Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, was selected by EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG as its exclusive cooperation partner for the realization of projects totaling several hundred megawatts (MW) throughout Germany. At the start of the cooperation, EnBW will submit planning applications at short notice for the planned projects featuring the new Senvion 3.4M140 … Continue reading Senvion and EnBW Conclude Cooperation Agreement
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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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GE Renewable Energy and Fina Enerji Sign Ten-year Full Service Agreement in Turkey
Continuing its pioneering collaboration in the development of clean energy in Turkey, GE Renewable Energy and Fina Enerji have concluded negotiations to broaden their cooperation program into a comprehensive ten-year Full Service Agreement (FSA), complemented by a 2-year trial of GE’s Predix-powered Digital Wind Farm solutions. The new FSA, signed 21st April, 2017, is designed … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy and Fina Enerji Sign Ten-year Full Service Agreement in Turkey
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WindEurope promotes common interests with biomass but urges biomass industry to ensure rigorous accounting methodology
On a panel with Paolo Frankl (Head of the Renewable Energy Division at the International Energy Agency) and Dana Younger (Chief Renewable Energy Specialist of the International Finance Corporation), Dickson highlighted the common interests between wind and biomass: both play a key role in delivering the 30% of Europe’s power that comes from renewables, and … Continue reading WindEurope promotes common interests with biomass but urges biomass industry to ensure rigorous accounting methodology
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World Wind Energy Market has reached 486 GW from where 54 GW has been installed last year
The worldwide wind energy capacity reached 486,661 MW by the end of 2016, out of which 54,846 MW were added in 2016. This represents a growth rate of 11,8 % (17,2 % in 2015). All wind turbines installed worldwide by the end of 2016 can generate around 5 % of the world’s electricity demand. China and … Continue reading World Wind Energy Market has reached 486 GW from where 54 GW has been installed last year
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Why does wind power bring this Ohio farmer to tears?
Ohio lawmakers are currently considering a measure that could transform the state’s rural communities, and last week they heard powerful testimony from those who will be directly impacted. Fixing Ohio’s wind turbine setbacks Let’s go back to 2014. That year, the state legislature adopted onerous wind energy setbacks, without accepting public comment or having any … Continue reading Why does wind power bring this Ohio farmer to tears?
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Ingeteam continues its international expansion
This global presence has been boosted with the opening of new subsidiaries in Honduras and Bulgaria. As an ISP, the company has strengthened its global leadership position in the provision of power plant Operation & Maintenance Services. Ingeteam has opened a new subsidiary in Uruguay and another in Bulgaria, thereby increasing its global presence to … Continue reading Ingeteam continues its international expansion
Continue readingWind power in Australia: Senvion signs Partnership Agreement for over 429 MW
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed a Delivery Partnership Agreement with RES Australia and its project partners for the 116-turbine Murra Warra wind farm in Victoria in a consortium with Downer and is now part of Senvion’s conditional order book. The Delivery Partnership Agreement is for the early works which are … Continue reading Wind power in Australia: Senvion signs Partnership Agreement for over 429 MW
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E.ON tapping into additional markets for its wind energy service business
E.ON is expanding its service business in operation and maintenance of wind farms internationally into additional markets. The company announced today that going forward it will also be offering services to customers in the UK and Italy. The service scope will cover full as well as tailored operation and maintenance solutions for wind farm owners … Continue reading E.ON tapping into additional markets for its wind energy service business
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Bringing economic development to those who need it most
It’s no secret that many Americans live in communities that need new economic development—we saw this play a huge role in the last election. Americans on both sides of the aisle agree that everyone should have an opportunity for economic prosperity. The path to achieving this, though, has been widely debated. Politicians have suggested increasing … Continue reading Bringing economic development to those who need it most
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Energia opens Ireland’s largest ever wind farm in Donegal
Ireland’s largest ever wind farm officially has opened following a €145m investment by Energia at Meenadreen in south Donegal. Ireland’s leading competitive energy provider Energia will use power from Meenadreen to supply green electricity to homes and SMEs all over Ireland. Energia is already well established as the most competitive dual fuel (electricity and gas) … Continue reading Energia opens Ireland’s largest ever wind farm in Donegal
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MHI Vestas charters Vestvind to transport mammoth V164 turbine components
The charter between MHI Vestas and United Wind Logistics (UWL) includes a full package of engineering services making MHI Vestas’ operations more flexible and efficient. Proudly bearing the MHI Vestas logo for the first time, the specialized vessel Vestvind is now transporting turbine components to Belfast for the Walney Extension wind park off the UK … Continue reading MHI Vestas charters Vestvind to transport mammoth V164 turbine components
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ENGIE and eleQtra sign an agreement for the development of a wind power project in Ghana
ENGIE (www.ENGIE-Africa.com) and eleQtra (www.eleQtra.com), a developer of power and transportation projects in sub-Saharan Africa, signed a Joint Development Agreement that defines the terms and the schedule for the development and construction of the 50 MW Ada Wind power project in the Greater Accra Region in Ghana. The project is expected to require an investment … Continue reading ENGIE and eleQtra sign an agreement for the development of a wind power project in Ghana
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SaltX and Aalborg CSP to develop integrated energy storage solution for the global concentrated solar power market
SaltX Technology – listed on Nasdaq First North – and Danish Aalborg CSP A/S – a leading provider of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and integrated energy systems – have agreed on the key terms for a non-exclusive Joint Development Agreement to develop and commercialize an integrated energy storage solution for Concentrated Solar Power based on … Continue reading SaltX and Aalborg CSP to develop integrated energy storage solution for the global concentrated solar power market
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Renewable energy sources make up over half UK electricity
Renewable energy sources generated more than half of the UK’s electricity for the first time ever at midday, on Wednesday, 7th June, 2017, Britain’s multinational electricity and gas utility company, National Grid plc, reported. Renewable energy is energy from a source that is not depleted when it is used, such as solar or wind power. … Continue reading Renewable energy sources make up over half UK electricity
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Global Power Generation (GPG) and General Electric Secure Wind Turbine contract for Crookwell 2 Wind Farm
Global Power Generation Australia (GPG) has selected GE to supply and install wind turbines at one of Australia’s largest renewable developments. The 91 MW Crookwell 2 Wind Farm, near Goulburn in NSW, will make a significant contribution to ACT’s commitment to source 100 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources after the ACT Government … Continue reading Global Power Generation (GPG) and General Electric Secure Wind Turbine contract for Crookwell 2 Wind Farm
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Access Power secures USTDA Grant funding for Zambia wind power project
Access Power, a developer, owner and operator of renewable power projects in emerging markets is thrilled to announce that the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has approved grant funding for Access Power’s 130MW wind power project in Pensulo, Zambia. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency grant funding will support Access Power’s feasibility studies and … Continue reading Access Power secures USTDA Grant funding for Zambia wind power project
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Wind power works like a charm for General Mills
We heard news yesterday that has us after a bowl of Lucky Charms. General Mills, a Fortune 500 company and American multinational maker of many well-known brands, such as Annie’s, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Old El Paso, Cheerios and Lucky Charms, signed a 15-year contract for 100 megawatts of Texas wind power capacity. The company’s wind … Continue reading Wind power works like a charm for General Mills
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Floating offshore wind energy comes of age with break-through pipeline of projects
Floating offshore wind is no longer consigned to the laboratory: it’s a viable technology ready to be rolled out on an industrial scale, according to the latest report from WindEurope released today at the Offshore Wind Energy 2017 event in London. Not only has the technology for floating offshore wind reached maturity, costs are … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy comes of age with break-through pipeline of projects
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