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US grid designed for 'yesterday's technologies'
UNITED STATES: Outdated wholesale market rules in the US are preventing full participation by renewable energy, including wind power, according to a new report by consultancy firm Grid Strategies.
Invenergy to acquire Grain Belt transmission line
UNITED STATES: Invenergy will acquire the high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) Grain Belt Express transmission project from developer Clean Line Energy.
New icing-detection software launched
CANADA: AI software company Clir Renewables has launched a new programme to detect icing on turbine blades and measure its impact on performance.
Boralex losses widen after drop in production
CANADA: Boralex's net losses widened to C$50 million (US$38 million) in the first nine months of the year due to lower production volumes, amortisation expenses, and acquisition and financing costs, according to the company.
New York launches 800MW tender
UNITED STATES: New York state has launched a request for proposals (RfP) for at least 800MW of offshore wind projects.
GE sharpens blade research facilities
UNITED STATES: LM Wind Power has unveiled its expanded US blade research centre at the NASA Michoud Campus near New Orleans, Louisiana.
In Depth
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United States GE acquisitions bear fruit as it pushes past 5MW
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United States OPINION: Ørsted US shopping spree not just about capacity
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United States The Wright way - MidAmerican's CEO talks strategy
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United States Bigger turbines and low gas prices push wind to $20/MWh
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United States Former employees sue blade maker for 'severe injuries'
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