E.ON today started construction of its operations and maintenance building on the North Sea island of Helgoland. E.ON will use Helgoland as an offshore operations base for its Amrumbank West offshore wind farm. The 1,800 square metre building will provide space for offices, changing rooms and storage. Up to 50 staff working in shifts will … Continue reading E.ON starts work on Helgoland base for its Amrumbank West wind farm
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Nordex gets 19.2 MW Finland wind energy order
Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has been awarded a further project under the framework agreement signed with Finnish Wealth Management company Taaleritehdas in June 2012 for a total of 111 turbines. Nordex will now be supplying and installing eight N117/2400 multi-megawatt turbines mounted on top of 120-metre high towers for the Nyby-li wind farm, which is … Continue reading Nordex gets 19.2 MW Finland wind energy order
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Vestas starts up wind energy industry
The largest and most powerful test bench in the industry has started operation at Vestas’ global testing centre in Aarhus, Denmark. The 20 MW test bench is capable of testing the full nacelle of the V164-8.0 MW, validating the performance, robustness and reliability of the turbine over a simulated 25-year lifetime. The test bench is … Continue reading Vestas starts up wind energy industry
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Hitting the jackpot with wind energy in Poland
Miros?awa and Mieczys?aw Horodiuk sit on a couch in their living room, their aged cat stares through the window. Here in Ko?czewo in north western Poland a late spring snow has fallen, delaying the spring planting for this farming family. They rest easy knowing that summer will come and they now have a guaranteed income. … Continue reading Hitting the jackpot with wind energy in Poland
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Enel Green Power
Over the last few months, Enel Green Power’s growth strategy in the wind energy industry obtained a number of achievements, by opening working sites and putting new wind farm plants into service. EGP operates in Europe with 3407 MW. Wind energy is essential for Enel Green Power’s growth strategy. In Europe, EGP operates with 3,407 … Continue reading Enel Green Power
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Siemens signs chartering agreement for two new offshore wind energy service operation vessels
Siemens Energy has signed a chartering agreement with ship owner Esvagt A/S for two new offshore wind service vessels that will incorporate significant advancements in logistics, efficiency and operational capabilities. The vessels are being commissioned specifically for Siemens’ service operations at the Butendiek and Baltic II offshore wind power plants in Germany, both of which … Continue reading Siemens signs chartering agreement for two new offshore wind energy service operation vessels
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Ecuador approves Yasuni park oil drilling in the Amazon
Ecuador has abandoned a conservation plan that would have paid the country not to drill for oil in previously untouched parts of Yasuni National Park in the Amazon rainforest. President Rafael Correa said rich nations had failed to back the initiative, leaving Ecuador with no choice but go ahead with drilling. The park is one … Continue reading Ecuador approves Yasuni park oil drilling in the Amazon
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New agency to drive India offshore wind energy
A National Offshore Wind Energy Authority (NOWA) under the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) will be constituted that will be the nodal agency for offshore wind projects in the country. NOWA will carry out resource assessment and surveys in the exclusive economic zones (EEZ) of the country and simultaneously enter into contract … Continue reading New agency to drive India offshore wind energy
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NYT article misses larger story of wind’s reliability
A recent New York Times article by Diane Cardwell (“Intermittent nature of green power is challenge for utilities,” August 14) goes astray by zeroing in on unique and temporary circumstances affecting 25 wind turbines in Vermont. In doing so, it misses the more important story of how America
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Vestas receives 21 MW wind energy order in Ukraine
Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order for 21 MW from Vindkraft Ukraina LLC for their wind power plants Beregovaya and Stavki in the Kherson region. Vindkraft and Vestas have already commissioned the 9 MW Novorossiske wind power plant in 2011/12. The contract comprises supply, installation and commissioning of seven V112-3.0 … Continue reading Vestas receives 21 MW wind energy order in Ukraine
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Statkraft to take over responsibility as operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
