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
Photo courtesy of Megger.
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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Manufacturing Facilities in Stafford, UK to Support Increasing Demand for HVDC Transmission Systems

Oct. 7, 2024
The expansion will support renewable energy projects across Europe, Asia and North America and accelerate the UK’s energy transition.
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Bolano-Annunziata Power Line to Connect Sicily and Calabria

Oct. 7, 2024
Terna will invest $142.96 million for the realization of the project, which is strategic for the Sicilian grid and the entire national electricity system.
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Renewables

PG&E Secures $34.5 Million From DOE’s Grid Deployment Office to Support 19 Hydroelectric Projects

Oct. 2, 2024
The grant will fund work offering grid resiliency, improve dam safety, and reduce environmental impacts associated with ongoing operations.
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Renewables

Minnesota Power Plans to Build Two Solar Projects

Oct. 2, 2024
The two projects are part of Minnesota Power’s actions to meet the up-to-300 MW of regional solar generation included in Minnesota Power’s Integrated Resource Plan.