Vestas has secured a 157 MW order from Neoen to deliver the engineering, procurement and construction of the Kaban Green Power Hub in Far North Queensland, Australia. The project will have 28 Vestas V162-5.6 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. This marks Vestas EnVentus’ first order for Asia Pacific and Australia, as well as … Continue reading Vestas wins order for EnVentus wind turbines in Asia Pacific for a 157 MW wind farm in Australia
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Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia launch WA’s largest wind farm
A joint venture between Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia has spawned the newly opened Yandin Wind Farm in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The site for the wind farm is located on Yued lands near Dandaragan, 175km north of Perth, chosen for its ample local wind resources and proximity to the grid. The $450 million Yandin Wind Farm is was officially opened this week by Energy Minister Bill Johnston. “Congratulations to … Continue reading Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia launch WA’s largest wind farm
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New coalition of the wind energy industry and the academic world for the total recyclability of wind turbine blades
A coalition of industry and academic leaders have developed a new technology to enable circularity for thermoset composites, the material used to make wind turbine blades. The new technology delivers the final technological step on the journey towards a fully recyclable wind turbine value chain. To enable the adoption of this new technology, and to … Continue reading New coalition of the wind energy industry and the academic world for the total recyclability of wind turbine blades
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EDP Renewables and Vestas receive over 120 applications for the ‘Keep it local’ program
24 best participants in the project will receive a scholarship for the Wind Farm Maintenance Engineer course offered by the AEE (Spanish Wind Power Association). The companies have received 127 applications to take part in the program. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a world leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the most important … Continue reading EDP Renewables and Vestas receive over 120 applications for the ‘Keep it local’ program
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Vestas wins an order for 212 MW of wind in Brazil and exceeds 5 GW in orders for V150-4.2 MW wind turbines
Vestas has signed a new agreement with Omega Energia for the 212 MW Assuruá 4 wind farm, located in the cities of Gentio do Ouro and Xique-Xique, in Bahia. The order includes 47 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in a 4.5 MW power optimized mode, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 212 MW of wind in Brazil and exceeds 5 GW in orders for V150-4.2 MW wind turbines
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Danish wind power Vestas loses 57 million euros until March, 29% less
The Danish company Vestas Wind Systems, dedicated to the manufacture and sale of wind turbines, registered a net loss of 57 million euros until March, 29% less year-on-year. The balance of the first quarter of 2020 had been negatively impacted by the execution of narrow margin projects and the increase in costs of logistical challenges … Continue reading Danish wind power Vestas loses 57 million euros until March, 29% less
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Vestas to deliver EnVentus wind turbines to a 404 MW wind power project in Finland
Vestas has been selected by Neoen to deliver a full EPC turnkey solution to the 404 MW Mutkalampi project in western Finland. Aside from responsibility for the project’s civil and electrical works, Vestas will also deliver its best-in-class EnVentus platform to the Mutkalampi project, its largest order yet in Europe for the turbine platform. This … Continue reading Vestas to deliver EnVentus wind turbines to a 404 MW wind power project in Finland
Continue readingVestas wins first order for EnVentus wind turbines in Italy
Italian engineering and construction company SIMIC Spa has placed an order for 30 MW for the Fiurme Santo wind farm, which will be located in Porto Torres in Sardinia, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of five V162-6.0 MW wind turbines, as well as a 21-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins first order for EnVentus wind turbines in Italy
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Vestas enters wind energy in Latvia with 14 wind turbines
Marking its entry into the Latvian wind market, Vestas has secured a 59 MW order for the Targale wind farm from a special purpose company majority owned by Utilitas, the Estonian utility provider. The Targale project is located in the municipality of Ventspils, in western Latvia, and will be powered by 14 V136-4.2 MW wind … Continue reading Vestas enters wind energy in Latvia with 14 wind turbines
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Vestas supplies 86 MW of wind power in Sweden
Vestas has received an order for 86 MW of OX2 for the Karskruv project, to be built in the municipality of Uppvidinge, Kronoberg county, Sweden. The order adds to the market leading tally of more than 5 GW of wind power capacity that Vestas has installed in Sweden. In the Karskruv project, Vestas will supply … Continue reading Vestas supplies 86 MW of wind power in Sweden
