In 2021, Vattenfall committed to an immediate landfill ban and set a goal to recycle 50 per cent of all wind turbine blades from its owned farms by 2025, with a target of 100 per cent by 2030. Building on this commitment, the company is now incorporating nacelle canopies and nose cones into its strategy, … Continue reading Vattenfall expands circular targets on wind turbine components
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Scientists studying impact of painting wind turbine blade black to reduce bird collisions
Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by painting a single blade of the turbine black. Wind energy has a significant role during a time of climate change, rising energy demands and a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, but it poses risks … Continue reading Scientists studying impact of painting wind turbine blade black to reduce bird collisions
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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
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EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
ENERGYLOOP, a company owned by FCC Ámbito and Iberdrola for the recycling of wind farm components, has signed a collaboration agreement with SURUS, a leading Spanish company in adding value through the execution of projects related to sustainability and the circular economy, with the aim of providing a joint solution for the recycling of wind … Continue reading EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
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Ørsted issues blue bonds, vows to recycle solar panels, wind turbines
On World Ocean Day, Ørsted has become the first energy company in the world to issue blue bonds. The five-year, EUR 100 million blue bond was issued in a private placement format in accordance with the IFC Blue Finance Guidelines. Net proceeds from the issuance will be allocated to investments in offshore biodiversity, in line … Continue reading Ørsted issues blue bonds, vows to recycle solar panels, wind turbines
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Roxtec waterproof seals for floating wind turbines
Saitec Offshore Technologies and Roxtec collaborate for the future of renewables. Saitec Offshore Technologies, located in Bilbao (Spain), has installed Roxtec cable seals in its innovative SATH floating wind turbine concept. Having already tested and installed the seals in their previous BlueSATH project, they decided to use several different solutions from Roxtec in their DemoSATH … Continue reading Roxtec waterproof seals for floating wind turbines
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Mercedes-Benz plans to install wind turbines of more than 100 MW
Mercedes-Benz is taking another big step towards achieving its climate goals, as the automaker announced its plans to install a “double-digit” number of wind turbines at its Papenburg test track in Northern Germany. The new wind farm expects to generate over 100 MW output by 2025, amounting to over 15% of Mercedes-Benz’s annual electricity usage … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz plans to install wind turbines of more than 100 MW
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Equinor and Technip Energies enter strategic collaboration for floating wind turbines
The two companies come together to develop floating wind steel semi substructures that aim to accelerate technology development for floating offshore wind, enable cost reductions and develop local value opportunities. The strategic collaboration between Equinor as a leading floating offshore wind developer and Technip Energies as a leading supplier of floating offshore wind substructures, was … Continue reading Equinor and Technip Energies enter strategic collaboration for floating wind turbines
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Turkey to produce domestic wind turbines
Turkey’s Electricity Generation Company (EUAS) will produce domestic wind turbines in cooperation with ASELSAN (Turkish Defense Corporation), Yeni Shafak newspaper has reported. As one of the first wind power plants in Turkey, the turbines will be installed at Alacati Wind Power Plant (WPP) to reduce the country’s electricity dependence on foreign sources, the report added. The … Continue reading Turkey to produce domestic wind turbines
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Siemens Gamesa to install first of its SG 11.0-200 DD wind turbines in German waters at Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3
242 MW firm order received from Ørsted for German offshore wind power project. 23 SG 11.0-200 Direct Drive offshore wind turbines to be used; five-year Service agreement included.Project welcomed to support new German coalition government’s advanced goals for renewable energy production up to 2045. Installations expected to be completed in CY2024. Siemens Gamesa is pleased … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to install first of its SG 11.0-200 DD wind turbines in German waters at Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3
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World’s Top Wind Turbine Makers Expect Another Difficult Year
Some of the world’s largest wind-turbine producers expect another tough year ahead. Surging commodity prices and supply-chain headwinds are set to last into next year, according to Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA. That’s making it harder for a business that’s so key to delivering the world’s climate goals to keep … Continue reading World’s Top Wind Turbine Makers Expect Another Difficult Year
