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No Christmas joy in US House spending bill for offshore wind, solar The Senate is expected to pass a $1.4 trn spending package whose contents include no new federal subsidy support for both sectors through September 20. 2019-12-18 04:38:08
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Canada's BluEarth Renewables targets 'great US market to grow' With a new, deep-pocketed owner, the Calgary-based developer is pushing forward with two large projects in wind-rich Wyoming as part of its US growth . 2019-12-17 23:25:23
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CIP adds to bulging US wind portfolio with Tri Global deal in Illinois The Danish fund manager continues to invest heavily in the US wind sector and again in partnership with Tri Global, a leading project developer. 2019-12-17 19:20:17
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Wind power surge in Texas grid 'could vie with India' by 2020 Amid growing demand for electricity, much will depend on how many projects in interconnection queue get built in next 13 months. 2019-12-17 17:59:06
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Dutch cue up next 700MW zero-subsidy offshore wind tranche for tender Developers can hand in their bids between April 2 and 30, 2020, the government says in its official gazette. 2019-12-17 17:54:45
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Wind power could surge in main Texas grid 'to match India' by 2020 Amid growing demand for electricity, much will depend on how many projects in interconnection queue get built in next 13 months. 2019-12-17 17:34:31
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Dutch to tender off next 700MW zero subsidy offshore wind in April Developers can hand in their bids between April 2 and 30, 2020, the government says in its official gazette. 2019-12-17 17:30:13
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Gulf of Maine offshore wind 'could be a model for rest of US' New inter-governmental task force meets to discuss build-out off New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. 2019-12-17 17:23:02
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Three US states advance Gulf of Maine offshore wind ambitions New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu believes there is 'no reason this can't be extremely successful'. 2019-12-17 16:20:17
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First Solar seals three US solar project deal with EDPR and ConnectGen In-construction Sun Streams 1, Windhub A and Sunshine Valley PV farms will generate 278MW once online. 2019-12-17 16:13:08
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Wind could surge to 32GW in main Texas grid in 2020 Amid growing demand for electric power, much will depend on how many projects in the interconnection queue can get built over the next 13 months. 2019-12-17 16:07:29
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Wind capacity could surge to 32GW in main Texas grid in 2020 Amid growing demand for electric power, much will depend on how many projects in the interconnection queue can get built over the next 13 months. 2019-12-17 15:09:31
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Giant GE offshore wind flagship to power 30,000 homes via Eneco deal Dutch utility starts supply to Rotterdam grid as US OEM's 12MW Haliade-X sets new generation record. 2019-12-17 14:40:14
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German lawmakers raise planned lead-off CO2 levy to $28/tonne Receipts from the levy are slated to be used to subsidise a surcharge on renewable energy (EEG surcharge). 2019-12-17 14:31:30
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Investor buys majority of big US wind portfolio from Enel and GE Italian group to retain minority shareholding after 80% of 812MW of operating projects is bought by Gulf Pacific Power. 2019-12-17 14:31:30
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China's wind repowering market heading for 20GW-plus boom decade Wood Mackenzie forecast sees cost of older generation fleet and declining availability of rich wind sites fuelling rapid growth. 2019-12-17 09:40:06
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Enercon to supply Chile's biggest wind project with quake-proof towers The German turbine OEM signs an exclusivity agreement to provide EP5 turbines for the 607MW Horizonte project in the Atacama Desert. 2019-12-17 09:33:12
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Chinese wind repowering market heading for 20GW-plus boom decade Wood Mackenzie forecast sees cost of older generation fleet and declining availability of rich wind sites fuelling rapid growth. 2019-12-17 09:31:51
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Maryland to probe impacts from offshore wind projects' bigger turbines State's Public Service Commission finds decisions by US Wind and Orsted to employ larger machines constitute 'material changes' to developments. 2019-12-16 18:03:52
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Fujian Energy stalls plan for first 10MW offshore wind turbines off China Locally-backed developer pulls tender already awarded to Dongfang Electric as project faces tight schedule. 2019-12-16 16:54:05
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German lawmakers raise planned initial CO2 levy to €25/ton Receipts from the levy are slated to be used to subsidise a surcharge on renewable energy (EEG surcharge). 2019-12-16 16:16:35
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Lincoln Clean Energy completes name change to Orsted The US unit of the Danish utility has doubled its operational capacity to 1GW since it was taken over by Orsted in 2018. 2019-12-16 14:25:27
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Enercon to supply Chile's biggest wind project with quake proof tower The German turbine OEM signs an exclusivity agreement to provide EP5 turbines for the 607MW Horizonte project in the Atacama Desert. 2019-12-16 11:56:50
