Category Archives: Wind Energy

Vestas wins order for Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm in the Netherlands

Dutch wind farm developer Ecowende, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, has placed an order for 52 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Ecowende wind farm at Hollandse Kust Site VI (west). Once installed, Vestas will service the wind farm under a 15-year service contract designed to ensure optimized performance of the assets. “We … Continue reading Vestas wins order for Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm in the Netherlands

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Vestas and RWE partner to promote exclusivity agreements and preferred suppliers for the Norfolk Wind Zone

Vestas is pleased to announce that it is partnering with RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, to power the UK’s Norfolk wind farm, following yesterday’s agreement between RWE and Vattenfall for RWE to take over of the three Norfolk projects. The announcement follows our previous announcement that Vestas and Vattenfall had signed … Continue reading Vestas and RWE partner to promote exclusivity agreements and preferred suppliers for the Norfolk Wind Zone

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Vestas secures a 401 MW order for a wind farm in Arizona, USA

Vestas has received a nameplate capacity order of 401 MW for the West Camp Wind Farm in Navajo County, Arizona, owned by The AES Corporation. The order consists of 89 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 … Continue reading Vestas secures a 401 MW order for a wind farm in Arizona, USA

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Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk

Vattenfall, the Swedish power company, has announced that it will switch from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas as the supplier of wind turbines for its planned offshore wind projects in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Vattenfall’s decision to opt for Vestas’ 15 MW wind turbines marks a significant shift in the market, as the Swedish company seeks to … Continue reading Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk

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Solar power and on-shore wind energy provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive

Estimates show small modular nuclear reactors would provide most expensive power and will not be available until 2030.Electricity generated by solar and on-shore wind is the cheapest in Australia, even after the significant expense of integrating them into the power grid is factored in, according to new analysis from the CSIRO. Estimates of costs to … Continue reading Solar power and on-shore wind energy provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive

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Türkiye is one of Europe’s leading countries in wind energy

While the Global Wind Energy Council pointed out that the terawatt era will begin in global wind energy installed power at the end of 2023, Turkey stood out as the 5th largest wind industry in Europe. The company, which started Turkey’s wind energy equipment production and export, is preparing to celebrate its 2024th anniversary in … Continue reading Türkiye is one of Europe’s leading countries in wind energy

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Vestas supplies 14 V162-6.2 wind turbines and 87 MW of wind power in Lithuania

Vestas has received a firm order from UAB Vejoteka, owned by Enefit Green, for the Kelme II wind farm project in Lithuania. The order consists of 14 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 35-year Active Output Management … Continue reading Vestas supplies 14 V162-6.2 wind turbines and 87 MW of wind power in Lithuania

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Vestas is awarded 45 MW of wind power in Germany

Vestas has received a firm order from BayWa r.e. for the Dollenkamp wind farm in Brakel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The order consists of eight V162-5.6 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the wind turbines under a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM … Continue reading Vestas is awarded 45 MW of wind power in Germany

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Suzlon secures 193.2 MW wind order from The KP Group in Gujarat

Supply 92 wind turbines of 2.1 MW nominal power each. Wind farm with a total installed capacity of 193.2 MW to be completed at Vagra and Vilayat in Bharuch district of Gujarat. This will be part of the Wind-Solar Hybrid and STU (State Transmission Utility) tariff project to increase the contribution of renewable energy in … Continue reading Suzlon secures 193.2 MW wind order from The KP Group in Gujarat

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Clean Energy Leader Anne Reynolds Joins ACP as Vice President, Offshore Wind

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that Anne Reynolds, a leader in the clean energy industry, will join the organization as the new Vice President, Offshore Wind, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong track record in advocacy and environmental policy.  Reynolds, previously the Executive Director of the Alliance for Clean Energy … Continue reading Clean Energy Leader Anne Reynolds Joins ACP as Vice President, Offshore Wind

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Iberdrola signs its largest ever credit line for €5.3 billion with 33 banks

