Vestas has received a 65 MW order for the Les Moulins du Lohan wind project, to be located in Morbihan, France. The order, placed by Boralex, a pioneer in renewables and the leading independent producer of onshore wind power in France, includes the supply and installation of 17 V126-3.45 MW wind turbines operated at a … Continue reading Vestas receives 65 MW order in France
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Vestas wins an order for 297 MW of wind power in Canada
Vestas has secured a 297 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in Canada. This order consists of a mix of 45 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines and 22 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.3 MW operating mode. The order includes supply, transport, and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 25-year Active … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 297 MW of wind power in Canada
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Siemens Gamesa will install 77 wind turbines (715 MW) in two offshore wind power projects in the US
These are two offshore wind farms off the coast of Long Island, in New York, which he hopes to complete in 2023.Siemens Gamesa has received the firm order from Orsted and Eversource for the supply of a total of 77 wind turbines for the Revolution Wind projects (715 MW), off the coast of Rhode Island, … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will install 77 wind turbines (715 MW) in two offshore wind power projects in the US
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Serbia can be a champion of wind energy in the Western Balkans
On 15 September WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the inaugural conference of the recently created Serbian Renewable Energy Association, RES Serbia, with the Deputy Prime Minister and Energy State Secretary of Serbia. Serbia has recently adopted a renewable energy law and is now preparing detailed regulations which will pave the way for technology-specific auctions … Continue reading Serbia can be a champion of wind energy in the Western Balkans
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American Clean Power Statement on Commerce Department Trade Decision
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement on the Commerce Department trade decision. “The American Clean Power Association believes the anonymous petitioners’ requests will ultimately be denied since the case has no merit. The petitioners – who will not step forward publicly – seek to overturn precedent already well established by … Continue reading American Clean Power Statement on Commerce Department Trade Decision
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Iberdrola completes the wind farm of its first hybrid plant in the world
The initiative combines a 210 MW installed capacity wind farm and a 107 MW photovoltaic plant. The company already operates 800 MW of renewable power in Australia, has 453 MW under construction and a development pipeline of more than 1,000 MW. Iberdrola has completed the installation of the last wind turbine at its first wind-solar … Continue reading Iberdrola completes the wind farm of its first hybrid plant in the world
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EIB backs Ørsted with €500 million loan agreement, boosts wind energy
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 500 million loan with Ørsted to support its increased capex programme on renewable energy projects, and the conclusion of the Borssele 1 & 2 wind farms off the Dutch coast with a long-term commitment from the EIB. “We’re very pleased with the commitment from EIB and … Continue reading EIB backs Ørsted with €500 million loan agreement, boosts wind energy
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Successful rollout for ENERCON’s first E-nacelle
ENERCON’s first E-nacelle has left the factory. The E-160 EP5 E3 prototype was successfully rolled out last Friday in Aurich. The 14-metre-long machine house featuring built-in electrical systems was assembled by the prototype team over the past weeks. The abnormal load has now been transported to ENERCON’s research and development site in Aurich and unloaded … Continue reading Successful rollout for ENERCON’s first E-nacelle
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Statkraft sells Andershaw Wind Farm
Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, has today announced the sale of Andershaw Wind Farm in Scotland, to Greencoat UK Wind PLC for a purchase price of £121m (including cash and working capital). Statkraft, who together with Catamount Energy*, began joint development of the project in 2006 and operation in 2017, will maintain day-to-day operation and maintenance, as well as asset management responsibilities until 2037. The company has also negotiated an … Continue reading Statkraft sells Andershaw Wind Farm
Continue readingVestas wins 207 MW in the USA and introduces two new 4 MW platform wind turbine variants
Vestas has secured a 207 MW order from Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to power the Ledyard Windpower project in Iowa, USA, featuring 46 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines. The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance of … Continue reading Vestas wins 207 MW in the USA and introduces two new 4 MW platform wind turbine variants
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Endesa invests 181 million in its largest wind power plant in Aragon
