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Minnesota Power says its customers are now receiving half of their energy from renewable sources. The achievement highlights the success of Minnesota Power’s EnergyForward strategy to transition to cleaner energy sources while meeting customer expectations for reliable and affordable electricity. The company reached this milestone when the Nobles 2 wind project in … [Read more...] about Minnesota Power Taps Renewables to Power Operations

The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) has ended all of Illinois’ renewable energy incentives, effectively dismantling the state’s renewable energy program.  The renewable energy program, which launched in late 2017, provided financial incentives to the owners of solar and wind energy systems and was the main driver behind the rapid growth in renewable energy jobs and … [Read more...] about The IPA Ends Illinois’ Renewable Energy Incentives

The Danish Energy Agency has approved Vattenfall’s construction plans for an environmental assessment of the Vesterhav Syd and Nord offshore wind farms. “Getting approval from the Danish Energy Agency is good news for the green transition and the goal of enabling a fossil-free society in Denmark,” says Jacob Nørgaard Andersen, Vattenfall’s … [Read more...] about The Danish Energy Agency Gives Green Light to Vattenfall Offshore Plans

Reygar, a provider of advanced monitoring systems to the offshore renewable energy sector, has been commissioned to develop a motion comfort monitoring tool capability within BareFLEET, the company’s remote monitoring and reporting platform.  The new tool will track and analyze motion, fuel consumption and crew sickness in different cabin locations – with a … [Read more...] about Siemens Gamesa Commissions Reygar for Offshore Monitoring Platform

Vestas, a global company that designs, manufactures, installs and services wind turbines, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) have closed on an agreement to expand their partnership in sustainable energy.  By closing the agreement, Vestas has acquired MHI’s shares in the MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture, while MHI has acquired 2.5% in Vestas and … [Read more...] about Vestas, MHI Expand Sustainable Energy Partnership