News Archives - 2007
November 20, 2007
FERC Approves Requests for Transmission Investment Incentives
In a move expected to enhance grid reliability, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on November 15 approved several requests for transmission investment incentives for new grid construction.
November 1, 2007
Deadline for R&D Partnerships for Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Testing Extended
The U.S. Department of Energy Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program extended the deadline for proposals for partnerships to test utility-scale wind turbines through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). The new deadline for submitting proposals is November 26, 2007.
November 1, 2007
Deadline for Utility-Scale Wind Turbine and Ocean Energy Technologies R&D Proposals Extended
The U.S. Department of Energy Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program extended its deadline for proposals from potential partners in research and development of utility-scale wind turbine and ocean energy technologies. The new deadline for submitting proposals is November 26, 2007.
October 31, 2007
Design and Operation of Power Systems with Large Amounts of Wind Power
This report is a summary of case studies addressing concerns about the impact of wind power's variability and uncertainty on power system reliability and costs.
October 16, 2007
Increasing Renewable Resources
Markets supported by Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) have proven to be fertile ground for the development of renewable resources. This report explains how ISOs and RTOs are helping meet public policy objectives.
September 25, 2007
R&D Partnership Opportunity for Utility-Scale Wind Turbine Testing
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program released its first call for proposals from developers, owners, operators, and manufacturers interested in forming partnerships through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to test utility-scale wind turbines.
September 21, 2007
R&D Partnership Opportunities for Utility-Scale Wind Turbine and Ocean Energy Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program released its first call for proposals from companies or organizations interested in a research, testing, or product development partnership.