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Maryland to probe potential impacts from projects' larger offshore turbines The Public Service Commission finds that decisions by US Wind and Orsted to employ larger machines constitutes 'material changes' to their projects. 2019-12-13 23:03:53
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Maryland to probe potential impacts from projects using larger offshore turbines The Public Service Commission finds that decisions by US Wind and Orsted to employ larger machines constitutes 'material changes' to their projects. 2019-12-13 22:59:46
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VW-backed Northvolt plans to use 50% recycled cells at gigafactory The Swedish technology start-up plans a pilot recycling plant in 2020 and a larger facility at its gigafactory in 2022. 2019-12-13 16:58:07
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Distance rule scrapped from German coal exit law draft Chancellor Merkel's cabinet next week is slated to approve the proposal but it is unclear whether the distance rule may reappear later. 2019-12-13 15:39:25
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Wind becomes Germany's biggest power source in 2019 Wind power accounts for 24% of electricity production in Europe's biggest economy, overtaking lignite. 2019-12-13 13:00:36
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Nordex ramps up output in Spain as German capacity hits limit The German-Spanish wind OEM will produce more than 1GW of Delta4000 wind turbines in Spain from 2020 on. 2019-12-13 12:11:20
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Biggest-ever Siemens Gamesa onshore turbine to debut in Sweden OEM's 6.6MW units on order for Arise's newly acquired Skaftåsen project, slated to be online in 2021. 2019-12-13 11:45:58
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LatAm solar flagship signs five-year deal to power electric vehicles Region's first CSP-PV hybrid is ready to start full operations in mid-2020 with a long-term corporate PPA in place. 2019-12-13 11:34:11
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Biggest-ever Siemens Gamesa onshore wind turbine to debut in Sweden OEM's 6.6MW units on order for Arise's newly acquired Skaftåsen project, slated to be online in 2021. 2019-12-13 10:50:38
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As German capacity hits limit Nordex ramps up output in Spain The German-Spanish wind OEM will produce more than 1GW of Delta4000 wind turbines in Spain from 2020 on. 2019-12-13 10:43:12
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Offshore wind waits for Johnson to deliver after UK election triumph Clean energy sector waits on details of push to net-zero as Conservatives win 'Brexit election' with ease. 2019-12-13 09:56:20
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GE wins major order for modular-blade Cypress turbine in Sweden Wind OEM will supply 26 turbines for Holmen's Blåbergsliden project, slated to be online in late-2021. 2019-12-12 16:34:55
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Iberdrola's super-scale UK offshore wind hub to use '14MW-plus' turbines Spanish group's $8.5bn East Anglia complex a model for next-generation sea-based projects, says utility's global offshore wind chief. 2019-12-12 15:19:03
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GE wins 143MW order in Sweden for Cypress platform The wind turbine OEM will supply 26 turbines shortly for the Blåbergsliden project that is slated to be online in late 2021. 2019-12-12 14:53:56
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Germany is wind industry's 'problem child', expert survey finds The biannual WindEnergy trend:index mood barometer falls for Germany but stays positive for other world regions. 2019-12-12 14:45:22
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German is wind industry's 'problem child', expert survey finds The biannual WindEnergy trend:index mood barometer falls for Germany but stays positive for other world regions. 2019-12-12 14:21:05
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South Korean offshore wind set for $300/MWh honey pot Country's generous offshore wind policy and the move towards large-scale solar will lead the country's energy transition, senior government energy adv. 2019-12-12 11:56:28
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South Korean offshore wind projects can receive almost $300 per MWh Country's generous offshore wind policy and the move towards large-scale solar will lead the country's energy transition, senior government energy adv. 2019-12-12 11:53:40
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Mainstream keeps Nordex as turbine supplier to Chile wind project Order confirmation comes after the Irish developer had switched to Vestas from Senvion for another project in the Andean country. 2019-12-12 10:30:28
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Warren Buffett utility cleared for huge US solar-battery plan Nevada's NV Energy will purchase energy from three projects totaling 1.2GW with 590MW of battery energy storage, among the largest US utility commitme. 2019-12-12 09:07:21
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Nod to US wind and solar boom as Brouillette takes charge at DoE Secretary of energy has been a key player in promoting the administration's 'energy dominance' agenda that includes offshore wind. 2019-12-12 09:03:26
