Iberdrola, a leading renewable energy company, has recently commissioned the Askio 2 wind farm in Greece. This new facility, located in the provinces of Kozani and Eordaia in the Western Macedonia region, adds to the already operational Askio 3 project. Together, these projects represent a total investment of almost 100 million euros. The Askio 2 … Continue reading Iberdrola Commissions Askio 2 Wind Farm and Rokani Wind Farm in Greece
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Vestas secures order for 136 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Canada
Vestas has received a 136 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm owned in Canada. The order consists of 22 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance of … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 136 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Canada
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ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project operated by Dominion Energy. This is the final step … Continue reading ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
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Security, jobs and autonomy – why we need our wind turbines to be made in Europe
On 14 September WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the RES Serbia conference where he addressed Serbia’s trajectory towards building more wind energy. Crucially he addressed the need to use European-made technology. Chinese manufacturers are starting to win more and more orders – mainly in the Balkans right now. Serbia recently organised its first wind … Continue reading Security, jobs and autonomy – why we need our wind turbines to be made in Europe
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Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects
News Back 15/09/2023 The company will carry out studies for energy production on the coast of Rio Grande do Norte, including an assessment of technical, environmental, social and regulatory aspects Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects #Neoenergia #offshore wind Aerial view of the coast of Rio … Continue reading Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects
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Vestas is awarded a 46 MW wind project in Austria
Vestas has received a firm order from Windpark Engelhartstetten GmbH, a subsidiary of WindLandKraft GmbH, for the Engelhartstetten wind farm in Lower Austria. The order consists of 11 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 25-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a 46 MW wind project in Austria
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Roadmap to Accelerate Offshore Wind Transmission and Improve Grid Resilience and Reliability
Interior and Energy Departments Release Comprehensive Transmission Action Plan to Unlock America’s Vast Potential of Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy. As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, today the Departments of the Interior and Energy released An Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. Atlantic Region, a set … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Releases Roadmap to Accelerate Offshore Wind Transmission and Improve Grid Resilience and Reliability
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IRENA/GWEC report identifies key permitting reforms that unlock offshore wind’s potential and accelerate the energy transition
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), as an outcome of IRENA’s Collaborative Framework on Ocean Energy and Offshore Renewables, has identified eight key permitting reforms that would play a crucial role in delivering the rapid acceleration of renewable energy installations the world needs to … Continue reading IRENA/GWEC report identifies key permitting reforms that unlock offshore wind’s potential and accelerate the energy transition
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China’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Begins Generating Electricity
China Three Gorges Corporation has successfully connected the world’s largest offshore wind power facility to the grid in Fujian Province. This wind farm consists of 11 offshore wind turbine units, with the largest unit boasting a capacity of 16 megawatts. Since its launch on September 17, the wind farm has started generating electricity, contributing to … Continue reading China’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Begins Generating Electricity
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Floating Wind: The DemoSATH project starts supplying wind energy to the Spanish grid
DemoSATH is the first floating wind turbine connected to the Spanish grid. The floating offshore wind project DemoSATH, led by the Spanish engineering firm Saitec Offshore Technologies, in collaboration with the German energy company RWE and the Japanese company Kansai Electric Power (KEPCO), achieves a significant milestone as it commences electricity generation. In August DemoSATH was … Continue reading Floating Wind: The DemoSATH project starts supplying wind energy to the Spanish grid
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Xinjiang wind turbine maker gains global recognition
Goldwind Science and Technology Co, a leading Chinese wind turbine maker, has delivered over 49,000 wind turbines worldwide with a global cumulative installed capacity exceeding 105 gigawatts as of June. “Goldwind’s technology and products have gained recognition from global partners,” said Fang Zhong, general manager of Goldwind’s Xinjiang office in the Urumqi Economic and Technological … Continue reading Xinjiang wind turbine maker gains global recognition
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Petrobras and WEG partner to develop wind turbines in Brazil
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras (PETR4.SA) and motor maker WEG SA (WEGE3.SA) on Tuesday said they were partnering to develop the most powerful wind turbine made in the country. Petrobras will invest 130 million reais ($26.8 million) over the next 25 months in a 7-megawatt (MW) onshore wind turbine, already under development by WEG, the … Continue reading Petrobras and WEG partner to develop wind turbines in Brazil
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ENERCON receives test certificates for the first E-175 EP5 prototype sites
ENERCON received the test certificates for the first prototype sites of its latest E-175 EP5 system type. The handover of the certificates, which are relevant to building permits, by the ‘TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH’ expert organisation took place at the Husum Wind specialist trade fair. The delivery included the final individual test certificates for … Continue reading ENERCON receives test certificates for the first E-175 EP5 prototype sites
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E-nacelle prototype sets new standards with a stringent identical parts concept
About one year after the installation of the first E-nacelle with new converter technology ENERCON is preparing a derivative of this E-nacelle for installation in the first customer project. Whereas the prototype is intended for an E-160 EP5, this nacelle type is also for installation in the E-175 EP5. On Monday, the first model of … Continue reading E-nacelle prototype sets new standards with a stringent identical parts concept
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Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 Begins Wind Turbine Installation Campaign
GE Haliade-X Is First of 62 Wind Turbines that Will Power More than 400,000 Homes and Businesses in Massachusetts. Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the start of the wind turbine installation campaign for Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 project. The installation campaign follows the … Continue reading Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 Begins Wind Turbine Installation Campaign
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Western wind turbine manufacturers are prioritising profit over volume, opening the door for Chinese market share growth
Despite short-term challenges, all leading wind turbine manufacturers will double their annual installed capacity over the next decade, driven by soaring wind demand. Supply chain companies within the wind energy value chain are facing a paradox: the industry expects long-term demand growth prompted by decarbonisation ambitions but will encounter many challenges in the near term. … Continue reading Western wind turbine manufacturers are prioritising profit over volume, opening the door for Chinese market share growth
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Vestas secures 243 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
Vestas has received a 243 MW order to power an undisclosed wind farm owned by RWE Clean Energy, LLC, in the US. The order consists of 54 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, … Continue reading Vestas secures 243 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
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President von der Leyen is right: wind energy must continue to be made in Europe
This morning European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European Union speech. As she addressed the EU Green Deal, the President stressed that the wind industry, so central to its delivery, was facing a unique set of challenges. To address these challenges, President von der Leyen announced a new … Continue reading President von der Leyen is right: wind energy must continue to be made in Europe
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Iberdrola installs the fifty monopiles of the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm
Iberdrola has successfully installed all fifty monopiles for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm together with its partner Van Oord. The next step in the ongoing construction phase now involves the installation of the transition pieces. These were manufactured by the Spanish company Windar Renovables and temporarily stored in the port of Mukran. The transition … Continue reading Iberdrola installs the fifty monopiles of the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm
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Offshore wind can power a UK industrial renaissance – but we are at a crossroads
Offshore wind has been the UK’s greatest technology success story in the last decade: an industry where the country has developed genuine global leadership. Right now, the world’s biggest offshore wind farm is being built off the Yorkshire coast. Dogger Bank is the size of Greater London and when complete will produce enough clean homegrown … Continue reading Offshore wind can power a UK industrial renaissance – but we are at a crossroads
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