One year ago the Nordex Group installed a N131/3300 turbine with a hub height of 164 metres at the “Hausbay-Bickenbach” site in the Rhineland-Palatinate. Despite only light winds over the past year and the fact that the turbines were not often continuously available due to scheduled measuring activities in the first twelve months the N131/3300 … Continue reading Twelve months of operation confirm the projected high yield at sites with light winds
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Mammoet participates in constructing the world’s first floating wind farm
Mammoet recently completed the assembly of the first five test turbines that will be used at Hywind Scotland Pilot Park, the world’s first floating wind farm situated at Buchan Deep, 25 kilometers off the east coast of Scotland. The turbines were assembled at the NorSea Group’s Stordbase yard at Stord, Norway. Mammoet was contracted by … Continue reading Mammoet participates in constructing the world’s first floating wind farm
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Acciona Energy Names Rafael Esteban New CEO for North America
ACCIONA Energy, a leading global operator of renewable energy projects, has named Rafael Esteban as CEO of ACCIONA Energy USA Global LLC. In this role, Mr. Esteban will be responsible for the growth of ACCIONA’s renewable energy portfolio in the U.S. and Canada and the operation of 966 MW of wind and solar energy projects … Continue reading Acciona Energy Names Rafael Esteban New CEO for North America
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Wind power output curtailed again in South Australia
Wind output in South Australia has been curtailed for the third time in a month due to new rules imposed by the Australian Energy Market Operator, which restricts wind output to a maximum 12000MW unless four gas units are operating in the state. Over the weekend, strong winds in southern states pushed wind generation very … Continue reading Wind power output curtailed again in South Australia
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Montana Public Radio looks at the high demand for wind techs
Montana Public Radio has a new story out about the high demand for wind techs, the latest of several in-depth looks at the job. It makes sense reporters delve into the field– it’s the country’s fastest growing job, and the high-altitude visuals and hands-on work associated with maintaining wind turbines make for compelling storylines. Here … Continue reading Montana Public Radio looks at the high demand for wind techs
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U.S. wind industry reported 25,819 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity under construction
We know that U.S. wind power posted impressive numbers in 2016. But how is 2017 shaping up? The second quarter results are in and the outlook is strong. AWEA just released its U.S. Wind Industry Second Quarter 2017 Market Report, and it shows development activity up 40 percent over the same time last year. Notably, … Continue reading U.S. wind industry reported 25,819 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity under construction
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Legal framework needed for Vietnam’s wind power
Tobias Cossen, head of GIZ’s project on supporting the up-scaling of wind power said that Viê?t Nam has great potential to develop wind power as the country possesses around 3,000 km of coastline with excellent wind conditions. The Vietnamese government has approved several programmes to encourage the development of renewable energy in the country. As … Continue reading Legal framework needed for Vietnam’s wind power
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Turkey 1 gigawatt wind power tender draws bidders from EU
Turkey’s first wind energy tender received eight bids from European, Chinese and US-based companies partnering with local businesses, according to the energy ministry. The government is seeking to build 1 gigawatt of wind energy, with a mandate that the winner must create jobs by building a factory in which at least 65% of the turbines … Continue reading Turkey 1 gigawatt wind power tender draws bidders from EU
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Vietnam hopes to export renewable energy equipment by 2050
At a recent conference on the development of small and medium-sized hydropower plants and renewable energy, Pham Trong Phuc, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s General Department of Energy spoke about the country’s renewable energy development plan. According to Thuc, Vietnam’s localisation rate of renewable energy equipment is expected to reach 30% by … Continue reading Vietnam hopes to export renewable energy equipment by 2050
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Wind energy industry gears up for Spanish 4.1 GW deployment challenge
WindEurope welcomes the 1.1 GW awarded to wind yesterday in the Spanish renewables auction. The figure adds to the nearly 3 GW wind won in the previous auction in May 2017. According to the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), the installation of the projects accorded to wind this year (and in 2016) will translate into … Continue reading Wind energy industry gears up for Spanish 4.1 GW deployment challenge
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The Spanish wind power sector believes in the collaboration of all players to install in the next two years the more than 4,600 MW awarded in tenders between 2016 and 2017
