Vestas has signed an agreement with LM Wind Power, a leading manufacturer of wind turbine blades, to develop the wind energy supply chain and scale renewables efficiently for the global energy transition. The agreement includes design and manufacturing of blades for V172-7.2 MW wind turbines of the EnVentus platform. “This new partnership highlights how we are increasingly collaborating with partners in a flexible setup to scale efficiently … Continue reading Vestas to strengthen wind energy supply chain with partnership with LM Wind Power for V172-7.2 MW blades
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Vestas strengthens manufacturing footprint by partnering with LM Wind Power for V150-4.2 MW blade production in Brazil
In the continuous journey to develop the wind energy supply chain and produce main components close to key markets, Vestas has further strengthened the flexibility of its global manufacturing footprint with a supply agreement with LM Wind Power, a leading manufacturer of wind blades. The multi-year agreement includes production of V150-4.2 MW turbine blades for … Continue reading Vestas strengthens manufacturing footprint by partnering with LM Wind Power for V150-4.2 MW blade production in Brazil
Continue readingTowards circular wind turbines: LM Wind Power to produce zero waste blades by 2030
The company will reuse, repurpose, recycle or recover all the excess materials from manufacturing of blades, giving up on landfilling and incineration as waste management solutions.It will also partner with its suppliers to prevent waste in blade manufacturing, which today accounts for nearly one third of LM Wind Power’s operational carbon footprint.Zero waste blades represent … Continue reading Towards circular wind turbines: LM Wind Power to produce zero waste blades by 2030
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GE Renewable Energy launches second 107-meter wind turbine blade mold at its Cherbourg factory, France
The company will recruit and train 200 new employees, taking the site’s total workforce to 800. Additionally, GE Renewable Energy plans to expand the site with the construction of an additional hall for finishing blades. Cherbourg plant has established as a world-class facility, having produced the first ever wind turbine blade longer than 100 meters. … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy launches second 107-meter wind turbine blade mold at its Cherbourg factory, France
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GE Renewable Energy selected by European Energy to supply 34 Cypress onshore wind turbines for three wind farms in Lithuania
European Energy will operate a total of 56 GE wind turbines in Lithuania at six wind farms, representing a total of 308 MW.GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by European Energy as the supplier for three additional wind farms in Lithuania, two in Telsiai and one in Rokiskis, in the northern … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy selected by European Energy to supply 34 Cypress onshore wind turbines for three wind farms in Lithuania
Continue readingGE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power produces 44,444th blade in India
GE Renewable Energy announced today it has produced its 44,444th wind turbine blade at LM Wind Power’s wind turbine blade manufacturing sites in India. These blades have been manufactured in the two factories located near Bangalore, Karnataka and in Vadodara, Gujarat. Phani Gujjari, Head of Operations for LM Wind Power in India, said: “We know … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power produces 44,444th blade in India
Continue readingGE Renewable Energy’s Bergama wind turbine blade manufacturing site produces 1111th blade
GE Renewable Energy today announces the production of the 1111th wind turbine blade at its LM Wind Power’s wind turbine blade manufacturing site in Turkey, four years after the start of the production at the new plant in Bergama, ?zmir. Devoted to respond to the growing demand for wind energy worldwide, including in Turkey, Europe … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy’s Bergama wind turbine blade manufacturing site produces 1111th blade
Continue readingGE Renewable Energy to hire 300 employees in 2021 for its wind turbine blade factory in Cherbourg, France
GE Renewable Energy plans to recruit 300 employees in 2021 at its LM Wind Power wind turbine blade factory in Cherbourg, France. Opened almost three years ago in April 2018, the factory today counts more than 450 employees Every new hire will go through an intensive training program at the factory’s ‘Center of Excellence’ to … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to hire 300 employees in 2021 for its wind turbine blade factory in Cherbourg, France
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GE Renewable Energy plans to open new offshore wind blade manufacturing plant in Teesside, United Kingdom
LM Wind Power plans to open and operate a brand-new manufacturing plant for the production of offshore wind turbine blades, due to open and start production in 2023 The manufacturing facility could create 750 direct renewable energy jobs and close to 1,500 indirect jobs in the area The facility would address the needs of the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy plans to open new offshore wind blade manufacturing plant in Teesside, United Kingdom
Continue readingWorkers in LM Wind Power US factory test positive for COVID-19
According to a brief by the North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, a total of 110 employees associated with LM Wind Power’s factory in Grand Forks have tested positive after having a screening of about half of its 900 workers this week. Following the outbreak, the blade factory will be closed for at least 14 days. … Continue reading Workers in LM Wind Power US factory test positive for COVID-19
