The new SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbine variant for Asia-Pacific markets addresses local conditions across the region. Based on the proven Siemens Gamesa Offshore Direct Drive wind turbine platform, the variant is strongly suited for the growing Taiwanese offshore wind market. It ensures that the SG 8.0-167 DD is tailored to meet local codes … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa tailors SG 8.0-167 DD for Asia-Pacific markets
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Mytrah Energy signs PPA for 300 MW wind power with SECI in Tamil Nadu
Independent power producer Mytrah Energy (India) has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for setting up a 300 MW wind power plant in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. The winning bid for 300 MW of capacity of Mytrah was part of the fourth tranche of SECI wind … Continue reading Mytrah Energy signs PPA for 300 MW wind power with SECI in Tamil Nadu
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UK’s installed wind power capacity hits 20 GW: RenewableUK
The UK’s onshore and offshore wind energy has reached significant milestone of 20 GW pushed by the opening of Orsted’s 659 MW Walney Extension off the coast of Cumbria this month, industry group RenewableUK said Monday. The world’s largest offshore wind farm — Walney Extension — opened off the northwest coast of the UK earlier … Continue reading UK’s installed wind power capacity hits 20 GW: RenewableUK
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Greece to increase its capacity of wind energy by 50 percent
According to the findings of “Wind Energy in Europe: Outlook to 2022? report, Greece is about to see an increase of 1,300 MW in the period between 2018 and 2022, an increase of 50 percent compared to the country’s capacity at the end of last year. Panagiotis Ladakakos, president of the Hellenic Wind Energy Scientific … Continue reading Greece to increase its capacity of wind energy by 50 percent
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Pakistan’s new govt urged to switch to renewable energy
A paradigm shift is needed in favour of renewable energy and locally produced fuels for electricity generation in a bid to fix Pakistan’s energy woes, suggested Almas Hyder, a prominent industrialist. Talking to media at the maiden meeting of the Energy and Security Group, Hyder was of the view that renewable energy, particularly solar and … Continue reading Pakistan’s new govt urged to switch to renewable energy
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First Subsea provides PMCs for Windfloat Atlantic Wind Power Project
First Subsea is supplying Platform Mooring Connectors (PMCs) to Windplus SA for the 25MW WindFloat Atlantic Project, offshore northern Portugal. The PMCs will be used to connect wind turbines mooring lines at a water depth of 85 – 100 m. The WindFloat Atlantic Project comprises three WindFloat 8MW WTG platforms that will be installed 20km … Continue reading First Subsea provides PMCs for Windfloat Atlantic Wind Power Project
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Boralex Completes Acquisition of Invenergy Renewables’ Interests in 5 Wind Powerr in Québec
Boralex Inc. (TSX: BLX) (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of all of the economic interests of Invenergy Renewables LLC (“Invenergy”) in 5 wind farms in Québec (the “Projects”), totaling 201 MW of net installed capacity, for a total cash consideration of $215 million, subject … Continue reading Boralex Completes Acquisition of Invenergy Renewables’ Interests in 5 Wind Powerr in Québec
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Fort Benning launches new wind energy technician training program for veterans
At Fort Benning, Georgia, American wind power is helping the U.S. Army secure competitive, productive and well-paying careers for its veterans. Earlier this summer, the Fort Benning Career Skills Program launched a new course to help transition soldiers and veterans to jobs in wind energy and other renewable industries. In partnership with Airstream Renewables Inc., … Continue reading Fort Benning launches new wind energy technician training program for veterans
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Rep. Welch receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) named Rep. Welch (D-Vt.) a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress at a September 6th event hosted by Avangrid Renewables, a leading renewable energy company with a portfolio that spans 22 states. AWEA’s U.S. Wind Champion Awards recognize select members of the 115th Congress who have taken action … Continue reading Rep. Welch receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
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Denmark’s Engiso and Cimbria Consulting Partner to Grow Engineered Solutions in the U.S.
Cimbria Consulting today announced its new partnership with Engiso, a Danish engineered solutions firm specializing in the V-MAG multipurpose Neodyme magnet series and industrial products for extreme environments. The partnership aims to advance market adoption of Engiso’s high-value engineered solutions for wind power, telecommunications, maritime, oil and gas, and defense sectors in the United States. … Continue reading Denmark’s Engiso and Cimbria Consulting Partner to Grow Engineered Solutions in the U.S.
