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Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Wind Farms Switch Lights On, Off With Aircraft Detection System

Onshore wind farms are using aircraft detection lighting systems that operate on demand to reduce light pollution.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
HVDC Transmission Expansions in Japan, US

HVDC Transmission Expansions in Japan, US

A pair of high-voltage direct current transmission projects are coming to Japan and the U.S., while the DOE funds other HVDC innovations.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Offshore Wind Projects See Funding, Research and Cancellations

Offshore Wind Projects See Funding, Research and Cancellations

From advanced floating offshore wind technology to canceled projects, there’s plenty of news to cover in the offshore wind market.


News Oct 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Offshore Wind Needs Major HVDC Transmission Expansion

Offshore Wind Needs Major HVDC Transmission Expansion

A federal plan sets near- and mid-term goals for expanding transmission infrastructure along the Atlantic coast, including an interregional network…


News Sep 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Reports Wind Power Data, Clean Energy Funding

DOE Reports Wind Power Data, Clean Energy Funding

A briefing on the latest federal funding programs and other activities serving the clean energy sector.


News Sep 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Floating Offshore Wind Farm Powers Oil and Gas Fields in Norway

Floating Offshore Wind Farm Powers Oil and Gas Fields in Norway

The world’s largest deep-water floating offshore wind project started delivering power to oil and gas fields in the North Sea.


News Sep 04, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine Looks To Secure 3 GW of Offshore Wind With New Procurement Plan

Maine has passed new legislation to advance its offshore wind development, aiming to procure 3 gigawatts by 2040.


News Aug 16, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

First US Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Nears Completion

With the recent installation of its offshore substation, New York’s 130-megawatt South Fork Wind is one step closer to coming online by the end…


News Aug 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

DOE Awards $347M for Grid Resilience, Energy Codes, Solar Manufacturing & Wind Turbine Recycling

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced four funding programs for increased grid modernization, energy code updates, solar manufacturing,…


News Aug 01, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Swiss drone company RigiTech unveils an autonomous drone system with precision target capabilities to drop parts to offshore wind turbines miles…


News Jul 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Airborne Wind Energy Tech Makes Market Inroads

Airborne Wind Energy Tech Makes Market Inroads

Norway-based Kitemill recently announced its third acquisition, accelerating efforts to bring its autonomous airborne wind energy technology, a…


News Jun 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
China’s First Desert Solar and Wind Project Is Online

China’s First Desert Solar and Wind Project Is Online

China excels at building infrastructure quickly, and its most recent project could help it reach its net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2060.


News May 19, 2023 by Shannon Flynn
ABB Pursues Green Hydrogen Project Powered by Offshore Wind 

ABB Pursues Green Hydrogen Project Powered by Offshore Wind 

ABB, Lhyfe, and Skyborn collaborate on an upcoming green hydrogen production facility powered by an offshore wind farm in Sweden. 


News May 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Japanese Researchers Develop DC Transmission System for Offshore Wind

Japanese Researchers Develop DC Transmission System for Offshore Wind

Researchers in Japan are developing a DC power transmission system to transmit offshore wind power over long distances without interruptions from…


News May 12, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

DOE Commits More Funding for Hydropower, Smart Manufacturing, Wind

Here’s EE Power’s semi-regular briefing on the U.S. Department of Energy’s latest clean energy funding programs and other announcements.


News Apr 11, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

Futuristic Offshore Wind ‘Energy Island’ Moves Forward

A 3.5-gigawatt offshore wind energy island off the coast of Belgium will begin construction in 2024, with full commissioning expected by 2030. 


News Mar 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

DOE Funds Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Wind Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy’s latest funding announcements include carbon capture and storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and wind turbines. 


News Feb 15, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Floating Offshore Wind Projects Make Moves

Floating Offshore Wind Projects Make Moves

Two floating offshore wind projects make moves in Portugal and Norway.


News Feb 14, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Ørsted, Neptune, and Goal7 to Power Integrated Energy Hubs With Offshore Wind

Ørsted, Neptune, and Goal7 to Power Integrated Energy Hubs With Offshore Wind

Neptune Energy, Ørsted, and Goal7 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the viability of powering integrated energy hubs with energy…


News Jan 06, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Study Aims to Develop Better Backup Power Supply During Disasters

Study Aims to Develop Better Backup Power Supply During Disasters

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory, and University of Dayton Research Institute have…


News Dec 27, 2022 by Ahmad Ezzeddine