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Southern Company subsidiary acquires two wind energy projects in Texas

Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power today announced the acquisition of two wind facilities in Texas – the 174-megawatt (MW) Salt Fork Wind Facility and the 126-MW Tyler Bluff Wind Facility – from EDF Renewable Energy. With these acquisitions, Southern Power owns more than 1,000 MW of wind power, growing its wholesale renewable portfolio to more … Continue reading Southern Company subsidiary acquires two wind energy projects in Texas

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Vestas receives first repowering order in the United States

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for its first repowering project in the United States. The order includes 29 MW of V110-2.0 MW turbine components that enable future repowering efforts within the customer’s operating wind project portfolio. The turbine components will be manufactured at Vestas’ Colorado factories and will be delivered beginning in … Continue reading Vestas receives first repowering order in the United States

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Wind farm workers who can also save lives

Paramedics who double as technicians are set to be introduced to offshore wind farms in an initiative backed by an innovation funding pot. Experienced life-savers are being trained for operational duties on remote turbines so they can carry out a combined maintenance and medical role. The pioneering concept is being brought to the emerging wind … Continue reading Wind farm workers who can also save lives

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