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Vestas US development arm gains momentum
Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas is moving further into US project development, with its Steelhead Americas subsidiary joining forces with RES Group on a 200MW site in Texas.
'Wind can compete in merchant Alberta', CanWEA claims
Wind power has a future under an Albertan government committed to ending the province's renewable energy auctions, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) believes.
Facebook faces bill for $85m New Mexico link
New Mexico regulators are demanding social media giant Facebook pays for almost half of a new $85m transmission line that will carry power from a wind project to a data centre.
Conservatives against 'uneconomic wind' win in Alberta
The United Conservative Party has been elected to office in Alberta, pledging not to proceed with the province's fourth auction round for renewables.
Engie forms Mexican JV with Japanese utility
Engie and Japanese utility Tokyo Gas have formed Heolios EnTG -- a 50:50 joint venture (JV) aiming to develop six renewable energy projects in Mexico.
Record jobs total leads industry benefits to the US
In direct contradiction to recent rhetoric by the president, the US wind power industry supports a record 114,000 American jobs, more than 500 domestic factories, and over $1 billion a year in revenue for states and communities.
In Depth
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United States Battle over US dominance heats up as GE retakes crown
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Canada Cost-competitiveness to 'underpin Canadian wind growth'
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United States Viewpoint: Hybrid projects unlock new revenue streams
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United States Energy storage picks up pace as costs fall
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United States Ambitious Clean Line Energy 'wrapping up'
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