Siemens receives an order from TenneT for an offshore wind farm grid connection in the North Sea. In a consortium with Petrofac Siemens will supply the complete technology for efficient direct-current transmission for the BorWin3 grid connection as the consortium leader. The consortium partner Petrofac, with over 30 years of experience as a leading EPC … Continue reading One million German households with electricity from wind energy
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Akuo chooses GE wind turbines for Texas wind farm
AkuoEnergyhasannounced that its Chicago-based subsidiary, Akuo Energy USA, has selected 56 GE 1.7-103 wind turbines to power its Rocksprings Phase I wind farm in Val Verde County, Texas. In addition to a turbine supply deal, Akuo Energy USA and GE have entered into a full service agreement for the long-term operation and maintenance of the … Continue reading Akuo chooses GE wind turbines for Texas wind farm
Continue readingGamesa reaches a new wind power milestone in India, as commissioned capacity reaches the 1,000 MW mark
Gamesa, global wind power technology leader, has reached a fresh milestone in India, having commissioned 1,000 MW of capacity since it began to manufacture in the country four years ago. “Thanks to a broad product range, tailored to the market’s specifics, and the company’s experience and know-how as wind farm developer, Gamesa has managed to … Continue reading Gamesa reaches a new wind power milestone in India, as commissioned capacity reaches the 1,000 MW mark
Continue readingWind energy in Slovenia
Talks are on for Slovenia’s fourth wind farm project, an area planted with energy-producing wind turbines. This is a great step towards producing more energy in an environment-friendly way. But before the building starts, local people will have a chance to express their will in a public referendum. Will they say yes to this powerful, … Continue reading Wind energy in Slovenia
Continue readingSamsung and Pattern Energy Complete Canada’s Largest Wind Power Project, South Kent Wind Farm
The largest wind project in Canada is now up and running. Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (Pattern Energy) today announced its South Kent Wind project has completed construction and is fully operational. The 270 megawatt (MW) South Kent Wind project is the largest wind power facility … Continue reading Samsung and Pattern Energy Complete Canada’s Largest Wind Power Project, South Kent Wind Farm
Continue readingMore People Prefer to live near a Wind Farm as Opposed to Fracking Site
About three to one persons in Britain would rather live near a wind farm as opposed to a fracking site, according to an opinion poll that was released today. The study clashes with the stand taken by the Conservative leaders, who are reported to be planning a moratorium that will block installation of more wind … Continue reading More People Prefer to live near a Wind Farm as Opposed to Fracking Site
Continue reading22 new jobs with Wind Energy Manufacturer ENERCON
Minister Pat Rabbitte TD officially opened ENERCON`s new European sales office in Santry, Dublin. ENERCON is Europe’s leading supplier for wind energy turbines onshore with the highest vertical integration in the wind industry. Minister Rabbitte was joined for the occasion by the ENERCON’s Head of Sales, Northern Europe, Robin Borgert. ENERCON’s Dublin team will have … Continue reading 22 new jobs with Wind Energy Manufacturer ENERCON
Continue readingGamesa India to commission 800MW of wind power projects in 2014-15
Gamesa India, which was one of the top wind turbine makers during 2013-14, is targeting 800MW of wind power capacity addition across the country in 2014-15. The company currently has over 200MW of windmills ready to be commissioned and has orders on hand for about 600MW. The company commissioned 400MW of projects during 2013-14, topping … Continue reading Gamesa India to commission 800MW of wind power projects in 2014-15
Continue readingUN panel: We can still slow global warming
But how do we actually stop global warming — or at least slow it down? That’s the subject of a big new report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The topic this time is “mitigation” — how humanity could stop producing so many of the greenhouse gases. The upshot: Global greenhouse-gas emissions from … Continue reading UN panel: We can still slow global warming
Continue readingGerman Wind Data Management to be Introduced in the United States
EWC Weather Consult GmbH, a German weather service provider who does business in numerous international markets, is now also bringing its complex service portfolio, including its wind and weather data management solutions, into the U.S. market. The AWEA WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, hosted in Las Vegas from May 5 – 8, 2014, will welcome decision-makers … Continue reading German Wind Data Management to be Introduced in the United States
Continue readingCemex completes financing for wind farm project in Mexico
