Renewables

Connecting renewable energy in all its forms - wind, solar, hydro and biomass - provides our industry with significant opportunities and challenges.

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Transmission Reliability

Ireland, Belgium, UK to Work More Closely on Renewables, Transmission Interconnections

May 17, 2024
The joint statement includes offshore wind projects and transmission connection opportunities
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Renewables

Protect Wind Turbines from Lightning Strikes

May 16, 2024
Wind turbine owners and operators should ensure their lightning protection system has been installed correctly and regularly check it is working properly.
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Renewables

Vineyard Offshore Submits Proposal For 1,200 MW Offshore Wind Project In New England

April 1, 2024
Export cable from the project will make landfall in New London and interconnect with the New England power grid in Montville.
Graphic by Empire Wind.
Renewables

FERC Approves 810 MW Offshore Wind Project to Connect to New York City Grid

March 15, 2024
The project will help connect the Sunset Park onshore substation at South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into the New York City electrical grid at Con Edison’s Gowanus substation
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Distributed Energy Resources

Ukraine’s DTEK Eyes Renewable Energy Projects in Romania

Jan. 26, 2024
The private energy holding company wants to decarbonize Ukraine while strengthening ties with the EU power grid.

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Nov. 8, 2024
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DOE Announces $11 Million Program for 4 HVDC Transmission Projects

Nov. 7, 2024
The program will help reduce transmission system costs by 35 percent by 2035, and promote widespread technology adoption.
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Dominion Energy Announces Installation of 78 Monopile Foundations, 4 Offshore Substation Foundations

Nov. 6, 2024
Part of the 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project, the company will focus on first offshore substation installation, continued export cable lays and onshore transmission...
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40 Mile Wind Farm Begins Power Generation in Southern Alberta, Canada

Nov. 5, 2024
The project, slated for completion in Q1 2025, will generate enough clean energy to power more than 85,000 homes.