Wind

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

EDP Renewables and ENGIE have combined their existing and planned offshore wind efforts to form a new company, Ocean Winds (OW). After launching OW in Europe, EDP Renewables and ENGIE are now unveiling the U.S. arm of this new company: OW North America. “OW will be a major element in creating the new clean, sustainable and prosperous economy that Americans are demanding … [Read more...] about EDPR, ENGIE Partner to Form OW North America

This year, renewable power is growing robustly around the world, contrasting with the sharp declines triggered by the COVID-19 crisis in many other parts of the energy sector such as oil, gas and coal, according to a recently released report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Driven by China and the U.S., new additions of renewable power capacity worldwide will … [Read more...] about Wind on the Rise, Oil, Gas and Coal on the Decline