On Friday 16 March WindEurope spoke at the Baltic Integrid project event “A meshed offshore wind grid in the Baltic Sea: opportunities and obstacles in the policy, legal and regulatory framework.” The event took place at the Aalto University in Espoo, Finland. Participants included representatives of governments, TSOs, wind energy associations, research centres and consultancies. … Continue reading Exploring the potential for wind energy in the Baltic Sea
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Siemens Gamesa sets sails with cutting edge offshore logistics concept
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has now fully implemented its cutting-edge offshore logistics concept announced in late 2015: After the establishment of a blade plant in the harbor of Hull, England in 2016 and the opening of a nacelle factory in Cuxhaven, Germany in 2017, the company eliminated road transportation of large and heavy wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa sets sails with cutting edge offshore logistics concept
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Siemens Gamesa boosts its leadership in Spain with the supply of wind turbines at an Iberdrola wind farm in Tenerife (Spain)
Siemens Gamesa continues to win new orders in Spain, where it is the number-one OEM, having installed over 55% of the total installed fleet. The company recently secured an agreement for the supply of turbines at a wind farm developed in Tenerife by Iberdrola together with local partners. Under the terms of the agreement, Siemens … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa boosts its leadership in Spain with the supply of wind turbines at an Iberdrola wind farm in Tenerife (Spain)
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Suzlon wins two wind power projects in Gujarat
Suzlon Group today said it has won two wind power projects of 300 MW and 200 MW. Suzlon will install 238 units of S111 140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each, SuzlonBSE 0.36 % said in a statement, adding that the projects will be located at Kutch district in Gujarat. … Continue reading Suzlon wins two wind power projects in Gujarat
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Facebook and Adobe to buy wind power from Nebraska facility
Facebook is to expand its use of wind energy through a new power purchase agreement with Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA). The deal, announced Monday, builds upon a previous one in which Facebook agreed to purchase the output from a 200-megawatt (MW) section of the Rattlesnake Creek wind farm in Dixon County, Nebraska. Under … Continue reading Facebook and Adobe to buy wind power from Nebraska facility
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Asia Cement announces wind energy joint venture
Asia Cement Corp announced that the company is partnering with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to develop an offshore wind farm that could be in operation before the end of 2020. The NT$60 billion (US$2.05 billion) Hsinchu Offshore Wind Power Project (????????) is one of only a few locally led wind energy projects and is to … Continue reading Asia Cement announces wind energy joint venture
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There’s never been a better time to invest in wind power
Here’s a talking point that never gets old—American wind power is 67 percent cheaper than it was in 2009. That means in many parts of the country, wind is now the cheapest source of new electric generating capacity, and it’s cost-competitive in many more. These cost reductions come from a variety of new efficiencies. Technological … Continue reading There’s never been a better time to invest in wind power
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World’s first offshore wind farm without subsidies to be built in the Netherlands
The Dutch Government has awarded Vattenfall in a tender to develop the twin Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farms. The two 350 MW wind farms, to be built by 2022, will be the world’s first to be built without public subsidy. The costs of offshore wind in Europe have been falling dramatically in recent years … Continue reading World’s first offshore wind farm without subsidies to be built in the Netherlands
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Vattenfall has been awarded the permit for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm
In December, Vattenfall submitted a bid for this first non-subsidised wind farm in the Netherlands. Vattenfall plans to continue developing the wind farm of 700 – 750 MW which could produce renewable electricity for 1 to 1.5 million homes. “This is excellent news for Vattenfall and the Netherlands. It is a significant step for us … Continue reading Vattenfall has been awarded the permit for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm
Continue readingSuzlon wins 500 MW wind farm contracts in Gujarat
Suzlon Group, one of pioneers in India’s wind energy sector, said it has won construction orders for two wind energy farms in Kutch region of Gujarat, totaling 500 MW of capacity. Suzlon will execute both the projects on a turnkey basis and will also provide operation and maintenance services, the company said. The bids were … Continue reading Suzlon wins 500 MW wind farm contracts in Gujarat
