EDF Energies Nouvelles, EDF Group subsidiary dedicated to renewable energy, is announcing a new partnership agreement with Enbridge Inc., a leader in the North American energy sector, including renewable energy. The agreement covers the development, construction and operation of three French offshore wind farms, totaling 1,400 MW of installed capacity. Through this agreement, Enbridge acquires … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles signs a strategic partnership with Enbridge for the three first offshore wind farms projects off the French coast
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The corporate call for renewable energy just got louder
Customers are lining up to buy wind energy because it’s low-cost and clean, and major corporations like Microsoft and Facebook are at the front of the line. A new coalition, the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), has formed to clear the way for more renewable energy. Their goal? Facilitate and deploy 60 gigawatts (GW) of … Continue reading The corporate call for renewable energy just got louder
Continue readingU.S. agencies ink deal to build on Scandinavia’s successful offshore wind energy experience
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today hailed progress by American agencies in working with their Scandinavian counterparts to expedite the development of offshore wind in this country. Today the leaders of the United States, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden released a joint statement promising leadership in the fight against climate change which … Continue reading U.S. agencies ink deal to build on Scandinavia’s successful offshore wind energy experience
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Nordex entering 2016 with double-digit sales growth
Nordex SE (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) entered 2016 with strong top-line growth. Sales rose by 28.3% to EUR 637.0 million (1st quarter 2015: EUR 496.5 million). This increase was materially due to operating performance in the production and installation areas. These figures do not yet include Acciona Windpower, which has been part of the Nordex Group since … Continue reading Nordex entering 2016 with double-digit sales growth
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Senvion continues to be on track for its full year targets
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has remained on track for its 2016 targets in the first quarter (Jan-Mar) of 2016. The company has continued to pursue international growth, cementing its global presence on the back of market entries in Chile and its office opening in Japan. Jürgen Geissinger, CEO of Senvion, said: … Continue reading Senvion continues to be on track for its full year targets
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Gamesa reinforces its manufacturing base in India with a new blade factory
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has achieved a fresh milestone in its growth strategy for India by building a new blade factory in the town of Nellore, in Andra Pradesh, one of the country’s fastest-growing wind markets. With enough capacity to manufacture 250 blades (500 MW) a year, the facility has been … Continue reading Gamesa reinforces its manufacturing base in India with a new blade factory
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Ingeteam improves grid performance of doubly fed generators
Ingeteam announced today the introduction of its Crowbarless solution, a modular Fault Ride Through (FRT) system for power converters that will strengthen the grid compliance of Doubly fed induction generators (DFIG). Thanks to the modular FRT system, the Crowbarless solution offers superior capabilities compared to the active crowbar system traditionally used to protect the power … Continue reading Ingeteam improves grid performance of doubly fed generators
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Take a sneak peek at WINDPOWER 2016 in New Orleans
We recently went down to New Orleans to finalize all the plans for AWEA WINDPOWER 2016 Conference & Exhibition, opening just two weeks from today. It’s the first time our annual conference has come to the Big Easy, and I wanted to show you firsthand how everything is shaping up to make for a tremendous event- … Continue reading Take a sneak peek at WINDPOWER 2016 in New Orleans
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Gamesa inaugurates a prototype of its pioneering offgrid solution for the supply of power in remote areas without grid access
The system combines four sources of power – solar, wind, diesel and batteries – with installed capacity of over 2 MW and enables the provision of cheaper and cleaner power to communities without a grid connection. Gamesa’s entry into the offgrid segment falls under the scope of its 2015-2017 Business Plan, which contemplates analysis of … Continue reading Gamesa inaugurates a prototype of its pioneering offgrid solution for the supply of power in remote areas without grid access
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Learn how wind energy can be a player in Washington at WINDPOWER 2016
John Purcell is the Vice President of the Energy Division at Leeco Steel. 2016 is already proving to be one of the most fascinating years in politics. And whether we like it or not, the wind industry will be impacted a new Presidential Administration and a shift in the makeup of the House and Senate … Continue reading Learn how wind energy can be a player in Washington at WINDPOWER 2016