Statkraft will take over responsibility as Operation and Maintenance (O&M) operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm in January 2014. The current operator, Scira Offshore Energy Ltd, will remain as the legal entity while employees will be transferred to Statkraft. The joint venture company is owned 50/50 by Statkraft and Statoil. Both owners of Sheringham … Continue reading Statkraft to take over responsibility as operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
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Enercon new E-126 7.5 MW wind turbine
Enercon’s E126 7.5MW wind turbine is the biggest in the world. Enercon is in discussions with the Le Havre Development Agency to install a prototype at the WIN I testing site at Le Havre, on the French coast. “We have recently met with Enercon and we are working with their team on the possibility to … Continue reading Enercon new E-126 7.5 MW wind turbine
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Wind energy in Kosovo: Siemens wind turbines set for first wind farm
Kosovo could become a wind energy producer in the near future as a 45 MW wind farm in the village of Zatric is on track to enter the construction phase with Siemens wind turbines next year. Christoph Kapp, chief executive of NEK, the Swiss renewable energy developer behind the project, said the Zatric project has … Continue reading Wind energy in Kosovo: Siemens wind turbines set for first wind farm
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GE, Sandia National Lab Discover Pathway to Quieter, More Productive Wind Turbines
Use of powerful Red Mesa supercomputer yields valuable insights that will enable blades with less aerodynamic noise. New wind blade design could deliver two-percent more power from same size turbine rotor. With over 240GW of wind power generation forecasted through 2017, newly designed blades could provide enough additional electricity to power three major American cities. … Continue reading GE, Sandia National Lab Discover Pathway to Quieter, More Productive Wind Turbines
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Alstom inaugurates its first wind tower factory in Latin America
Installed in Canoas in Rio Grande do Sul State, South part of Brazil, the site will have the capacity to produce 120 steel towers per year, enough to supply approximately 350 MW of electricity. This factory will supply the southern region of Latin America, a market currently experiencing strong growth. The ceremony was attended by … Continue reading Alstom inaugurates its first wind tower factory in Latin America
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Nordex sales up 57% for first-half 2013
The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) posted a 57% increase in sales to around EUR 661 million in the first half of 2013 (H1/2012: EUR 421 million). This positive trend reflects growing business in Europe, where Nordex generated 93% (H1/2012: 80%) of its sales. At the same time, the proportion of business from America and Asia … Continue reading Nordex sales up 57% for first-half 2013
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Enel Green Power, Vestas in 99 MW Chile wind energy deal
Vestas has received an order from Enel for 33 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines as a call-off from the 400 MW global supply agreement disclosed in 2010. Vestas has received a 99 MW order from Enel Green Power (EGP) for delivery of 33 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines. The order comes as a call-off from the global … Continue reading Enel Green Power, Vestas in 99 MW Chile wind energy deal
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Vaisala Expands Presence in Wind Energy through Acquisition of Second Wind Systems
Vaisala, a global leader in atmospheric observation, announces the acquisition of Second Wind Systems Inc. Second Wind is a global leader in remote sensing technology and data services for the wind energy industry. The two companies’ combined expertise will bring an integrated suite of wind measurement solutions to customers around the globe. “The acquisition of … Continue reading Vaisala Expands Presence in Wind Energy through Acquisition of Second Wind Systems
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Brazil reduced the amount of wind farm projects competing to sell electricity in an auction this month
Brazil reduced the amount of wind energy projects competing to sell electricity in an auction this month after tightening eligibility requirements to avoid delays. Wind power projects with 9,000 megawatts of combined capacity will participate in the auction, about 24 percent less than in last year’s bid, national energy agency Empresa de Pesquisa … Continue reading Brazil reduced the amount of wind farm projects competing to sell electricity in an auction this month
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Siemens equips two wind farms with 29 wind turbines in Poland
Two wind power plants in Poland to get Siemens Model SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines. Hub height of 115 meters and rotor diameter of 108 meters boost energy capture. 5-year service agreements with Siemens for maintenance of the wind power plants. The Polish wind power plant developer and operator PEP S.A. (Polish Energy Partners S.A.) has … Continue reading Siemens equips two wind farms with 29 wind turbines in Poland
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