The Evolution of Wind Power is the result of a cooperation between The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and renewable energy software company Greenbyte. The interactive map reveals the cumulative installed capacity per country, continent and the world between 1981-2018. Let’s take a closer look at the figures and see what has happened in the … Continue reading The Evolution of Wind Power in 2017
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Mitsubishi Corporation to Participate in Offshore Wind Farm Project in the UK
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has entered into an agreement to acquire 33.4% of shares in Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited (MOWEL), through its wholly owned UK-based subsidiary Diamond Generating Europe Limited (DGE), with EDP Renewables, a renewable energy company from Spain. DGE has become one of the main MOWEL shareholders, along with EDPR and ENGIE. MOWEL … Continue reading Mitsubishi Corporation to Participate in Offshore Wind Farm Project in the UK
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Nordex awarded 21.6-MW contract by PNE Wind
The Nordex Group has received a new order from PNE Wind AG. The project entails the installation of six N131/3600 turbines at the “Gerdau” wind farm. The turbines will be installed close to the German town of Uelzen this autumn, after which Nordex will provide service for up to 20 years. PNE was awarded the … Continue reading Nordex awarded 21.6-MW contract by PNE Wind
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Wind energy in Italy: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas customer Fri-El Spa has through its subsidiaries Fri-El Albareto S.R.L and Green Energy Sardegna S.R.L., placed two new orders for the installation of 51 MW in Emilia Romagna and Sardinia. Both projects were awarded at the 800 MW auction held in Italy in late 2016. With this new order, Vestas has won more than … Continue reading Wind energy in Italy: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Fuhrlander wind power project in Ukraine
Fuhrlander Windtechnology LLC (Kramatorsk, Donetsk region) is mulling the issue of building a wind farm with the total installed capacity of around 250 MW in the Chornobyl exclusion zone, Deputy Director for Commercial Issues of Fuhrlander Windtechnology Yuriy Shevchenko told reporters during his visit to Kramatorsk organized by Ecoaction and Germanwatch on Thursday. “We are … Continue reading Fuhrlander wind power project in Ukraine
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Expansion of offshore wind energy along Atlantic coast
Almost every state along the Atlantic coast — 12 out of 14 — has offshore wind potential that exceeds its current electricity needs, according to a new study. Bringing the electricity generated by offshore Atlantic wind farms ashore could help meet future electricity demand created by activities — transportation and the heating of homes and businesses … Continue reading Expansion of offshore wind energy along Atlantic coast
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Wind power producers seek tariffs for 650MW projects in Pakistan
Wind power producers sought tariffs from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for their upcoming projects of 650 megawatts, an official document said. At least 13 wind power producers approached Nepra seeking feed-in tariffs for a cumulative 650MW of electricity generation projects to tap into the country’s growing renewable energy market. The proposed feed-in … Continue reading Wind power producers seek tariffs for 650MW projects in Pakistan
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When It Comes To Wind Energy, Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Psychologists at the University of Texas asked students in a small class to rate the desirability of their peers. At the start of term, students tended to agree on who was attractive. But, when asked again three months later, their answers diverged. After getting to know their classmates, students gravitated toward people they may have … Continue reading When It Comes To Wind Energy, Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
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CROWN project aims to reduce costs for offshore turbine foundations
In a programme that could save large wind farms millions of pounds both in CAPEX and OPEX, advanced metallic coatings with potential self-healing properties are being developed that could lower the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE) significantly. Managed by LIC, the CROWN Project is a partnership of corrosion, manufacture, installation and modelling industry leaders dedicated … Continue reading CROWN project aims to reduce costs for offshore turbine foundations
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Tacke underscored the company’s commitment to Spain and, specifically, the Basque region, home to Siemens Gamesa’s headquarters
Siemens Gamesa held its Annual General Meeting today in Zamudio (Vizcaya) at which its shareholders approved its fiscal 2017 financial statements. The company’s shareholders also ratified the company’s management in the year since the merger last April between Gamesa and Siemens Wind Power. “We are definitely on solid ground and the rationale for our merger … Continue reading Tacke underscored the company’s commitment to Spain and, specifically, the Basque region, home to Siemens Gamesa’s headquarters
