Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a leader in the development and construction of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects in North America, is pleased to announce it has received notice to proceed (NTP) for construction on the Border Winds Project in Roulette County, North Dakota. RES Americas is the developer and engineering, … Continue reading RES Americas announces notice to proceed for Border Winds wind power project
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Texas leads U.S. in wind power
Texas summons up images of oil derricks, storage tanks and gas pipelines, not usually wind turbines. But while Texas leads the United States in the harvest of oil and gas, it is also by far the nation’s largest producer of wind energy. A new report by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), operator of … Continue reading Texas leads U.S. in wind power
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Vestas wins 124 MW wind energy order under RES Americas master supply agreement in U.S.
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) places order for 62 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for the 150 MW Border Winds Project in North Dakota in the United States. Vestas has received an order for 62 V100-2.0 MW turbines for the 150 MW Border Winds Project in North Dakota. The initial 26 MW were announced … Continue reading Vestas wins 124 MW wind energy order under RES Americas master supply agreement in U.S.
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Wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months
A new study finds that wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months, which is comparable to the best solar photovoltaic systems. In other words, in their first six months of operation, large wind turbines produce the same total amount of energy that was needed to produce and install them. That is the conclusion … Continue reading Wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months
Continue readingVestas customer EDF Energies Nouvelles has ordered 24 V90-3MW wind turbines and eight V80-2.0 MW wind turbines for an 88 MW wind power project in France
The wind energy order includes an option for an additional two V90-3.0 MW and one V80-2.0 MW wind turbines. Vestas will supply 24 V90-3.0 MW and eight V80-2.0 MW wind turbines for an 88 MW wind power plant in France, with an option for an additional eight MW, for a total potential of 96 MW. … Continue reading Vestas customer EDF Energies Nouvelles has ordered 24 V90-3MW wind turbines and eight V80-2.0 MW wind turbines for an 88 MW wind power project in France
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Alstom signs its first wind power contract in Poland
Alstom signed a contract with PGE Energia Odnawialna S.A., worth approximately €80 million , for the supply of 30 ECO110 wind turbines for the “Lotnisko 90MW” wind farm, which will be based in Kopaniewo. With a total output of 90MW and scheduled for commissioning at the end of 2015, Lotnisko is one of the largest … Continue reading Alstom signs its first wind power contract in Poland
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West 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
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Vestas receives 33 MW wind power order in Turkey
Borusan EnBW orders 10 Vestas V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for 33 MW wind farm in Turkey, finalising the 207 MW framework agreement with Vestas. Vestas will supply 10 V112-3.3 MW turbines for the 33 MW Fuat RES wind power plant in Turkey. The order was placed by Borusan EnBW, the joint venture of German utility … Continue reading Vestas receives 33 MW wind power order in Turkey
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Wind power puts Kansas on the right track
The Environmental Protection Agency has released a proposal that will place limits on carbon dioxide emissions for existing power plants. Fortunately for Kansans, our wind power expertise means we’re well prepared for a new, low-carbon future. Kansas wind power avoided more than 4.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2013, more than 10 … Continue reading Wind power puts Kansas on the right track
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Acciona Windpower Wins 153-Megawatt Order for Brazil Wind Turbines
Its 3 MW wind turbines will be used in the Santa Vitória do Palmar wind power complex owned by the company Atlantic Energias Renováveis. ACCIONA Windpower (AWP), a subsidiary of the ACCIONA group that designs, manufactures and commercializes wind turbines, has signed a turbine supply contract in Brazil with the renewable energy generation holding company … Continue reading Acciona Windpower Wins 153-Megawatt Order for Brazil Wind Turbines
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China sets tariffs for offshore wind power
The NDRC notice said the policy was designed to encourage the development of China’s rich offshore wind power resources. Offshore wind energy capacity stands at just 400 megawatts at present, amounting to less than 0.5 percent of China’s total wind power capacity. China’s total installed wind energy capacity stood at 82.27 gigawatts by the end … Continue reading China sets tariffs for offshore wind power
