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Wind energy in Austria: Senvion wind turbines for a wind farm

Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed contracts to supply 20 wind turbines with a total output of 62 megawatts (MW) for four projects in Lower Austria. The contracts have been signed with Windkraft Simonsfeld AG, which has had an established business relationship with Senvion since 2011. The two companies have previously … Continue reading Wind energy in Austria: Senvion wind turbines for a wind farm

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GE to Install Advanced Wind Turbines for 150 MW Wind Power Project in Pakistan

GE recently signed an agreement with Tricon Boston Consulting Private Limited (TBCPL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) set up by Sapphire Textile Mills Limited, for the provision and installation of the largest 150 MW wind project in Jhimpir, Pakistan. Under this agreement, GE will provide 87 GE 1.7-103 wind turbines to the engineering, procurement and … Continue reading GE to Install Advanced Wind Turbines for 150 MW Wind Power Project in Pakistan

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Third wind farm with 5 wind turbines operational on Curaçao

New wind farm Tera Kora II, which Aspiravi International NV has constructed together with NuCapital Incorporated on the island of Curaçao, is fully operational and produces green energy for 20,900 families. This new wind farm with 5 wind turbines has an installed capacity of 17.25 MW and is an extension of the existing wind farms … Continue reading Third wind farm with 5 wind turbines operational on Curaçao

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Wind power in Thailand: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas has strengthened its position in Thailand’s renewable energy market by finalising the sale of 60 V136-3.0 MW turbines to an undisclosed customer. These low-wind turbines will be the first of their kind in Asia Pacific, and with a hub height of 157 meters, the wind park will also feature the highest towers in the … Continue reading Wind power in Thailand: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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Wind energy in China: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

The firm and unconditional order is for the Shandianhe project in Guyuan County of northern China’s Hebei Province. It includes supply of the turbines, supervision of turbines installation and an Active Output Management 4000 (AOM4000) service contract, guaranteeing a high level of availability and performance.   The order also includes VestasOnline® Business, Vestas unique SCADA … Continue reading Wind energy in China: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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Senvion wind turbines for a wind farm in Croatia

It is the first order for a Croatian project for Senvion, the firm said, marking its sixth new market since 2016. The Greda wind project will comprise five Senvion MM92 2MW turbines with a hub height of 80 metres. It will be installed at a site near the city of Blato, southern Croatia. “This project … Continue reading Senvion wind turbines for a wind farm in Croatia

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Wind energy in Norway. Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

The Nordex Group has secured a follow-up order from Norway. For Midtfjellet Vindkraft AS, a long-standing customer, the manufacturer will be supplying eleven N117/3600 turbines for the Midtfjellet III wind farm on the island of Stord in the south-west of Norway. Delivery and installation of the turbines is scheduled for spring 2018. The owner of … Continue reading Wind energy in Norway. Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

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Wind power in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines awarded its largest order to date

APG Group and Vasa Vind, a HgCapital Renewable Partners company, have placed an order for 288 MW of V136-3.45 MW wind turbines, making the order the largest V136-3.45 MW order to date and the largest Vestas order ever in Sweden. Press release from Vestas Northern Europe, Malmö, Sweden.   The firm and unconditional order comprises … Continue reading Wind power in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines awarded its largest order to date

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Wind power in China: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

The firm and unconditional order is for Xuanhuihe project in Yanshan County of northern China’s Hebei Province. It includes supply and supervision of installation as well as an Active Output Management 4000 (AOM4000) service contract, guaranteeing a defined level of availability and performance.   Further, the order also includes VestasOnline® Business, our unique SCADA system … Continue reading Wind power in China: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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Wind energy in Russia: Vestas wind turbines for Fortum Energy projects

In connection with OOO Fortum Energy being awarded a series of onshore wind power projects in the recently concluded Russian auction of renewable energy projects, the Fortum-RUSNANO wind investment fund has chosen Vestas as supplier for wind power projects.   As a part of the discussions between the parties, Vestas is planning to establish manufacturing … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia: Vestas wind turbines for Fortum Energy projects

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Senvion wind turbines for the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea

Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has been appointed by Beleolico Srl, a Belenergia S.A. affiliate, as the supplier for Taranto wind farm. Taranto will be the first offshore plant in the Mediterranean sea, with a total rated power of 30 megawatts (MW). The project will feature ten Senvion 3.0M122, each with a … Continue reading Senvion wind turbines for the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea

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Wind energy in Greece: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order to supply and install 25 units of V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode. The turbines will be installed at the Kassidiaris wind park complex in the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece.   “Vestas has shown great understanding of the project’s specific requirements … Continue reading Wind energy in Greece: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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Wind energy in Greece: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the 48 MW Petalas wind park in the region of Aitoloakarnania in western Greece. The order comprises 24 V100-2.0 MW turbines and was placed by Protergia S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mytilineos Holdings S.A.   The contract includes supply and installation of the wind turbines as … Continue reading Wind energy in Greece: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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Wind power in Argentina: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas receives two orders from Genneia S.A. for a total of 220 MW for phase I and II of the Puerto Madryn project. With the orders, Vestas has received orders in Argentina for around 450 MW the last six months.   Genneia S.A., Argentina’s largest wind energy supplier in terms of installed capacity, has placed … Continue reading Wind power in Argentina: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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Rare earths and wind turbines: A problem that doesn’t exist

There’s a persistent myth about wind turbines that just won’t seem to go away despite reality running to the contrary: they need rare earth materials to generate electricity. For those not acquainted with rare earths like neodymium and dysprosium, they’re used in products from your iPhone and computer to flat screen TVs and certain types … Continue reading Rare earths and wind turbines: A problem that doesn’t exist

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Siemens Gamesa delivers wind turbines for four onshore wind power projects in Germany

Proven direct-drive technology is being deployed in new Onshore projects in Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, for which Siemens Gamesa will deliver 16 wind turbines with a total capacity of 50.6 megawatts (MW)1. Individualized planning and flexible technology helped some of these projects to qualify for the necessary approvals: in Geestpark Almdorf, Siemens Gamesa fully … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa delivers wind turbines for four onshore wind power projects in Germany

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Armenia to build 100 wind turbines

Over 100 wind turbines will be built in Armenia, worth $350 million, Deputy Minister of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources Hayk Harutyunyan told journalists on Friday. He said the government has already approved an investment program of an UAE-registered company Access Infra Central Asia Limited, which plans to build a wind farm in Armenia. He … Continue reading Armenia to build 100 wind turbines

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Wind energy in Brazil: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm in Piaui

The Nordex Group has now secured a major contract for the delivery of 65 AW125/3000 wind turbines. The “Lagoa do Barro” project is composed of eight individual wind farms that will be installed in the state of Piaui in north-eastern Brazil. The wind power systems are to be delivered and installed from mid-2017.   The … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm in Piaui

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Huge wind turbines are to combine with hydropower in a Germany

In Germany, two renewable energy sources are being combined in a novel project looking to break new ground and transform the scenery of a German forest. GE, through GE Renewable Energy, has signed an agreement with Max Bögl Wind AG to both deliver and commission what it has described as “the world’s tallest and first … Continue reading Huge wind turbines are to combine with hydropower in a Germany

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GE wind turbines selected for 250 MW Texas wind power project

Lincoln Clean Energy (LCE), a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, announced today the financing of its Willow Springs project, a 250 megawatt wind farm in Haskell County, Texas. GE Renewable Energy (NYSE: GE) will supply the project with 100 of its 2.5-116 wind turbines. Upon entering commercial operations, the wind farm will be supported … Continue reading GE wind turbines selected for 250 MW Texas wind power project

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