WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Andreas Nauen, CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), as the association’s Chair for the next 18 months. Nauen will lead the association together with Nicolas Couderc, EDF Renewables Executive Vice-President, who serves as Vice Chair. Nauen steps in at a critical juncture for the wind industry. Europe wants … Continue reading WindEurope elects Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa chief, as new chairman
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GE Renewable Energy unveils Cypress 6.0-164 onshore wind turbine
Latest wind turbine in Cypress platform increases Annual Energy Production by up to 11% over the company’s 5.3-158. Features two-piece blade to maintain flexible logistic solutions. Wind turbine model expected to be in the field by 2022. GE Renewable Energy today officially introduces the 6.0-164 version of its Cypress onshore wind turbine platform, making it … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy unveils Cypress 6.0-164 onshore wind turbine
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Ingeteam’s new high power DFIG wind converters obtain certification
Ingeteam, a global technology Group specialized in electric power conversion, presented today the rigorous validation process undergone by its new high power DFIG wind converters. Ingeteam’s converters are tested and labelled to comply with and facilitate the full wind turbine certification process, whatever the site. As the amount of installed renewable power steadily increases around … Continue reading Ingeteam’s new high power DFIG wind converters obtain certification
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RWE and DEME Offshore install collars on offshore wind power foundations
RWE-patented technology to be deployed for the first time at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm. New monopile foundation collars increase load-bearing capacity. Offshore construction works to start in Q3/2021; Start of commercial operation planned for summer 2022. An innovative foundation technology is to be introduced at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm. For the first time … Continue reading RWE and DEME Offshore install collars on offshore wind power foundations
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Iberdrola puts the Puylobo wind farm in Aragon into operation
The construction of the wind power plant, in record time and during the pandemic, has involved 120 professionals, the civil works have been carried out by Aragonese companies and a good part of the components of the wind turbines have been built in the country.Part of the park’s production will provide green wind energy to … Continue reading Iberdrola puts the Puylobo wind farm in Aragon into operation
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Urgent Action Needed for the Energy Transition in Heating and Cooling
Heating and cooling based on renewable energy has emerged as an urgent priority for countries striving to meet climate goals and build resilient, sustainable economies. The transition to cleaner, more sustainable heating and cooling solutions can attract investment, create millions of new jobs and help to drive a durable economic recovery in the wake of … Continue reading Urgent Action Needed for the Energy Transition in Heating and Cooling
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Saitec achieves 2.4 million for its floating offshore wind energy technology
Saitec Engineering has obtained a grant of 2.4 million euros from the European Commission’s Blue Economy Window initiative to finance the SATHScale project, which will address the challenge of bringing SATH floating offshore wind technology to market through the development of the prototype that begins with the validation and demonstration of its technology. It involves … Continue reading Saitec achieves 2.4 million for its floating offshore wind energy technology
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Overview of the current situation of wind energy in Argentina
To obtain a concrete overview of the current situation in the region, the country and the world, we got in touch with two specialists in the sector: Rosío Antinori, from Tresarroyense, a lawyer and provincial deputy, and with Regina Ranieri, engineer, Business Development Manager at UL Renewables and leader in the field. With them we … Continue reading Overview of the current situation of wind energy in Argentina
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Enercon appoints Stefan Lütkemeyer as Chief Sales Officer in Management team
ENERCON is appointing its longstanding Sales Director Stefan Lütkemeyer in the new role of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) as part of the Management team. In addition to Global Sales Management (GSM), as CSO he will also be responsible for the Technical Marketing and Business Development divisions. Stefan Lütkemeyer will take up the newly created position … Continue reading Enercon appoints Stefan Lütkemeyer as Chief Sales Officer in Management team
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EC approves Vestas and Mitsubishi HI transaction to strengthen partnership in wind energy
Recently Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Vestas) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced an agreement to expand their partnership in wind energy. The strengthened partnership entails that Vestas will acquire MHI’s shares in the MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture, and MHI will acquire 2.5 percent in Vestas and be nominated to a seat … Continue reading EC approves Vestas and Mitsubishi HI transaction to strengthen partnership in wind energy
