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TPI forced to reduce production levels
Blade company TPI Composites has reduced its manufacturing operations in India, Turkey, and Mexico because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Northland takes on Canadian offshore site
Canada-based developer Northland Power has acquired the full rights to an offshore wind project planned for the Hecate Strait off British Columbia that was once supported by Ørsted.
Coronavirus creating 'considerable downside risk'
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak could squeeze supply chains and hinder project maintenance schedules, but should not derail a predicted record year of wind power installations in 2020.
New Jersey sets out offshore procurement schedule
With currently zero operating offshore wind capacity, New Jersey has set an aggressive procurement schedule to reach its target of 7.5GW by 2035. But there are concerns over a lack of additional planning for the influx of the new generation.
Wind becomes biggest renewables source in US
For the first time, wind energy has surpassed hydro in 2019 to become the US’s top renewable source of electricity, according to new data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Virginia to set ambitious offshore wind goal
Lawmakers in Virginia recently passed a bill that would almost double the state’s target for offshore wind to 5.2GW.
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