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Siemens wins order for offshore wind power plant in the German Baltic Sea

Siemens has received an order for the supply, installation and commissioning of 60 direct-drive offshore wind turbines, each with a capacity of six megawatts (MW). The customer for the project is a consortium between the German power provider E.ON based in Essen, and the Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil headquartered in Stavanger. When it … Continue reading Siemens wins order for offshore wind power plant in the German Baltic Sea

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Vestas explores opportunities in Iran’s wind energy sector

Iran and Vestas energy company of Denmark have begun a fresh round of cooperation in wind energy industry. Iranian power industry and Denmak’s Vestas company have started collaboration by helping generate electricity from wind, transferring the knowhow of wind power plants and turbines, and integrating wind networks. Speaking during a workshop on ‘wind energy and the … Continue reading Vestas explores opportunities in Iran’s wind energy sector

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Onshore wind energy industry to expand at 29.6% CAGR by 2020

A recent market research report recently published by Transparency Market Research (TMR) presents a detailed overview of the global onshore wind energy market. As the issue of global warming and the environmental degradation owing to the escalating emissions by the conventional power generation industry becomes increasingly critical, the demand for cleaner energy sources and production … Continue reading Onshore wind energy industry to expand at 29.6% CAGR by 2020

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Enel starts Los Buenos Aires wind farm in Chile

Enel, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Chile Ltda. (“EGPC”), has completed and connected to the grid Los Buenos Aires wind farm, which is the company’s first wind farm in the region of Bío Bío. Los Buenos Aires wind farm, which is located in Los Angeles, around 500 km south of Santiago, has an installed … Continue reading Enel starts Los Buenos Aires wind farm in Chile

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Nordex connects two new wind power projects to the grid

At the beginning of the year two new projects with Nordex turbines started operation in the United States: “Thunder Spirit” in North Dakota with 43 N100/2500 turbines and “Fair Wind” in Maryland with 12 WTGs of the same type. Shortly prior to this the American administration approved the extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) … Continue reading Nordex connects two new wind power projects to the grid

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Good stewardship is an American duty

Earth Day is one of the best times of the year to remember responsible environmental stewardship appeals to all Americans. Teddy Roosevelt helped preserve the country’s natural landscapes by establishing the national parks system. Presidents Nixon and George H. Bush recognized a world leader like the U.S. should guarantee clean water and air for its … Continue reading Good stewardship is an American duty

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Creating a cleaner future

Earth Day is a good time for a refresher on all of the ways wind power helps preserve our natural resources while cleaning the environment. From water savings to smog reduction, there are a number of ways emission-free wind energy helps us practice good stewardship. Perhaps most important, wind power is the biggest, fastest, cheapest … Continue reading Creating a cleaner future

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Wind turbine maintenance – industry survey and new business opportunities 2023

In the recent years wind farms have become one of the key sources of power generation globally due to growing awareness and stringent governmental regulations. Wind turbines are the vital components of wind farms that aids in power generation thereby converting kinetic energy of wind to electrical energy. Therefore, the reliability of wind turbine system … Continue reading Wind turbine maintenance – industry survey and new business opportunities 2023

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Wind turbines use cutting-edge technology to create clean energy

SaveOnEnergy has created an animated infographic that explains just how it’s done. Although wind turbines may seem simple from the outside, they’re actually complicated machines that use advanced technology to create clean, affordable energy. Take a look for a better understanding.   Graphic courtesy of Save on Energy. Note that since SaveOnEnergy created their infographic, … Continue reading Wind turbines use cutting-edge technology to create clean energy

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LM Wind Power inaugurates second plant in Gujarat, India

LM Wind Power, Danish wind turbines producer, announced the commissioning of its second plant in India. Vadodara, Gujarat based plan was announced in November 2015. It has begun the production of wind turbine blades a month ahead of schedule. With the new announcement, LM Wind Power’s total installed capacity in the country has increased to … Continue reading LM Wind Power inaugurates second plant in Gujarat, India

