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World’s Largest Solar – Wind – Storage Plant Planned for India

World’s Largest Solar-Wind-Storage Plant Planned for India A wind, solar and battery storage plant is being planned for the southeastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, which has faced power woes in recent months due to grid failure. The renewable energy facility will consist of 120 megawatts of solar, 40 megawatts of wind, 20-40 megawatt-hours of … Continue reading World’s Largest Solar – Wind – Storage Plant Planned for India →

Construction imminent on major solar – wind – storage hybrid plant in #Queensland

Construction imminent on major solar-wind-storage hybrid plant in Queensland Construction on Australia’s first utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage hybrid project to be connected to the national grid is about to start near Hughenden in northwest Queensland. Australian developer Windlab put out a similar release in October, but construction on the roughly 60MW plant is … Continue reading Construction imminent on major solar – wind – storage hybrid plant in #Queensland →

Electricity Prices Plummet as Gas, Wind Gain Traction and Demand Stalls

Electricity Prices Plummet as Gas, Wind Gain Traction and Demand Stalls The rapid rise of wind and natural gas as sources of electricity is roiling U.S. power markets, forcing more companies to close older generating plants. Wholesale electricity prices are falling near historic lows in parts of the country with competitive power markets, as demand … Continue reading Electricity Prices Plummet as Gas, Wind Gain Traction and Demand Stalls →

#Drones in the Wind Industry

Drones in the Wind Industry Drone-based inspections provide cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities of over $600/turbine when compared to ground-based inspections. The savings value is two folds ($1200/turbine) when compared to corrective/reactionary maintenance. Measure is the nation’s leading Drone-as-a-Service® company that specializes in turnkey end-to-end services. We have provided a broad spectrum of drone … Continue reading #Drones in the Wind Industry →

#MidAmerican plans to spend $1B to update wind turbines

MidAmerican plans to spend $1B to update wind turbines DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — MidAmerican Energy says it plans to spend $1 billion updating more than 700 older wind turbines across Iowa. The turbines will be retrofitted with newer, more efficient components, including longer blades, to extend their lifespans an estimated 20 years. The company … Continue reading #MidAmerican plans to spend $1B to update wind turbines →

Solar and wind are now the cheapest energy around—unless you need to store it

Solar and wind are now the cheapest energy around—unless you need to store it Solar and wind are becoming victims of their own success. With power from utilities’ photovoltaic panels and wind turbines now cheaper than at any point in history, they’re beating out almost every conventional fossil fuel source including natural gas in some … Continue reading Solar and wind are now the cheapest energy around—unless you need to store it →

How the House Tax Bill Would Impact Wind, Solar, Electric Vehicles and Utilities

How the House Tax Bill Would Impact Wind, Solar, Electric Vehicles and Utilities House Republicans unveiled a massive tax reform bill last week. While it wasn’t as damaging to renewables as many feared, the changes still pose a threat. Wind and electric vehicles stand to lose the most. Lawmakers are looking to slash tax credits … Continue reading How the House Tax Bill Would Impact Wind, Solar, Electric Vehicles and Utilities →