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Siemens Gamesa ends challenging FY21 with strong backlog of €32.5bn
Financial performance reflects challenging supply chain conditions and ramp-up costs of Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform but also continuing strong execution in the Offshore and Service businesses Commercial activity: order backlog increased 7.6% y/y, with order intake of €12,185m in FY21 Clear increase in global commitments to combating climate change evidences the strong potential of renewables … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa ends challenging FY21 with strong backlog of €32.5bn
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Siemens Gamesa signs MoU to license 11 MW Direct Drive offshore wind turbines to China Energy United Power
11 MW Direct Drive offshore technology intended for licensing to Chinese partner United Power More than 6 GW offshore installations in China based on Siemens Gamesa offshore technologies already installed Renewables further unleashed as China aims to deliver long-term climate commitments by 2030 and 2060 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy took an additional step in advancing … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa signs MoU to license 11 MW Direct Drive offshore wind turbines to China Energy United Power
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Responsible deployment of wind power is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France
On 14 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the 11th Colloque National Éolien in Paris, organised by France Énergie Éolienne. Wind energy is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France. And it brings additional benefits to citizens: last week the French Minister for the Ecological Transition, Barbara Pompili, and representatives of the wind … Continue reading Responsible deployment of wind power is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France
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UL Wins Siemens Gamesa Contract to Certify Eind Turbines in the Onshore Wind Energy Industry
UL, the global safety science leader?and one of the world’s top testing, inspection and certification providers for renewable energy projects, has been awarded certification contracts by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) for the company’s most advanced turbine designs. Part of SGRE’s new 5.X onshore platform, the SG5.8-170 and SG5.8-155 wind turbines have a capacity of 5.8MW and rotor diameters of 170 and 155 … Continue reading UL Wins Siemens Gamesa Contract to Certify Eind Turbines in the Onshore Wind Energy Industry
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GE Renewable Energy to supply 810 MW of onshore wind turbines for JSW Energy’s wind power projects in India
GE to supply wind turbines for 810 MW of JSW Energy’s ongoing wind farm projects in India. JSW selected GE’s 2.7-132 onshore wind turbine, a model primarily designed and manufactured in India, ideally suited for the countryThese wind turbines will produce enough green energy to meet annual electricity requirements for ~2.1 million households in India*.GE … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to supply 810 MW of onshore wind turbines for JSW Energy’s wind power projects in India
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Senvion India bags order to supply wind turbines for JSW Energy’s 591-MW wind farm
The wind turbines will be deployed in JSW Energy’s ongoing pipeline of wind energy projects.Senvion, a manufacturer of wind turbines, on Monday said it has been awarded a 591-megawatt (MW) project to deliver its wind turbines for JSW Energy. The wind turbines will be deployed in JSW Energy’s ongoing pipeline of about 2.5 gigawatt (GW) … Continue reading Senvion India bags order to supply wind turbines for JSW Energy’s 591-MW wind farm
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Vestas to supply wind turbines for wind farm in India
Vestas has secured a 101 MW order from ReNew Power, one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP) within renewable energy. The order is for ReNew’s projects in Gujarat, and it follows another 101 MW order from ReNew in the same state secured earlier this year. The contract includes supply and supervision of 46 … Continue reading Vestas to supply wind turbines for wind farm in India
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Triton Knoll installs its final wind turbine
Wind power project remains on schedule to complete wind turbine commissioning in 2021 and final project completion in 2022.Each of the 90 state-of-the-art wind turbines can power a typical home in the UK for 29 hours with just one rotation. Triton Knoll, the most powerful offshore wind farm being constructed by RWE, has installed its … Continue reading Triton Knoll installs its final wind turbine
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Vattenfall shortlisted to participate in the first floating offshore wind energy tender in France
Vattenfall prequalifies, together with partners wpd and BlueFloat Energy, for the upcoming 250MW floating offshore wind tender off the coast of South Brittany in France. On 15 September, the French government officially announced the list of prequalified candidates for the upcoming offshore wind tender in South Brittany, the first commercial floating tender in France. Vattenfall … Continue reading Vattenfall shortlisted to participate in the first floating offshore wind energy tender in France
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