Category: Wind Energy

Bergey WindPower lands DOE grant

Bergey WindPower of Norman is one of 13 companies and groups to share in $28 million dollars in wind energy grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. Bergey will develop a standardized distributed wind/battery/generator micro-grid system that rural utilities can provide to rural homes and businesses to deliver resilience, energy savings and reliable power, according …

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First county adopts wind farm moratorium in Iowa

One county in Iowa has taken steps to approve a moratorium on any new wind farms while another county is considering the same action. The Des Moines Register reports that Madison County supervisors passed Iowa’s first moratorium on new wind turbine installations. At the same time, Adair County elected officials are considering a cap on …

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Part of Texas wind farm for sale

  Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is considering selling its stake in Wind Energy Transmission Texas, which could fetch $400 million to $500 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The Toronto-based alternative asset manager is working with financial advisers to seek buyers for its 50% stake in the company, said the people, who asked …

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Researchers study better battery storage for wind farms in Iowa

  Wind farm development has been stalled in northern Iowa where the best winds blow. The reason?  Lack of development of an extensive power grid in that part of the state. As a result, Iowa State University with grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority has started researching development of better and stronger forms of …

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Billionaire plans to make money in nation’s largest wind farm

Billionaire Phillip Anschutz, the former owner of The Oklahoman has made a lot of money in oil and gas and railroads.  Now he intends to make much more money in building the nation’s biggest wind farm in Wyoming. Read the story in Forbes by clicking here.

New wind farm dedicated in Northwest Kansas

  The latest wind farm in Kansas had a grand opening near Colby where the $650 million Solomon Forks Wind Project is located and another wind project will be constructed. ENGIE North America representatives as well as local business leaders and government officials were on hand for for the opening and to celebrate the East …

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Wyoming legislators consider new tax on electricity generation

The wind industry’s latest challenge might be developing in Wyoming where some legislators are kicking around the idea of a new tax on electricity generation. They see it as a possible means to help end Wyoming’s financial problems, according to a report in the Casper Star Tribune. Click here to read more

NW Missouri wind farm to supply electricity to NE Oklahoma

  A new 242 MW wind farm is nearly complete in northwest Missouri, one that will eventually supply electrical power to residents in northeast Oklahoma. The Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center is located in Nodaway County and north of the city of Maryville. Construction is expected to be complete late this year as 111 wind …

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Texas Panhandle wind farm is sold

  A Texas Panhandle wind farm has a new owner. Tri Global Energy LLC, considered to be a leading wind developer in Texas and managers of the Changing Winds Renewable Energy Project LLC sold the wind farm to Invenergy, the world’s leading privately held developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions. The Changing Winds project …

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Nebraska to get another wind farm

The latest wind farm to be built in Nebraska will be constructed by Orsted’s U.S. onshore company Lincoln Clean Energy. The firm issued the Final Notice to Proceed on its Plum Creek wind farm in Wayne County located in the northeast part of the state. The investment decision was made by Orsted’s Board of Directors …

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