At the end of June 2022, Nordex received two orders from the Finnish subsidiary of Falck Renewables for 10 wind turbines totaling 59 MW in Finland. Five N163/5.X turbines will be delivered for the “Mustalamminmäki” and “Koiramäki” projects, respectively. The two orders also include a Service contract for the maintenance of the turbines for a … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 59 MW of wind power in Finland from Falck Renewables
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Vattenfall wins Contracts for Difference for Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind farm
Vattenfall has today been awarded contracts for the Norfolk Boreas Offshore Windfarm, the first phase of Vattenfall’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone and one of the world’s largest offshore wind zones. In this first phase, Norfolk Boreas will secure renewable electricity, equivalent to meet the needs of around 1.5 million homes in the UK. Helene Biström, … Continue reading Vattenfall wins Contracts for Difference for Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind farm
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Ørsted awarded contract for world’s single biggest offshore wind farm
The UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded Ørsted a contract for difference for its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. The project was awarded at an inflation-indexed strike price of GBP 37.35 per MWh in 2012 prices. With a capacity of 2,852 MW, Hornsea 3 will produce enough low-cost, clean, renewable … Continue reading Ørsted awarded contract for world’s single biggest offshore wind farm
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UK awards almost 11 GW in biggest-ever wind energy auction
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced the results of the UK’s fourth Contract-for-Difference (CfD) auction round (AR4) for renewables. New renewables projects of almost 11 GW were awarded. That’s double what was awarded in the last round and nearly as much as the previous three rounds combined. Wind energy got 8.5 … Continue reading UK awards almost 11 GW in biggest-ever wind energy auction
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Ground breaking ceremony for the first Enercon wind energy converters installed on the island of La Gomera
On Monday, 27 June, the ground breaking ceremony for five wind farms owned by Ecoener, one of the market leaders of installed capacity in the Canary Islands, took place on the island of La Gomera. Among those present were Ecoener’s Chairman, Luis de Valdivia, the President of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, along with many … Continue reading Ground breaking ceremony for the first Enercon wind energy converters installed on the island of La Gomera
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Siemens Gamesa signs first contract with Turkish energy investor Kinesis Enerji in Spain for a 50 MW wind farm
The wind farm, scheduled to be commissioned in the first half of 2024, will be equipped with ten SG 5.0-145 turbines The contract also includes the maintenance of the turbines for a period of 25 years The wind farm will provide enough electricity to power 40,000 households and avoid the emission of 132,000 tonnes of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa signs first contract with Turkish energy investor Kinesis Enerji in Spain for a 50 MW wind farm
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RWE starts soil investigations for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
RWE has started soil investigations off the Danish west coast. Up to three research vessels will acquire geotechnical data from the seabed approximately 22 kilometres from the port of Thorsminde. The collected data is important for the fabrication and installation of the main components of RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm. The geological research vessel Fugro … Continue reading RWE starts soil investigations for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
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WEG to launch a 7 MW wind turbine
The prototype should be ready for operation by 2024 and regular production to start in 2025 WEG has just announced the launch of its new wind turbine platform. Featuring 7 MW and a 172 meters rotor diameter, the wind turbine will be the largest machine in operation in the Brazilian market. With its greater power … Continue reading WEG to launch a 7 MW wind turbine
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RWE inaugurates its third wind farm in France
Les Hauts Bouleaux, a wind farm with a total capacity of 18 megawatts, will supply more than 9,000 French households with green electricity every year Valuable help from local residents during the construction phase RWE inaugurates its second wind farm in the Hauts-de-France region and its third in France. The municipality of Thieux is the site … Continue reading RWE inaugurates its third wind farm in France
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Siemens Gamesa secures deal to supply 75 MW for South Korea’s third largest wind farm
The 75 MW order includes the supply of 15 units of the SG 5.0-145 turbine, one of the most powerful models available in South Korea Long-term service agreement of 20 years signed to optimize wind farm performance Renewables underpinned by South Korean government to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for power generation Press Contact You … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa secures deal to supply 75 MW for South Korea’s third largest wind farm
