The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) have formed a joint federal-state task force that will explore electric transmission-related issues to identify and realize the benefits that transmission can provide while ensuring that the costs are allocated efficiently and fairly. The effi
RES and Cowessess First Nation are working with utility SaskPower on a 200 MW wind project located south of Kipling, in southeastern Saskatchewan. The Bekevar Wind Energy Project will consist of approximately 40 turbines, an underground medium-voltage electrical collector system, access roads, a substation, two permanent meteorological towers, and an operati
A new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Advancements in Digital Technologies for Solar and Wind Farm Inspection, finds that technology advancements have drastically changed solar and wind farm inspections, with their deployment enabling access to critical data, helping with visualization, and ensuring process, performance, and resource optimization. Despit
The developers of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm – which is set to be the world’s largest offshore wind installation – are partnering with local authorities in the north and northeast of England to mobilize £1 million to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education during the construction of the wind farm. This construction […]
Greenkote, a provider of advanced anti-corrosion metal coatings, has developed its proprietary new Greenkote G5k coating, which delivers a minimum of 5,000 hours of corrosion protection in salt spray testing for metals, enabling it to meet ASTM Specification B117. “With G5k, we’re upping the ante in anti-corrosion coatings – no red rust after 5,000 hours […]
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