Senvion SE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suzlon, the fifth-largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, is delivering 18 wind turbines for the Nordergründe offshore wind farm in Germany’s North Sea. The project is being erected by wpd offshore GmbH within the 12-sea mile zone at the mouth of the Weser, about 40 kilometres northwest of … Continue reading Senvion delivers 18 wind turbines for Nordergründe offshore wind farm
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Enercon takes 43% of Germany wind energy market
Despite the drop in wind power market share, compared with its share of 49.9% or 1496.2MW of total German installed onshore wind energy capacity of 2,998.41MW in 2013, Enercon’s installations were up by 551MW in 2014. Vestas followed in 2014 with a 23.7% share, or 1,126MW, also a substantial 526MW increase on performance in … Continue reading Enercon takes 43% of Germany wind energy market
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NordLink HVDC interconnector between Norway and Germany will use Nexans’ subsea power cables
First ever power interconnector between Norway and Germany will be Nexans’ largest subsea power cable contract to date in terms of length and value Contract value is approximately 0,5 Bn Euros. The Norwegian and German power grids will be able to share green energy directly for the first time thanks to Nexans submarine HVDC (high … Continue reading NordLink HVDC interconnector between Norway and Germany will use Nexans’ subsea power cables
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E.ON reaches major milestone in North Sea offshore wind power project
After a construction period of one year, E.ON’s Amrumbank West offshore wind power project is taking shape: On Sunday, the first of 80 wind turbines was successfully installed at the construction site, 35 kilometers to the north of the island of Helgoland. The hub height of the 3.6 megawatt turbine manufactured by … Continue reading E.ON reaches major milestone in North Sea offshore wind power project
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The world’s largest direct-current grid connection at 800 megawatts (MW) has now taken up commercial operation
With this grid connection it is now possible to transmit 800 MW of clean electricity from wind power, enough to supply around one million German households. Siemens has handed over the first North Sea grid connection, BorWin2, to its customer TenneT. The German-Dutch transmission grid operator has accepted the project following successful completion of test … Continue reading The world’s largest direct-current grid connection at 800 megawatts (MW) has now taken up commercial operation
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Wind energy fuels transition to renewable energy in Germany
2014 saw the record installation of more than 1,700 wind turbines in Germany. They supply as much electricity as two nuclear power plants, giving an important boost to renewable energies. “The 2014 figures look very good. That was the best year for the buildup of wind energy in Germany. The industry can be very satisfied,” … Continue reading Wind energy fuels transition to renewable energy in Germany
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Wind energy in Germany: wind turbines reached a record high in 2014, with 4,750 MW
German construction of wind turbines reached a record high in 2014, with 4,750 megawatts – equivalent to the capacity of three nuclear reactors – brought on stream. Germany now has 24,867 wind turbines in operation on land, part of a globally unprecedented plan to retire all nuclear power generation and limit fossil fuel use in … Continue reading Wind energy in Germany: wind turbines reached a record high in 2014, with 4,750 MW
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China dominates global wind energy market in 2014 installing over 40% of all new wind power capacity worldwide
In 2014, China installed 20.7GW – over four times more than the US – and more than 40% of all new wind power capacity worldwide. For perspective, China has been the world’s largest wind energy market for six years, since overtaking the US. China now has 96 GW of grid-connected wind energy capacity, or more … Continue reading China dominates global wind energy market in 2014 installing over 40% of all new wind power capacity worldwide
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U.S. Wind Energy Installations Surpassed 4.7 GW Last Year: BNEF
Installations of wind power in the U.S. surged sixfold last year, making it the largest market for the technology worldwide after China. The U.S. added 4.7 gigawatts of new onshore wind energy capacity in 2014 compared with 764 megawatts a year earlier, largely due to the extension of the Production Tax Credit in January 2013, … Continue reading U.S. Wind Energy Installations Surpassed 4.7 GW Last Year: BNEF
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Germany’s offshore wind power sector has surpassed the 1 GW milestone
At the end of last year, 258 offshore wind turbines – located in the country’s North and Baltic Seas – generated a total of 1,049.2 MW into the grid, according to the Deutsche WindGuard. In 2014 alone, the offshore wind power sector installed 528.9 MW of installed capacity – more than doubling the amount … Continue reading Germany’s offshore wind power sector has surpassed the 1 GW milestone
Continue readingEnBW sells stake in offshore wind farm to Macquarie Capital for €720m
