Massachusetts electric distribution companies and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) just issued a joint request for proposals (RFP) for 400 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind energy – the first request of its kind and a huge milestone of American offshore wind. The highly anticipated request follows a Massachusetts law passed last year calling … Continue reading Massachusetts kicks off new ocean energy development process
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Great Yarmouth in pole position for strategic wind farm investment
Vattenfall, the developer of two of the world’s largest offshore wind farms off the Norfolk coast, is in talks with Peel Ports to invest in the port at Great Yarmouth, potentially creating well over a hundred jobs. The Swedish energy group is keen to locate its operations base for Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas at … Continue reading Great Yarmouth in pole position for strategic wind farm investment
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Wärtsilä to enhance the reliability of world’s largest offshore wind farm
The technology group Wärtsilä signed in January a contract with Babcock International Group plc to design and build a number of switchboards and distribution boards for the world’s first offshore reactive compensation station, a vital part of transmitting to shore the electricity produced sustainably by the offshore wind farm. The Hornsea Project One offshore wind … Continue reading Wärtsilä to enhance the reliability of world’s largest offshore wind farm
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Pakistan to produce 2,050 MW wind energy
Wind power generation capacity in Pakistan increasing rapidly as 13 projects with a cumulative installed capacity of around 650 MW have been installed and commissioned whereas 25 projects with cumulative capacity of around 1400 MW are in various stages of implementation. Pakistan is developing wind power plants in Jhimpir, Gharo, Keti Bandar and Bin Qasim … Continue reading Pakistan to produce 2,050 MW wind energy
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Wind energy in Germany: Nordex awarded new contracts for 81 MW
In the second quarter, Nordex received contracts for the execution of a total of 13 projects with a combined capacity of 81 megawatts. These are already approved wind farms for which finance has been finalised and which are eligible for remuneration under German renewable energies legislation (EEG). The projects will be executed this year for … Continue reading Wind energy in Germany: Nordex awarded new contracts for 81 MW
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GRI Renewable Industries will manufacture wind towers in Argentina
GRI Renewable Industries (GRI), wind industrial división of Corporación Acek, has concluded a Joint Venture agreement with Metalurgia Calviño (CALVIÑO) to initiate the manufacture of wind towers in Argentina in the second semester of 2017. This new GRI facility will be located in the existing industrial plants in the Industrial Center of CALVIÑO in Florencio … Continue reading GRI Renewable Industries will manufacture wind towers in Argentina
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James Fisher Subsea Excavation supporting client with multiple cable repairs at offshore wind farms
Subsea excavation experts James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE), part of James Fisher and Sons plc, is providing equipment and personnel to VBMS – specialists in subsea power cable installation and balance of plant maintenance in the renewables industry – for several concurrent projects. The company’s Twin R2000 spread, coupled with its patented water jetting system, … Continue reading James Fisher Subsea Excavation supporting client with multiple cable repairs at offshore wind farms
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Masdar JV set to launch world’s first floating wind farm
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar said its joint venture has reached a key milestone in the development of the world’s first commercial scale floating wind farm, which on completion will be sited off the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. All five wind turbines, each with a capacity of six megawatts, have been mated onto a … Continue reading Masdar JV set to launch world’s first floating wind farm
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Vestas receives 200 MW order in the United States
The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM4000) service agreement, Vestas’ full-scope service package maximizing uptime and energy production. “Each turbine manufactured in this order will support 30 full-time jobs over its lifetime, all while delivering clean, low cost energy and millions in … Continue reading Vestas receives 200 MW order in the United States
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Wind energy in Norway. Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
The Nordex Group has secured a follow-up order from Norway. For Midtfjellet Vindkraft AS, a long-standing customer, the manufacturer will be supplying eleven N117/3600 turbines for the Midtfjellet III wind farm on the island of Stord in the south-west of Norway. Delivery and installation of the turbines is scheduled for spring 2018. The owner of … Continue reading Wind energy in Norway. Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingFloating Wind Plan Could Finally Crack California’s Offshore Market
James Temple for MIT Technology Review: Three tapered smokestacks tower above Morro Bay’s otherwise idyllic harbor, offering what some residents see as a “three-fingered salute” to this pretty seaside town along California’s Central Coast. The six-decade-old Dynegy natural-gas plant, which shut down in early 2014, continues to loom over the city because it would cost … Continue reading Floating Wind Plan Could Finally Crack California’s Offshore Market
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Vattenfall’s South Kyle Wind Farm in East Ayrshire and Galloway consented by Scottish Government
Vattenfall, the Swedish energy group, has welcomed a decision by the Scottish Government to consent the 50-turbine South Kyle Wind Farm, saying that it can now accelerate discussions with local communities about buying a share of the wind farm. As well as offering the East Ayrshire and north Galloway communities a right to acquire an … Continue reading Vattenfall’s South Kyle Wind Farm in East Ayrshire and Galloway consented by Scottish Government
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Vestas receives first order for V105-3.45 MW in Ireland
ABO Wind AG has placed an order for four V105-3.45 MW delivered in Power Optimised Mode to 3.6 MW for the Cappawhite B wind park in Ireland. The order marks the introduction of the V105-3.45 MW wind turbine in Ireland. With an extremely robust design for tough wind sites, the turbine is well-suited for … Continue reading Vestas receives first order for V105-3.45 MW in Ireland
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Germany produced record 35 percent of power from renewable energy in first half
Germany raised the proportion of its power produced by renewable energy to 35 percent in the first half of 2017 from 33 percent the previous year, according to the BEE renewable energy association. Germany is aiming to phase out its nuclear power plants by 2022. Its renewable energy has been rising steadily over the last … Continue reading Germany produced record 35 percent of power from renewable energy in first half
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MidAmerican Energy places 302 MW order for its 2,000 MW Wind XI project in Iowa
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from MidAmerican Energy Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for 170 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Wind XI project. The order includes previously purchased PTC-qualifying components. The turbines will be manufactured at Vestas’ Colorado factories and will be delivered in the second quarter 2018. The … Continue reading MidAmerican Energy places 302 MW order for its 2,000 MW Wind XI project in Iowa
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Wind power in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines awarded its largest order to date
APG Group and Vasa Vind, a HgCapital Renewable Partners company, have placed an order for 288 MW of V136-3.45 MW wind turbines, making the order the largest V136-3.45 MW order to date and the largest Vestas order ever in Sweden. Press release from Vestas Northern Europe, Malmö, Sweden. The firm and unconditional order comprises … Continue reading Wind power in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines awarded its largest order to date
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Nebraska’s wind energy increases
Nebraska generated 1,000 megawatts of electricity from wind last year, joining what is known as the “Gigawatt Club,” Director David Bracht of the Nebraska Energy Office said Friday. Nebraska achieved a one-year growth rate of 49%, adding 438 megawatts of generating capacity in 2016, according to the U.S. Wind Industry Annual Report. One thousand megawatts … Continue reading Nebraska’s wind energy increases
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Renewable energies generated 37.7% of electricity in Spain in June 2017
Renewable energies generated 37.7% of electricity in Spain in June 2017. Wind power 18.2%, solar thermal 3.4% and photovoltaic solar power 4.6%. Generation of the month of May 2017 Peninsular demand for electricity in June is estimated at 21,681 GWh, 7.1% higher than in the same month of the previous year. Taking into account the … Continue reading Renewable energies generated 37.7% of electricity in Spain in June 2017
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