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Wind energy to continue to grow over next five years but clouds on the horizon
Wind energy in Europe is on track for solid growth over the next five years. But policy uncertainty and lack of ambition in many countries mean clouds on the horizon. This is according to WindEurope’s ‘Wind energy outlook in Europe’ report that is released today. Wind energy capacity in Europe will grow at an average … Continue reading Wind energy to continue to grow over next five years but clouds on the horizon
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Vietnam: New Feed-In-Tariffs For Wind Energy Projects
On 11 September 2018, the Prime Minister has approved a draft decision on new feed-in tariffs (FITs) applicable to wind power projects in Vietnam. This FITs decision will become effective 1 November 2018 (the “PM Decision”). The PM Decision will amend and revise certain articles of the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 37/2011/QD-TTg on the mechanisms … Continue reading Vietnam: New Feed-In-Tariffs For Wind Energy Projects
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Nordex (Acciona) awarded big-ticket wind energy contracts in South Africa
The Nordex Group has again received big-ticket contracts from South Africa to install a total of 80 AW125/3150 wind turbines for the “Garob” and “Copperton” wind power projects. The wind farm “Garob” comprises 46 wind turbines which Enel Green Power has ordered. The second wind farm (“Copperton”) comprises 34 wind turbines for the developer and … Continue reading Nordex (Acciona) awarded big-ticket wind energy contracts in South Africa
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Rep. Welch receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) named Rep. Welch (D-Vt.) a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress at a September 6th event hosted by Avangrid Renewables, a leading renewable energy company with a portfolio that spans 22 states. AWEA’s U.S. Wind Champion Awards recognize select members of the 115th Congress who have taken action … Continue reading Rep. Welch receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa, once again confirmed member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy keeps constituent member, again this year, of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices (DJSI World), which tracks the economic, social and environmental performance of leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. This is the ninth occasion the company has been selected for this index and the third year in a row. Additionally it was … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa, once again confirmed member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World
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Google buys into new Finnish wind energy in renewables search
Google said it has signed a 10-year deal to buy renewable energy from three new wind farms that are being built in Finland and which will power one of its data centers. Big companies have rushed to secure cheap renewable energy to manage costs and reduce their carbon footprint through so-called corporate power purchase agreements … Continue reading Google buys into new Finnish wind energy in renewables search
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Quinbrook Commences Operations at $270 Million USD Persimmon Creek Wind Farm
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (“Quinbrook”), a global investment manager specializing in lower carbon and renewable energy infrastructure assets, has announced the successful completion of construction and the commencement of commercial operations at the 200 megawatt (MW) Persimmon Creek wind farm in Oklahoma (“Persimmon”). Persimmon’s construction was completed in under nine months by Wanzek Construction and utilizes … Continue reading Quinbrook Commences Operations at $270 Million USD Persimmon Creek Wind Farm
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Wind power in Kenya: Extraordinary Wind Farm Just Got Connected
More than 3 million years ago, an ape living on the shores of Lake Turkana in Kenya made what was probably the most advanced tool the world had ever seen. This month, the same site saw that ape’s descendants take another technological step forwards, drawing power from one of the most challenging places in which … Continue reading Wind power in Kenya: Extraordinary Wind Farm Just Got Connected
Continue readingWind energy continues growing while costs continue falling
Right on the heels of the second-annual American Wind Week, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) released its latest Wind Technologies Market Report today. The report confirms a bright future for American wind power, thanks to continuing cost declines resulting from improvements in the cost and performance of wind power technologies; … Continue reading Wind energy continues growing while costs continue falling
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Naturgy increases its presence in Australia threefold after the award of a 180 MW wind energy project
This is Naturgy’s first inorganic investment following the presentation of its new Strategic Plan 2018-2022 and the second investment of the company in the Asia-Pacific region, through its Global Power Generation joint venture. The total planned investment in the development of the wind farm amounts to 259 million Australian dollars, equivalent to approximately 166 million … Continue reading Naturgy increases its presence in Australia threefold after the award of a 180 MW wind energy project
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