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Mammoet installs four wind turbines at Nissum Bredning near shore wind farm
Mammoet has successfully completed the installation of four 7MW wind turbines at the Nissum Bredning near shore wind farm in Denmark. Conventional offshore wind power projects are generally installed using specialist installation vessels in waters up to 30 meters deep. Located in the Bay of Thyborøn, Nissum Bredning cannot be accessed by these specialist vessels … Continue reading Mammoet installs four wind turbines at Nissum Bredning near shore wind farm
Continue readingEuropean Energy takes important step in offshore wind power
The European Energy Group has acquired the Sprogø Windpark with a total capacity of 21 MW. European Energy Group has taken an important step into the offshore wind market through the acquisition of Sprogø Windpark. The wind farm was acquired from A/S Storebælt. Knud Erik Andersen, CEO of European Energy, said: “This is an important … Continue reading European Energy takes important step in offshore wind power
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Goldwind awarded first wind power contract in Brazil
Goldwind, one of the world’s largest producers of wind turbines, has been awarded its first contract in Brazil, Xuan Liang, the group’s general manager for South America, said. “The first contract has already been signed and the first turbine arrived in Brazil recently,” Xuan Ling told Reuters, declining to disclose the value of the contract … Continue reading Goldwind awarded first wind power contract in Brazil
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Senvion meets 2017 financial targets
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has met the company’s targets for 2017. The adjusted EBITDA margin amounted to 8.0 % as guided last year. In a challenging market environment, Senvion achieved robust revenues of EUR 1,890 million in 2017. Some project delays led to a minor shift in revenues to 2018. Senvion’s … Continue reading Senvion meets 2017 financial targets
Continue readingWind energy in France: Siemens Gamesa to supply 104 MW for five onshore wind farms
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured orders for the supply of 39 onshore wind turbines in France, with aggregate capacity of 104 MW, at five wind farms being developed in the regions of Hauts de France, Grand Est, Burgundy and in Western France. Siemens Gamesa has been selected to supply, transport and install 11 … Continue reading Wind energy in France: Siemens Gamesa to supply 104 MW for five onshore wind farms
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Pattern Development Completes Financing of Stillwater Wind Power Project in Montana
Pattern Energy Group 2 LP (“Pattern Development”) today announced completion of a construction financing, letter of credit facility and term tax equity financing commitment for the approximately 79.75 megawatt (MW) Stillwater Wind project located in Stillwater County, Montana. “This successful closing of construction financing for our first wind project in Montana demonstrates our access … Continue reading Pattern Development Completes Financing of Stillwater Wind Power Project in Montana
Continue readingSenvion Australia set to commence construction on 226 MW project
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has received Notice to Proceed for the first stage of the 429 MW Murra Warra wind farm near Horsham in Western Victoria. All conditions precedent have been fulfilled and the contract is now firm and in force. This announcement follows the signing of a Delivery Partnership Agreement … Continue reading Senvion Australia set to commence construction on 226 MW project
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4 MW platform’s flexibility secures 72 MW order in Sweden from long-term customer Stena Renewable AB
Long-term customer Stena Renewable AB has placed a 72 MW order for two projects in southern Sweden. Utilising the 4 MW platform’s flexibility, Vestas will deliver 16 V136-3.45 MW turbines with 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode specifically increased to 3.8 MW for the Kronoberget wind power project, and 3 V136-3.45 MW turbines in 3.6 MW … Continue reading 4 MW platform’s flexibility secures 72 MW order in Sweden from long-term customer Stena Renewable AB
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GE appoints Duncan Berry as Chief Executive Officer of LM Wind Power
GE Renewable Energy Business has appointed Duncan Berry as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LM Wind Power. He will succeed Marc de Jong, CEO since June 2015, who will leave the company at the end of April 2018. Duncan Berry was appointed to his current role as LM Integration Leader in September 2016. He is … Continue reading GE appoints Duncan Berry as Chief Executive Officer of LM Wind Power
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Vestas to open new Argentina wind energy plant
Building on its successful track record in Latin America, Vestas strengthens its position as the leading wind turbine manufacturer in Argentina by building a hub and nacelle assembly facility in the Buenos Aires province. The new facility, which will generate hundreds of news jobs once complete, is being established to meet the country’s huge growth … Continue reading Vestas to open new Argentina wind energy plant
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