Vestas to enhance digital tech through Utopus acquisition

Conn. kicks off RFP for offshore wind build-out | Opinion: Renewables uphold the values of conservative Ohioans | GE's Pecresse: Accelerate offshore wind growth by learning from oil, gas Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version February 5, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Conn. kicks off RFP for offshore wind build-out Connecticut has launched a request for proposals seeking to add offshore wind farms capable of producing up to 825,000 megawatt-hours of electricity to its grid each year. The projects are expected to have a combined capacity 200 MW, and all interested bidders must submit their proposals by April 2. ReNews (UK) (2/2)       Opinion: Renewables uphold the values of conservative Ohioans Property rights, job growth and economic prosperity are the cornerstones of conservative policymaking in Ohio and can be realized through the development of renewables, writes Mike Hartley, a consultant with the Ohio Conservative Energy Forum. "Advancing strong clean-energy policies is a straight and clear path forward to create jobs, strengthen the economy and defend property rights in Ohio," he writes. The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio) (tiered subscription model) (2/5)       GE's Pecresse: Accelerate offshore wind growth by learning from oil, gas Knowledge gained by the oil and gas industry, such as best practices, safety standards and manufacturing processes, can be retooled for the offshore wind industry, potentially helping projects to get off the ground faster, says GE Renewable President and CEO Jerome Pecresse. He adds that he expects renewables will become the baseload energy sources within 10 to 20 years. ReNews (UK) (2/2)       Project Focus E.ON arranges financing for 305.8 MW project in Ill. E.ON has arranged tax equity financing for its 305.8-megawatt Radford's Run project in Macon County, Ill., which began operations in December, according to the company. "Wind farms, such as Radford's Run, provide much-needed immediate and long-term economic benefits through temporary and permanent jobs and increased tax revenue to the local area," said Chairman Patrick Woodson. North American Windpower online (2/2)       Orsted launches 91-turbine offshore wind project in UK Orsted has begun operations at its 573-megawatt Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm featuring 91 Siemens Gamesa machines off the coast of England, according to the firm. "Not only have we achieved full power on schedule, but we have also done so safely, without compromising our high standards," said Project Director David Summers. CNBC (2/2)       Operations & Maintenance Vestas to enhance digital tech through Utopus acquisition Vestas has confirmed it will buy energy analytics firm Utopus Insights for a $100 million to enhance its digital offerings. "Vestas is looking to offer customers digital solutions to deliver greater predictability, increased renewable energy production, more efficient operations, and better integration with energy grids," said the company. ReNews (UK) (2/3)       Economy, Energy & Trends AWEA: Ohio added 72 MW of installed wind capacity in 2017 (Jean-Francois Monier/AFP/Getty Images) Ohio added 72 megawatts of installed wind capacity in 2017, marking a decline of 30% compared with the total added in 2016, according to the American Wind Energy Association. The Ohio Power Siting Board has approved seven wind farms, but observers say Ohio's reputation for being hostile to the industry and other challenges are deterring development. The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio) (tiered subscription model) (2/2)         Analysis: Texas, Okla. lead in wind, but do it differently Texas and Oklahoma lead the US in terms of installed wind capacity, but two scenarios have unfolded to get them where they are now, writes Ryan Maye Handy. In Texas, a lack of federal oversight has made it easier for developers to secure permits for their projects, while in Oklahoma, state support mechanisms have helped the industry take shape. Houston Chronicle (tiered subscription model) (2/3)       Policy Watch Editorial: South N.J. to benefit from governor's agenda New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's decision to restart the Offshore Wind Development Act bodes well for the entire state, and especially South Jersey where the Port of Paulsboro will play an integral role in the production and deployment of such technology, writes the editorial board of the South Jersey Times. "This might be tilting at windmills, as the phrase goes, but more renewables are in our future, and all of South Jersey stands to gain," it writes. NJ Advance Media (Morristown, N.J.) (2/4)       AWEA News A new type of wind power customer should factor into transmission planning Transmission expansion is a constant topic of conversation throughout the US wind industry. But the latest report from the Wind Energy Foundation adds a new dimension to the discussion, and highlights an important oversight by transmission planners: demand for wind energy from corporate buyers like Google, General Motors and Nike. Read more.      Learn more about AWEA: AWEA Home | Events | Take Action AWEA Facebook | AWEA Twitter | AWEA LinkedIn CAREERS IN WIND powered by Associate Counsel, Federal Regulatory Affairs AWEA - Washington, DC, Dist. Columbia VP of Business Development RESURETY - Boston, Massachusetts Senior Director, Electricity and Transmission Policy AWEA - Dist. 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