BP sold three wind energy operations in Texas and says it will use the money to upgrade technology in its remaining U.S. wind operations. The price was not disclosed. The three wind facilities include Silver Star with 60 megawatts of generating capacity and about 100 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Sherbino Mesa 2 with 145 … Continue reading BP sells three wind farm operations in Texas
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Vestas receives 198 MW wind energy order for largest wind farm in Russia
Marking another key milestone in establishing the Russian wind power industry, Vestas has been awarded an order for the 198 MW Kamensko-Krasnosulinsky project from WEDF Second Wind Farm LLC, a joint venture between Rusnano and Fortum. Located in the Rostov region, the wind power project will comprise 52 V126-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.8 … Continue reading Vestas receives 198 MW wind energy order for largest wind farm in Russia
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West Australia wind farm gets go ahead
The state government of West Australia has given the green light to a new wind farm project, which officials described on Friday as one of the best renewable operations in the country. Construction will begin on the Warradarge Wind Farm in early 2019, installing 51 wind turbines with tip heights of 152 meters and some … Continue reading West Australia wind farm gets go ahead
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French wind power generation jumps 19 pct in November
Electricity generated by French wind turbines rose 18.8 percent in November to 2.78 terawatt hours (TWh) due to increased wind capacity connected to the grid and favourable weather conditions, grid operator RTE said on Friday. Electricity generated by renewable sources, excluding hydro power, rose nearly 10 percent to 4 TWh during the month compared with … Continue reading French wind power generation jumps 19 pct in November
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Senvion signs 340 MW conditional wind turbines contracts with Mainstream Renewable Power in Chile
Senvion has signed conditional orders with global wind energy and solar development company Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd (“Mainstream”) for 81 Senvion 4.2 MW wind turbines in Chile. The project scope includes the delivery, installation and commissioning of 37 Senvion 4.2M148 wind turbines for the Tchamma wind farm and a further 44 Senvion 4.2M118 wind turbines … Continue reading Senvion signs 340 MW conditional wind turbines contracts with Mainstream Renewable Power in Chile
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Official launch of major study on EU Carbon Floor Price
On 19 December WindEurope attended the launch of the recently published study by FTI Consulting on a minimum carbon floor price (CFP) for the EU. Initially presented in Berlin at the end of November, the study was followed by a call for support of a strong and predictable carbon price. Signatories included WindEurope members such … Continue reading Official launch of major study on EU Carbon Floor Price
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COP24 outcomes do not reflect the urgency of the global climate threat
The 24th Conference of Parties (COP24) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recently concluded in Katowice, Poland. While scheduled to run from 2 to 14 December, negotiations finally extended to the evening of Saturday 15 December. Over the course of the two weeks of the COP, several issues relevant to climate … Continue reading COP24 outcomes do not reflect the urgency of the global climate threat
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Nordex collaborates with Fábrica Argentina de Aviones to set up local wind energy manufacturing capacity in Argentina
Nordex Group plans to further improve its competitiveness in Argentina and shore up its growth path there over the long term. The company has now entered into an agreement with Fábrica Argentina de Aviones “Brig. San Martin” S.A (FAdeA) with a view to setting up a local assembly line for wind turbines. The production facility … Continue reading Nordex collaborates with Fábrica Argentina de Aviones to set up local wind energy manufacturing capacity in Argentina
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Casa dos Ventos places wind farm order for 151 MW of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
To offer its customers the most efficient and competitive wind energy solutions and to underline its commitment to the expansion of Brazil’s wind power market, Vestas earlier this year announced it will produce its leading onshore wind turbine, the V150-4.2 MW, in Brazil. Highlighting the V150-4.2 MW turbine’s strong fit with Brazil’s wind conditions, Vestas … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos places wind farm order for 151 MW of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
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Vestas receives 58 MW EPC order in Australia
Vestas has signed a 58 MW engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Cherry Tree Wind Farm, located near Seymour in Victoria, Australia. Cherry Tree Wind Farm has been developed by Vestas’ long term Australian customer Infigen Energy and sold to the John Laing Group today in conjunction with the project achieving financial close. … Continue reading Vestas receives 58 MW EPC order in Australia
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Vestas receives 202 MW wind energy order featuring tallest wind turbines in USA
