Currently, 85 – 95% of a Nordex wind turbine is already recyclable. For many of the materials used, there are established recycling processes for environmentally-friendly disposal – especially for steel and concrete, which make up the largest share of a wind turbine in the tower and foundation. Turbine rotor blades consist of a combination of … Continue reading Nordex now participating in EoLO-HUBs project to drive recycling of high-value rotor blade materials from wind turbine blades
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OX2 signs an asset management agreement for a 36-turbine wind farm in Sweden
OX2 has signed an asset management agreement for a wind farm owned by Greencoat Renewables PLC (a company managed by Schroders Greencoat LLP) in Sweden. The deal is a long-term, full-service asset management agreement for the operating Ersträsk South wind farm, and will also include support for the future acquisition of another asset.OX2 will provide … Continue reading OX2 signs an asset management agreement for a 36-turbine wind farm in Sweden
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How Much Energy Does a Single Wind Turbine Produce? It Depends
Wind energy is the leading renewable energy source in the U.S., and also the lowest-cost source of renewable energy. However, depending on the size or type of turbine, and the wind speeds in a given area, electricity production will vary. The wind energy industry is one of the fastest growing in the country today. Across … Continue reading How Much Energy Does a Single Wind Turbine Produce? It Depends
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Nordex receives an order for 50 MW of wind power from e-wikom in Germany
Nordex has received an order from a project company managed by e-wikom GmbH for the supply and installation of nine wind turbines totaling 50.4 MW for the Ostprignitz wind farm in Brandenburg, Germany. The service and maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years is also included in the order. In early 2024, Nordex will … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 50 MW of wind power from e-wikom in Germany
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Vestas wins an order for 373 MW of wind power in South Africa with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines
Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed a 373 MW order for the Brandvalley, Rietkloof and Wolf wind farms, to be located in Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 64 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, 12 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and five V162-6.2 MW Enventus wind turbines. Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 373 MW of wind power in South Africa with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines
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Equinor & bp Host Long Island Expo to Engage Local Suppliers on the Offshore Wind Industry
Equinor and bp, the 50-50 partners in the Empire and Beacon Wind projects, held their third supplier expo at Farmingdale State College. Over 200 local and regional manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors attended to meet key offshore wind project suppliers and vendors. The event offered an important opportunity for Long Island businesses to learn how to … Continue reading Equinor & bp Host Long Island Expo to Engage Local Suppliers on the Offshore Wind Industry
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Wind industry commits to make its supply chains even more sustainable
On 6 March a broad coalition of wind and solar companies and industry and other associations signed an agreement with the Dutch Government on International Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector. By signing they commit themselves to make their entire international value chains more sustainable. The signatories will now tackle and … Continue reading Wind industry commits to make its supply chains even more sustainable
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China pushes wind power to a new record
Wind power received 44 GW in global orders in the fourth quarter of 2022, 134.6 GW for fiscal year 2022.Global order intake for wind turbines reached new records in 2022. 44 GW were purchased in the fourth quarter and 134.6 GW in the year, both new record volumes. Dominated by activity in China, annual investment … Continue reading China pushes wind power to a new record
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Defying Russian invasion, Ukraine completes 114 MW wind farm
In the spring of this year, 19 Vestas 6 MW wind turbines will start generating 114 MW of wind power.The Tyligulska wind farm, which is located in the Mykolaiv region of southern Ukraine, is another step towards DTEK’s goal of achieving 30 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in Ukraine by 2030. Maxim Timchenko, CEO … Continue reading Defying Russian invasion, Ukraine completes 114 MW wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa to supply 132 RecyclableBlades to RWE’s Sofia offshore wind project
RecyclableBlades technology to be installed on 44 of Sofia’s 100 SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines. First deployment of 108-meter long B108 RecyclableBlades. Successful collaboration continues following usage of RecyclableBlades at Kaskasi project in Germany. All RecyclableBlades will be manufactured at Siemens Gamesa’s factory in Hull, UK. Siemens Gamesa’s industry-leading and multi-award-winning RecyclableBlade has reached … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply 132 RecyclableBlades to RWE’s Sofia offshore wind project
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Bert Nordberg, Chair of the Board of Vestas Wind Systems, will not stand for re-election
The Chair of the Board of Directors of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Bert Nordberg, has informed Vestas that he will not stand for re-election as board member in connection with the Annual General Meeting on 12 April 2023. Bert Nordberg steps down after having chaired the Board of Vestas Wind Systems A/S during the period … Continue reading Bert Nordberg, Chair of the Board of Vestas Wind Systems, will not stand for re-election
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Vestas wins order for 56 MW of wind power in Iowa
Vestas has received a 56 MW order from RPM Access to power the Prescott wind farm in Iowa, USA. The order consists of 13 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.3 MW operating mode. “Working together with experienced regional partners like RPM Access is vital to achieving a clean energy transition in key markets like … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 56 MW of wind power in Iowa
Continue readingVestas partners with Pampa Energía to build a 95 MW wind power plant in Argentina
Vestas has won a 95 MW order with Pampa Energía for the Pepe VI wind farm in the Province of Buenos Aires, in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. The project will feature 21 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines that Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Vestas partners with Pampa Energía to build a 95 MW wind power plant in Argentina
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Petrobras, Equinor to study seven offshore wind power projects Brazil
Petrobras and Equinor signed an agreement to assess the technical, economic and environmental feasibility of seven wind power generation projects off the Brazilian coast. The proposed projects would generate a combined capacity of 14.5 GW of wind power, Petrobras (PBR) chief executive Jean Paul Prates said at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston. The project … Continue reading Petrobras, Equinor to study seven offshore wind power projects Brazil
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RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom. The study is funded by RWE, Wales’ largest energy generator, and carried out by Swansea-based company Marine Power Systems, which is developing a … Continue reading RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
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Ørsted joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance to help governments reach full potential of offshore wind
Ørsted becomes the first energy company to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) to support a faster deployment of offshore wind and create a global community of action. GOWA is a new global organisation that brings together governments, the private sector, international organisations, and other stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind power. … Continue reading Ørsted joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance to help governments reach full potential of offshore wind
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China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale is crucial for meeting the desired climate commitments, where affordability plays a vital role. However, the expected surge in prices of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, four critical materials in EV batteries, could hinder EV uptake. To explore these impacts in the context of China, … Continue reading China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
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Southeast Asia’s largest wind power plant to be built in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited have signed a $692.55-million loan agreement to build a wind farm in Laos. Comprising 133 wind turbines with a capacity of 600 MW, the Monsoon Wind Power Project will be the largest wind farm in Southeast Asia and the first in Laos, according to … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s largest wind power plant to be built in Laos
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Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals
The European Commission is preparing a Net Zero Industry Act and changes to Europe’s Electricity Market Design. CEOs of Europe’s leading energy companies say it’s essential to get the detail right in these proposals. Francesco Starace, CEO Enel: “The energy transition must accelerate if we want to deliver stable, secure and competitive electricity to our … Continue reading Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals
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ACWA Power inks major renewable development deal with Kazakhstan government for 1GW wind energy and battery storage plant
ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide, has announced a ground-breaking partnership agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy and Samruk-Kazyna, the sovereign wealth fund ofKazakhstan to lead and develop a 1GW wind energy and battery storage project within the Central … Continue reading ACWA Power inks major renewable development deal with Kazakhstan government for 1GW wind energy and battery storage plant
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