The project will position Ocean Winds as the largest offshore wind operator in Scotland.Ocean Winds has successfully installed the 60th and final Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD wind turbine at the Moray West offshore wind farm project in the Moray Firth region of northern Scotland. Each wind turbine, equipped with Power Boost, can generate up … Continue reading Ocean Winds installed Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in Moray West, Scotland
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Iberdrola seals a wind energy agreement worth more than 1 billion euros with Siemens Gamesa in the United Kingdom
Huge boost for UK manufacturing, with blades for the 64 wind turbines to be manufactured in Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory, which provides 1,300 local jobs. The turbine blades for ScottishPower’s £4 billion East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm will be built in Hull after the green energy company formalised a turbine supply agreement with Siemens Gamesa … Continue reading Iberdrola seals a wind energy agreement worth more than 1 billion euros with Siemens Gamesa in the United Kingdom
Continue readingScottishPower and Siemens Gamesa sign offshore wind energy deal
ScottishPower has awarded Siemens Gamesa a wind turbine supply contract valued over £1 billion for its East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm. The 64 wind turbines’ blades, each 115 meters long, will be manufactured at Siemens Gamesa’s factory in Hull, providing significant employment, with around 1,300 jobs secured in the region.East Anglia TWO will generate … Continue reading ScottishPower and Siemens Gamesa sign offshore wind energy deal
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Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign an agreement to manufacture the nacelles for the SG15.0-236 DD wind turbine
We recently discussed Doosan Enerbility, the South Korean manufacturer, in Windletter and wondered how a niche manufacturer with just 300 MW installed could be profitable or remain active in the sector, considering the competition and narrow margins. Well, Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility have just signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) through which Doosan would … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign an agreement to manufacture the nacelles for the SG15.0-236 DD wind turbine
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Permits in place for RWE to kick off offshore construction for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm in spring
Danish Energy Agency grants RWE offshore construction permit for 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm. Offshore work will begin – as planned – in spring 2025; full commissioning expected in 2027. Enough wind power electricity to supply the equivalent of more than one million Danish households. The Danish Energy Agency has granted RWE the offshore … Continue reading Permits in place for RWE to kick off offshore construction for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm in spring
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RWE unveils first wind turbine blade for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull
Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory is producing blades for 100 state-of-the-art 14 MW offshore wind turbines that will power RWE’s Sofia project. Sofia Offshore Wind Farm on target for completion towards end of 2026. Ceremony to unveil the first of the new blades was attended by RWE UK Country Chair Tom Glover, Darren Davidson, Vice President … Continue reading RWE unveils first wind turbine blade for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull
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RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE achieves key milestone with the installation of the Offshore Converter Platform at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm – its first deployment of HVDC technology offshore. The installation represents the largest lift of its kind in the offshore wind industry, underscoring the successful collaboration between RWE, GE Vernova, and Seatrium. Sofia is RWE’s largest offshore … Continue reading RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa will install a wind turbine of around 21 MW and between 270 and 280 meters in rotor diameter
Who said we had to slow down product development? Rumors are confirmed: Siemens Gamesa will install a prototype that, pending official confirmation, will have a power of 21 MW and a rotor diameter between 270 and 280 meters. This will mean that, unless a Chinese manufacturer beats them to it, this prototype will become the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will install a wind turbine of around 21 MW and between 270 and 280 meters in rotor diameter
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Polenergia and Equinor acquire 1.44 GW of offshore wind from Siemens Gamesa
Polenergia and Equinor close an order for 1.44 GW with Siemens Gamesa wind turbines. Polish power company Polenergia and Norway’s Equinor have signed a final agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines for their Baltyk II and Baltyk III offshore wind farms in Poland. Siemens Gamesa, a unit of Siemens Energy, will supply the … Continue reading Polenergia and Equinor acquire 1.44 GW of offshore wind from Siemens Gamesa
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First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers
Vestas shows the way back to profitability while Nordex ties Back to black. Good news for the sector and for Western manufacturers in particular, who are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. After some years of journey, Vestas has managed to return to profitability in the results of the year 2023, … Continue reading First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers
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Siemens Gamesa will test the “most powerful wind turbine in the world” in Denmark
Siemens Gamesa will install and test what has been described by the European Union (EU) as the “world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine prototype” at the Østerild National Test Center in Denmark, before later launching full-scale production. scale of its “next generation” of wind turbines for offshore wind. The wind turbine maker did not reveal … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will test the “most powerful wind turbine in the world” in Denmark
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Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk
Vattenfall, the Swedish power company, has announced that it will switch from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas as the supplier of wind turbines for its planned offshore wind projects in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Vattenfall’s decision to opt for Vestas’ 15 MW wind turbines marks a significant shift in the market, as the Swedish company seeks to … Continue reading Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk
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All wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc wind farm are complete
The Saint-Brieuc Wind Farm located off the coast of northwestern France has reached a significant milestone, with all its wind turbines successfully installed and standing tall. The completion of this ambitious project marks a major achievement in the country’s renewable energy goals and will contribute to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. The Saint-Brieuc Wind … Continue reading All wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc wind farm are complete
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Are the West’s “big three” able to cope with the huge growth in offshore wind power?