Continue readingVestas signs new EUR 2,000 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility
Vestas has signed a EUR 2,000 million revolving multi-currency credit facility with a group of leading banks. The facility’s margin will be closely linked to Vestas’ sustainability KPIs, and will support Vestas’ ambitions to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, and drive technological innovation. The facility, which is available for general corporate purposes, including guarantees … Continue reading Vestas signs new EUR 2,000 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility
Continue readingSouthern Power acquires Vestas developed Glass Sands wind farm
Vestas announces that Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, has acquired the 118 MW Glass Sands Wind Facility from Steelhead Americas, Vestas’ development arm in North America. The deal marks another step in Vestas’ aim to further expand its presence in renewable project development and to create value … Continue reading Southern Power acquires Vestas developed Glass Sands wind farm
Continue readingVestas to expand wind power capacity in the Faroe Islands
Vestas has secured an order for the supply of wind turbines at the 25 MW Torshavn onshore wind project, located on the outskirts of the Faroese capital, from Vindrøkt Sp / f, owned by Røkt and Effo. Six Vestas V117-4.2 MW wind turbines will power the Torshavn project, which will more than double the total … Continue reading Vestas to expand wind power capacity in the Faroe Islands
Continue readingVestas receives orders for wind turbines for wind power in Finland, Spain, Japan, Greece, Turkey and the US.
Rokas Renewables, a subsidiary of Iberdrola Renewables, has placed an order for 102 MW for three wind projects in Greece. The order includes the supply and installation of twenty V150-4.2MW wind turbines for the Askio II and Askio III wind farms, as well as three EnVentus V162-6.0MW wind turbines for the Rokani wind farm. All … Continue reading Vestas receives orders for wind turbines for wind power in Finland, Spain, Japan, Greece, Turkey and the US.
Continue readingVestas signs an order for 50 MW of wind energy in Spain
Vestas has received a 50 MW order for V150-4.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of twelve V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, two of which will be delivered in 4.0 MW power mode, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service contract. … Continue reading Vestas signs an order for 50 MW of wind energy in Spain
Continue readingVestas supplies V117-4.2 MW wind turbines to wind power in Ireland
Vestas has secured an order for 30 MW at the Lenalea wind farm in Ireland being developed by SSE Renewables and Coillte Renewable Energy. Vestas will supply and install seven V117-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW operational mode at the project, which is located in County Donegal. The wind turbines will be serviced through … Continue reading Vestas supplies V117-4.2 MW wind turbines to wind power in Ireland
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EDP Renováveis and Vestas join forces to boost rural employment
The two companies will use the ‘Keep it Local’ program to provide training to 24 young people living in towns where the companies are present. The selected candidates will be granted a scholarship to take the wind farm maintenance engineer course offered by AEE (Spanish Wind Power Association). EDP Renováveis (Euronext: EDPR), a world leader … Continue reading EDP Renováveis and Vestas join forces to boost rural employment
Continue readingVestas seals largest order for EnVentus wind turbines for wind power in Germany
Vestas has secured its largest EnVentus order yet in Germany, at the 39 MW Wohlsdorf wind farm in Rotenburg, Lower Saxony. Vestas will supply seven V150-5.6 MW wind turbines to the project, which is located between Bremen and Hamburg. The Wohlsdorf wind project is being developed by Windpark Wohlsdorf GmbH & Co. KG, a special … Continue reading Vestas seals largest order for EnVentus wind turbines for wind power in Germany
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Wind power in Ceará, Brazil
In wind energy generation, Ceará stands out, with an installed capacity of 2,273 MW and 92 wind farms. Vestas manufactures wind turbines in Aquiraz and has created 400 different and 3,200 indirect jobs.Wind energy is renewable, non-polluting, profitable and creates jobs. Joaquim Rolim, coordinator of the Energy Core of the Federation of Industries of the … Continue reading Wind power in Ceará, Brazil
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Vestas wins order for 47 MW of wind power in Japan
Vestas has secured a 47 MW order with Shimizu Corporation for the Oritsume Minami 1 wind farm in Iwate prefecture, Japan. Owned by Japan Renewable Energy Corporation, the wind project will be built by Shimizu Corporation and will feature 13 V105-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode with 84-meter towers. Vestas will also … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 47 MW of wind power in Japan
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