West Texas wind farm billed as world's largest begins operationsOctober 1st, 2009 Massive Texas wind farm operatingDALLAS — The world's largest wind farm officially got up and running Thursday, with all 627 towering wind turbines churning out electricity across 100,000 acres of West Texas farmland. The Roscoe Wind Complex, which began construction in 2007 and sprawls across four counties near Roscoe, is generating its full capacity of 781.5 megawatts, enough to power 230,000 homes, the German company E.ON Climate and Renewables North America said.
Duke Energy says wind projects in Pennsylvania, Wyoming now onlineOctober 1st, 2009 2 Duke Energy wind projects now runningCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Power company Duke Energy said Thursday that wind power projects in Wyoming and Pennsylvania are now up and running.
Agco wants to use government grant of up to $5 million for biomass projectSeptember 23rd, 2009 Agco seeks to use gov't grant for biomass projectDULUTH, Ga. — Farm equipment manufacturer Agco Corp.
GE and Plutonic Power delay proposed sale of Canadian wind farmAugust 18th, 2009 Canadian wind farm sale delayedNEW YORK — GE Energy Financial Services and Plutonic Power Corp. said Tuesday they need more time to decide whether to buy the Dokie Ridge Wind Project, the largest wind farm under construction in British Columbia.
Regulators grant Wisconsin utility permission to build wind farm in southern MinnesotaJuly 10th, 2009 Regulators approve Wis utility's wind farm in MinnMADISON, Wis. — State regulators gave a Wisconsin utility permission Thursday to begin building a giant wind farm in southern Minnesota, opening the door for Wisconsin ratepayers to shell out millions of dollars in construction costs.
Pickens calls off plans for world's biggest wind farm in TexasJuly 7th, 2009 Pickens calls off massive wind farm in TexasHOUSTON — Plans for the world's largest wind farm in the Texas panhandle have been scrapped, energy baron T. Boone Pickens said Tuesday, and he's looking for a home for 687 giant wind turbines.
Power supplier to electric co-ops in 4 Western states signs wind farm dealJuly 7th, 2009 Tri-State to buy power from new Colo wind farmDENVER — A company that supplies power to rural electric cooperatives in four Western states announced Monday that it will buy electricity from a new wind farm on Colorado's Eastern Plains. The wind farm — to be built near Burlington — will supply enough electricity to power up to 14,000 households served by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc.
Big Western electric power generator plans 51-megawatt wind farm in eastern ColoradoJuly 6th, 2009 Big Western power generator plans Colo wind farmDENVER — A major regional power supplier has reached a deal to buy electricity from a new wind farm in Colorado. Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association formally signed a 20-year deal on Monday to buy power from a wind farm that Duke Energy will build near Burlington in eastern Colorado.
Irish company buys 3 Illinois wind farms, encouraged by Obama push for clean energyJune 15th, 2009 Irish company buys Ill. wind farmsCHICAGO — An Irish company hoping to benefit from the Obama administration's emphasis on renewable energy purchased three Illinois wind farms near Chicago.
RI lawmakers debate bill creating major customer for proposed offshore wind farmJune 11th, 2009 RI lawmakers debate new plan for funding wind farmPROVIDENCE, R.I. — The state's dominant electricity distributor would be forced to buy power from renewable energy producers under a deal struck Wednesday that could remove a major financial obstacle to building a windfarm off Rhode Island.
Indian Oil's Gujarat wind power project is readyMay 13th, 2009 KANDLA - Public sector refiner Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has completed its 21 MW wind power project near the port town of Kandla, a top official said Wednesday. The wind farm, set up at a cost of Rs.130 crore, would be formally inaugurated later this week, the IOC official, who did not want to be named, told IANS.
GAIL plans wind energy projects in GujaratMay 12th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - Gas marketing major Gail India is planning to establish a series of wind power projects in Gujarat during the current fiscal, a senior official said Tuesday. 'The company has invited bids for setting up wind power projects of 4.5 to 5 MW capacity each on a turn-key basis.
EU Parliament approves euro5 billion spending plan on energy, Internet projectsMay 6th, 2009 EU Parliament approves multibillion spending planSTRASBOURG, France — The European Parliament has approved the use of euro5 billion ($6.7 billion) of unspent EU budget funds to boost green energy and Internet links across the EU. The endorsement on Wednesday means the EU can now start spending the money, which comes from unused EU farm subsidies, on a list of projects already approved by EU leaders at their March summit.
New York Power utility considering offshore wind power development in Great LakesApril 22nd, 2009 NY wants offshore wind projects in Great LakesBUFFALO, N.Y. — A New York state utility is exploring whether it is possible to put electricity-generating wind turbines in the Great Lakes, rather than inland or along the shoreline.
Astonfield to set up 200 MW project in GujaratJanuary 12th, 2009 AHMEDABAD - Astonfield Renewable Resources Ltd (ARRL) will execute a mega 200 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) project across Gujarat. The venture is touted as the largest renewable energy project in India.
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