The wind energy installation called TICO WIND is located in the Zaragoza town of Villar de los Navarros, and 29% of people in the area are working on its construction. Endesa will invest 181 million euros in this plant that will generate 471 GWh / year. As part of its plan to create shared value … Continue reading Endesa invests 181 million in its largest wind power plant in Aragon
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Spanish measures on electricity undermine EU Green Deal
The Spanish Government has introduced a new charge on wind farms and other non-polluting power plants to “compensate” for the higher revenue they say they’re earning as a result of higher wholesale electricity prices. They argue that high gas prices have driven up electricity prices, that wind farms don’t have to buy gas so they’re … Continue reading Spanish measures on electricity undermine EU Green Deal
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Siemens Gamesa celebrates long-term East Anglia ONE offshore service extension
Siemens Gamesa is pleased to announce an extension of the original contract term for servicing the 714 MW East Anglia ONE wind power plant, from five to 15 years with customers ScottishPower Renewables and Bilbao Offshore Holdings Limited. The deal, among the biggest in Siemens Gamesa’s Service business unit’s history, comes just one year after … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa celebrates long-term East Anglia ONE offshore service extension
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Nordex receives certifications for N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbine required for grid connection in Spain
Nordex receives certifications for N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbine required for grid connection in SpainNordex has obtained the Equipment Certificate (UGE) required in Spain for connection to the grid for the N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbine as well as the Component Certificate (CAMGE) for its own Wind Farm Controller (CWE). Both certificates confirm the required standard-compliant grid connection behaviour … Continue reading Nordex receives certifications for N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbine required for grid connection in Spain
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Vestas sells 250 MW wind project in the USA developed by Steelhead Americas
An undisclosed customer has acquired a 250 MW wind project from Steelhead Americas, Vestas’ development arm in North America. This deal is another key milestone for Vestas to expand its presence in renewable energy development and open new markets for wind energy across the country. Steelhead Americas is a wholly owned project development subsidiary of … Continue reading Vestas sells 250 MW wind project in the USA developed by Steelhead Americas
Continue readingVestas supplies 253 MW in four wind power projects in Russia
Building on a framework agreement signed in 2017, Vestas has received an order totalling 253 MW for four separate wind farms in Russia from Wind Energy Development Fund (WEDF), a joint investment fund created by OOO Fortum Energy and RUSNANO. The projects, Novoalekseevskaya, Grazhdanskaya, Ivanovskaya, and Pokrovskaya, have all been developed by WEDF following the … Continue reading Vestas supplies 253 MW in four wind power projects in Russia
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Wind energy will become even more reliable with technology developments
On 8-10 September over 300 people gathered online at WindEurope’s annual Technology Workshop. The workshop focused on the analysis of operating wind farms and resource assessment. Artificial intelligence, digitalisation and wind power forecasting were discussed too. It is essential the wind industry gets our technology right to help the EU reach its climate and energy … Continue reading Wind energy will become even more reliable with technology developments
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Ensuring the best possible conditions for the Estonia/Latvia hybrid offshore wind farm
On 16 August WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the kick-off meeting of the ELWIND project, the joint Estonia/Latvia project to develop a hybrid offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Riga. Dickson gave an introduction about offshore wind developments in Europe and shared the experience of past and existing projects. There is now 26 … Continue reading Ensuring the best possible conditions for the Estonia/Latvia hybrid offshore wind farm
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Goldwind wind turbines for wind power in Ukraine
Recently, Xinjiang Goldwind Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Goldwind”) successfully signed the Zophia 337.5MW and the Ochakov 288MW wind power project in Ukraine. Two successive deals marked Goldwind’s major breakthrough in Ukraine, making it a frontrunner in the local market. Zophia project and Ochakov project are located in Zaporizhia and Ochakov of southern … Continue reading Goldwind wind turbines for wind power in Ukraine
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50 MW wind power plant provides clean energy in Sindh, Pakistan
HYDROCHINA Master green 50MW wind power project is providing clean energy for Pakistan that would contribute a lot towards achieving Prime Minister Imran Khan’s mission for green and clean Pakistan, CEN reported yesterday. The project located in Jamshoro District and is executed by HydroChina International Engineering Co. Ltd, its availability during reliability running test reaches … Continue reading 50 MW wind power plant provides clean energy in Sindh, Pakistan
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