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Analysis - Facebook looks to MidAmerican $1.9bn Iowa project
UNITED STATES: Facebook is in talks with Warren Buffet-owned MidAmerican Energy over using credits from the utility's $1.9 billion Wind VIII project.
Analysis - States' bids to slash renewables targets slows US progress
UNITES STATES: Anti-renewables legislation being proposed in many states is hampering the growth of wind energy across the US, according to researchers and wind industry officials.
Lack of government support helps Mexican wind sector
MEXICO: While uncertainty over subsidies hampers wind development in Europe and North America, the lack of government support in Mexico is actually encouraging international investors to back projects in the country.
US wind industry - Special Report
Windpower Monthly examines the major issues dominating the US wind market
North America News
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United States Google acquires high altitude wind turbine designer
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United States US could add 20GW extra wind power by 2016
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Mexico Vestas announces 155MW Mexico deal
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Canada CANWEA calls on Alberta to realise 5GW potential
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United States Enel increases ownership on two GE-partnered wind farms
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United States Siemens worldwide B53 turbine curtailment
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United States Shale gas fan Moniz confirmed as US energy secretary
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Mexico Militants stop 396MW Marena project in Mexico
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Canada No date on Quebec 800MW wind promise
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United States MidAmerican plans $1.9 billion Iowa investment
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United States GE sells first 1.7MW turbines to NextEra
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United States AWEA Windpower 2013 - liveblog day 3
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Mexico Gamesa sells 70MW project to Iberdrola
Latest Jobs
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Head of Offshore Cables. London, UK Head of Offshore Cables. London, UK Viridium Associates London
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Business Development Manager Business Development Manager Viridium Associates London
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HV/SAP Safety Engineer (Offshore Wind) HV/SAP Safety Engineer (Offshore Wind) En-Spiral Recruitment North Wales
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Project Planner (Offshore Wind) Project Planner (Offshore Wind) En-Spiral Recruitment Scotland
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Wind Farm Asset Manager Wind Farm Asset Manager GL Garrad Hassan UK or Germany
Special Report: USA Wind Market
Spcial Reports
Market Status Reports
United States - Bumper 2012 expected to precede mass downturn
UNITED STATES: Fasten your seat belts -- it will be a bumpy ride. The domestic US wind market has entered a period of unprecedented boom as turbine makers and developers scramble to beat market uncertainty due to the possible expiration in December of the country's most significant financial incentive.
Canada - Construction surge may lead to finance bottleneck
CANADA: Canada is on the cusp of a surge in project construction that will not only more than double its total installed capacity over the next few years, but also significantly increase its profile in the broader wind-energy marketplace.
Latin America - Legislative delays stall nascent markets
LATIN AMERICA, EXCLUDING BRAZIL: Wind activity outside of Brazil is poised to grow. Mexico should see installed capacity increase this year, but elsewhere, legislative issues are holding up projects.
