Renewable News
Idaho Power Closes Request for Proposals to Provide Wind Energy
Aug 23, 2010
After more than a year of issuing its RFP, Idaho Power has closed the request without awarding a contract. more >>
Washington State to be Home of One of the World's Largest PV Solar Projects
Aug 23, 2010
Teanaway Solar Reserve, a 75-MW project located in Kittitas County, Wash., will be one of the largest PV solar facilities in the world. more >>
Juhl Wind Announces New Community Wind Farm for Hospital
Aug 23, 2010
The 5-MW project will be a community owned and operated facility with an estimated cost of $10 million. more >>
OG&E Completes Crossroads Wind Farm Development Purchase
Aug 10, 2010
RES Americas is set to construct the 227-MW project using Siemens turbines. more >>
SunEdison Hosts Open House at Rovigo Site
Aug 10, 2010
When complete, the Rovigo Project is expected to be Europe's largest solar power plant. more >>
SunPower Signs Definitive Sale Agreement for Italian Power Plants
Aug 10, 2010
Etrion Corp. has acquired the 28-MW Montalto di Castro Solar Park. more >>
First Wind Selects RMT for Hawaii Wind Farm
Jul 26, 2010
Construction has commenced on the 30-MW project and is expected to be complete by the end of this year. more >>
Offshore Wind Heads for Record Year in Europe
Jul 26, 2010
According to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), 118 new offshore wind turbines were fully connected to the grid in the first half of 2010. more >>
Pacific Blue Energy Corp. Acquires Land for Second Solar Farm Project
Jul 26, 2010
Pacific Blue Energy Corp. has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of 100 acres in Gila Bend, Ariz. more >>
SMUD Signs First Feed-in Tariff Contract with Recurrent Energy
Jul 13, 2010
Recurrent Energy will develop 12 individual five-MW projects at locations in Galt, Calif., and Elk Grove, Calif. more >>
Direct Grid Technologies Secures $4.7 Million in Financing
Jul 13, 2010
The proceeds will be used to launch manufacturing with the required capacity to meet secured purchase agreements with a variety of solar equipment manufacturers. more >>
Tenesol Doubles Module Guarantee to 10 Years
Jul 13, 2010
The global solar power provider has increased its PV module guarantee period from five to 10 years. more >>
WindPower 2010 Wraps in Dallas
Jul 01, 2010
In May, the Alternative Power Construction crew traveled to Dallas to attend the WindPower 2010 Conference & Exhibition hosted by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). more >>
Companies Commemorate 1.1-MW Yankee Solar Array in Ohio
Jul 01, 2010
A new 1.1-MW solar photovoltaic (PV) array in Ohio is helping drive the state’s efforts of generating 12.5 percent of its energy from renewable sources. more >>
Ormat Offers Status Updates on Two Geothermal Projects
Jul 01, 2010
Ormat Technologies Inc., the only vertically integrated company primarily engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy power business, is keeping everyone in the loop about their latest projects. more >>
Magnetek Announces Ontario FIT Compliant Utility-Scale PV and Wind Inverters
Jul 01, 2010
Ready to supply the renewable energy industries with its products, Magnetek Inc. announced its intention to provide its advanced-design, utility-scale solar and wind inverters to the Ontario market from its Canadian operations located in Mississauga, Ontario, on June 21. more >>
Pattern Signs Power Purchase and Operating Agreement for Puerto Rico Wind Project
Jul 01, 2010
Pattern Energy Group LP announced on June 15 that one of its subsidiaries has entered into a 20-year power purchase and operating agreement (PPOA) with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) for the sale more >>
juwi solar Completes Construction of Ohio’s Largest Solar Project
Jul 01, 2010
Adding to Ohio’s renewable energy portfolio, juwi solar Inc. (JSI), a Colorado-based solar power company, announced June 14 the completion of the Wyandot Solar project. more >>
DOE Offers U.S.Geothermal $102.2 Million Loan Guarantee for Oregon Project
Jul 01, 2010
The Neal Hot Springs geothermal project in eastern Oregon is a go — thanks to some much needed funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). more >>
SunPower and Naturener Partner on 9-MW Spanish Solar Power Plant
Jul 01, 2010
To continue on with their partnership, SunPower Corp. and the Naturener Group are coming together for another solar project. more >>
Mortenson Building Nine New Wind Power Projects Throughout U.S. and Canada
Jul 01, 2010
The crews at Mortenson Construction are definitely keeping busy this summer. more >>
SunEdison and First Reserve Announce $1.5 Billion Joint Venture in Solar Funding
Jul 01, 2010
SunEdison and First Reserve Corp. have teamed up to support solar energy. On May 25, the two companies announced an agreement to establish a joint venture that could provide for the acquisition of up to $1.5 billion in current and future SunEdison solar PV energy projects. more >>
Noble Selects RMT for Granite Reliable Power Windpark
Jul 01, 2010
Noble Environmental Power has selected RMT Inc. for engineering and construction of its Granite Reliable Power Windpark located in Coos County, N.H. more >>
Sacramento Municipal Utility District to Buy Geothermal Power from Vulcan
Jul 01, 2010
To further it efforts on supplying customers with renewable energy, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has signed a 21-year contract with Patua Project LLC, a subsidiary of Vulcan Power Co., for the purchase of up to 132 MW of baseload renewable energy from the Patua geothermal plant to be constructed in northern Nevada. more >>
Companies Commemorate 1.1-MW
Jun 29, 2010
A new 1.1-MW solar photovoltaic array in Ohio is helping drive the state’s efforts of generating 12.5 percent of its energy from renewable sources. more >>
Ormat Offers Status Updates on Two Geothermal Projects
Jun 29, 2010
After some project developments, Ormat gives a peek into the status of its Amatitlan Project and Puna Geothermal Power Plant. more >>
Magnetek Announces Ontario FIT Compliant Utility-Scale PV and Wind Inverters
Jun 29, 2010
Magnetek Inc. will provide its advanced-design, utility-scale solar and wind inverters to the Ontario market. more >>
juwi solar Completes Construction of Largest Solar Project in Ohio
Jun 15, 2010
The 12-MW solar project is the largest solar energy generation facility in operation in Ohio. more >>
SunPower and Naturener Partner on 9-MW Spanish Solar Power Plant
Jun 15, 2010
Construction on the plant will start this month and is expected to employ more than 150 people locally. more >>
Mortenson Building Nine New Wind Power Projects Throughout U.S. and Canada
Jun 15, 2010
The nine projects are expected to come on-line in 2010 and generate more than 800 MW of clean wind power. more >>
Freshwater Wind 2010:
Jun 15, 2010
Infocast's Freshwater Wind 2010: Building the Successful Business Case for Offshore Wind Development in the Great Lakes will provide business solutions that will illuminate both the safe passages and the harboring shoals that could sink otherwise solid developments. more >>
SunEdison and First Reserve Announce $1.5 Billion Joint Venture in Solar Funding
Jun 01, 2010
The initial equity commitment for the joint venture of $167 million will be contributed by First Reserve and SunEdison over time. more >>
SunPower Completes Solar Power Plant for Duke Energy
Jun 01, 2010
The new plant will generate enough electricity to power approximately 140 homes annually. more >>
WINDPOWER 2010 Wraps in Dallas
Jun 01, 2010
The nation’s largest energy show welcomed about 20,000 attendees and nearly 1,400 exhibitors. more >>
