Vestas Wind (CSE: VWS) Systems, dedicated to the manufacture and sale of wind turbines, presented a net loss of 80 million euros in the first quarter on Tuesday despite solid sales and order book. The wind energy company explained the result due to the negative impact of the execution of narrow margin projects and the … Continue reading Vestas wind power lost 80 million euros until March
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Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 17.3% in April
Wind energy contributed 21.3% in April, concentrated solar power 1.2% and photovoltaic 6.8%. 47.9% of the monthly generation was from renewable sources and 72.6% were produced from technologies that do not emit CO2 into the atmosphere.The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 27.6% and in the Canary Islands by 20.3% compared … Continue reading Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 17.3% in April
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Wind power plant set to operate in Ninh Thuan
Technical operation for 16 wind turbines began at a wind farm in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on May 2. Technical operation for 16 wind turbines began at a wind-power farm in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on May 2. The turbines will supply 179 million kilowatts per hour (kWh) of electricity per … Continue reading Wind power plant set to operate in Ninh Thuan
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Greenalia has 19 wind farms pending with 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power
They will be located in Vilasantar, Aranga and a third wind farm between Arteixo, Culleredo and A Laracha. In Galicia, 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power. So far in 2020, the Regionaal Ministry of the Environment has published the start of the environmental processing of a total of 19 wind farms in … Continue reading Greenalia has 19 wind farms pending with 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power
Continue readingVestas wins new order for two wind energy projects in complex terrain in Vietnam
Vestas has secured another order in Vietnam for two wind power projects totalling 64 MW located in complex mountainous terrain in Quang Tri province. Leveraging its extensive siting and project planning capabilities, Vestas was able to help the customer pick the right wind turbines for the wind farm projects’ specific wind conditions to achieve the … Continue reading Vestas wins new order for two wind energy projects in complex terrain in Vietnam
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Digitalization and Innovation for Remote Centers of Excellence
The reorganization of teams and shifts, the creation of backup rooms, and remote control. These are the solutions implemented by Enel Green Power to face this emergency situation and to continue to manage all production units remotely. The seeds of the past bear fruit in the present. Our journey of constant innovation and the digital … Continue reading Digitalization and Innovation for Remote Centers of Excellence
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Wind energy in Russia, Enercon wind turbines for wind farm
Start of second wind power subproject in Russia with 84 L100 LP2 wind turbines. First wind farm Adygea already commissioned with 60 L100 LP2 wind turbines. The Red Wind joint venture with the Russian wind energy company NovaWind came into being under the management of Lagerwey, and began installation of the second subproject at the … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia, Enercon wind turbines for wind farm
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India extends deadlines for wind energy projects
On 17 April, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued an order to grant a deadline extension for renewable energy projects equivalent to the period of lockdown plus 30 days additional blanket extension without the need for the developers to provide any evidence to provide a buffer period of ‘normalisation’ after lockdown. The … Continue reading India extends deadlines for wind energy projects
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New York holds off on plans to solicit offshore wind energy bids
On April 23, 2020, the New York State Public Service Commission issued a 2020 Offshore Wind Order, authorising the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to procure at least 1,000 MW of offshore wind capacity, which was also part of the announcement included in Governor Cuomo’s 2020 State address. While NYSERDA fully … Continue reading New York holds off on plans to solicit offshore wind energy bids
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Siemens Gamesa acquires Ria Blades plant and completes Senvion assets acquisition
Ria Blades factory in Vagos, Portugal, is a leading manufacturing facility that will become an export hub for international markets, reducing the company’s current production dependency on Asian suppliers. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy today announced the final acquisition of all shares in Ria Blades, S.A., the business entity which owns and operates the onshore wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa acquires Ria Blades plant and completes Senvion assets acquisition
