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Senator Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Power Grid

To incentivize the construction of critically important transmission infrastructure in America and improve efficiency of the process, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, recently introduced two bills. The Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act would establish a 30% investment tax credit (ITC) for qualifying electric power transmission […] The post Senator Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Power Grid appeared first on North American Windpower. [...]

Siemens Gamesa Introduces New Wind Turbine to Lineup

Siemens Gamesa has debuted its SG 4.4-164 onshore wind turbine: a high-capacity-factor machine that the company says was designed specifically for the United States. “With a country as large as the U.S., we took into account the unique challenges of onshore wind sites from coast to coast, including transportation and logistics, varied wind conditions and […] The post Siemens Gamesa Introduces New Wind Turbine to Lineup appeared first on North American Windpower. [...]

Minnesota Power Moves to Modernize HVDC Transmission System

Minnesota Power plans to upgrade its high-voltage, direct-current (HVDC) transmission system that delivers renewable wind energy from its Bison Wind Energy Center in North Dakota to 150,000 customers in northeastern Minnesota, 14 municipalities and some of the largest industrial customers in the United States. Minnesota Power, an operating division of ALLETE, is filing a Certificate of […] The post Minnesota Power Moves to Modernize HVDC Transmission System appeared first on North American Windpower. [...]

Moraine Sands Wind Project Obtains Construction Loan, Tax Equity

Cordelio Power, a renewable power producer focused on the U.S. and Canada, has closed a construction loan facility and tax equity commitment for the Moraine Sands wind project, located in Mason County, Ill. The 171 MW development will sell 100% of its power under a long-term agreement with Microsoft Corp. The $301 million construction loan […] The post Moraine Sands Wind Project Obtains Construction Loan, Tax Equity appeared first on North American Windpower. [...]

AES Wraps Up First Phase of 454 MW Arizona Wind Farm

Utility and power-generation company AES has initiated commercial operations for the first phase of the Chevelon Butte wind farm, located on the Chevelon Butte Ranch in Coconino and Navajo counties, Ariz. AES’ Chevelon Butte project is expected to produce a total of 454 MW of wind energy once both phases are fully operational next year. […] The post AES Wraps Up First Phase of 454 MW Arizona Wind Farm appeared first on North American Windpower. [...]