A big boost for smart grid

October 27, 10:45 AMBaltimore Renewable Energy ExaminerJeff Siegel

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So it looks like the government is going to pony up $3.4 billion in grants for smart grid development.

In an effort to help consumers save money on electric bills, reduce blackouts and move a wealth of new wind and solar, these grants will go to 100 companies, utilities, manufacturers, cities and various other partners in 49 states.

The winning companies have also secured another $4.7 billion in private investment, bringing the total to $8.1 billion in total smart grid investments.

And in wind news, SeaEnergy announced today that it's looking to build offshore wind farms in Taiwan with energy project developer, Taiwan Generations Corporation.

The two companies will start with an offshore wind farm on the west coast of Taiwan, which will have a capacity of up to 600 megawatts.

Taiwan currently has a renewable energy target of 15 percent by 2025.