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THE WORLD’S WIND TURBINES ARE REGISTERING MORE THAN 400 BILLION INDIVIDUAL DATA POINTS EVERY YEAR
The world’s 650+GW capacity of onshore and offshore wind power is now also generating more than 400 billion points of data every year, according to research into ‘big data’ in the wind industry by Greenbyte AB. For many portfolio owners, the challenge of remotely operating wind farms during the global lockdown has underscored the value … Continue reading THE WORLD’S WIND TURBINES ARE REGISTERING MORE THAN 400 BILLION INDIVIDUAL DATA POINTS EVERY YEAR
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COVID-19 and impacts on global wind energy supply chain
Of all the possible shocks any of us thought we would have to deal with only a few short weeks ago, a deadly, global pandemic in the form of COVID-19 just wasn’t on anybody’s radar. Like many other manufacturing or service enterprises, supply chains in the wind sector will continue to be impacted in the … Continue reading COVID-19 and impacts on global wind energy supply chain
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U.S. Wind power Industry Delivers Strong First Quarter
The US wind industry installed over 1,800 megawatts (MW) of new wind power capacity in the first quarter, while the volume of projects under construction set a new record, according to the newly released Wind Powers America First Quarter Report 2020. The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) report reveals that U.S. project developers installed more than double … Continue reading U.S. Wind power Industry Delivers Strong First Quarter
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Wind energy in Ireland
In more positive news for the renewables sector, wind energy was Ireland’s top source of electricity in the first quarter of 2020, figures released earlier this week showed. In total, wind power generated 3,390 gigawatt hours (GWh) in the first three months of the year, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Wind’s nearest … Continue reading Wind energy in Ireland
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The U.S. wind energt industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk
The first quarter of 2020 saw the U.S. wind power industry install more than 1,800 megawatts (MW) of new capacity, a report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has revealed. According to the AWEA’s report, 11 new wind farm projects with a total capacity of 1,821 MW commenced operations in the first three months … Continue reading The U.S. wind energt industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk
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Wind energy in Aragon, Endesa started construction wind farm Los Gigantes
Enel Green Power Spain (EGPE), Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, has begun the construction of a new 21.3 MW wind farm in the towns of Blesa and Moyuela, in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 20 million euros. This wind farm, with 6 wind turbines of 3.55 … Continue reading Wind energy in Aragon, Endesa started construction wind farm Los Gigantes
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All wind turbines installed at East Anglia ONE wind farm
ScottishPower Renewables and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) have completed turbine installation at the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm – another major milestone for the project as it approaches completion. Beginning in June 2019, a total of 102 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 offshore wind turbines have been installed at the site, located 43 km off … Continue reading All wind turbines installed at East Anglia ONE wind farm
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Borssele 1 & 2 generates first wind power
The offshore wind farm Borssele 1 & 2 has delivered first wind power to the Dutch grid. The first wind turbine is now supplying electricity. Flemming Thomsen, Senior Programme Director, Borssele 1 & 2, says: “This is a big milestone for Borssele 1 & 2. Ørsted is doing its utmost to allow the construction of … Continue reading Borssele 1 & 2 generates first wind power
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Ørsted submits bid for Holland Coast North Offshore Wind Farm
Photo of the first wind turbines at Ørsted’s Dutch offshore wind farm Borssele 1 & 2. Martin Neubert, Executive Vice President and CEO of Ørsted Offshore, says: “The Netherlands has ambitious climate targets for both the energy and industrial sectors and is an important market to us. We deliver a strong bid with a high … Continue reading Ørsted submits bid for Holland Coast North Offshore Wind Farm
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Wind energy in Turkey, Enercon wind turbines for Soma and Karaburun wind farms
ENERCON has successfully realised the two biggest wind energy projects in Turkey. With 564.1 MW installed power, the Soma and Karaburun wind farms are some of the largest in Turkey and Europe. Over several stages of installation, more than 564.1 MW of power were installed in the Soma and Karaburun wind farms in Turkey using … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey, Enercon wind turbines for Soma and Karaburun wind farms
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