Industry At Large: Federal Policy

Wind Developers Receive Clarity On PTC Requirements

The Internal Revenue Service has defined what it means for a wind project to have started construction.

Project Profile: Ocotillo Wind Energy Facility

Ocotillo Underscores Challenges Of Developing On Public Lands

Pattern Energy is among the first wind developers to build a wind farm on lands owned by the federal government. However, the scrutiny almost proved too great for the project to overcome.

Spotlight: California

California Wind Forecast: Marketplace Uncertain

With several key proposals important to the wind sector under review, the importance of regulatory decision–making has never loomed larger for the future of wind energy in California.

Industry At Large: Commissioning

How Commissioning Impacts Turbine Supply Agreements

Even though a series of standard operational tests is all that stands in the way of turbine certification, the process to formally stamp the machines as safe and reliable can be problematic.

Industry At Large: Wind Resource Assessment

Wind Modeling Advances Unlock Big Project Savings

Extensive validation shows that modeling atmospheric stability provides the key to more accurate wind flow predictions and lower revenue uncertainty.

Marketplace: Capital Markets

Navigating Capital Markets Amid Turbulent Waters

After 2012's record–breaking levels of installed capacity, where and when will wind developers seek capital for projects this year?

Marketplace: Condition Monitoring

Factoring In Condition Monitoring's Real Costs

While most owners and operators consider a condition monitoring system's initial price tag, many do not realize that the annual analysis costs can also be significant.