Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from MidAmerican Energy Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for 46 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Wind XI project. The order includes previously purchased PTC-qualifying components. The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a five-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM … Continue reading MidAmerican Energy places 92 MW order for the 2,000 MW Wind XI project in Iowa
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Vestas secures 159 MW order in the U.S.
Terra-Gen has placed an order for 159 MW of V117-3.45 MW turbines delivered in Power Optimised Mode to 3.6 MW for the Voyager II wind project in California. The project, including previously purchased 4 MW platform PTC components, has a total size of 193 MW. The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines … Continue reading Vestas secures 159 MW order in the U.S.
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Vestas secures first order for V120-2.2 MW from Indian auction win
Long-term customer Powerica Limited has placed the first V120-2.2 MW order globally for the 50 MW power project in Bhatel Wind Farm in Gujarat state. The project was awarded as part of the state-level wind power auction in Gujarat concluded in December 2017. The V120-2.2 MW is latest extension of Vestas’ 2 MW platform, making … Continue reading Vestas secures first order for V120-2.2 MW from Indian auction win
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Non-emergency use of Section 202(c) authority will hurt consumers
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement in response to FirstEnergy Solutions’ appeal for the U.S. Department of Energy to invoke Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to keep uneconomic power plants running: “Americans enjoy affordable, reliable electricity thanks to well-functioning markets and a robust energy supply. Consumers will suffer higher … Continue reading Non-emergency use of Section 202(c) authority will hurt consumers
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How did wind energy perform during the Bomb Cyclone?
Extreme weather events offer an opportunity to take stock of our power system—how well will it withstand days of prolonged stress? Earlier this year, the eastern half of the U.S. faced one of these trials, as the “Bomb Cyclone” blasted the region with frigid air for a number of days. The result: no major power … Continue reading How did wind energy perform during the Bomb Cyclone?
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MHI Vestas teams up with Taiwan offshore wind energy
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has signed MOUs with four Taiwan companies in a bid to form an ecosystem supporting Taiwan’s transition to clean energy. The four local firms are: China Steel Machinery, Tien Li, Swancor, and and Formosa Plastics, according to MHI Vestas, a joint venture established by Japan-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Denmark-based … Continue reading MHI Vestas teams up with Taiwan offshore wind energy
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ESB acquires share of 353 MW Galloper Offshore Wind Farm
In a significant first step into offshore wind generation, ESB has announced that it has acquired a 12.5% shareholding in the 353MW Galloper Wind Farm from Macquarie Capital. The Galloper project is a 353 MW development located in the Outer Thames estuary, 30km off the coast of Suffolk, England. Supported under the UK renewable support … Continue reading ESB acquires share of 353 MW Galloper Offshore Wind Farm
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Ultra low-cost wind energy project will save utility customers money
It’s not often we celebrate something happening at NorthWestern Energy. However, there were two recent renewable energy developments at the utility in the last two weeks that deserve recognition — both in terms of recognizing the larger benefits of renewables over fossil fuels like coal and gas, and in reducing energy costs. In short, while … Continue reading Ultra low-cost wind energy project will save utility customers money
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Study on Massive Energy Potential of Atlantic Offshore Wind Power
The states located along the Atlantic coast have been reliant on fossil fuels, which pollute the air, cause various health hazards, and add to global warming. Therefore, these states are adopting an energy system that is run using clean, renewable sources: Atlantic states currently produce sufficient solar and wind energy to power approximately 2 million … Continue reading Study on Massive Energy Potential of Atlantic Offshore Wind Power
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Another order for Nordex from France
The Nordex Group has been awarded another contract for a wind farm in France. The contract provides for the delivery of nine N117/2400 turbines for a 21.6-MW project. With its low noise emissions, this is one of Nordex’s best-selling wind turbine. Also for this order acoustics were a decisive factor in its investment decision. The … Continue reading Another order for Nordex from France
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Will Sweden increase its offshore wind energy volumes?
