wind power
Mesquite Star to Boost TX Wind Production by 419MW
The wind facility’s customers and revenue contract counter-parties include several preeminent institutions, such as Ecolab, Brown University and Cisco Systems.
Demand for Renewable Energy Fuels Investment
Prices for wind and solar in power purchase agreements generally edged downward during the first quarter, according to Level10 Energy.
Seymour Hills Wind Farm to Power Akamai’s Dallas Data Center
The project will contribute to Akamai’s commitment to source renewable energy for 50 percent of its global network operations by 2020.
EDPR, Microsoft Sign Ohio Wind PPAs
The agreements bring Microsoft’s directly acquired renewable energy portfolio to nearly 1.4 gigawatts. Timber Road IV Wind Farm is the company’s fifth project in the region.
GM, DTE Energy Sign Agreement for 300GwH of Wind Power
To date, 20 percent of GM’s global energy supply comes from renewable sources. The car manufacturer is a member of the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance.
Quinbrook Closes Financing on 300MW Ranchero Wind Project
Anticipated for commercial operation by the end of the year, the project has secured a 10-year Proxy Revenue Swap with Allianz Global & Specialty’s Alternative Risk Transfer.
EDF Renewables Enters Nebraska Wind Market
The renewable energy developer acquired its first project in the state, a 300-megawatt project sited in southern Nebraska’s Saline County.
Enel Begins Work on 450MW Wind Farm in Texas
Upon completion, the project will be Enel’s largest wind farm, anticipated to generate around 1.7TWh annually and prevent the emission of more than 1.1 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Xcel Pledges to Phase Out CO2 Emissions
By 2050, the energy company plans to have reduced its carbon emissions by 100% from 2005 levels, with an interim target of 80 percent by 2030.
NJR Sells Remaining Wind Assets for $208M
With an anticipated closing date of the Dec. 31, 2018, the current transaction completes the disposition of all the company’s operating wind farms.