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Vattenfall aims to build the world’s first offshore hydrogen cluster in the Netherlands
In the future, more and more of our energy will come from wind energy and solar power. Since nothing changes as much as the weather, the amount of electricity supplied by wind turbines and solar is also in a constant state of flux. How can we overcome this? How can we ensure that the supply … Continue reading Vattenfall aims to build the world’s first offshore hydrogen cluster in the Netherlands
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Naturgy and Ruralia create the first Spanish company for the comprehensive recycling of wind farms
The project is the first in Spain dedicated to the complete dismantling and recycling of wind turbines. Likewise, it will recondition part of the removed elements for sale and will market the components, thus closing the complete chain of the circular economy linked to this type of renewable installations.Spain will have to dismantle 10 GW … Continue reading Naturgy and Ruralia create the first Spanish company for the comprehensive recycling of wind farms
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RWE and Hellenic Petroleum join forces to develop offshore wind power in Greece
RWE and Hellenic Petroleum Holdings, through their respective subsidiaries RWE Renewables Gmbh and HELPE Renewables SA, join forces to jointly explore offshore wind opportunities in Greek waters. Corresponding terms of the 50-50 partnership were signed recently between the two companies, with the aim to collaborate on the development, construction and operation of offshore wind farms … Continue reading RWE and Hellenic Petroleum join forces to develop offshore wind power in Greece
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The United States is still a land of opportunity
Since Statkraft opened an office in the U.S. in 2015, the company’s U.S. operations have revolved largely around trading in CO2 allowances and renewable energy certificates. Statkraft is now well positioned to take advantage of additional opportunities in a rapidly growing U.S. renewables market. “When I started in Statkraft in 2015, no one in the … Continue reading The United States is still a land of opportunity
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Vestas partners with PEC Energia for 86 MW of wind power in Brazil
PEC Energia, an Engeform Energia Renovável company, has signed an agreement with Vestas to supply wind turbines to the Serra das Vacas wind farm in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The project will feature 19 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines that Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 25-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas partners with PEC Energia for 86 MW of wind power in Brazil
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Enercon secures financing for 134.4 MW wind farm in Sweden
ENERCON reaches financial close under a EUR 118m senior facilities agreement with DNB Bank ASA (“DNB Bank”) who acted as the sole mandated lead arranger. The bridge financing is dedicated for the construction of wind farm Ersträsk North with a total capacity of 134.4 MW located in the Markbygden area. The project was sold in … Continue reading Enercon secures financing for 134.4 MW wind farm in Sweden
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The wind energy industry needs a minimum profitability
Siemens Gamesa and Vestas are both losing money and to reach ambitious goals, the European wind industry must rein in its attempts to reduce the cost of building wind turbines.Siemens Energy reported losses of more than €600 million, while Vestas reports an operating loss of €894 million.K2 Management believes that unless the relentless drive to … Continue reading The wind energy industry needs a minimum profitability
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Offshore wind energy industry enjoys best-ever year with 21.1 GW of installations
The offshore wind industry enjoyed its best-ever year in 2021, with 21.1 GW of new capacity connected to the grid, according to the latest Global Offshore Wind Report launched by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) to coincide with the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon. The report shows that the offshore wind industry is … Continue reading Offshore wind energy industry enjoys best-ever year with 21.1 GW of installations
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Vestas secures 86 MW repowering order in the USA
Vestas has received an 86 MW order from Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to repower the Solano Wind Project Phase 4 wind farm in California, USA. The order consists of 19 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, which will replace the site’s current legacy V47-660 kW wind turbines. With this order, the collective Solano Wind Project will … Continue reading Vestas secures 86 MW repowering order in the USA
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Ecoener will supply the island of La Gomera with wind power
The facilities have 12 MW of power and represent an investment of 17 million euros. The new wind farms will start operating this year and will turn La Gomera into a 100% sustainable island. The project reinforces Ecoener’s leadership in renewable energy production in the Canary Islands. Ecoener, the Galician multinational renewable energy company, will … Continue reading Ecoener will supply the island of La Gomera with wind power
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