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Brexit Vote Puts Floating Wind Turbines in Uncertain Seas

August 10, 2016

Blame the U.K.’s June 23 vote to leave the European Union—the Brexit referendum—as well as construction challenges, for hesitation in the development of lightweight floating foundations for wind turbines sited in deep waters off Scotland and England.

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Siemens Marshals Resources Behind Wind Energy With Spanish Deal

The company has a pending tie-up with Spanish manufacturer Gamesa

Michael Dumiak

July 19, 2016

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German engineering giant Siemens will be consolidating its position as a power player in the wind-energy business.

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Siemens Installs First Turbine for Natural-Gas Power Plant in Egypt

Part of ambitious plan to double country's electrical generating capacity

Shem Oirere

May 27, 2016

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Siemens AG has installed the first of two 400-MW turbines at the Beni Suef combined-cycle power plant in Egypt, a major milestone in the construction of three Egyptian power plants that will have a total capacity of 14.4 GW

Maine Students Boost Skills, Eyeing Offshore Wind Boom

Johanna Knapschaefer

May 25, 2016

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More than 300 middle and high school students on May 20 flocked to the University of Maine-Orono to unveil designs for the next generation of stable floating wind turbine platforms and energy-efficient wind blades.

Outlook Brightens for Offshore Wind Generation in the US

Johanna Knapschaefer

May 18, 2016

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The U.S. offshore wind industry shows strong potential, especially in the Northeast, the Great Lakes region and California, but it still has a long way to go.

Iowa Nears Approval of $3.6B Wind Power Project

April 27, 2016

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MidAmerican Energy Co. has proposed a $3.6-billion project to build up to 2000 MW of wind generation in Iowa.

U.S. Approves First Wind Farm R&D Station in Federal Waters

Mary B. Powers

April 13, 2016

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Dominion Virginia Power has progressed on its plan to build what will be the first wind research turbines in U.S. waters by breaking the project’s EPC contract into four smaller packages, utility officials said on April 7.

Roundup

Southwest Roundup: Nevada Leads in LEED Green Buildings, New Mexico Finalizes a $74M Settlement with the US Department of Energy and More

John Guzzon

February 23, 2016

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Notable news items include Nevada’s thriving renewable energy industry, New Mexico’s $74M settlement with the US Department of Energy, and the passing of solar and wind tax incentives.

First Vietnam Wind Farm Completed, Expansion Planned

Neelam Mathews

June 18, 2012

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Vietnam's first wind farm was recently completed, and plans are in the works to add additional capacity.

Japan Offshore Wind to Offset Nuclear Power Losses

Johanna Knapschaefer

March 12, 2012

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One year after Japan's Fukushima Daichi nuclear powerplant suffered devastation and meltdowns after a powerful offshore earthquake and tsunami, the island nation is embracing more renewable power sources to offset its electricity mix.