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service clarifies proposed rule
This week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed a new rule concerning its eagle conservation program. While the proposal would govern a number of different industries, some have reported the facts incorrectly and erroneously conflated it with wind energy. As a clean energy source, wind energy contributes to eagle conservation by mitigating climate … Continue reading U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service clarifies proposed rule
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Republicans know wind energy is a good deal
Over the last three months, we’ve seen three different journalists with three different articles in three high-profile outlets write about how the secret is out: More Republicans than ever know wind energy and other renewables are a good deal. And why shouldn’t they? 86 percent of wind farms are in Republican districts. That means the … Continue reading Republicans know wind energy is a good deal
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DONG Energy Awards ABS Group Certification Contract for Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm
ABS Group Ltd. (ABS Group), headquartered in England and a subsidiary of ABS Group of Companies, Inc., a leading provider of project certification and quality assurance services for offshore wind assets, has received a contract to provide project certification services from DONG Energy Wind Power A/S (DONG Energy) for the planned Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm … Continue reading DONG Energy Awards ABS Group Certification Contract for Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm
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China’s wind power installed capacity will escalate to 495 GW by 2030
Wind power installed capacity in China will more than treble from approximately 149 Gigawatts (GW) in 2015 to over 495 GW by 2030, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that China has the highest wind power globally by far, accounting … Continue reading China’s wind power installed capacity will escalate to 495 GW by 2030
Continue readingABB to supply special transformers for the world’s most powerful wind turbines
ABB will deploy 40 special transformers to equip wind turbines for an offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea. The MHI Vestas Offshore Wind turbines are 195 m (640 ft) tall – around two-thirds the height of the Eiffel Tower – and weigh 1000 metric tons, approximately double a fully-loaded Airbus A380 plane. Its 80 … Continue reading ABB to supply special transformers for the world’s most powerful wind turbines
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Vestas receives 178 MW order in Kansas
First Vestas V117-3.3 MW turbines in Kansas, underlining the 3 MW-platform’s versatility. Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) has placed a firm and unconditional order for 54 V117-3.3 MW turbines, to be deployed at the 178 MW Bloom Wind Project in Kansas. The order includes a five-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement, which is … Continue reading Vestas receives 178 MW order in Kansas
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Wind industry recognizes Sen. Grassley’s leadership at factory that exemplifies Iowa’s wind energy success story
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today recognized U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, for his leadership in advancing wind energy in Iowa and around the country, at a factory that has played a key role. “Senator Grassley has long been a friend of the wind energy industry,” said Tom Kiernan, CEO of AWEA. “He was … Continue reading Wind industry recognizes Sen. Grassley’s leadership at factory that exemplifies Iowa’s wind energy success story
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Wind power cost-competitive with all fuels
It’s no secret we like to tout wind’s falling costs, which have decreased 66 percent over the last six years. After all, cheaper electricity is good for business and it’s good for consumers. Now another new report confirms yet again how cost-effective wind power has become. MAKE Consulting recently found that, “Wind and solar energy … Continue reading Wind power cost-competitive with all fuels
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Acciona has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities
ACCIONA, working with consulting firm EY, has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities in the markets where it operates. The theory behind the method was developed in parallel with the first two real-world applications, to measure the impact of ACCIONA Energy in the renewable energy business in Mexico and South … Continue reading Acciona has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities
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Gamesa reports €72 million net profit on €1,064 million in revenues
Net profit excluding the impact of Adwen amounted to €80 million (+82%1 vs. 2015, which included a one-off positive impact of €18 million from the joint venture). The company maintains the profitable growth envisaged in its Business Plan 2015-2017 and registered its highest-ever EBIT: €119 million (+81%1). Revenue growth to €1,064 million in the first … Continue reading Gamesa reports €72 million net profit on €1,064 million in revenues
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