Vestas has received an order for 56 V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for an undisclosed wind power project in the U.S. With 112m tall towers and a tip height of 180m, the wind farm will be the tallest in the U.S. Deploying taller towers unlocks new and previously unharnessed … Continue reading Vestas receives 202 MW wind energy order featuring tallest wind turbines in USA
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Ingeteam starts serial production of wind energy converters at new production plant in India
Ingeteam delivered the first wind converters manufactured in its new high-tech production plant that it opened recently in the region of Tamil Nadu, in the vicinity of Chennai, in southern India. Likewise, the first serial production also started. The production plant in India will manufacture wind power converters and control cabinets following the same stringent standards and … Continue reading Ingeteam starts serial production of wind energy converters at new production plant in India
Continue readinginnogy signs long-term service contract with Senvion for its 295 MW offshore wind farm Nordsee Ost
Senvion has been awarded a four-year service contract of innogy SE for the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm following a competitive tender process. Senvion has been responsible for the service of the in total 48 wind turbines since their installation in 2014. The existing contract has been replaced ahead of schedule by a new service … Continue reading innogy signs long-term service contract with Senvion for its 295 MW offshore wind farm Nordsee Ost
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EDF Renewables and Shell Invest in New Jersey Offshore Wind Power
EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies US LLC (Shell) announced today that they have formed a 50/50 joint venture, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC to co-develop OCS-0499 lease area within the New Jersey Wind Energy Area (WEA). The lease area holds the potential to produce approximately 2,500 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind energy … Continue reading EDF Renewables and Shell Invest in New Jersey Offshore Wind Power
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Morocco, France, Germany, Portugal, and Spain agree to foster corporate trade of renewable electricity between each other
The 5 countries have signed today in Brussels a joint declaration that lays out their plan to facilitate cross-border trade of renewable electricity from producers to corporate consumers. At COP 22, France, Germany, Morocco, Portugal and Spain signed the SET (Sustainable Electricity Trade) Roadmap: a declaration that would eventually lead to renewable electricity exchanges between … Continue reading Morocco, France, Germany, Portugal, and Spain agree to foster corporate trade of renewable electricity between each other
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Compromise on electricity markets wraps up Clean Energy Package
EU negotiators reached an overnight compromise deal on the last remaining part of the Clean Energy Package, electricity market design. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council agreed that priority dispatch for existing renewables will continue to apply. For new renewables, in its place come fair and transparent rules on curtailment, including giving compensation … Continue reading Compromise on electricity markets wraps up Clean Energy Package
Continue readingWind Energy Industry to hold 1st Global Offshore Wind Summit in Taipei
The Summit on 25 April will be organized by the Global Wind Energy Council and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) and supported by the Taiwan International Ports Corporation and The Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association, and is endorsed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The event will … Continue reading Wind Energy Industry to hold 1st Global Offshore Wind Summit in Taipei
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GE Renewable Energy Selected by ReNew Power for 300 MW Wind Farm in India
120 GE 2.5-132 wind turbines to be installed at the Gadhsisa Wind Farm in Gujarat, India. This 300 MW wind power project will be the largest full turnkey EPC wind energy project by GE Renewable Energy in India. GE Renewable Energy will service and operate the wind turbines for 10 years in India. GE Renewable … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy Selected by ReNew Power for 300 MW Wind Farm in India
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Casa dos Ventos places wind power order for 151 MW of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
To offer its customers the most efficient and competitive wind energy solutions and to underline its commitment to the expansion of Brazil’s wind farm market, Vestas earlier this year announced it will produce its leading onshore wind turbine, the V150-4.2 MW, in Brazil. Highlighting the V150-4.2 MW turbine’s strong fit with Brazil’s wind conditions, Vestas … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos places wind power order for 151 MW of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
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EDF Renewables signs a PPA for an over 200 MW wind energy project in Canada
EDF Renewables Canada today announced the signing of a 20-year Renewable Electricity Support Agreement (RESA) with the Alberta Electricity System Operator (AESO) for the renewable attributes related to the 201.6 megawatt (MW) Cypress Wind Power Project. The contract, secured through Round 2 of the Renewable Electricity Program’s (REP2) competitive procurement process managed by the AESO … Continue reading EDF Renewables signs a PPA for an over 200 MW wind energy project in Canada
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