Clearway Energy Group, a developer and operator of clean energy projects, has selected the Bechtel-Reed & Reed joint venture to build its Black Rock wind farm in Grant County and Mineral counties, W. Va. The new wind farm represents a nearly 15% increase in the state’s wind power. The Bechtel-Reed & Reed team will engineer, procure and construct the farm. The … [Read more...] about Clearway Awards Betchel-Reed EPC Contract for West Virginia Wind Farm
Onshore Wind Offers Economy-Boosting Opportunities to Rural U.S.
In the next decade, rural communities have a significant opportunity to strengthen and diversify their local economies by embracing and actively engaging in the ongoing renewable energy transition, according to a recently released report from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). According to RMI’s Seeds of Opportunity report, by 2030, renewable energy capacity in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Onshore Wind Offers Economy-Boosting Opportunities to Rural U.S.
Vineyard Wind Gives BOEM Green Light to Resume Permitting Process
Vineyard Wind, an offshore wind development company, has notified the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) that the company is rescinding its December 2020 request to withdraw the construction and operations plan (COP) for Vineyard Wind 1, allowing the federal permitting process to resume. “We have completed our final review and determined that no changes to the … [Read more...] about Vineyard Wind Gives BOEM Green Light to Resume Permitting Process
Flash Technology Launches New Line of Aviation Obstruction Light
Flash Technology, a company that specializes in aids-to-navigation (AtoN) solutions, has launched the FTS 350i LED aviation obstruction light. An economical option for wind turbine applications, the FTS 350i was designed to withstand the harsh environments encountered on wind farms. “Developers, contractors and maintenance teams need a compact, rugged light that … [Read more...] about Flash Technology Launches New Line of Aviation Obstruction Light
Europe Touts Record-Breaking Year in Renewable Generation
Europe has recorded its greenest electricity year ever in 2020. For the first time, more electricity was generated from renewables than from fossil fuels. Renewables accounted for 38% of Europe’s electricity mix in 2020 – compared with only 37% for fossil fuels – according to a joint analysis by Agora Energiewende and Ember, a U.K.-based think tank. The change … [Read more...] about Europe Touts Record-Breaking Year in Renewable Generation