Gamesa is targeting wind energy markets such as India, Brazil and Mexico for growth this year, following local peers abroad after policy changes at home choked the creation of new wind farms. Gamesa, the world’s fourth biggest maker of wind turbines, also plans to invest in expanding the lifespan of existing installations in Spain, Gamesa … Continue reading Gamesa to expand wind turbines’ lifespan, grow abroad
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Ending of the Azimut project that will enable the development of a 15 MW offshore wind turbine in 2020
The Azimut Project has finalized successfully with important progress in technological advances, new materials, simulation tools and a web application. Eleven Spanish companies and 22 research centers, coordinated by Gamesa, have joined forces on the Azimut Project to enable the development of world’s largest capacity wind turbine by 2020. The Azimut project, which aims to … Continue reading Ending of the Azimut project that will enable the development of a 15 MW offshore wind turbine in 2020
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Top 15 wind energy suppliers of 2013
MAKE Consulting has released its list of the top 15 global wind turbine suppliers of 2013. According to the report, Vestas has maintained its No. 1 spot, GE has dropped from second to sixth place, and Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have secured over half of the top positions. The top 15 turbine suppliers of … Continue reading Top 15 wind energy suppliers of 2013
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Gamesa obtains type certification for the G128-5.0 MW, its first offshore wind turbine
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured type certification for its first offshore wind turbine, the G128-5.0 MW Offshore, from DNV-GL, an accredited independent body. This milestone completes the process of certifying the company’s first offshore product – in less than seven months – and constitutes an endorsement for the platform’s technology … Continue reading Gamesa obtains type certification for the G128-5.0 MW, its first offshore wind turbine
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Gamesa attends EWEA 2014 showcasing the technological evolution of its 2.0-2.5 MW and 5.0 MW platforms
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, is presenting at the EWEA trade fair for the twelfth year running. This year it is showcasing how its product portfolio has developed and evolved with the aim of offering competitive technology solutions that lower its end customers’ Cost of Energy (CoE). EWEA 2014 is the European … Continue reading Gamesa attends EWEA 2014 showcasing the technological evolution of its 2.0-2.5 MW and 5.0 MW platforms
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Gamesa further consolidates its presence in Brazil with two new wind energy contracts
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has further reinforced its presence in Brazil, where it is already one of the leading turbine manufacturers, having signed two new agreements, one to supply 68 MW to CER (Companhia de Energias Renováveis) and another to supply 30 MW to Ventos dos Guarás I Energias Renováveis. The … Continue reading Gamesa further consolidates its presence in Brazil with two new wind energy contracts
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Gamesa enters agreement with Santander for the joint development of several wind farms in Mexico
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reached an agreement with Santander for the joint development of a series of wind farms in Mexico with total installed capacity of up to 500 MW. Under the agreement, Gamesa will handle the development and construction of the wind farms along with the supply and installation … Continue reading Gamesa enters agreement with Santander for the joint development of several wind farms in Mexico
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Gamesa back in the black
Gamesa ended 2013 with attributable net income of €45 million in 2013, compared with a loss of -€659 million in 2012, which was due mainly to writedowns. This positive result, together with the improvement in margins, reinforces the company’s return to profitability that began early in the year and confirms the sound progress attained with … Continue reading Gamesa back in the black
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Supply of the first Gamesa G114-2.0 MW wind turbines in Europe
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reached an agreement with Eolus Vind, one of Sweden’s leading wind farm developers, for the supply of four of its G114-2.0 MW turbines in this Scandinavian market. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply, install and commission these 8 MW at the Nötåsen wind … Continue reading Supply of the first Gamesa G114-2.0 MW wind turbines in Europe
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Iberdrola successfully completes Syserwind demo wind energy project
Under the auspices of the European programme Twenties, which aims to improve the quality of the wind power connection to the grid. This initiative created new power-frequency and voltage control equipment and systems to optimise the connection between wind farms and energy transmission grids. IBERDROLA headed this project, which has been running for the last … Continue reading Iberdrola successfully completes Syserwind demo wind energy project
