Vestas’ global partner Enel Green Power has awarded Vestas a 294 MW wind power order of V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, delivered in 4.2 MW Power Optimised Mode, for two projects in South Africa. The projects consist of 147 MW each and debut the V136-4.2 MW in the South African market and will feature the largest … Continue reading Vestas wins 294 MW wind farm order in South African auction and introduces the first V136-4.2 MW wind turbines in Africa
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Ball To Expand Use of Wind Power in Findlay, Ohio
Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL) and One Energy Enterprises LLC announced plans today to build three additional wind turbines to provide power to Ball’s Findlay, Ohio, beverage packaging plant. The three new turbines will join three similar turbines that have been in operation since December 2015. Together, the six turbines will use sustainable wind resources to supply … Continue reading Ball To Expand Use of Wind Power in Findlay, Ohio
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New EIA report shows wind power pulls its weight
A new report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) found that wind and solar generated over 20 percent of the total electricity in 10 states last year. This offers yet another data point that renewables like wind power have become an important part of America’s electricity mix. The 10 states include Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, South … Continue reading New EIA report shows wind power pulls its weight
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Iron Mountain, Microsoft and Walmart announced power purchase agreements (PPA) with five wind energy projects
It’s been a banner week for corporate purchasers. First, Iron Mountain, Microsoft and Walmart announced power purchase agreements (PPA) with five wind projects across the country. On top of that exciting news, Microsoft also announced a new and innovative solution for corporate purchasers called the volume firming agreement (VFA), which will help large companies power … Continue reading Iron Mountain, Microsoft and Walmart announced power purchase agreements (PPA) with five wind energy projects
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France will miss out on major wind energy potential if it does not get its house in order now
On 17 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the France Energie Eolienne (FEE) conference in Paris and delivered a clear message: if France doesn’t get its house in order soon the costs of unrealised potential will be significant. France needs to take decisive action to ensure that it doesn’t squander its major wind energy … Continue reading France will miss out on major wind energy potential if it does not get its house in order now
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Sri Lanka to award contract to construct 100 MW wind power plant to Vestas
Sri Lanka has received the cabinet approval to award a contract to construct a 100 MW wind farm in Mannar island in the northwest with the financial assistance from the Asia Development Bank (ADB). The contract for the construction of the 100 MW wind power plant on the southern beach of Mannar island will be … Continue reading Sri Lanka to award contract to construct 100 MW wind power plant to Vestas
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Majority of Scots support onshore wind energy
The majority of Scots back the use of onshore wind energy, a new survey has indicated. Almost seven out of 10 support onshore wind farms, according to the Survation poll conducted on behalf of Scottish Renewables. The survey also found majority backing for the continued development of renewable energy sources by the next Scottish Government, … Continue reading Majority of Scots support onshore wind energy
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CGN EE choose Greenbyte Energy Cloud for 900 MW of wind power and solar energy
CGN Europe Energy has chosen renewable energy management system Greenbyte Energy Cloud for their wind and solar PV farms. Greenbyte will be integrating CGN EE’s wind and solar assets in Europe and Africa, amounting to a total of 900 MW, and the collaboration will be ongoing for CGN EE’s future investments. The French-based and Chinese-owned … Continue reading CGN EE choose Greenbyte Energy Cloud for 900 MW of wind power and solar energy
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LM Wind Power to Supply Blades for Goldwind 3-4 MW Wind Turbines
LM Wind Power is to supply wind turbine blades to Goldwind’s 3-4MW platform under a three-year deal. The contract is for 1.1GW of turbines and follows a 140MW pre-agreement signed last year. It covers three blade types – the LM 66.9P and P2 and the LM 69.0 P – for both international and the domestic … Continue reading LM Wind Power to Supply Blades for Goldwind 3-4 MW Wind Turbines
Continue readingEolus announces the sale of 130 MW wind power to KGAL and turbine order with Vestas
Eolus has signed an agreement with KGAL regarding the sale of the wind farm Bäckhammar in Sweden comprising 31 wind turbines with an installed capacity of 130 MW. The preliminary purchase price for the wind farm amounts to EUR 131 million. In a corresponding move Eolus has placed an order for 31 wind turbines with … Continue reading Eolus announces the sale of 130 MW wind power to KGAL and turbine order with Vestas
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Capital Dynamics Acquires 50 Percent Equity Stake in Whiteside Hill Wind Farm
