Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured a new order for the installation of 125 of its G97-2.1MW turbines (total capacity of 262.5 MW) at the Egyptian wind farm Gulf of Suez, of Ras Ghareb Wind Energy SA. Specifically, the company received this order from the consortium comprised by the French energy group ENGIE, the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa lands 262 MW wind turbine supply
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Egypt to build the largest wind farm in the MENA
In an effort to boost renewable energy in Egypt and establish Egypt as a leading player in environmental development, the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy initiated a LE 5 billion project to build the largest wind farm in the Middle East, locates in the Suez Bay, funding the project through investments of several international entities, reported Al-Ahram … Continue reading Egypt to build the largest wind farm in the MENA
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Wind energy continues to gain foothold in Northwest Missouri
Amid the dawn of a new year, wind energy supporters in Northwest Missouri are basking in the momentum of an industry that shows no signs of abatement. One of those prime examples is a Nodaway County project now under development by Nebraska-based Tenaska. The energy firm plans to build a wind farm there that is … Continue reading Wind energy continues to gain foothold in Northwest Missouri
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Vestas’ receives 190 MW order in the U.S. and passes 10.5 GW in global order intake for 2017
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 190 MW of 4 MW platform turbines in the U.S. that takes Vestas’ global order intake in 2017 to 10,595 MW, surpassing 2016’s record order intake of 10,494 MW. The 2017 order intake is based on announced orders in all four quarters of 2017 as well … Continue reading Vestas’ receives 190 MW order in the U.S. and passes 10.5 GW in global order intake for 2017
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Artificial island for wind power envisioned in North Sea
A European electricity network operator has envisioned building an island in the middle of the North Sea, which will collect, distribute and transmit power generated from numerous wind turbines nearby. TenneT, which delivers electricity to about 41 million people mostly in the Netherlands and Germany, presented a vision for building a large European electricity system … Continue reading Artificial island for wind power envisioned in North Sea
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Vestas achieves largest order intake in India
Watsun Infra Private Limited, a subsidiary of Continuum Wind Energy, has placed a 96 MW order for the second phase of the 150 MW Periyapatti Wind Farm in the state of Tamil Nadu. The project showcases the 2 MW platform’s flexibility by optimising wind park layout to the site’s wind conditions and employing 34 V100-2.0 … Continue reading Vestas achieves largest order intake in India
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Vestas receives 32 MW order in Chile
Vestas has signed a 32 MW contract with Vientos de Renaico S.A. for the La Flor wind park in the Renaico region of central Chile. The contract includes supply and installation of nine V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimal Mode as a 15-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement and … Continue reading Vestas receives 32 MW order in Chile
Continue readingNew order takes Vestas’ announced 2017 order intake in Argentina close to 600 MW
Vestas has received another order to extend a wind park in Argentina, underlining its market-leadership in Argentina’s growing wind energy market. The order is placed by Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A. (PCR), a national company specialised in cement and oil & gas industries, and includes 22 MW. In total, PCR will have 123 MW of installed … Continue reading New order takes Vestas’ announced 2017 order intake in Argentina close to 600 MW
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Vestas receives 300 MW order in Canada
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 87 V136-3.45MW turbines for the 300 MW Henvey Inlet wind project in Ontario, Canada. The project is Vestas’ largest order to date in Canada and the first between Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) and Vestas. The Henvey Inlet wind project is among the largest in … Continue reading Vestas receives 300 MW order in Canada
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Vestas’ total order intake for 2017 passes 10 GW with 29 MW order of 80 percent PTC qualifying turbine components in the U.S.
Vestas has received an order for 29 MW of 4 MW compatible turbine components that qualify for 80 percent of the PTC value under the bipartisan PATH act that Congress passed in 2015. The PTC qualifying components enable future wind energy projects to be realised. With the order, Vestas’ total order intake for 2017 reaches … Continue reading Vestas’ total order intake for 2017 passes 10 GW with 29 MW order of 80 percent PTC qualifying turbine components in the U.S.
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Vestas receives first V116-2.0 MW order
Shortly after installing the 20,000th 2 MW platform turbine, Vestas has received the first order for the V116-2.0 MW. The order is for a 66 MW project in the U.S. that highlights the platform’s continued competitiveness, which was strengthened with the V116-2.0 MW through even higher annual energy production from an 11 percent larger swept … Continue reading Vestas receives first V116-2.0 MW order
Continue readingVestas to extend wind farm in Argentina with 50 MW
Vestas has signed a deal with Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C to extend the Aluar wind park, taking Vestas another step towards consolidating its market-leadership in Argentina. Earlier this year, Aluar, the only aluminum smelter in Argentina, placed a 50 MW order for the first phase of the wind park, which will have a total capacity … Continue reading Vestas to extend wind farm in Argentina with 50 MW
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Vestas’ total 2017 order intake in Greece nears 250 MW
Vestas has received a 28 MW order from Total-EREN that adds to Vestas’ overall strong order intake in Greece in 2017, including an order for one of Greece’s largest wind parks to date, the 90 MW Kasidiaris project. Having installed 1.3 GW of turbines in Greece, Vestas’ market leadership amounts to a market share of … Continue reading Vestas’ total 2017 order intake in Greece nears 250 MW
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Eolus places 279 MW order for four projects, taking Vestas’ announced 2017 order intake in Sweden past 1 GW
Vestas has secured a 279 MW order in Sweden from long-term customer Eolus Vind AB that comprises of 61 V136-3.45 MW turbines with 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode specifically increased to 3.8 MW for the Kråktorpet and Nylandsbergen wind power projects, and 13 V136-3.45 MW with 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for the Sötterfällan and … Continue reading Eolus places 279 MW order for four projects, taking Vestas’ announced 2017 order intake in Sweden past 1 GW
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Vestas receives order from Avangrid Renewables for 184 MW in the USA
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 184 MW of wind turbines from Avangrid Renewables. The order includes 41 V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for the first phase of the Montague wind project in Oregon, as well as 36 MW of 4 MW platform compatible turbine components that … Continue reading Vestas receives order from Avangrid Renewables for 184 MW in the USA
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Wind energy generated 24.3% in December 2017 in Spain
Renewable energies generated 33.7 of electricity in 2017 in Spain. Wind power accounted for 19.2%, solar thermal 2.2% and photovoltaic 3.2%. Generation from January to December 2017 In December, renewable energies generated 33.2 of electricity in 2017 in Spain. Wind accounted for 24.3%, solar thermal for 0.6% and photovoltaic for 1.7%. Generation of the month … Continue reading Wind energy generated 24.3% in December 2017 in Spain
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