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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has selected Equinor’s proposal to build the first U.S. offshore wind towers and transition piece manufacturing site at the Port of Albany.  Marmen, an onshore wind turbine manufacturer, and Welcon, a Denmark-based manufacturer of offshore wind towers, will participate in the project, which is the … [Read more...] about NYSERDA Selects Proposal to Transition Port of Albany into Offshore Hub

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. (IEA), an infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, has been awarded a wind construction contract valued at approximately $100 million.  Apex Clean Energy, who develops, constructs and operates utility-scale wind and solar power facilities across North America, awarded the Lincoln Land … [Read more...] about Apex Awards IEA Wind Construction Contract

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, has unveiled its plans to deliver 100% carbon-free energy to customers by 2050, continuing its commitment to climate, customers and communities through its EnergyForward strategy. Minnesota Power says its vision for a carbon-free future builds on its recent achievement of now providing 50% renewable energy to its customers. In its upcoming … [Read more...] about Minnesota Power Paves Path Towards Carbon-Free Energy

Siemens Gamesa, the largest employer in the Spanish wind market, has decided to close its Spanish Somozas (La Coruña) and Cuenca plants and will present a collective dismissal agreement for up to 266 employees (215 in Somozas and 51 in Cuenca). “We urgently need to return to the path of profitability and the only way to do it is by applying measures such as … [Read more...] about Siemens Gamesa Phases Out Spanish Manufacturing Plants

Christoph Burkhard, incumbent CFO of Nordex SE, says he will resign from office effective Feb. 28. Dr. Ilya Hartmann, currently CEO of Nordex’s Division Europe, has joined the company’s management board and will take over as CFO beginning March 1. “We very much regret the early termination of Burkhard’s service contract, which is done by best mutual … [Read more...] about Nordex Changes Up Management Positions