North America head Rafael Gonzalez said: “We … Continue reading Enel’s Lindahl wind farm kicks off in North Dakota
Continue readingEDF RE, Otter sign agreement for Merricourt wind farm
EDF Renewable Energy and Otter Tail Power Company today announced the signing of an Asset Purchase Agreement by which EDF RE will construct the 150 megawatt (MW) Merricourt Wind Project. Upon completion, the wind project will be turned over to Otter Tail Power Company. The transaction closing is subject to conditions precedent. Merricourt Wind Project, … Continue reading EDF RE, Otter sign agreement for Merricourt wind farm
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Wind farm dedicated in northern North Dakota
Officials have dedicated a $250 million wind farm in northern North Dakota that was more than a dozen years in the making. Xcel Energy’s Border Winds Farm north of Rolla has 75 turbines spread across 30 square miles of farmland. It employs 11 people and can produce 150 megawatts of electricity — enough to power … Continue reading Wind farm dedicated in northern North Dakota
Continue readingNorth Dakota in the midst of a wind energy boom
While the oil boom in North Dakota may be over, the recent wind boom could be here to stay. In the past decade, there have been more than 400 wind turbines placed on the western side of the state with an additional 550 proposed to be constructed by 2018. The North Dakota Public Service Commission … Continue reading North Dakota in the midst of a wind energy boom
Continue readingEnel begins construction of 150MW Lindahl wind farm in North Dakota
Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA), a unit of Italy’s Enel, has begun construction of the $220 million, 150-megawatt (MW) Lindahl wind project in North Dakota, Kallanish Energy reports. Enel’s first project in North Dakota, the wind farm is designed to generate roughly 625 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually to meet the power needs of more … Continue reading Enel begins construction of 150MW Lindahl wind farm in North Dakota
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Wind power in North Dakota: Vestas receives first order from Xcel Energy for 200 MW wind farm
The order consists of 100 V100-2.0 MW of which Vestas has installed more than 3 GW across the globe. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 100 V100-2.0 MW turbines to power the Courtenay wind power plant in Stutsman County, North Dakota. The order, placed by Xcel Energy … Continue reading Wind power in North Dakota: Vestas receives first order from Xcel Energy for 200 MW wind farm
Continue readingNorth Dakota wind farm approved
A proposed 150-megawatt wind farm in McIntosh and Dickey counties in far southern North Dakota gained approval by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on a split vote Wednesday. The Merricourt Wind Farm is being developed by San Diego-based EDF Renewable Energy, formerly known as enXco. It had sought and received a site permit … Continue reading North Dakota wind farm approved
Continue readingMinnesota Power Expands Wind Energy Portfolio to More Than 500 Megawatts with Completion of Bison Wind Farm
Minnesota Power has completed commissioning on the latest phase of its Bison Wind Energy Center. The 205-megawatt expansion makes it the largest wind farm in North Dakota and ranks Minnesota Power as one of America’s top-10 wind power-owning electric utilities. All 64 wind turbines within the 35-square-mile boundaries of Bison 4 are now generating … Continue reading Minnesota Power Expands Wind Energy Portfolio to More Than 500 Megawatts with Completion of Bison Wind Farm
Continue readingBasin Electric signs contracts for wind energy generation
Basin Electric has signed two power purchase agreements associated with the development of two new wind power projects in North Dakota. The combined capacity is 300 megawatts (MW). The developers are a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Juno Beach, FL, and Tradewind Energy, Lenexa, KS. NextEra Energy Resources will be developing the Dickinson … Continue reading Basin Electric signs contracts for wind energy generation
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Wind power in USA: Nordex to build large-scale wind farm with 43 N100/2500 wind turbines
Nordex SE has been awarded a contract for the delivery of 43 N100/2500 wind turbines plus a service contract for a period of at least five years. The “Thunder Spirit” wind energy project has already qualified under the applicable production tax credit system and has signed a power purchase agreement with a regional utility. The … Continue reading Wind power in USA: Nordex to build large-scale wind farm with 43 N100/2500 wind turbines
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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
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