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Nordex now with needs-based aviation obstruction lights on wind turbines

With the market launch of its solution for a needs-based aviation obstruction lighting system, Nordex is taking a major step towards boosting the acceptance of wind farms among nearby residents.   On 4 March 2016, Nordex and its development partner were granted certification for their needs-based aviation obstruction lighting system. Nordex plans to begin serial … Continue reading Nordex now with needs-based aviation obstruction lights on wind turbines

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Vestas challenges scaling rules with multi-rotor concept demonstration turbine

Continuing to reduce the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) over the long-term will require new solutions and a new way of thinking. With this concept demonstrator, Vestas challenges the core scaling rules that turbines have to grow in size to increase their energy output as well as transport and installation challenges in some markets.  Many … Continue reading Vestas challenges scaling rules with multi-rotor concept demonstration turbine

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Gamesa to install its turbine output-boosting programme, Energy Thrust, at 54 Iberdrola wind farms (1,602 MW)

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reached an agreement with Iberdrola for the installation of its Energy Thrust software, which boosts turbine efficiency and, in turn, production ratios, at wind farms with capacity of 1,602 MW. Under the terms of the agreement, the upgrade software will be installed in wind turbines made … Continue reading Gamesa to install its turbine output-boosting programme, Energy Thrust, at 54 Iberdrola wind farms (1,602 MW)

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The remarkable resurgence of renewable portfolio standards

Not long ago, the Clean Power Plan and the rise of carbon markets had some industry experts wondering whether Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) policies were still relevant. They were facing stiff resistance in many states, with threats of freezes and rollbacks looming.  Some wondered whether the policy structures themselves, which require specific, increasing proportions of … Continue reading The remarkable resurgence of renewable portfolio standards

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Bigger, better WINDPOWER reflects industry growth

Mark Bakke is AWEA’s Manager of Member Relations and Exhibitions. As the U.S. wind industry continues to mature and become a major part of America’s electricity mix, WINDPOWER needs to advance with the times. That’s why WINDPOWER 2016 in New Orleans, May 23-26, is scheduled to be bigger and better than last year. This year … Continue reading Bigger, better WINDPOWER reflects industry growth

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Energy bill offers opportunity to attract new investment, deliver greater consumer savings

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) CEO Tom Kiernan issued the following statement today on the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016 (S. 2012), also known as the Energy Bill. Numerous amendments have been proposed to the Energy Bill. Of these amendments, Amendment 3311, introduced by Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), would hinder upgrades strengthening the nation’s … Continue reading Energy bill offers opportunity to attract new investment, deliver greater consumer savings

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EDF Energies Nouvelles wins three renewable Power Purchase Agreements in Canada

EDF Energies Nouvelles has entered into three long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), covering 82 MW in combined capacity. Power will be generated by two solar projects and a wind project located in the province of Ontario, Canada. These agreements cover the purchase of electricity by the IESO, Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator. Under its Large … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles wins three renewable Power Purchase Agreements in Canada

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Wind Power Leads All New Power Generation

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) launched its flagship publication, the Global Wind Report: Annual Market update today in Brussels. The wind power industry set new records across the world last year, and wind is leading the transformation of the global power system, long overdue and very necessary to achieve the climate objectives agreed by … Continue reading Wind Power Leads All New Power Generation

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Wind power in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm in Karnataka

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured a new order in India from ReNew Power, one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP), for the EPC construction of a 40-MW wind farm located in Ron, in the state of Karnataka. The agreement signed with ReNew Power encompasses the installation of 20 G97-2.0 … Continue reading Wind power in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm in Karnataka

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Wind power in Brazil: Enel initiates construction of 90-MW wind farm in Bahia

Construction starts at Cristalândia wind farm, which once completed will have an installed capacity of 90 MW and will be able to generate more than 350 GWh per year. Enel will be investing approximately 190 million US dollars in the construction of the new wind farm. Enel, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Enel initiates construction of 90-MW wind farm in Bahia

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