Whiteside Hill, located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, consists of ten GE 2.85 wind turbines with a total installed wind power capacity of 28.5 Megawatts (MW). Whiteside Hill has been operational since March 2018 and is expected to be accredited under the UK Renewables Obligation (“RO”) scheme, entitling it to receive 0.9 Renewables Obligation Certificates … Continue reading Capital Dynamics Acquires 50 Percent Equity Stake in Whiteside Hill Wind Farm
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Iberdrola sells conventional generation assets in the United Kingdom, becoming the first 100% renewable energy company
After completion of the transaction, valued at £702 million (€801 million), the company’s production in Britain will be completely emission-free. Iberdrola will continue to increase its wind power capacity thanks to a project pipeline of more than 3,000 MW. Iberdrola, through its subsidiary ScottishPower, has agreed to sell its traditional generation assets in the United … Continue reading Iberdrola sells conventional generation assets in the United Kingdom, becoming the first 100% renewable energy company
Continue readingTransAlta Renewables, with Microsoft, adds 90MW of new wind energy generation in Pennsylvania
TransAlta Renewables Inc. (“TransAlta Renewables” or the “Company”) (TSX: RNW) announced today that Microsoft Corp. is its customer pursuant to a 15-year power purchase arrangement signed earlier this year for the 90-megawatt (MW) Big Level wind facility now under construction in Hector Township, Pennsylvania. “This project advances our North American growth and investment strategy,” said … Continue reading TransAlta Renewables, with Microsoft, adds 90MW of new wind energy generation in Pennsylvania
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State of play for U.S. offshore wind power
The race for offshore wind leadership is heating up, and around the country a flurry of recent announcements from states and offshore developers are shaping the future of the industry. As the offshore wind community convenes for AWEA’s Offshore WINDPOWER Conference, it’s a good time to take stock of where things stand. Here’s a roundup … Continue reading State of play for U.S. offshore wind power
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Siemens Gamesa enters next phase towards global leadership in wind energy with new Chairman and reinforcement of organizational setup
Entering into the next phase of its strategic plan towards global leadership Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) is adjusting its leadership team and organizational structure to better respond to the dynamic market environment. “Eighteen months after the merger we are concluding the first phase of our strategic plan centred around merging and stabilizing the company. … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa enters next phase towards global leadership in wind energy with new Chairman and reinforcement of organizational setup
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Lake Turkana Wind Farm connects to grid
The Lake Turkana Wind Power plant in Kenya has successfully connected 129MW of clean power to the national grid. “The wind power was evacuated on 12 October, which saw Vestas 175 wind turbines being commissioned. Today we expect to hit a major milestone with LTWP likely to cross the 100MW mark, feeding this energy into … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Farm connects to grid
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Paraíba, the largest wind power complex in Latin America
Iberdrola, through the Brazilian subsidiary of Neoenergia, will build the largest renewable energy project in Latin America in the northeast of Brazil: the Paraíba wind complex, with 565.5 megawatts (MW) of total installed power. The complex of Paraíba, will be the largest land-based wind farm in Latin America once it enters into operation in 2022/2023. … Continue reading Paraíba, the largest wind power complex in Latin America
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Europe’s leading sustainable innovation event set to launch next week
Next week the world’s leading event in sustainable energy innovation, The Business Booster, will take place in Copenhagen from 17-18 October. Attendees will gain unparalleled insight into more than 150 sustainable energy start-ups currently translating scientific theories into world-changing, commercially viable solutions. It’s no surprise that wind energy will be a major presence at this … Continue reading Europe’s leading sustainable innovation event set to launch next week
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Wind energy in Cambodia is possible
As the world increasingly opens up to renewable energy, Southeast Asia Globe speaks to Olivier Duguet, CEO and co-founder of the Blue Circle, a renewable independent power producer based in Southeast Asia, to find out more about the region’s future energy path. The company has already begun work on a wind farm in Ninh Thuan … Continue reading Wind energy in Cambodia is possible
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SSE installs final Vestas wind turbines at 228MW Scottish onshore wind farm
SSE has installed the last of its wind turbines at the Stronelairg onshore wind farm in Scotland as the project nears completion. The 228MW facility, situated in the Great Glen, is made up of Vestas wind turbines – 53 V117 and 12 V112 machines with a capacity of 3.45MW. It has been delivering power since … Continue reading SSE installs final Vestas wind turbines at 228MW Scottish onshore wind farm
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