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Global wind energy capacity will double by 2027
New wind energy capacity could average 65GW a year between 2018 and 2027, doubling current capacity levels in the next 10 years, according to a new report by consultancy Make. The report – ‘Q1/2018 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update’ – said that incentive mechanisms and markets moving to auction systems will drive growth to 2020, … Continue reading Global wind energy capacity will double by 2027
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New Mexico approves Xcel’s wind energy expansion
New Mexico regulators have approved a historic expansion of wind energy generation in Xcel Energy’s New Mexico and Texas service areas, a move Xcel says will return significant savings to regional customers over the next several decades. In a 5-0 vote today, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved a plan to add 1,230 megawatts … Continue reading New Mexico approves Xcel’s wind energy expansion
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Operational excellence solutions from AWEA’s OMS conference
How would you answer the question, “How can the wind industry achieve O&M excellence?” AWEA and sponsor Uptake asked that question of industry leaders at the AWEA Wind Project O&M and Safety Conference in February. During a Leadership Forum on operational excellence held the day before the conference, participants were split into two groups – … Continue reading Operational excellence solutions from AWEA’s OMS conference
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A huge new record in the Southwest Power Pool
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) just set a huge new wind penetration record: on March 16 a little over 60 percent of the system’s electricity came from wind power. That’s a big deal for a system that provides electricity to customers across 14 states. SPP serves many states right smack in the middle of the … Continue reading A huge new record in the Southwest Power Pool
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Pattern Energy completes first Japanese wind power project
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ and TSX: PEGI) (Pattern Energy) today announced the completion of its 33 megawatt (MW) Ohorayama Wind power facility, which is located in Japan’s Kochi Prefecture. “Ohorayama Wind is our first wind project in Japan to complete construction and it was on schedule and under budget. Ohorayama will be followed by … Continue reading Pattern Energy completes first Japanese wind power project
Continue readingPKN considers building offshore wind farm
Poland’s state-run oil refiner PKN Orlen is considering building an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, the company said on Thursday. Most of the electricity generated in Poland comes from coal. Strict regulations introduced by the Law and Justice (PiS) government in the past two years have stopped new investment in wind farms. But … Continue reading PKN considers building offshore wind farm
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WINDPOWER 2018: Get ready!
WINDPOWER 2018 is the place where the industry comes together to plan for future challenges, to get business done and ultimately to keep this American success story growing. There is no better time to head to the windy city, a hub for businesses with a strong commitment to renewable energy. What’s new in 2018? Ted-style … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2018: Get ready!
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U.S. electricity generation from renewable energy grows in 2017
Electricity from renewable sources, especially wind and solar, continued to increase in the United States last year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Tuesday. According to EIA’s Electric Power Monthly, wind made up 6.3 percent of total net generation, and utility-scale solar made up 1.3 percent, which are record shares for both fuels. Nearly … Continue reading U.S. electricity generation from renewable energy grows in 2017
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Suzlon Energy manufactures India’s longest wind turbine blade
Wind energy solutions provider Suzlon Energy has said that the company has designed and manufactured India’s longest wind turbine blade at its Padubidri Rotor Blade Unit. The advanced blade (SB 63) measures 63 meters in length and has been specifically developed for Suzlon’s new S128 wind turbine family with a rotor diameter of 128 meters, … Continue reading Suzlon Energy manufactures India’s longest wind turbine blade
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Vestas strengthens global manufacturing footprint in partnership with TPI Composites for V150-4.2 MW blade production
In the continuous journey to lower the cost of wind energy and produce main components close to key markets, Vestas has further strengthened the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of its global manufacturing footprint and supply chain with a multi-year supply agreement with TPI Composites (TPI), a leading manufacturer of composite wind blades. The agreement includes producing … Continue reading Vestas strengthens global manufacturing footprint in partnership with TPI Composites for V150-4.2 MW blade production
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