Iberdrola is reaffirming its leadership in offshore wind with major advances in Saint-Brieuc (France) and Baltic Eagle (Germany). Iberdrola’s Chairman, Ignacio Galán, has recognized the work of employees at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm, the first large-scale offshore wind project in Brittany and the second in France to produce clean energy, and at the Baltic … Continue reading Iberdrola reinforces its leadership in offshore wind power with the progress of Saint-Brieuc and Baltic Eagle
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Wind turbine orders reach 69.5 GW of wind power in the first half of 2023
Global order intake for wind turbines hit new highs in the first half of 2023 with 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of activity, up 12% year-on-year, according to new Wood Mackenzie analysis. Orders from outside of China, which saw more than 25 GW of order demand for a 47% year-on-year increase in the first half, were a … Continue reading Wind turbine orders reach 69.5 GW of wind power in the first half of 2023
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RWE Grows U.S. Offshore Wind Development Portfolio by 2-Gigawatt in BOEM’s First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Auction in the Gulf of Mexico
RWE has secured a lease area in the Gulf of Mexico with a capacity to develop up to 2 gigawatts of fixed-bottom offshore wind and power over 350,000 U.S homes with clean energy. Company will tap into the Gulf’s existing energy workforce and world-class supply chain to bring offshore wind into a new market. RWE’s … Continue reading RWE Grows U.S. Offshore Wind Development Portfolio by 2-Gigawatt in BOEM’s First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Auction in the Gulf of Mexico
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Offshore wind roadmap launched in Sri Lanka
The World Bank Group has published the Offshore Wind Roadmap for Sri Lanka, commissioned by the Government of Sri Lanka and funded by the World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) and PROBLUE. The roadmap estimates the country’s locational offshore wind potential to be 56 GW and identifies two sites where Sri Lanka could build … Continue reading Offshore wind roadmap launched in Sri Lanka
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Nordex wins an order for 49 wind turbines for wind power in Canada
Nordex 49 N155/5.X wind turbines for the Forty Mile wind farm in AlbertaNordex has been awarded a contract for the delivery and commissioning of 49 wind turbines for a 280MW wind farm in Canada. The order is for N155/5.X wind turbines to be installed at the Forty Mile wind farm in Alberta. The wind farm … Continue reading Nordex wins an order for 49 wind turbines for wind power in Canada
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US approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm
The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday approved the construction of a 704 megawatt (MW) wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, the fourth offshore wind project the agency has greenlighted as the Biden administration targets bringing 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power online by 2030. The Revolution Wind project off Point Judith, Rhode Island, … Continue reading US approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm
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EDP Renewables implements in Poland pioneering hybrid project
A new 45MW photovoltaic farm will be officially opened in Konary, on the territory of two municipalities located in the Greater Poland province of Go?a?cz and Margonin, in August; The Konary project is an innovative example in Poland and even in Central and Eastern Europe of the use of hybridization, that is the sharing of … Continue reading EDP Renewables implements in Poland pioneering hybrid project
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NREL Reimagines Next-Generation Drivetrain Technologies for Offshore Wind Turbines
Comparison Provides Insight Into Future Trends of Offshore Wind Energy. New studies leveraging conceptual designs of offshore wind turbines point to how their drivetrains could change in the near future to produce more power while lowering costs, according to a new journal article by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and … Continue reading NREL Reimagines Next-Generation Drivetrain Technologies for Offshore Wind Turbines
Continue readingCharting a sustainable course for offshore wind energy
The offshore wind sector is navigating uncharted waters as it grapples with a fresh set of challenges in cost escalation and supply chain pressures. Much recent focus has homed in on a number of problematic projects in the US and UK. These projects won competitive tenders that locked in their remuneration schemes, but have recently … Continue reading Charting a sustainable course for offshore wind energy
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Vestas strives for leadership in the wind energy sector
An overview of Vestas Wind Systems and its unwavering commitment to renewable energy, climate action, and equity across its extensive energy talent pool With aspirations of becoming the global frontrunner in sustainable energy solutions, the Vestas Wind Systems‘ entire endeavour revolves around propelling and actualising these solutions. On a daily basis, the company’s workforce, comprising … Continue reading Vestas strives for leadership in the wind energy sector
