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Harbor District pursues offshore wind energy in Humboldt Bay
During a Fortuna Chamber of Commerce meeting, Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District Executive Director Larry Oetker said Humboldt Bay could become California's offshore wind energy hub in the next several years. Pictured is a…
The offshore winds of change…
The Biden administration has announced an ambitious plan to line its entire coastline with offshore wind farms, using federal waters that would be offered in concession to interested developers as part of a massive expansion that aims to create…
Turkey gets 9.22 percent of power from wind energy in 1H2021 | REVE News of the wind sector in Spain and in the world
Turkey obtained 9.22 percent of its electricity consumption from wind energy in the first half of 2021, Turkish Wind Energy Association (TWEA) Chairperson Ebru Arici told Yeni Shafak on October 25. “We produce nearly 20 percent of the…
Drone data analytics provider DroneBase nabs $20M
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next. DroneBase, a company providing drones as a service to capture high-resolution aerial photos, today announced that it raised $20…
ACP 3Q market report shows record wind energy and solar power growth in 2021 | REVE News of the wind sector in Spain and in the world
The Clean Power Quarterly 2021 Q3 Market Report, released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), shows the U.S. clean energy industry installed 3,336 MW of new capacity during the third quarter, with additions totaling 15,317 MW in…
Siemens Gamesa solidifies offshore wind energy presence in U.S. with Virginia blade facility | REVE News of the wind sector in Spain and in the world
First offshore wind turbine OEM blade facility in the United States planned Long-term lease signed with the Virginia Port Authority for more than 80 acre/32-hectare site at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Virginia. Envisioned to support supply of…
Nor'easter heads for Cape Cod. Here's what you should know about the winds and storm
After a splendid run of fall weather on Cape Cod things are about to take a stormy turn on Tuesday, as a nor'easter approaches our shores. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for the region, in effect from Tuesday morning…
COP26: London losing to Europe on green finance
LONDON is losing out to Europe in the race to dominate the “green” finance industry, says an influential think tank in a report it says is a “reality check”. Ahead of COP26, the environmental summit that kicks off next…
First wind turbine blade facility coming to Hampton Roads
As Dominion Energy's more than $8 billion effort to build 180 wind turbines anywhere from 27 to 42 miles off the Virginia Beach coast ramp up, the Port of Virginia's 287-acre Portsmouth Marine Terminal will be a potential catalyst for economic…
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Singapore to launch standards for renewable energy certificates
SINGAPORE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Singapore plans to launch standardised guidelines for renewable energy certificates, part of efforts to decarbonise its power sector and develop a regional grid, a minister said on Tuesday. The certificates, called…
The US is getting its first offshore wind blade factory
Spain-headquartered renewables giant Siemens Gamesa announced today that it will build a new offshore wind turbine blade factory in Virginia. The $200 million factory will be the first of its kind in the US. Siemens Gamesa will develop an 80-acre…
Letter: Thank you, Senator Collins, for the support
It was recently announced by Sen. Susan Collins' office that she was able to secure $4.6 million in funding in the Fiscal Year 2022 Labor Appropriations bill to support training for jobs in heritage Maine industries like logging, seafood…
Offshore energy expansion coming to Virginia, predicted to power over 600K homes
PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Governor Ralph Northam announced an agreement for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to establish the first offshore wind turbine blade facility in the United States. This announcement launches construction on the country's largest…
Private power-generation creates multiple benefits
The South African economy will benefit from the recent change in regulation that enables private organisations to invest in larger power-generation infrastructure, says natural gas producer Renergen. “The economy will benefit through the…
Coalition's $13m 'positive energy' campaign makes no mention of wind power
The federal government's $13 million Positive Energy campaign – plastered over TV, radio, cinema and online media – is boastful about Australia's take up of renewables and the possibilities in the future. But there is not a single…
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