The rapid growth of offshore wind has raised questions about the ability of the industry’s “big three” Western wind turbine companies, namely Siemens Gamesa, Vestas and GE Renewable Energy, to keep up with demand. This article examines the current status of these companies and their readiness to meet the needs of offshore wind expansion. As … Continue reading Are the West’s “big three” able to cope with the huge growth in offshore wind power?
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Siemens Gamesa Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Strategic Shifts in Wind Turbine Production
Siemens Gamesa, the wind division of Siemens Energy, has revealed plans to implement cost-saving measures of approximately 400 million euros ($436 million) by 2026. The company aims to streamline its organization and optimize overhead costs, according to presentation slides released ahead of its capital markets day. To achieve its cost-cutting goals, Siemens Gamesa intends to … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Strategic Shifts in Wind Turbine Production
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Capital Energy receives the Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for the La Herrada wind farm, in Albacete
The 10 wind turbines of this Capital Energy renewable facility, model SG 5.0 – 145 with 5.2 MW of unit power, will be capable of supplying clean energy to almost 51,000 homes and will avoid the emission of around 50,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. yearThe construction of La Herrada, which the Albacete company … Continue reading Capital Energy receives the Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for the La Herrada wind farm, in Albacete
Continue readingGerman government supports Siemens Energy with $8 bln guarantees
The German government on Tuesday said it had decided to backstop Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) with guarantees worth 7.5 billion euros ($8.1 billion) as part of a deal with other stakeholders to help the troubled energy company fulfil its order book. Deepening problems at the firm’s wind turbine unit Siemens Gamesa and a subsequent move by … Continue reading German government supports Siemens Energy with $8 bln guarantees
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Siemens Gamesa Planning New Onshore Wind Turbine Platform Following Technical Issues
Siemens Gamesa, a leading renewable energy company, is said to be contemplating the development of a fresh onshore wind turbine platform. This decision comes after the company experienced significant technical issues with its existing flagship models, the 4.X and 5.X series. These problems resulted in substantial financial losses reaching billions of euros. The technical issues … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Planning New Onshore Wind Turbine Platform Following Technical Issues
Continue readingSiemens Energy Considers Shutting Down Siemens Gamesa Factories to Reduce Losses
Siemens Energy is reportedly considering the closure of Siemens Gamesa factories and sales offices as part of a strategic review aimed at reducing losses within its wind turbine business. The German power equipment supplier has faced significant quality issues within its onshore wind turbine division, as well as potential losses from offshore contracts, causing its … Continue reading Siemens Energy Considers Shutting Down Siemens Gamesa Factories to Reduce Losses
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Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines
China leads in wind power while Europe lags behind. China is emerging as a dominant player in global wind power generation, with manufacturers in the country supplying nearly 60% of installed wind turbines worldwide in 2022. The figures, compiled by the Brussels-based Global Wind Energy Council, indicate that China claims a dominant share of the … Continue reading Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines
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