EnBW sold a stake in its Baltic 2 offshore wind park to Australian investment group Macquarie for 720 million euros ($856 million), joining an industry trend of building and selling wind farms to boost earnings. The sale of the 49.89 percent stake, still subject to antitrust approval, is expected to be completed next summer, … Continue reading EnBW sells stake in offshore wind farm to Macquarie Capital for €720m
Continue readingShare of renewable energies in German electricity production sources made a record in 2014
For the first time, renewable energies including wind energy, solar power, biomass and water power generated more electricity than other individual conventional sources in Germany with a share of 25.8 percent in 2014, said the German Association of Energy and Water Industries in a statement. Share of renewable energies in German electricity production sources … Continue reading Share of renewable energies in German electricity production sources made a record in 2014
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Navantia to support 350 MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany witt Areva’s wind turbines
Iberdrola has awarded €160m contract to Navantia to complete the work for the 350 MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany at the facilities in Puerto Real (Cádiz) and Fene (A Coruña). Under the contract, Navantias shipyard in Fene will develop 29 jacket foundations, worth €90m, for the same number of wind turbines at … Continue reading Navantia to support 350 MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany witt Areva’s wind turbines
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Offshore wind power: Iberdrola purchase 70 wind turbines from Areva for a wind farm
For the first time, the Group will be installing 5-megawatt wind turbines in a wind energy facility. Within the scope of a joint venture agreement with Gamesa, the French company, will equip Wikinger offshore wind farm with 70 M5000-135 5MW turbines and provide maintenance services for 10 years. The 350-MW Wikinger project, currently being developed … Continue reading Offshore wind power: Iberdrola purchase 70 wind turbines from Areva for a wind farm
Continue readingIberdrola awards Navantia €160 million contracts for its german offshore wind farm
IBERDROLA and Navantia entered, today, into an agreement valued at €160 million, under the terms of which the shipbuilding firm will be completing work for the Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany at its facilities in Puerto Real (Cádiz) and Fene (A Coruña). The contract is one of the largest awarded to date by IBERDROLA … Continue reading Iberdrola awards Navantia €160 million contracts for its german offshore wind farm
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German economy minister supports E.ON’s focus on renewable energy
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said German top utility firm E.ON’s plans to split and focus on renewable energies and smart grids was positive and helpful for the country’s new energy policy, a local newspaper reported Monday. EON SE’s plan to spin off its fossil-fuel plants marks a watershed moment in Germany’s renewables effort that … Continue reading German economy minister supports E.ON’s focus on renewable energy
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Areva contract for Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm in Germany
Areva has secured a new contract to continue service and maintenance of its wind turbines at the Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm in Germany. The five-year deal signed with project operating consortium Deutsche Offshore-Testfeld und Infrastruktur (DOTI) extends a previous contract started in 2009. The first contract included the commissioning of the six M5000-116 … Continue reading Areva contract for Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm in Germany
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DONG Energy has installed the first of 78 wind turbines at the German offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1
The wind farm, which has a total capacity of 312MW, is a joint venture between the market leader in offshore wind, DONG Energy, with an ownership interest of 50% and Kirkbi Invest A/S and William Demant Invest A/S with a joint ownership interest of 50%. Trine Borum Bojsen, Managing Director for DONG Energy in Germany, … Continue reading DONG Energy has installed the first of 78 wind turbines at the German offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 1
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ABB to provide cable solution for offshore wind power in Germany
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a significant order from the Dutch-German transmission grid operator TenneT to design, engineer, supply and install an Alternating Current (AC) power transmission cable system that will connect Butendiek, an offshore wind farm in the German North Sea, to the HVDC (high voltage direct current) converter … Continue reading ABB to provide cable solution for offshore wind power in Germany
Continue readingGermany has assigned connection capacity for eight offshore wind farm projects
Germany has assigned connection capacity for eight offshore wind farm projects in the North Sea totalling 1.5GW and rejected three, in a major grid allocation process. Strongest demand was registered in cluster number eight, where BorWin 3 is expected to be operational in 2019. Some 450MW were available in that cluster and demand exceeded supply, … Continue reading Germany has assigned connection capacity for eight offshore wind farm projects
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