The 389-megawatt (MW) West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm is the first such wind power commissioned by a Spanish company and will generate enough electricity to meet the annual demands of 280,000 homes. Today, the UK Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey, IBERDROLA Chairman, Ignacio Galan, and DONG Energy Executive Vice President, … Continue reading Offshore wind energy: Iberdrola wind farm in the UK with 108 wind turbines from Siemens
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Mainstream granted consent to build 450 MW offshore wind farm
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has received consent from the Scottish Ministers to build and operate its 450 megawatt Neart na Gaoithe (“NnG”) offshore wind farm in the Outer Forth Estuary in the North Sea. This will be the first large-scale offshore wind farm constructed and operated in Scottish waters to be … Continue reading Mainstream granted consent to build 450 MW offshore wind farm
Continue readingIberdrola commissions 136-megawatt harestanes wind farm in UK
Located near the town of Dumfries in southern Scotland, this renewable facility has 68 wind turbines, each with 2 MW unit capacity. IBERDROLA, through its subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables, officially opened the 136 megawatt (MW) Harestanes Windfarm, one of the largest onshore wind farms in the United Kingdom. The project, with an investment of £160 million, … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions 136-megawatt harestanes wind farm in UK
Continue readingWest of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm are celebrating the successful installation of the final wind turbine at the 389MW wind power project
The offshore wind farm, which features 108 Siemens 3.6 MW wind turbines, is a 50/50 joint venture between DONG Energy and ScottishPower Renewables. The partners say commissioning work is well under way and expected to be finished by year-end. The 108th wind turbine was hoisted into position by the Sea Installer late evening on Tuesday … Continue reading West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm are celebrating the successful installation of the final wind turbine at the 389MW wind power project
Continue readingUK Department for Energy & Climate Change has approved planning consent for East Anglia One offshore wind farm project
Iberdrola and Vattenfall are planning to install up to 240 offshore wind turbines between 2017 and 2019 off the East Anglian coast in the North Sea. East Anglia One Offshore Wind, a 50-50 joint venture between IBERDROLA’s subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall, has received consent from the UK Department for Energy & Climate Change. With … Continue reading UK Department for Energy & Climate Change has approved planning consent for East Anglia One offshore wind farm project
Continue readingSiemens to invest 260 mln USD in Britain’s wind energy facilities
Siemens announced Tuesday that it will invest 260 million U.S. dollars in offshore wind turbine production and installation facilities in Yorkshire of England. The revised plan of the German engineering and electronics giant will be spread across two sites comprising the previously announced Green Port Hull project construction, assembly and service facility and a new … Continue reading Siemens to invest 260 mln USD in Britain’s wind energy facilities
Continue readingScottish offshore wind farms to be world’s third largest
Energy Minister, Fergus Ewing, has announced the formal consent of two adjacent offshore wind farm applications in the outer Moray Firth. Moray Offshore Renewables Limited (MORL) and the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL), together will be the world’s third largest offshore wind farm, with up to 326 wind turbines. The developments, sited off the Caithness … Continue reading Scottish offshore wind farms to be world’s third largest
Continue readingABB Cables To Connect 400 MW Offshore Wind Farm With UK Grid
High-voltage power cables to connect Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm with UK national grid. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $55 million to supply a submarine AC (alternating current) power cable system for a new wind farm, located off the coast of Norfolk. The underwater cables will feed … Continue reading ABB Cables To Connect 400 MW Offshore Wind Farm With UK Grid
Continue readingConstruction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
E.ON is further expanding its renewables business and has started construction of Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea. The first foundation was installed today 37 kilometer northwest of the island of Helgoland. To help build Amrumbank West and other offshore projects, E.ON has chartered the MPI Discovery, a self-elevating turbine installation vessel or jackup … Continue reading Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
Continue readingStatoil awards wind power contracts to Siemens
Statoil announced Tuesday to award Siemens two wind power contracts worth 516 million British pounds (about 848 million U.S. dollars) for 67 wind turbine generators (WTG) and related work on the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project in the North Sea. Holding a 70 percent stake in Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited, Statoil is the operator responsible … Continue reading Statoil awards wind power contracts to Siemens
Continue readingConstruction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
E.ON strengthens its position as a global leader in offshore wind power E.ON is further expanding its renewables business and has started construction of Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea. The first foundation was installed today 37 kilometer northwest of the island of Helgoland. To help build Amrumbank West and other offshore projects, … Continue reading Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
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Isolux Corsán has gained a strong foothold on the U.K. photovoltaic solar energy market with the award of three new contracts for building the Penare, Egmere and Parley solar plants in addition to the project for building the 31.6 MWp Stradishall solar plant located in Suffolk County. This latter project, which will commence operation in … Continue reading Isolux Cors
Continue readingVergnet: New partnership to develop UK wind energy projects
Vergnet, manufacturer of medium scale wind turbines, has announced it has joined forces with Wind Turbines as it develops the growing medium wind energy sector. The partnership between Vergnet, which is headquartered in France, and Wind Turbines based in Manchester, was formalised this week with both companies working on a range of GB wind energy … Continue reading Vergnet: New partnership to develop UK wind energy projects
Continue readingUK to change subsidies to boost offshore wind power
The British government plans to reduce support for onshore wind energy and solar energy while giving more backing to offshore wind power, deputy finance minister Danny Alexander said on Wednesday. The government in June announced details of a scheme aimed at making renewable energy more attractive and less risky for investors by guaranteeing a … Continue reading UK to change subsidies to boost offshore wind power
Continue readingDeputy Prime Minister unveils blueprint for offshore wind energy job creation, as wind industry achieves landmark 10 gigawatts
RenewableUK has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. The joint Government/Industry plan to consolidate the UK’s position as the global leader in offshore wind energy was hailed by RenewableUK’s Chief Executive as “a blueprint for green-collar job creation”. Speaking at the official launch of … Continue reading Deputy Prime Minister unveils blueprint for offshore wind energy job creation, as wind industry achieves landmark 10 gigawatts
Continue readingWorld’s largest offshore wind farm with 175 Siemens wind turbines inaugurated
London Array offshore wind power plant provides enough clean electricity to power 500,000 British households. Today marks the inauguration of the world’s largest offshore wind power plant, London Array. Siemens supplied the 175 wind turbines and the grid connection for London Array. Together with Dong Energy, Siemens will also be responsible for the service of … Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm with 175 Siemens wind turbines inaugurated
Continue readingIn 2010 wind energy accounted 5.3% of the EU?s electricity
In 2010 wind power accounted 5.3% of the EU?s electricity demand, but this amount varies wildly from country to country across the continent.
Continue readingAWEA bids farewell to wind power industry icon Britt Theismann
We at AWEA are deeply saddened by the untimely, tragic passing of Britt Theismann. He served this organization and the industry it represents with the highest standards of professionalism and an intense dedication.
Continue readingBrazil wind energy booms, and cheaper than gas
Wind farm projects in the auction on Wednesday won 39 per cent of the total capacity contracted, offering an average price of 99.58 reais ($US62.91) per megawatt hour.
Continue readingRight Wing Media Use Wildlife Deaths To Attack Wind Power
In recent weeks, the right-wing media have used reports of wildlife deaths — particularly those of bats and birds — in order to attack wind energy.
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