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MHI Vestas, a 50:50 joint venture between Vestas Wind Systems A/S  and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has installed the first V164 9.5 MW turbine, one of the most powerful turbines in use at a floating wind project, at the installation harbor for the Kincardine floating offshore wind farm. The first V164-9.5 MW turbine was installed on a Principle Power WindFloat platform, … [Read more...] about MHI Vestas Equips Scottish Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Global renewable energy investment increased between 2013 and 2018, reaching its peak at $351 billion in 2017, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). The 2020 edition of the Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Finance report reveals that while a cumulative $1.8 trillion was invested during the … [Read more...] about Investments in Renewables Must Triple to Fulfill Global Climate Commitments

Goldwind Americas is selling the 160 MW Rattlesnake Wind Project in McCulloch County, Texas, to an investment company advised by Exus Management Partners, an independent investment and asset management firm focused on the renewable energy sector. “The sale of the Rattlesnake Wind Project underscores Goldwind’s strategic U.S. growth strategy and commercialization of … [Read more...] about Goldwind Americas Sells Central Texas Wind Project

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has issued an order approving long-term contracts for 804 MW of offshore wind between Mayflower Wind and the state’s electric distribution companies.   These contracts result from An Act Relative to Energy Diversity, which was signed by Gov. Charlie Baker in 2016, and will ultimately support economic … [Read more...] about Massachusetts DPC Approves Offshore Wind Energy Contracts

Diamond WTG Engineering & Services Inc. has appointed Mark Tallman as president and CEO. Tallman succeeds Harm Toren, who led Diamond for the past five years. “Tallman is an exceptional leader,” says Ichiro Matsuura, chairman at Diamond. “With more than 35 years of experience in the energy industry, he brings a deep understanding of renewable resources. … [Read more...] about Diamond WTG Engineering & Services Appoints Tallman to President, CEO