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IRENA and Pacific Community Announce Joint Efforts to Boost Recovery
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) will work together to support Pacific island countries transition their energy systems to renewable energy sources as part of a drive support the post-pandemic recovery. With around 64 per cent of Pacific island residents living without access to reliable energy, and much of the … Continue reading IRENA and Pacific Community Announce Joint Efforts to Boost Recovery
Continue readingFinal turbine installed at Borssele III/IV in spite of COVID-19
The last of 77 MHI Vestas V164-9.5 MW turbines has now been installed at the Borssele III/IV project site in the Dutch North Sea. Overcoming a multitude of COVID-related challenges, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MHI Vestas) has now completed installation of the final turbine at the Borssele III/IV offshore wind project. The last of 77 … Continue reading Final turbine installed at Borssele III/IV in spite of COVID-19
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Ørsted’s first Dutch offshore wind farm fully commissioned
Ørsted has fully commissioned the Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm. The wind farm has a capacity of 752 MW, making it the largest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands and the second largest operating offshore wind farm in the world. Borssele 1 & 2 provides enough green electricity to power one million Dutch … Continue reading Ørsted’s first Dutch offshore wind farm fully commissioned
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Vestas wins 40 MW order in Poland
Vestas has secured a 40 MW order for the Nowy Tomysl project from SPV Sevivon Windpark 2 Sp. Z.o.o., a subsidiary of leading European project developer PNE AG. Located in Kuslin in western Poland, the project will consist of 12 V126-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.3 MW operating mode combined with 137m towers, maximising power … Continue reading Vestas wins 40 MW order in Poland
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Vestas strengthens its leadership in Greece with 43 MW auction win
Mytilineos S.A. has placed a 43 MW order for the Makrynoros wind park, located in Central Greece. The contract includes the supply and installation of twelve V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW operating mode, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement. “We are very happy to work … Continue reading Vestas strengthens its leadership in Greece with 43 MW auction win
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GWEC India to help develop India’s vast wind power potential and support green recovery
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) will establish GWEC India and designate Sumant Sinha, Chairman and MD of ReNew Power as the organisation’s first Chairperson.GWEC India will work closely with government stakeholders, companies and adjacent technologies to accelerate the momentum around wind power development in India and support the country in achieving its ambitious renewable … Continue reading GWEC India to help develop India’s vast wind power potential and support green recovery
Continue readingWind energy in Australia, Vestas’ wind turbines for 328 MW wind farm
In partnership with Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of the multinational power company Naturgy Group, Vestas has secured a 328 MW deal for two wind projects in Victoria, Australia. The order includes supply and installation of 52 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines for the Ryan Corner Wind Farm as well as the engineering, procurement and construction … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia, Vestas’ wind turbines for 328 MW wind farm
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UK Mega Offshore Wind Farm – to Debut GE Haliade-X Technology – Reaches Financial Close
Financial close enables Notice-to-Proceed for Dogger Bank Wind Farm Phase A of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, resulting in Q4 order for GE’s Haliade-X technology.Consortium of private and public financial institutions provide debt financing package for Dogger Bank Wind Farm Phases A and B. French export credit agency, Bpifrance Assurance Export, to provide support … Continue reading UK Mega Offshore Wind Farm – to Debut GE Haliade-X Technology – Reaches Financial Close
Continue readingEquinor and partner reach financial close on world’s biggest offshore wind farm
Dogger Bank wind farm owners, Equinor and SSE, have today announced financial close on the first two phases of the project, representing in aggregate the largest offshore wind project financing to date globally. “Reaching financial close on the two first phases of Dogger Bank is a major milestone, demonstrating our commitment to profitable growth within … Continue reading Equinor and partner reach financial close on world’s biggest offshore wind farm
Continue readingVestas’ partnership approach secures 25 MW order for citizen wind farm in Germany
The Windpark Hopsten GmbH & Co. KG has placed a 25 MW order with Vestas for their citizen wind park Hopsten that will be located in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. The order comes after the two sides signed a partnership agreement in 2017, wherein Vestas supported the building permit application. “For the past years, we … Continue reading Vestas’ partnership approach secures 25 MW order for citizen wind farm in Germany
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