Wind energy’s biggest supporters have sent in fantastic photos (and even a video) over the past two weeks, and there’s been great participation in this year’s #iheartwind campaign. We’ve seen beautiful landscapes, community engagement and even a few pets! And we’ve gotten submissions from every continent but Antarctica, including countries like Australia, Kenya and Brazil. … Continue reading We’re loving #iheartwind
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Cleaner power needed
A decision to be made soon by Maryland lawmakers could result in expanded access to cleaner air, job opportunities and electricity bill savings. The Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2016 (Maryland Senate Bill 921) could grow the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) from 20 percent renewable energy by 2022 to 25 percent renewable energy by … Continue reading Cleaner power needed
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First wind turbine installed at Gemini Offshore Wind Farm
An important milestone has been reached in the construction of the Gemini Offshore Wind Park. On 16 February 2016, the first wind turbine was installed by Van Oord, and it will soon begin producing electricity. In the coming months, a total of 150 wind turbines will be installed 85 kilometres off the coast of Groningen, … Continue reading First wind turbine installed at Gemini Offshore Wind Farm
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Wind power #1 new source of electricity in 2015
AWEA and others continue to crunch data for 2015, and the good news keeps coming. Wind power installed more electric generating capacity than any other form of power generation in 2015. The 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of wind power installed last year positioned wind well ahead of both solar power (7.3 GW) and natural gas (6 … Continue reading Wind power #1 new source of electricity in 2015
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Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm
The company will install 50 of its G114-2.0 MW class S wind turbines at a wind farm being built in the state of Andhra Pradesh and 42 wind turbines of this same model at a second project located in the state of Karnataka. Gamesa continues to notch up product strategy milestones having secured the first … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm
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Aibel: Additional work in the Hywind contract
Aibel has also been given responsibility for procurement to Statoil’s Hywind Scotland Pilot Park. The amendment to the contract was signed this week. Hywind Pilot Park, which is being built off the coast of Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is the world’s first floating wind park. It marks an important step forward for offshore wind technology … Continue reading Aibel: Additional work in the Hywind contract
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Gamesa to repower a German wind farm with 4.5 MW wind turbines
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to make inroads with its business strategy for Northern Europe, having received its first order from Energiekontor, one of Germany’s leading renewable energy developers, for the repowering of a wind farm to be equipped with three G128-4.5 MW turbines. By installing these three turbines, with aggregate … Continue reading Gamesa to repower a German wind farm with 4.5 MW wind turbines
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Siemens 7-megawatt offshore wind turbine reaches final stage in development process
The development of Siemens’ offshore flagship wind turbine has reached its final stage: the 7-megawatt (MW) offshore turbine has successfully passed final type certification. Field testing of the SWT-7.0-154 was recently extended with a second prototype. Grid performance, quality and safety are currently being tested on both machines. Siemens wind turbine SWT-7.0-154 development well on … Continue reading Siemens 7-megawatt offshore wind turbine reaches final stage in development process
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FUTUREN obtains permission to build its largest wind farm in France
FUTUREN obtained a building permit, today free of any third-party claim, to install 11 new wind turbines on Les Monts wind farm, located in the Aube French department. Following a first tranche of 4 wind turbines authorized in 2013, this expansion will bring the total capacity of the two tranches to about 48 MW. FUTUREN … Continue reading FUTUREN obtains permission to build its largest wind farm in France
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European solar power market grows 15% in 2015; connecting 8 GW of solar power to the grid
In 2015, European countries connected around 8 GW of solar power systems to electrical networks, according to first estimates by SolarPower Europe, the association of the solar power sector in Europe. Demand for solar power systems in European countries increased by around 15% year-on-year, compared to 6.95 GW of new grid-connected solar power capacity in … Continue reading European solar power market grows 15% in 2015; connecting 8 GW of solar power to the grid
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First Reserve Acquires Mariah North Wind power project in the Texas panhandle