Wind power has been awarded 1,128 MW of the total of 5,037 MW in the Spanish tender held yesterday. This gives continuity to the industry’s activity in order to achieve compliance with European targets. The sector is confident that all players involved – developers, manufacturers, financial institutions, local and state public entities, etc. – will … Continue reading The Spanish wind power sector believes in the collaboration of all players to install in the next two years the more than 4,600 MW awarded in tenders between 2016 and 2017
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Wind energy industry development up 40% in strong second quarter
Over 40 percent more wind power projects are under construction or advanced development in America than at this time last year, according to second-quarter results released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Across the country, 29 wind projects, representing a combined 3,841 megawatts (MW), announced that they either began construction or entered … Continue reading Wind energy industry development up 40% in strong second quarter
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DONG Energy publishes draft environmental assessment for Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm
DONG Energy has today published a Preliminary Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) containing new information about its latest offshore wind farm development, Hornsea Project Three. The report is part of a wider formal public consultation that will run from today (27 July) to 20 September 2017. Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm will be located over … Continue reading DONG Energy publishes draft environmental assessment for Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm
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Nordex growing in line with the market in Germany
The German wind power market is characterized by light and shadow at the moment. Whereas sales volumes in the industry are heading for a new record, the award of projects resulting in short-term revenues for producers is declining. According to calculations by the industry association, the capacity of new installed onshore turbine rose by eleven … Continue reading Nordex growing in line with the market in Germany
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Europe adds 6.1 GW of wind energy capacity in first half of 2017
6.1 GW of extra wind energy capacity was installed in Europe in the first half of 2017, according to figures released today by WindEurope. The figure puts Europe on course for a bumper year for installations, although hides some worrying trends. A total of 4.8 GW of onshore wind capacity was installed in the … Continue reading Europe adds 6.1 GW of wind energy capacity in first half of 2017
Continue readingACS wins 1,550 MW capacity at renewable energy auction in Spain
The government’s renewable capacity auction of about 3,000 MW, most of which was for solar power producers, was the second this year and is part of a drive to make sure 20 percent of all energy consumed in Spain by 2020 is from renewable sources. Spanish construction company ACS has won 1,550 megawatts (MW) of … Continue reading ACS wins 1,550 MW capacity at renewable energy auction in Spain
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Nordex laying the foundations for closer collaboration with EDF Energies Nouvelles
The Nordex Group has signed two promising contracts with EDF Energies Nouvelles. The French utility has now ordered a total of ten turbines with a combined output of around 36 MW from Nordex. The turbines are for the “Espiers” and “Guilleville” wind farms that are being built around 100 kilometres south of Paris. “We view … Continue reading Nordex laying the foundations for closer collaboration with EDF Energies Nouvelles
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Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy Announce America’s Largest Wind Farm
Invenergy, North America’s largest independent, privately-held renewable energy company, along with GE Renewable Energy, today announced a 2,000-megawatt wind farm that will be the largest in the U.S. and second-largest in the world, once operational. The Wind Catcher facility is currently under construction in the Oklahoma panhandle and will generate wind electricity from 800 state-of-the-art … Continue reading Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy Announce America’s Largest Wind Farm
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Siemens Gamesa speeds up its integration process
Today Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy released its third-quarter of fiscal year 2017 results [1] (from April to June 2017). During this period, the company has accelerated its integration programme. The announced synergies of €230 million are now the ‘minimum’ and the company expects to realize these synergies in year 3, one year earlier than previously … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa speeds up its integration process
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Suzlon wins 50 MW wind power project
Suzlon Energy announced that its has won an order of 50.40 MW wind power project from Riyadh based Alfanar Group. This is a maiden order from Alfanar, for 24 units of S111-90m wind turbine generator, each with rated capacity of 2.1 MW. The project will be completed by March 2018. The project will be completed … Continue reading Suzlon wins 50 MW wind power project
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