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Celsia undertakes a wind power project in Peru with Ibereólica Renovables
Celsia announced on August 18 that it reached an agreement with Ibereólica Renovables to acquire the 218 MW Caravelí wind farm, located in the Lomas District, province of Caravelí – Arequipa, Peru. It is estimated that the closing of the transaction will take place before the end of 2023 with the support of Ibereólica, at … Continue reading Celsia undertakes a wind power project in Peru with Ibereólica Renovables
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Pumped storage hydropower in China helping to integrate wind energy and solar power
China is building pumped-storage hydropower facilities to increase the flexibility of the power grid and accommodate growing wind and solar power. As of May 2023, China had 50 gigawatts (GW) of operational pumped-storage capacity, 30% of global capacity and more than any other country. China’s pumped-storage capacity is set to increase even more, with 89 GW of … Continue reading Pumped storage hydropower in China helping to integrate wind energy and solar power
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The wind industry fights against the skyrocketing costs and failures of wind turbines
The wind power industry is facing significant cost increases, ranging between 20% and 40% since February 2022. Siemens Gamesa, the wind power segment of Siemens Energy, has experienced substantial financial losses after selling turbines that were not adequately tested. In addition, big oil companies are making significant investments in the wind sector without government subsidies, … Continue reading The wind industry fights against the skyrocketing costs and failures of wind turbines
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Statkraft and AstraZeneca sign agreement on wind power delivery
Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, and the biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have entered into an agreement on wind power deliveries that will increase the supply of renewable electricity in Sweden. The agreement is based on the commissioning of new wind farms. Under the agreement, AstraZeneca commits to purchasing 200 gigawatt-hours per year for ten years, … Continue reading Statkraft and AstraZeneca sign agreement on wind power delivery
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Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Second Quarter 2023
Quarterly revenue of EUR 3.4bn with an EBIT margin before special items of (2.0) percent. Continued strong wind turbine backlog of EUR 20.0bn. Full-year guidance maintained. In the second quarter of 2023, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 3,429m – an increase of 3.8 percent compared to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items amounted to … Continue reading Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Second Quarter 2023
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Vestas wins order for 189 MW of wind power in the US
Vestas has received a 189 MW order to power an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 45 V150-4.2 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 asset … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 189 MW of wind power in the US
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2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the Clean Power Quarterly Market Report | Q2 2023 today, showing that the industry installed 5,218 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage capacity in the second quarter – representing enough clean generation to power nearly 1 million American homes and making Q2 2023 the second-highest second quarter for … Continue reading 2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
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Acciona Energía builds a new 280MW wind power project in Canada
Forty Mile will be completed in the first quarter of 2025, and it will be the company’s largest wind farm in North America. ACCIONA Energía has announced today the start of the construction of Forty Mile, a 280MW wind project in the County of Forty Mile No. 8 in Alberta, Canada. Forty Mile has been … Continue reading Acciona Energía builds a new 280MW wind power project in Canada
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 55 MW of wind power in Japan
Vestas has won a 55 MW order with RENOVA, Inc. for the Reihoku Amakusa onshore wind farm in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Vestas will supply 13 Vestas V117-4.2 MW wind turbines to the project. The wind turbines will be installed with a tall tower solution with hub heights of 112 meters to unlock new wind resources … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 55 MW of wind power in Japan
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 59 MW of wind from Greenbacker Capital Management in the US.
Vestas has received a 59 MW order from leading renewable energy asset manager Greenbacker Capital Management to power the Moscow Wind Power project in Maine, USA. The order consists of 14 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines. “We look forward to partnering with Greenbacker and transforming this unique site, which housed a former Air Force radar defense … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 59 MW of wind from Greenbacker Capital Management in the US.
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