A study into how effectively birds can avoid offshore wind turbines is to be carried out at the North Sea wind farm opposed by Donald Trump. The study, lasting between two and three years, will start in spring, and is thought to be one of the first times research has been carried out at this … Continue reading Bird collision study at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
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Senvion awarded major ISP wind energy contract with SSE to service four wind farms in Scotland
Senvion has been awarded a long term ISP contract by SSE to service four of the utility company’s wind farms in the north of Scotland. Senvion will be providing full service support for 107 of its MM82 turbines across the four wind farms. This is one of the largest single service contracts signed by Senvion, … Continue reading Senvion awarded major ISP wind energy contract with SSE to service four wind farms in Scotland
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Majority of Scots support onshore wind energy
The majority of Scots back the use of onshore wind energy, a new survey has indicated. Almost seven out of 10 support onshore wind farms, according to the Survation poll conducted on behalf of Scottish Renewables. The survey also found majority backing for the continued development of renewable energy sources by the next Scottish Government, … Continue reading Majority of Scots support onshore wind energy
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Iberdrola sells conventional generation assets in the United Kingdom, becoming the first 100% renewable energy company
After completion of the transaction, valued at £702 million (€801 million), the company’s production in Britain will be completely emission-free. Iberdrola will continue to increase its wind power capacity thanks to a project pipeline of more than 3,000 MW. Iberdrola, through its subsidiary ScottishPower, has agreed to sell its traditional generation assets in the United … Continue reading Iberdrola sells conventional generation assets in the United Kingdom, becoming the first 100% renewable energy company
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SSE installs final Vestas wind turbines at 228MW Scottish onshore wind farm
SSE has installed the last of its wind turbines at the Stronelairg onshore wind farm in Scotland as the project nears completion. The 228MW facility, situated in the Great Glen, is made up of Vestas wind turbines – 53 V117 and 12 V112 machines with a capacity of 3.45MW. It has been delivering power since … Continue reading SSE installs final Vestas wind turbines at 228MW Scottish onshore wind farm
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Vestas and MHI Vestas Offshore Wind change setup on Isle of Wight to make room for future offshore wind energy expansion
As part of their firm commitment to the UK wind market and their presence on the Isle of Wight, Vestas is relocating its testing related activities at West Medina Mills to the nearby St. Cross facility on Isle of Wight to make room for future expansion under consideration by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind. “Our facilities … Continue reading Vestas and MHI Vestas Offshore Wind change setup on Isle of Wight to make room for future offshore wind energy expansion
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UK’s installed wind power capacity hits 20 GW: RenewableUK
The UK’s onshore and offshore wind energy has reached significant milestone of 20 GW pushed by the opening of Orsted’s 659 MW Walney Extension off the coast of Cumbria this month, industry group RenewableUK said Monday. The world’s largest offshore wind farm — Walney Extension — opened off the northwest coast of the UK earlier … Continue reading UK’s installed wind power capacity hits 20 GW: RenewableUK
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Wind power plant opposed by Donald Trump being officially opened off Aberdeen coast
The power company said the wind farm will help establish the north east of Scotland as an international centre for offshore wind power generation. The first of the wind turbine foundations was installed in the seabed in March, with the final turbine put in place at the end of May. It was connected to the … Continue reading Wind power plant opposed by Donald Trump being officially opened off Aberdeen coast
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Ørsted completes the world’s largest offshore wind farm in Cumbria
The Walney Extension with its 87 wind turbines is currently the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm, covering an area of 145 square kilometres. The world’s largest operational offshore wind farm – which has been worked on by suppliers from Carlisle to Lancaster – will officially open today (6 September). Walney Extension is a 659-megawatt … Continue reading Ørsted completes the world’s largest offshore wind farm in Cumbria
Continue readingMHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received an 860 MW wind power order in the UK
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a firm and unconditional order for the 860 MW Triton Knoll offshore wind farm in the UK. The order has been placed by Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Ltd. and comprises 90 V164-9.5 MW wind turbines. The wind energy project will be delivered by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received an 860 MW wind power order in the UK
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Offshore substation in place at 714-MW East Anglia One wind power plant