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'Pakistan curtails almost 1GW of wind as it prioritises coal and gas': report The move by the authorities alarms investors, who receive zero income when their projects' output is curtailed. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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US states put renewable energy at heart of call for 'ocean smart' future Top government officials from seven US states urge world leaders to take 'immediate action' on threat to oceans and coastal communities. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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Mainstream picks Vestas at Chile wind farm slated to use Senvion Danish group to supply developer's 185MW Cerro Tigre project that originally lined up insolvent OEM. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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Argentina tops 700MW of solar as new South America number three Cauchari is the largest PV plant in Argentina and will be expanded by another 200MW over the coming four years.. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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Large-scale floating wind 'promising' for Oregon: NREL US state has abundant offshore wind resource along its Pacific coast and floating technology will continue reducing potential energy costs, says study. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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First Maryland offshore wind start-up delayed until 2023 Developer US Wind says despite an expected two-year delay, the MarWin array remains ahead of the 2025 timeframe imposed by the state. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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Offshore wind counts on UK election win as utilities warn on state control Both major parties pledge big increases in offshore ambition but developers claims nationalisation plans could slow progress. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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World's first liquefied hydrogen carrier launched in Japan The Suiso Frontier is a key part of the HySTRA demonstration project, which will see hydrogen shipped 9,000 km from southeast Australia to the Japanes. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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EU Commission proposes 50-55% emissions cut by 2030 in Green Deal Green groups criticise new goals as too low, while Eastern European nations may block them for being too ambitious. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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AEP's $2bn Oklahoma wind expansion plan hits key milestone Subsidiary PSO reaches agreement with stakeholders on terms to purchase 45.5% stake in three proposed wind farms totaling 1.48GW in the state. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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Buffett utility wins Nevada approval for large PV, battery storage plan NV Energy will purchase energy from three projects totaling 1.19GW with 590MW of battery energy storage, among the largest US utility commitments to b. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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New DOE chief gives wind and solar nod in 'historic era in American energy' Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette has been a key player in promoting the administration's 'energy dominance' agenda that includes offshore wind. 2019-12-12 06:06:05
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China is the key to beating climate change OPINION | With bold policies, the Asian superpower can steer itself away from coal and send a signal to the world, writes Darius Snieckus. 2018-10-09 06:50:54
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Pattern to begin building 2.2GW New Mexico wind portfolio The full Corona portfolio of wind projects is due on line by 2020, in time for the full production tax credit. 2018-10-08 18:12:27
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Orsted back to centre stage in US offshore wind Thomas Brostrøm, president of Orsted North America, speaks to Recharge about Deepwater Wind, the US supply chain and the White House. 2018-10-08 16:51:24
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World off-track for IPCC renewables target, says IEA chief Fatih Birol says renewables growth short of level sought by climate watchdog but set for 30% in 2023. 2018-10-08 15:56:11
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What price Eletrobras sell-off for Brazilian wind? ANALYSIS | Federal power company's retreat from sector may dampen interest in new wind, commentators fear. 2018-10-08 15:28:56
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Taipower's 109MW Changhua now seen as ready in 2020 Revised timetable gives earlier date for Taiwanese project originally not expected to be complete until end of 2021. 2018-10-08 14:50:36
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Deepwater deal and IPCC leave Orsted thinking bigger: CEO Danish group considers raising headline build-out target in light of US acquisition and momentum behind renewables. 2018-10-08 11:56:39
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Macquarie joins Vestas in 11GW Australian mega-project Investment giant joins wind OEM and regional energy groups in expanded plan for 7.5GW wind, 3.5GW PV complex. 2018-10-08 11:32:02
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Vineyard Wind hits milestone for 800MW offshore project Agreement with Town of Barnstable on Cape Cod clears way for placement of new electrical substation there and onshore entry for transmission cables. 2018-10-05 15:49:24
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Energy raises its voice as Brexit endgame looms IN DEPTH | As the clock ticks towards the UK leaving the EU, the European energy sector is becoming increasingly vocal about its fears, writes Christo. 2018-10-05 13:55:17
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'Floating wind can repeat bottom-fixed success story for EU' OPINION | There is no reason Europe's floating sector can't match the jobs and value-creation record of the first wave of offshore wind, says Bruno Ge. 2018-10-05 12:44:59
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Siemens Gamesa confirms first Russian wind deal with Enel Initial 90MW order is first in Russia for OEM as it prepares to supply pipeline won by Italian group. 2018-10-05 10:47:15
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Lake Erie's Icebreaker passes muster with US government Pioneering project still requires a final state-level approval before it can begin moving into the water. 2018-10-04 20:18:12
