Vestas is improving energy production for its 2 MW platform in low- and ultra-low wind conditions by installing a prototype V120-2.0 MW turbine with the ability to run in 2.2 MW Power Optimised Mode. At the same time, Vestas is introducing an upgraded 2.2 MW nominal rating turbine that expands the 2 MW platform into … Continue reading Vestas installs V120-2.0 MW prototype and introduces upgraded 2.2 MW version
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The Collegiate Wind Competition returns during WINDPOWER 2018
The bi-annual Collegiate Wind Competition, sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE), is back. Students from across the country will head to WINDPOWER 2018 in Chicago this May to test their skills and engineering know-how. The potential designers of wind energy’s next big technological breakthrough will be in attendance, showcasing business plans, model wind turbines, … Continue reading The Collegiate Wind Competition returns during WINDPOWER 2018
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Statoil enters offshore wind ebnergy in Poland
Statoil has signed an agreement with Polenergia to acquire a 50 % interest in the two early phase offshore wind development projects in Poland, Ba?tyk ?rodkowy III (BSIII) and Ba?tyk ?rodkowy II (BSII). The two projects have a planned capacity of 1200 MW with the potential to power more than 2 million Polish households. Statoil … Continue reading Statoil enters offshore wind ebnergy in Poland
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Siemens Gamesa to provide service for a total of 55 turbines at four innogy wind farms in Poland
Siemens Gamesa will provide service to Polish onshore wind farms of innogy SE, one of the major operators of onshore wind farms in Europe. Via its subsidiary innogy Renewables Polska, the company has signed four agreements with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to cover service and maintenance for 55 of its wind turbines. The turbines with … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to provide service for a total of 55 turbines at four innogy wind farms in Poland
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First floating wind farm has already exceeded expectations
Hywind is the first commercial floating wind farm, located more than 15 miles off the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland in the North Sea. Built by Norwegian conglomerate Statoil, the six turbines came online last October, generating 30MW of power. Since that time, the wind farm has exceeded expectations, with a 65 percent capacity factor over … Continue reading First floating wind farm has already exceeded expectations
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EDS HV Group successfully completes scope of work at Rampion
High voltage engineering specialist, EDS HV Group (EDS), now part of the UK’s leading marine services company – James Fisher and Sons plc, has successfully completed its scope of work for cable termination and testing works at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. EDS worked as a tier 1 contractor on this project and completed their … Continue reading EDS HV Group successfully completes scope of work at Rampion
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Offshore wind energy market to reach $11,334 thousand by 2023
The demand for renewable sources of energy is increasing, owing to less prevalence of environmental hazards and efficient outputs. Thus, increase in demand for efficient and cost-effective power generation techniques, such as offshore wind energy, poses lucrative opportunities for players in the global offshore wind energy market. According to a new report published by Allied … Continue reading Offshore wind energy market to reach $11,334 thousand by 2023
Continue readingABB microgrid supports Jamaica’s transition to renewables
ABB will supply an ABB Ability™ enabled microgrid and storage system to help integrate renewable solar and wind energy into the large tropical island’s power supply, reducing the need for fossil fuels and lowering the carbon footprint. ABB is a pioneer in microgrids, which because of their size and power are ideal for remote locations … Continue reading ABB microgrid supports Jamaica’s transition to renewables
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How much does electricity from wind energy in France?
In France, summed up the country’s first tender in mainland wind power. According to the results, we selected 22 projects with a total capacity of 500 MW. The volume of bids exceeded 900 MW. Weighted average price amounted to 65.4 euros per megawatt-hour. “The results clearly show that the competitiveness of mainland wind energy and … Continue reading How much does electricity from wind energy in France?
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AWEA statement on proposed steel tariffs
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement in response to steel tariffs proposed by the Administration: “Steel tariffs will decrease competition and trade, ultimately making capital-intensive energy infrastructure projects more expensive by adding cost for U.S. manufacturers along the supply chain. If implemented, this trade policy would run counter to the Administration’s … Continue reading AWEA statement on proposed steel tariffs
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Siemens Gamesa reinforces offshore wind energy strategy in China
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) took a new step in reinforcing its offshore strategy in China today when signing an additional licensing agreement with partner Shanghai Electric. This agreement is in line with the information on licensing as presented at the SGRE Capital Markets Day on February 15, 2018, and a part of SGRE’s L3AD2020 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa reinforces offshore wind energy strategy in China
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Costs fall in French onshore wind energy tender
Costs have fallen in the latest French onshore wind tender, according to the results released by the French Government. 22 projects totalling 508 MW have won the tender. They won on price alone. The weighted average winning price was €65 MW/h. This was lower than the current tariff for smaller projects (€72 MW/h) and the … Continue reading Costs fall in French onshore wind energy tender
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Turkey plans world’s biggest offshore wind farm
Turkey is planning to develop the world’s biggest offshore wind plant, the country’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Berat Albayrak has announced. The scheme was proposed during the Forum of Energy and Mines conference on February 22. Albayrak gave no details of the project, other than to say that his ministry was currently working … Continue reading Turkey plans world’s biggest offshore wind farm
Continue readingGE Announces Haliade-X, the World’s Most Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine
GE Renewable Energy (NYSE:GE) today unveiled its plan to develop the largest, most powerful offshore wind turbine: the Haliade-X. Featuring a 12 MW direct drive generator and an industry leading gross capacity factor of 63 percent, the Haliade-X will produce 45 percent more energy than any other offshore turbine available today2. GE will invest more … Continue reading GE Announces Haliade-X, the World’s Most Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine
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Isotrol reaches the milestone of 25 GW of monitored renewable energy
Isotrol, an independent provider of monitoring and control systems for renewable energy, reaches 25 GW of monitored power. The company achieves this important “brand” after winning 6 new control centers in 2017 that add an installed capacity of more than 5 GW. This significant achievement which gives the Spanish firm a position of technological leader … Continue reading Isotrol reaches the milestone of 25 GW of monitored renewable energy
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Wind energy and solar power could meet four-fifths of US electricity demand, study finds
The United States could reliably meet about 80 per cent of its electricity demand with solar and wind power generation, according to scientists at the University of California, Irvine (UCI); the California Institute of Technology; and the Carnegie Institution for Science. However, meeting 100 per cent of electricity demand with only solar and … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power could meet four-fifths of US electricity demand, study finds
Continue readingAeolus fitted with impressive new crane
On 28 March 2018, a major step was taken in the modification of Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus. The new 1,600 tonnes crane was successfully installed onboard, making the vessel ready to handle the latest generation of foundations and turbines for offshore wind projects. The crane, designed and built by Huisman, was installed by … Continue reading Aeolus fitted with impressive new crane
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