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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that in 2017, hydropower was the most prevalent form of renewable energy in 19 states, while wind was most prevalent in 16. For all of the U.S., hydropower was the highest renewable generation source, bringing in 7% of the nation's total power. However, as spaces to construct new hydropower projects run out and wind becomes more prevalent, wind is expected to surpass hydropower next year. Industrial Info is tracking $57.8 billion in active hydropower projects in the U.S and $185.1 billion in active wind projects.
Many of the high-dollar hydropower projects being tracked by Industrial Info are for pumped-storage projects, in which water is pumped to higher elevations in times of low power demand and then released through turbines in times of high demand. However, many of these multibillion-dollar projects are rated by Industrial Info as having a low probability of making it to construction. Among the medium-probability grassroot pumped-storage projects is Moriah Hydro Corporation's (Albany, New York) planned 240-megawatt (MW) facility in Mineville, New York. The plant would be built at an abandoned mine and would provide renewable peaking energy to the grid. Construction could begin in 2020, for completion by the end of 2023. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
At an existing pumped-storage facility in Lewiston, New York, the New York Power Authority (White Plains, New York) is underway with the refurbishment and modernization of six turbine generators to improve efficiency and extend service life. The $230 million project began 2015 and is expected to be completed in late 2020. Andritz Hydro Corporation (Charlotte, North Carolina) and Voith Hydro Incorporated (York, Pennsylvania) are performing engineering and construction. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
According to the EIA, Washington had the largest share of hydropower generation in 2017, representing 72% of the state's total electricity generation. Among the hydro projects being tracked by Industrial Info in the state is Grant County Public Utility District's (Ephrata, Washington) generator upgrades to its 1,040-MW hydropower station in Beverly, Washington. The $500 million project involves upgrading ten 104-MW turbine-generators to extend service life and increase generation capacity to 122 MW each. The project began in 2010. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Wind power is rapidly encroaching on hydropower as the most prevalent form of renewable energy in the U.S., and with the number of wind projects being tracked by Industrial Info, one can see why. Wind represents the second-leading source of all power generation in six states. According to the EIA, Kansas and Iowa could soon have wind as the primary source of generation. Among the largest wind projects currently underway in Kansas is NextEra Energy Incorporated's (NYSE:NEE) (Juno Beach, Florida) 243.3-MW windfarm in Pratt. The facility will use both General Electric (NYSE:GE) and Siemens wind turbine-generators. Construction began in the second quarter of this year, with Blattner Energy Incorporated (Avon, Minnesota) providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC). The project has an estimated total investment value (TIV) of $485 million and is expected to be completed before the end of this year. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Also planned for Kansas is ENGIE SA's (Paris, France) 273-MW Solomon Forks Windfarm near Colby. The project includes construction of 104 Siemens wind turbine generators plus balance of plant equipment. Construction on the $448 million project is expected to kick off in the fourth quarter of this year, taking about a year to complete. M.A. Mortenson Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota) is providing EPC. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
In Iowa, EDP Renewables North America (Houston, Texas) is at work on the 200-MW Turtle Creek Windfarm near Saint Ansgar. The $400 million project will use Vestas turbine-generators. Construction began in late 2017 and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year. White Construction (Indianapolis, Indiana) is providing EPC. For more information see Industrial Info's project report.
While Texas doesn't have as large a percentage of wind power as Iowa or Kansas, it remains the largest wind power generator by the amount of power produced. Currently underway in Texas is Longroad Energy Holdings LLC's (Boston, Massachusetts) Rio Bravo Windfarm near Rio Grande City. Construction on the 237.6-MW facility began in the second quarter of this year and is expected to be completed next summer. White Construction is providing EPC on the project, which has an estimated TIV of $400 million. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
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Many of the high-dollar hydropower projects being tracked by Industrial Info are for pumped-storage projects, in which water is pumped to higher elevations in times of low power demand and then released through turbines in times of high demand. However, many of these multibillion-dollar projects are rated by Industrial Info as having a low probability of making it to construction. Among the medium-probability grassroot pumped-storage projects is Moriah Hydro Corporation's (Albany, New York) planned 240-megawatt (MW) facility in Mineville, New York. The plant would be built at an abandoned mine and would provide renewable peaking energy to the grid. Construction could begin in 2020, for completion by the end of 2023. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
At an existing pumped-storage facility in Lewiston, New York, the New York Power Authority (White Plains, New York) is underway with the refurbishment and modernization of six turbine generators to improve efficiency and extend service life. The $230 million project began 2015 and is expected to be completed in late 2020. Andritz Hydro Corporation (Charlotte, North Carolina) and Voith Hydro Incorporated (York, Pennsylvania) are performing engineering and construction. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
According to the EIA, Washington had the largest share of hydropower generation in 2017, representing 72% of the state's total electricity generation. Among the hydro projects being tracked by Industrial Info in the state is Grant County Public Utility District's (Ephrata, Washington) generator upgrades to its 1,040-MW hydropower station in Beverly, Washington. The $500 million project involves upgrading ten 104-MW turbine-generators to extend service life and increase generation capacity to 122 MW each. The project began in 2010. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Wind power is rapidly encroaching on hydropower as the most prevalent form of renewable energy in the U.S., and with the number of wind projects being tracked by Industrial Info, one can see why. Wind represents the second-leading source of all power generation in six states. According to the EIA, Kansas and Iowa could soon have wind as the primary source of generation. Among the largest wind projects currently underway in Kansas is NextEra Energy Incorporated's (NYSE:NEE) (Juno Beach, Florida) 243.3-MW windfarm in Pratt. The facility will use both General Electric (NYSE:GE) and Siemens wind turbine-generators. Construction began in the second quarter of this year, with Blattner Energy Incorporated (Avon, Minnesota) providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC). The project has an estimated total investment value (TIV) of $485 million and is expected to be completed before the end of this year. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Also planned for Kansas is ENGIE SA's (Paris, France) 273-MW Solomon Forks Windfarm near Colby. The project includes construction of 104 Siemens wind turbine generators plus balance of plant equipment. Construction on the $448 million project is expected to kick off in the fourth quarter of this year, taking about a year to complete. M.A. Mortenson Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota) is providing EPC. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
In Iowa, EDP Renewables North America (Houston, Texas) is at work on the 200-MW Turtle Creek Windfarm near Saint Ansgar. The $400 million project will use Vestas turbine-generators. Construction began in late 2017 and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year. White Construction (Indianapolis, Indiana) is providing EPC. For more information see Industrial Info's project report.
While Texas doesn't have as large a percentage of wind power as Iowa or Kansas, it remains the largest wind power generator by the amount of power produced. Currently underway in Texas is Longroad Energy Holdings LLC's (Boston, Massachusetts) Rio Bravo Windfarm near Rio Grande City. Construction on the 237.6-MW facility began in the second quarter of this year and is expected to be completed next summer. White Construction is providing EPC on the project, which has an estimated TIV of $400 million. For more information, see Industrial Info's project report.
Industrial Info Resources (IIR), with global headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas, six offices in North America and 12 international offices, is the leading provider of global market intelligence specializing in the industrial process, heavy manufacturing and energy markets. Industrial Info's quality-assurance philosophy, the Living Forward Reporting Principle, provides up-to-the-minute intelligence on what's happening now, while constantly keeping track of future opportunities. Follow IIR on: Facebook - Twitter - LinkedIn. For more information on our coverage, send inquiries to info@industrialinfo.com or visit us online at http://www.industrialinfo.com.