On Friday 23 March WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson participated in the seminar ‘Recent development in offshore wind in Sweden and trends in Europe’ organised by Bird & Bird in Stockholm. The event explored the options outlined in a recently published study by the Swedish Energy Agency. The study looks at the feasibility of boosting further deployment … Continue reading Will Sweden increase its offshore wind energy volumes?
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Vestas receives 45 MW EPC order in Jordan
Vestas has received an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order for the 45 MW Al Shobak Wind Farm to be located in the Ma’an governorate within the district of Shobak in southern Jordan. The EPC contract includes supply, transport, installation and commissioning of thirteen V136-3.45 MW turbines, specifically designed to optimise energy production in low … Continue reading Vestas receives 45 MW EPC order in Jordan
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Vestas secures first order from German auction round four
Vestas has received its first order from Germany’s fourth wind energy auction, only five weeks after the auction results were announced in February. Underlining Vestas’ ability to work closely with each individual customer to optimise their projects for competitive auctions, the order is placed by long-standing customer ABO Wind and includes six V136-3.45 MW turbines. … Continue reading Vestas secures first order from German auction round four
Continue readingCopenhagen Infrastructure Partner (CIP) has placed an order for 135 MW of Vestas 126-3.45 MW wind turbines
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner (CIP) has placed an order for 135 MW of V126-3.45 MW wind turbines, their second order with Vestas in the U.S., for the Blue Cloud Wind Project in Texas. Underlining Vestas’ ability to maximise customers’ return on investment across wind energy assets’ entire lifetime, Vestas will service Blue Cloud Wind Project for … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partner (CIP) has placed an order for 135 MW of Vestas 126-3.45 MW wind turbines
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The wind power made 32.9% in March in Spain
Renewables reached 56.6% of electricity generation in Spain in March, with wind energy accounting for 32.9%, 2.3% for photovoltaics and 0.9% for concentrated solar power. The peninsular demand for electric power in March is estimated at 22,111 GWh, 4.7% higher than that registered in the same month of the previous year. If the effects … Continue reading The wind power made 32.9% in March in Spain
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New onshore wind power projects in Germany: Siemens Gamesa announces five orders including 20 wind turbines
New orders for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) from Germany: The company will equip a total of five wind farms with its onshore wind turbines. For project locations in eastern and northern Germany, orders have been placed for a total of 20 turbines. Products from the manufacturer’s wide product portfolio will be deployed. The total … Continue reading New onshore wind power projects in Germany: Siemens Gamesa announces five orders including 20 wind turbines
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Vestas and EDPR install wind turbine-coupled hybrid demonstrator
A wind and solar photovoltaic hybrid demonstrator has recently been installed at an EDPR wind farm in Cádiz, Spain. The initiative is part of EDPR’s R&D strategy and Vestas’ increasing efforts to offer sustainable energy solutions that meet customers’ increasing need to balance energy supply with grid demand. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in … Continue reading Vestas and EDPR install wind turbine-coupled hybrid demonstrator
Continue readingScotland hosts UK offshore wind energy premiere
North-east Scotland has marked a UK offshore wind first following the successful installation of the first pioneering suction bucket jacket foundation for Vattenfall’s 11-turbine European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) in just 15 hours. The EOWDC in Aberdeen Bay is the first offshore wind project to deploy the foundations at commercial scale with each of … Continue reading Scotland hosts UK offshore wind energy premiere
Continue readingDutch government plans 7 gigawatts in new offshore wind energy
The Dutch government on Tuesday said it will allow five new offshore wind turbine farms capable of producing 7 gigawatts (GW) of electricity in the 2024 to 2030 period. The Netherlands is lagging other European countries in renewable energy investments and has launched a programme to speed up renewable energy projects, including tenders to build … Continue reading Dutch government plans 7 gigawatts in new offshore wind energy
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Nordex entering 2018 well prepared
With the annual financial statements for 2017 released today, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) confirms its preliminary figures: In 2017, the Group achieved sales of EUR 3.08 billion and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of EUR 242 million. This translates into an adjusted EBITDA margin of 7.9 percent, which also matched expectations. … Continue reading Nordex entering 2018 well prepared
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