Title: New England poised to be key wind energy player

Industry sector: Wind

New England poised to be key wind energy player

By Jackie Noblett
MassHighTech

New England is primed to ride a tailwind of advancements in wind turbines for both small and large systems, with the help of a few high-profile, fast-growing companies. While Europe is still king when it comes to large-scale turbine deployments (thanks to its wind-friendly feed-in tariffs), a combination of regulatory changes and financial incentives is making this region an attractive market for wind turbines on both public and corporate properties — exactly the market several local wind companies are going after.

The state of Massachusetts’ new Commonwealth Wind incentive program provides site testing as well as design and construction grants, while Connecticut offers incentives for wind turbine construction through its Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. Renewable energy developers such as Solaya Energy LLC in Woburn have emerged as companies looking to develop such projects, like the turbine to be constructed at the Blandford rest area on the Massachusetts Turnpike.

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