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GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW nacelle, the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine, arrives in the UK for testing
The nacelle of GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW will undergo an advanced testing program at ORE Catapult in Blyth. As part of the Haliade-X global testing program, Blyth has already taken delivery of one of the turbine’s 107-metre long blades for testing. Haliade-X has been announced as the preferred turbine for 4.8 GW at offshore wind … Continue reading GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW nacelle, the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine, arrives in the UK for testing
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GE Renewable Energy to Supply Cypress wind turbines for 51 MW Gazi-9 Wind Farm in Turkey
GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Sanko Enerji to supply Cypress Units for the 51 MW Gazi-9 Wind Farm in Turkey. Gazi-9 represents one of the first Cypress orders for GE Renewable Energy in Turkey. GE Renewable Energy will locally produce the wind turbine blades in LM Wind Power’s Bergama site, Izmir, Turkey. GE … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to Supply Cypress wind turbines for 51 MW Gazi-9 Wind Farm in Turkey
Continue readingSenator Boozman Visits LM Wind Power Production Plant in Recognition of American Wind Week
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, visited the LM Wind Power Little Rock plant on Wednesday to watch production of the giant turbine blades that drive wind farms throughout the region. The plant is an example of the good manufacturing jobs that wind power is bringing … Continue reading Senator Boozman Visits LM Wind Power Production Plant in Recognition of American Wind Week
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Wind power in Turkey: GE Renewable Energy 49 wind turbines for 158 MW winf farm
GE Renewable Energy has been selected to supply 49 of its 3 MW platform onshore wind turbines for five wind farms in Turkey. With a total capacity of 158 MW, wind energy the project will provide renewable energy to the region, powering the equivalent of 183,000 homes. The 147 blades will be manufactured at GE’s … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: GE Renewable Energy 49 wind turbines for 158 MW winf farm
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GE Renewable Energy to hire more than 200 employees for its Wind Turbine Blade Factory in Cherbourg, France
Located in Cherbourg, the wind energy factory recruited 120 employees in 2018, and will reach more than 320 employees at the end of this year. GE Renewable Energy plans to recruit more than 200 employees at its wind turbine blade factory in France, before the end of 2019. GE Renewable Energy announced today its plan … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to hire more than 200 employees for its Wind Turbine Blade Factory in Cherbourg, France
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Vattenfall and GE Renewable Energy to cooperate on deployment for largest offshore wind turbine in Europe
“As a leader of the wind energy industry, we are constantly striving for top notch technology. The cooperation with GE Renewable Energy enables us to remain one step ahead in wind turbine technology developments. The size and performance of Haliade-X 12MW will support us to further improve the competitiveness of offshore wind energy production. Due … Continue reading Vattenfall and GE Renewable Energy to cooperate on deployment for largest offshore wind turbine in Europe
Continue readingLM Wind Power manufactures wind turbine blade beyond 100 meters
The 107-meter blade has completed the molding process at our factory in Cherbourg, France. The LM 107.0 P will now proceed with post-molding finishing touches, before undergoing rigorous testing and validation to demonstrate its ability to withstand more than 20 years of operation offshore. The 107-meter blade is set to capture the wind for GE’s … Continue reading LM Wind Power manufactures wind turbine blade beyond 100 meters
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ENGIE boots its renewables’ position in Spain with wind energy plants
NGIE is strengthening its presence on the renewable energy market in Spain with the launch of Phoenix, a new wind power project developed in cooperation with Mirova and Forestalia. Phoenix aims to develop 10 wind farms in Aragon for a total capacity of 342MW. ENGIE will participate as equity investor and as energy manager selling … Continue reading ENGIE boots its renewables’ position in Spain with wind energy plants
Continue readingThe 342 MW Phoenix wind energy project will produce wind power across 10 wind farm plants in Aragon, Spain
GE Renewable Energy will install 91 onshore wind turbines from its 3MW platform. Mirova, ENGIE and Forestalia will develop the wind power project using GE Renewable Energy’s technology. GE Renewable Energy has been selected as the technology provider for the Phoenix onshore wind project in Aragón Spain. The 342 MW project will be developed by … Continue reading The 342 MW Phoenix wind energy project will produce wind power across 10 wind farm plants in Aragon, Spain
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GE Renewable Energy completes its 2018 hiring target of 100 new employees in Cherbourg
In June 2018, GE Renewable Energy announced its plan to recruit 100 employees for its LM Wind Power wind turbine blade manufacturing site in Cherbourg, France, and today the company announced the completion of this target. GE Renewable Energy confirms the completion of its recruitment plan for 2018 at LM Wind Power’s offshore wind blade … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy completes its 2018 hiring target of 100 new employees in Cherbourg
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