ScottishPower Renewables, part of Spain’s Iberdrola (BME:IBE), said today that the offshore substation for its 714-MW East Anglia One offshore wind project in the UK has been installed. The topside, which will house the electrical equipment needed to send the power from the project’s 102 turbines to the shore, was put in place on a … Continue reading Offshore substation in place at 714-MW East Anglia One wind power plant
Continue readingEDF Renewables appoints new Project Director for offshore wind farm
EDF Renewables has appointed Matthias Haag as project director of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm. The offshore wind farm will produce up to 450 Mega watts of power, with commissioning planned for 2023. Haag has a lot of expereince in renewables having worked on major offshore wind projects and has held senior positins … Continue reading EDF Renewables appoints new Project Director for offshore wind farm
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Innogy cuts ribbon on Welsh wind farm
Construction of the 28-turbine project located 10 kilometres north-east of Carmarthen kicked off in November 2016 with first power in January 2018. The Renewables Obligation-backed project consisting of Senvion MM92 turbines rated at 2.05MW was fully operational in June. Innogy said it had invested almost £40m of the total £100m project cost in Wales during … Continue reading Innogy cuts ribbon on Welsh wind farm
Continue readingMHI Vestas Offshore Wind has entered into a conditional agreement for a 950 MW offshore wind energy project in the UK
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has signed a conditional agreement for the Moray East offshore project in the UK. The project is to be delivered by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and will not enter into the order backlog of Vestas Wind Systems A/S. If and when the project translates into a firm and unconditional order, Vestas … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has entered into a conditional agreement for a 950 MW offshore wind energy project in the UK
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Taiwan university partners with UK advisory firm for specialist renewable energy training
Taiwan’s National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (Yun Tech) will team up with U.K. specialist advisory firm Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) to provide offshore wind training in Taiwan, after a memorandum of understanding was signed in Douliu City last week. The new agreement will cover training on all aspects of offshore wind development and … Continue reading Taiwan university partners with UK advisory firm for specialist renewable energy training
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Iberdrola starts the transfer of the Andalusia II substation from Cádiz to the East Anglia One offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
It will be installed in the biggest offshore wind power project currently being developed in the world. The ‘Andalusia II’ substation began its sea crossing last Saturday from the shipyard in Puerto Real (Cádiz) to the East Anglia One offshore wind farm that Iberdrola is building in British waters. The loading operation started at ten … Continue reading Iberdrola starts the transfer of the Andalusia II substation from Cádiz to the East Anglia One offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
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UK offshore wind energy to double by 2030
Britain’s offshore wind capacity is set to double over the next decade, driven by a government strategy forcing turbine operators to bid for financial support in auctions. Plummeting costs have made wind an increasingly affordable source of clean energy in recent years. By 2030, between a fifth and a third of the UK’s electricity is … Continue reading UK offshore wind energy to double by 2030
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Scotland’s Beatrice offshore wind farm produces first power
Beatrice wind farm off the Caithness coast in Scotland has generated power for the first time, operator SSE said on Thursday. Following installation of the first 7-megawatt (MW) turbine, the wind farm exported power to the National Grid, the firm added. “The project has already brought several benefits to the local community, the UK supply … Continue reading Scotland’s Beatrice offshore wind farm produces first power
Continue readingNatural Power wins servicing contract at Westfield Wind Farm
Following a competitive tender process, Natural Power has been appointed by Ventient Energy to deliver an independent turbine servicing contract at Westfield Wind Farm in Fife, Scotland. The four five-year old Nordex N90 wind turbines on site will be covered by the servicing contract that includes a carefully planned predictive maintenance schedule as well as … Continue reading Natural Power wins servicing contract at Westfield Wind Farm
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ABB wins $150 million order to grid-connect Hornsea Project Two
Key technologies and ABB Ability™ solutions will integrate wind energy from Hornsea Project Two to the UK grid, powering more than 1.3 million homes ABB has won orders worth over $150 million from Danish energy company, Ørsted (previously Dong Energy), to supply a range of technologies that will help integrate and transmit renewable wind energy … Continue reading ABB wins $150 million order to grid-connect Hornsea Project Two
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