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Grupo Terra Receives $127.5 Million Loan for Honduras Wind Farm
The wind energy project uses 25 wind turbines from Gamesa. Grupo Terra, a closely-held Honduras investment company, received $127.5 million from five international lenders to build the nation’s second-biggest wind farm. The 50-megawatt San Marcos wind power project under construction in southwest Honduras is expected to start producing power by early 2015, according to a … Continue reading Grupo Terra Receives $127.5 Million Loan for Honduras Wind Farm
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NALCO Commissions Second Wind Power Project in Rajasthan (India)
State-run National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has set up its second wind farm at Ludarva in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, with a capacity of 47.6 MW. The Rs 283 crore wind power project was executed through M/s Gamesa Wind Turbines Private Limited, which involved erection of 56 wind turbines, each of 850 KW rating, an … Continue reading NALCO Commissions Second Wind Power Project in Rajasthan (India)
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Gamesa accelerates its offshore wind power development by creating a European champion with Areva
Today Gamesa and Areva announced the entry into exclusive negotiations to create a 50/50 joint-venture company in the field of offshore wind power. The offshore market represents one of the most promising areas for the development of renewable energies over the next decade, particularly in the coastal countries of northern Europe, where the installed base … Continue reading Gamesa accelerates its offshore wind power development by creating a European champion with Areva
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Areva, Gamesa in offshore wind power venture talks
Areva and Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa are in advanced talks over a joint venture in offshore wind turbines. Both firms would hold a 50 percent stake in the new entity, which would focus on expanding the promising but capital-intensive offshore wind farm business. Nuclear energy group Areva, which builds nuclear reactors and mines uranium, … Continue reading Areva, Gamesa in offshore wind power venture talks
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Gamesa wind energy sells two wind farms in Germany
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has closed* the sale of two wind farms located in Germany, with aggregate installed capacity of 18.5 MW, to HT Aiwanger, an investor group. The Ringstedt II wind farm (10 MW) is located in Landkreis-Cuxhaven (Lower Saxony) and is equipped with five G80-2.0 MW turbines. The Gross … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy sells two wind farms in Germany
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Globeleq to build more wind power generation in Central America
Globeleq, the leading wind energy company in Central America, announced the financial close and notice to proceed on construction of two wind generation projects in Costa Rica and Honduras. Construction of the 50 MW Orosi project in Costa Rica and the 24 MW expansion of the existing 102 MW Cerro de Hula wind farm will … Continue reading Globeleq to build more wind power generation in Central America
Continue readingAvailon wins 124 MW wind farms maintenance contract in Italy
Availon announced today that it has won a 124 MW maintenance contract for two Italian wind farms from Alpiq Holding Ltd., the Swiss energy group that owns and operates the two farms. The full service maintenance contract runs for a 10 year period, and covers 62 Gamesa wind turbines. Both wind farms are located in … Continue reading Availon wins 124 MW wind farms maintenance contract in Italy
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Iberdrola: capacity at La Ventosa wind farm complex (Mexico) increased to 102 MW
Iberdrola has installed an additional 22 megawatts (MW) comprising 11 Gamesa G80 wind turbines. IBERDROLA has extended by 22 MW the capacity of its La Ventosa wind power complex, one of its most emblematic renewable facilities in the Americas, taking it up to 102 MW. To this end, it has installed on the site 11 … Continue reading Iberdrola: capacity at La Ventosa wind farm complex (Mexico) increased to 102 MW
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The prototype of Gamesa’s new G114-2.0 MW turbine, recently installed in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain), has started to generate power. Installation of the turbine finished in early December, triggering the start of the intensive process of validating and certifying the new turbine. The company expects to obtain type certification during the first quarter of 2014. Assembly … Continue reading Gamesa
Continue readingGamesa to Build Wind Farm in Costa Rica
The contract with Globeleq Mesoamerica Energywill allow the Spanish company to set up 25 of its G87 2MW wind turbines at the project location in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Gamesa will likely additionally create much of the necessary infrastructure for the premises which includes a substation, a high-tension line and grid connection. The … Continue reading Gamesa to Build Wind Farm in Costa Rica
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