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Trump names coal, nuclear bailout advocate to fill FERC seat If the US Senate confirms Bernard McNamee as commissioner it could further administration plans to subsidise financially troubled generators. 2018-10-04 16:10:26
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GE evaluates supply chain as US tariffs threaten wind prices Tariffs on steel and Chinese imports could increase the cost of wind energy in the US by up to 10%, AWEA says. 2018-10-04 15:56:20
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'After five years in Chile the balance is positive' FACE TO FACE | Pan Yantian, general manager at Goldwind International, tells Alexandre Spatuzza why the OEM is excited about Chile and the wider South. 2018-10-04 13:35:42
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Fluence grabs second 60MW storage deal with UKPR Siemens-AES JV to build full 120MW system for flexible power specialist that won in capacity market auction. 2018-10-04 09:43:12
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Virginia energy plan could bring wind power to a state with none Mid-Atlantic state looks to open its renewables market through annual onshore RFPs and a 2GW offshore target. 2018-10-03 18:13:14
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Johnson Controls, Con Ed unit form battery energy storage JV The partners will target both the behind-the-meter and front-of-meter markets as both distributed and grid-scale storage gain ground in the US. 2018-10-03 15:32:49
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Suzlon installs 140-metre hybrid steel-concrete tower Installation in Tamil Nadu is tallest in country to use a hybrid concrete-tubular tower, says wind group. 2018-10-03 14:10:50
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Polish 1GW onshore auction set for 5 November Process seen as offering jump-start to stalled onshore wind sector that is expected to dominate auction. 2018-10-03 10:03:48
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Dutch keep zero-subsidy model for next 700MW round Netherlands will first seek no-subsidy offshore wind for Hollandse Kust South 3&4 tender in January. 2018-10-03 08:26:37
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AWEA CEO Kiernan sees hope for a US infrastructure bill With the PTC phase-down secure, transmission and market design have become the top priorities for the wind industry in Washington DC. 2018-10-02 16:47:21
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Brazil's BNDES approves $162m loans for 313MW of new wind The 312.9MW Cutia and Bento Miguel wind farms are located in the northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte.. 2018-10-02 16:14:09
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Wind, solar surpass 10.5% of US installed generating capacity Both renewable energy sources continue to play an increasingly important role in the nation's electric power generation mix. 2018-10-02 15:24:47
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Goldwind claims US milestone as Rattlesnake powers up Chinese group says 'world class' tax-equity finance is vote of confidence in technology at 160MW Texas project. 2018-10-02 12:16:19
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Port investments could cut offshore wind LCOE: WindEurope Investing €500m-€1bn in some of Europe's key wind ports could reduce LCOE by 5.3%, new figures suggest. 2018-10-02 09:36:31
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European wind 'needs to invest in R&D to stay ahead of China' European Commission research official warns that continent faces strong competition from Chinese rivals. 2018-10-02 09:19:54
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US installed wind base 'to double', says Lincoln CEO Flanagan Denmark's Orsted has finalised its acquisition of Lincoln Clean Energy, plunging into the intensely competitive US onshore wind market. 2018-10-01 21:04:26
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EnerNOC rebrands as parent Enel X seeks to remake utility model Enel wants to make money building big renewables projects while also convincing consumers to use less energy. 2018-10-01 17:10:43
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EnerNOC rebrands as parent Enel X remakes utility model Enel wants to make money building big renewables projects while also convincing consumers to use less energy. 2018-10-01 17:02:08
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EnerNOC rebrands as Enel X remakes utility model Enel wants to make money building big renewables projects while also convincing consumers to use less energy.. 2018-10-01 16:58:43
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UK offshore wind can hit 60% local content: supply chain study Report led by former motor racing boss Martin Whitmarsh sees chance for UK sector to seize global initiaitve. 2018-10-01 16:00:37
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France 'could have 16GW of floating wind by 2040': Eolfi chief Calculations by developer with national TSO point to future grid capacity and connection points for world-leading build-out. 2018-10-01 13:25:21
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GE replaces CEO Flannery as Power unit continues to struggle John Flannery is out and Larry Culp is in at GE, which is in the process of divesting many of its businesses, including oil & gas. 2018-10-01 13:17:37
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Statkraft in talks to buy part of the business of Ireland's Element Power The Norwegian utility mulls buying a large slice of Element Power's Irish wind developments, according to media reports. 2018-10-01 09:51:00
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Enel sells 80% in 1.8GW Mexican wind and PV pipeline for $1.4bn Canadian investor CDPQ and Mexican pension fund investment vehicle CKD to own majority in eight projects under the deal. 2018-10-01 09:19:40
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Flurry of Vestas orders at end of Q3 bodes well for 2019 business Large orders from the Americas and Asia also underline the OEMs stated shift towards markets outside Europe. 2018-10-01 08:16:35
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