First Reserve, one of the largest global private equity and infrastructure investment firms exclusively focused on energy, today announced the acquisition of the Mariah North Wind power project from Mariah Acquisition. Upon completion, Mariah North Wind is expected to generate 230 MW of wind power, serving the high-demand ERCOT market in Parmer County, Texas, with … Continue reading First Reserve Acquires Mariah North Wind power project in the Texas panhandle
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K2Wind Turbine Towers set to reach mega heights with new techniques
Wind turbine towers are set to reach heights of up to 170m with new construction techniques and materials, according to wind power engineering specialists K2 Management. Tower heights have grown steadily over the last decade as operators seek stronger wind speeds higher up in the atmosphere – See infographic. Based on work with various clients … Continue reading K2Wind Turbine Towers set to reach mega heights with new techniques
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Vestas receives 200 MW order in the USA
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the USA for 100 V110-2.0 MW turbines, totalling 200 MW. Additional information about the project: Project name: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Location/Country: USA Number of MW: 200 MW Number of turbines/turbine type 100 x V110-2.0 MW turbines Contract type: Supply-only Contract scope: The contract includes … Continue reading Vestas receives 200 MW order in the USA
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The World sets New Wind Power Installations Record: 63,7 GW New Capacity in 2015
According to preliminary figures, the world has seen a new record in new wind installations, adding 63’690 MW within the year 2015. The total wind capacity of the world has reached 435 GW. The global growth rate of 17,2 % was higher than in 2014 (16,4 %). Amongst the top 15 markets, Brazil, Poland, China … Continue reading The World sets New Wind Power Installations Record: 63,7 GW New Capacity in 2015
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Gamesa, Siemens negotiating wind energy merger
Siemens and Gamesa are in final negotiations on a deal to merge their wind power assets. A Siemens-Gamesa joint venture would overtake Denmark’s Vestas to become the world’s biggest wind farm manufacturer by market share, operating in the mature North American and European markets and fast-growing markets like India, Mexico and Brazil. Siemens is dominant … Continue reading Gamesa, Siemens negotiating wind energy merger
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GE rolls out 6-MW offshore wind turbine
Higher, bigger and more reliable wind turbines are defining the future of offshore wind. Harsh environments demand the technology provider to come up with solutions that have high reliability and less maintenance requirements. It’s a journey GE (NYSE: GE) started years ago. It is yet another example of how GE is helping customers build wind … Continue reading GE rolls out 6-MW offshore wind turbine
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Wake up call for policymakers as China overtakes EU on wind power installations
In 2015, China overtook the EU for total installed wind energy capacity, according to statistics released today by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). China installed almost 3 times as much wind than the EU and now has 145GW total capacity to the EU’s 142GW. Giles Dickson, Chief Executive Officer of the European Wind Energy … Continue reading Wake up call for policymakers as China overtakes EU on wind power installations
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China Wind Power Blows Past EU – Global Wind Energy Statistics release
Powered by an astonishing 30,500 MW of new installations in China, the global wind power industry installed 63,013 MW in 2015, representing annual market growth of 22%. The US market reached 8.6 GW on the back of a strong fourth quarter surge, and Germany led a stronger than expected performance in Europe with a record … Continue reading China Wind Power Blows Past EU – Global Wind Energy Statistics release
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Generation wind comes to New Orleans
It’s Mardi Gras, and that’s a reminder the largest annual wind energy conference in the U.S. is heading to New Orleans in just a few short months. So celebrate today, because it’s an exceptional time to be part of American wind power. U.S. wind is entering a new era. The stability provided by the Production … Continue reading Generation wind comes to New Orleans
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Wind energy added more new capacity than any other form of power in Europe in 2015
Across the 28 EU member states, wind accounted for 44% of all new power installations, connecting a total of 12.8GW to the grid – 9.766MW in onshore and 3,034MW offshore. The volume of new installations was 6.3% up on 2014. Total wind capacity in Europe now stands at 142GW and covers 11.4% of Europe’s electricity … Continue reading Wind energy added more new capacity than any other form of power in Europe in 2015
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