Iberdrola continues to strengthen its liquidity position, confirming today that it has refinanced €5.3 billion by signing its largest ever credit facility. The agreement, signed with 33 international banks, also helps to consolidate its leadership in sustainable financing, with the conditions of the facility linked to of a series of ESG objectives. The operation has … Continue reading Iberdrola signs its largest ever credit line for €5.3 billion with 33 banks

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Wind power in Peru: Acciona wind farm

ACCIONA Energía has connected its first renewable energy project in Peru, the San Juan de Marcona wind farm (135,7MW), to the National Interconnected Electricity System (SEIN) grid, representing an investment by the global renewable energy company of US$180 million (€164 million). The renewable facility, located in the department of Ica, is made up of 23 … Continue reading Wind power in Peru: Acciona wind farm

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Ingeteam and EIB sign €46 million loan to develop cutting-edge technology and new solutions for the energy transition

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam have signed a €46 million loan for a two-year investment plan covering the research, development and innovation (RDI) activities of the Spanish company specialised in electrical engineering and the development of electrical equipment, motors, generators and converters. The InvestEU-backed EIB loan will support research into developing new solutions enabling … Continue reading Ingeteam and EIB sign €46 million loan to develop cutting-edge technology and new solutions for the energy transition

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RWE further expands its renewables portfolio in France, securing contracts for one onshore wind project and one solar project

The French CRE (Commission for the Regulation of Energy) has published the results of the latest technology-neutral call to tender for hydro, wind and photovoltaic projects. RWE has been awarded one onshore wind project as well as one solar project, for a total capacity of 15 MW, confirming the Group’s dedication to develop its renewables … Continue reading RWE further expands its renewables portfolio in France, securing contracts for one onshore wind project and one solar project

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EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter

December 19th in Brussels, the EU Commission, EU Member States, and the Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter. The Charter follows the EU`s Wind Power Action Plan that was published by the EU Commission in October. The Plan is a non-regulatory communication. Signing the Charter, the Member States commit to deliver on the goals of … Continue reading EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter

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Vestas and Vattenfall sign 1.4 GW preferred supplier agreement for UK offshore wind project and exclusivity agreements for 2.8 GW for two other UK projects

Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, and Vestas have signed agreements to elevate the partnership between the two companies and their offshore wind business towards 2030. The agreements are another step in the right direction for offshore wind energy in the UK and follow the UK Government’s recent announcement … Continue reading Vestas and Vattenfall sign 1.4 GW preferred supplier agreement for UK offshore wind project and exclusivity agreements for 2.8 GW for two other UK projects

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Vestas wins 108 MW wind power order in South Africa

Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed an order for 108 MW for the Witberg wind farm, which will be located in the Western Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 24 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) agreement. “Red Rocket recently … Continue reading Vestas wins 108 MW wind power order in South Africa

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Ørsted takes final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3, which will have a capacity of 2.9 GW and is expected to be completed around the end of 2027. Hornsea 3 will be Ørsted’s third gigawatt-scale project in the Hornsea zone following Hornsea 1 (1.2 GW) and Hornsea … Continue reading Ørsted takes final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm

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Ingeteam R&D in the wind industry: from Spain to the world

Technological innovation is a key factor in Ingeteam’s operations and is the driving force behind its growth, development and leadership.  Research, development and innovation plays a fundamental role in the company and that’s why more than 400 people are dedicated to R&D. The economic investment that the company allocates to this area exceeds 5% of … Continue reading Ingeteam R&D in the wind industry: from Spain to the world

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Acciona to develop one of Australia’s largest green power grids

ACEREZ, a consortium formed by ACCIONA, Cobra and Endeavour Energy, has signed an agreement with EnergyCo — the government agency responsible for developing Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) in New South Wales — to become the preferred network operator that will design, finance, build and operate the electric power transmission network in the Central-West Orana REZ. … Continue reading Acciona to develop one of Australia’s largest green power grids

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