Cemex has successfully completed the financing of Ventika, a project comprising the construction of two 126MW wind farms each, for a total nominal capacity of 252MW, to be located in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The investment for the project is approximately US$650m, of which 75 per cent corresponds to debt and 25 per cent … Continue reading Cemex completes financing for wind farm project in Mexico
Continue readingGamesa aims at taller, more efficient wind turbines
Gamesa seeks to focus on boosting its supply chain capabilities in the next 2-3 years in a bid to be more cost-competitive. It also plans to double its installations to about 800 MW during the current calendar year when compared to 2013. “India is primarily an IPP (independent power producer) market and cost of energy … Continue reading Gamesa aims at taller, more efficient wind turbines
Continue reading13th World Wind Energy Conference Distributed Wind Power
The World Wind Energy Association, the Chinese Wind Energy Association, Chinese Wind Energy Equipment Association and the China National Renewable Energy Centre welcome the presence of those 500 participants from 40 countries attending this Conference, from wind and all other renewable energy technologies. The Conference covered all aspects of wind utilisation, related policies, manufacturing, development, … Continue reading 13th World Wind Energy Conference Distributed Wind Power
Continue readingReform of the EEG safeguards the future of the German wind power market
The German federal government plans to amend the Renewable Energies Act (EEG) in August 2014. This legislative initiative has cast long shadows and unleashed nervousness in the capital markets. On April 8, the cabinet adopted the proposals which had been tabled by the Ministry of Economics for a bill to be passed by parliament. Nordex … Continue reading Reform of the EEG safeguards the future of the German wind power market
Continue readingGamesa, top-ranked wind power in India and Mexico in 2013 and number two contender in Brazil
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, ended 2013 as the leading wind turbine OEM in Mexico and India by market share and the number two player in Brazil, thereby reinforcing its position in the world’s fastest-growing wind energy markets. According to the most recent wind report by BTM Consult, Gamesa ended 2013 as … Continue reading Gamesa, top-ranked wind power in India and Mexico in 2013 and number two contender in Brazil
Continue readingAcciona Energy wins a contract to supply 252 MW of wind power capacity in Mexico
The company will build two wind farms with 3-megawatt ACCIONA Windpower wind turbines and will operate the facilities for 20 years. The investment associated with these projects is around 650 million dollars (469.4 million euros). ACCIONA Energy has been awarded contracts for the engineering, construction and start-up of two wind farms in Mexico and the … Continue reading Acciona Energy wins a contract to supply 252 MW of wind power capacity in Mexico
Continue readingIkea buys Illinois wind farm
Ikea U.S. announced today the purchase of a 98-megawatt wind farm under construction in Hoopeston, close to the Indiana border in central Illinois and about 110 miles south of Chicago. The facility is under construction by Charlottesville, Va.-based Apex Clean Energy. Ikea said it’s the largest renewable energy investment it has made globally to date … Continue reading Ikea buys Illinois wind farm
Continue readingAbengoa commissions a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay
Abengoa is developing a further two wind farms in Uruguay, which will give it a global installed capacity of 170 MW. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has commissioned the Peralta wind farm in the Tacuarembó department, northern Uruguay. … Continue reading Abengoa commissions a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay
Continue readingAlstom signs an exclusive agreement with BFG in offshore wind power for its Haliade™ 150-6MW wind turbine
Alstom signed today in Cherbourg, an exclusive partnership agreement with BFG France1 at the Thétis trade fair dedicated to renewable marine energies. The agreement covers the supply of composite structures to produce the nacelle casings for Alstom’s Haliade™ 150-6MW wind turbine. The agreement was signed within the framework of the second call for tenders to … Continue reading Alstom signs an exclusive agreement with BFG in offshore wind power for its Haliade™ 150-6MW wind turbine
Continue readingSuzlon announces sale of 240 MW Sky wind farm to EverPower
Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer, today announced the strategic sale of the 240 MW Big Sky Wind Farm in Illinois to EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. Suzlon Group had recently acquired the Big Sky wind farm from Edison Mission Energy via their fully owned US-based subsidiary Suzlon Wind Energy Corp (SWECO). Suzlon … Continue reading Suzlon announces sale of 240 MW Sky wind farm to EverPower
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