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Bacardi in Puerto Rico announces powered by the Wind Power
BACARDI, creator of the world’s favorite rum, generates energy with power from the wind. Installed in 2010, two majestic, wind turbines now are a distinct part of the landscape – and the environmental consciousness – at the world’s largest premium rum distillery in Catano, Puerto Rico, just outside San Juan. “The wind turbine project is … Continue reading Bacardi in Puerto Rico announces powered by the Wind Power
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Inox Wind to supply wind turbines for 170 MW wind power unit in India
Order for 85 units of Inox Wind’s newly launched 2MW wind turbine with 100 meter rotor diameteris is awarded by Continuum Wind Energy. Singapore-based Continuum Wind Energy has teamed up with Inox Wind, an arm of Gujarat Fluorochemicals, one of India’s leading wind power solutions providers to put up a 170 MW wind power unit … Continue reading Inox Wind to supply wind turbines for 170 MW wind power unit in India
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Iberdrola has awarded German group Bilfinger a wind power contract
In the fall of 2014, the German engineering and services group will test steel foundations for Wikinger offshore wind energy project under a contract worth some €20 million. With an investment of nearly €1.4 billion, the 350-MW offshore wind farm developed by Iberdrola will comprise of 70 wind turbines. IBERDROLA has awarded German engineering and … Continue reading Iberdrola has awarded German group Bilfinger a wind power contract
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Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
Global wind power market is fragmented within many companies including GE Winds, Vestas, Siemens Wind Power, Enercon, Suzlon Group, Gamesa, Goldwind, United Power, Sinovel, Mingyang and many other. Increasing need to replace conventional sources of energy with renewable energy is expected to drive the market for wind power generation over the next decade. The global … Continue reading Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
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Wind energy industry in India would see an addition of around 3,000 MW
According to the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association, the wind energy industry in the country would see an addition of around 3,000 MW of capacity during the year compared to 2,100 Mw last year. The association also expects to forge an alliance with the Wind Independent Power Producers’ Association, an organisation of IPPs, to raise … Continue reading Wind energy industry in India would see an addition of around 3,000 MW
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Iberdrola, Neoenergia to build wind power plants in Brazil
Iberdrola and Neoenergia won the rights to these wind farm projects in an auction organized by Brazil’s utility regulator, Aneel. Iberdrola and Brazil’s Neoenergia will partner to build three wind farms in Brazil with a total installed capacity of 84 MW. The companies’ joint venture, known as Força Eolica do Brasil, will build the three … Continue reading Iberdrola, Neoenergia to build wind power plants in Brazil
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Alstom will supply 19 ECO 122 wind turbines for CPFL Renováveis wind farm in Brazil
Alstom has signed a contract with CPFL Renováveis1 , to deliver, erect and commission 19 ECO 122 wind turbines in the wind complex Pedra Cheirosa, located in Ceará State, in the northeast of Brazil. The contract was signed in the framework of the last A-5 auction2 system in Brazil, which is related to projects that … Continue reading Alstom will supply 19 ECO 122 wind turbines for CPFL Renováveis wind farm in Brazil
Continue readingVestas wind energy secures 10-year service renewal for 27 MW wind power plant in Canada
Elemental Energy renews service contract for Fermeuse wind farm in Newfoundland, a 27 MW site utilising Vestas V90-3.0 MW wind turbines. Vestas has signed an agreement with Elemental Energy for a 10-year AOM 4000 service agreement renewal that covers the 27 MW Fermeuse wind power plant in Newfoundland, Canada. The project features nine V90-3.0 MW … Continue reading Vestas wind energy secures 10-year service renewal for 27 MW wind power plant in Canada
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Gamesa wind power unveils the new G132-5.0 MW offshore turbine
Offshore wind power generation promises to be one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy in the years to come. To fully develop its offshore wind energy strategy, Gamesa has reached an agreement in principle with Areva with a view to creating a leading European player in the offshore wind energy segment. Gamesa, a global … Continue reading Gamesa wind power unveils the new G132-5.0 MW offshore turbine
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