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Acciona Windpower enters the German wind turbine market

ACCIONA Windpower, an ACCIONA Group subsidiary that designs and manufactures wind turbines, has opened a sales office in Mainz (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany) as a first step towards introducing its products into one of the main European wind power markets. Another example of ACCIONA Windpower’s interest in the German market is its presence, with its own stand, … Continue reading Acciona Windpower enters the German wind turbine market

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Siemens creates new sales channel for local onshore wind energy projects

Siemens is working to build stronger ties with owners of smaller onshore wind projects – the kinds of projects where local knowledge and expertise play a key role. In the future, Siemens will work more closely with partners on wind parks with up to three turbines. These partnerships will ensure that the operators of smaller … Continue reading Siemens creates new sales channel for local onshore wind energy projects

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Siemens presents the complete wind power value chain at Husum Wind 2015

Under the slogan of “WINDforce: Adding Value to Your Wind Business”, Siemens is presenting its innovations in wind power, energy systems, product and system solutions and plant maintenance at its 150-square-meter stand.   From the wind turbine to the distribution grids: Siemens has fanned out its solutions for the wind power sector as broadly as … Continue reading Siemens presents the complete wind power value chain at Husum Wind 2015

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New CEO for European Wind Energy Association

The European Wind Energy Association has appointed Giles Dickson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dickson was Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Alstom before joining EWEA. Prior to this, he was a civil servant in the UK government for over 15 years. Mr. Dickson comes to EWEA with substantial experience and knowledge … Continue reading New CEO for European Wind Energy Association

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Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm

EDF Energies Nouvellas (EDF EN), the renewable energy arm of French utility EDF, has commissioned the 21.5-MW Chaba wind farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.   Chaba wind farm is one of the three projects InnoWind, the local unit of EDF EN, won at South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm

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New Foundation Design Could Reduce Costs Of Offshore Wind Energy

DONG Energy and partners recently completed one of the most comprehensive programmes of offshore monopile testing testing ever undertaken. In total, 28 monopiles — the most typical foundation architecture used to support offshore wind turbines — were tested to assess and validate a new structural design method developed by the PISA (Pile Soil Analysis) academic … Continue reading New Foundation Design Could Reduce Costs Of Offshore Wind Energy

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Nordex unveiling the N131/3300 – the turbine tailor-made for light-wind German regions

In a fitting move for “Husum Wind”, the wind industry exhibition taking place on 15 – 18 September 2015, which is focusing solely on the core German market for the first time, Nordex SE will be presenting the light-wind N131/3300 turbine, which it has developed specifically for the German market.   The N131/3300 is a … Continue reading Nordex unveiling the N131/3300 – the turbine tailor-made for light-wind German regions

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Vestas introduces new larger-rotor, higher performing 3 MW wind turbine variant

The V136-3.45 MW turbine increases energy output and reduces both levelised cost of energy and sound emissions in low-wind conditions. The V136-3.45 MW turbine is the newest variant of the proven 3 MW platform, which Vestas continuously optimises to strengthen its product offerings. Raising the bar for low-wind site performance, the V136-3.45 MW combines Vestas’ … Continue reading Vestas introduces new larger-rotor, higher performing 3 MW wind turbine variant

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Wind power in North Dakota: Vestas receives first order from Xcel Energy for 200 MW wind farm

The order consists of 100 V100-2.0 MW of which Vestas has installed more than 3 GW across the globe.   Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 100 V100-2.0 MW turbines to power the Courtenay wind power plant in Stutsman County, North Dakota. The order, placed by Xcel Energy … Continue reading Wind power in North Dakota: Vestas receives first order from Xcel Energy for 200 MW wind farm

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Half Of California’s Electricity Will Come From Renewable Energy In 15 Years

Late Friday night, the California State Assembly voted 51-26 to pass SB 350, a landmark bill that would boost renewable energy and make buildings twice as efficient as before. The legislature sent the bill to California Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature, and he is expected to sign it later this month, as the legislation … Continue reading Half Of California’s Electricity Will Come From Renewable Energy In 15 Years

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Wind energy industry applauds California’s move toward 50% renewable energy by 2030

The American wind energy industry hailed California’s intention to get half its electricity from zero-carbon renewable sources within 15 years as it steps up its efforts to fight climate change, saying wind can help get the job done while protecting consumers from energy price spikes.   A more diverse energy supply for the world’s eighth … Continue reading Wind energy industry applauds California’s move toward 50% renewable energy by 2030

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Worldwide wind power market booming like never before: with wind energy capacity over 392 gigawatt

The worldwide wind capacity reached 392’927 MW by the end of June 2015, out of which 21’678 MW were added in the first six months of 2015. This increase is substantially higher than in the first half of 2014 and 2013, when 17,6 GW respectively 13,9 GW were added. All wind turbines installed worldwide by … Continue reading Worldwide wind power market booming like never before: with wind energy capacity over 392 gigawatt

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vortex energy and Max Bögl join together to build a 25MW wind farm in Poland

In the heart of Poland new GE-made wind turbines with a capacity of 25.3 MW will probably be commissioned at the end of 2015 and will then produce an anticipated annual yield of more than 66 GWh to supply 20,000 homes with electricity from renewables. This will save about 22,000 tonnes of CO2. The wind … Continue reading vortex energy and Max Bögl join together to build a 25MW wind farm in Poland

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Morocco to launch tender for 850 MW of wind energy

In North Africa, Morocco is preparing to launch a tender for adding an additional 850MW of wind generation capacity to the national grid, a source at the Moroccan electricity and water utility company (ONEE) told local daily L’economiste.   The tender is expected to be launched in the coming weeks and the projects are expected … Continue reading Morocco to launch tender for 850 MW of wind energy

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ENVISION Confirms 10.5MW order from Petroquim for its First Wind Farm in Chile

Envision Energy, the world’s leading smart energy solution provider, will install 5 of its EN110-2.1MW turbines at 100m hub height in La Esperanza Wind Farm, located in the Negrete Municipality.   This contract marks Petroquim’s entrance into Chile’s renewable energy sector and Envision’s gradual positioning in the country, within a year from the installation and … Continue reading ENVISION Confirms 10.5MW order from Petroquim for its First Wind Farm in Chile

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Global Infrastructure Partners to acquire a 50 % stake in DONG Energy’s German offshore wind farm project

DONG Energy today signed an agreement to divest 50 per cent of the 330MW German offshore wind construction project, Gode Wind 1, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading global, independent private equity infrastructure investment fund. The total sales price amounts to approximately € 780 million (DKK 5.8 billion) which will be paid in the … Continue reading Global Infrastructure Partners to acquire a 50 % stake in DONG Energy’s German offshore wind farm project

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Acciona will build the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America in Chile

ACCIONA Energía will construct the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America -El Romero Solar- in Chile, with an investment of 343 million dollars (307 million euros at current exchange rates). Located in the Atacama Desert, it will have a maximum capacity of 246.6 megawatts (MWp) -196 MW rated power-, making it one of the ten … Continue reading Acciona will build the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America in Chile

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Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project

Kuwait signed a contract worth 116 million dinars ($385 million) with Spain’s TSK Group on Thursday for a 50 megawatt solar energy project as part of its renewable energy drive. The oil-rich Gulf state has a multi-billion-dollar plan to meet 15 percent of power demand from renewables by 2030.   Electricity and Water Minister Ahmad … Continue reading Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project

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Vestas wins new U.S. wind energy service agreement

The agreement covering the 102 MW Coram Wind Project located in the Tehachapi region of California reflects Vestas’ service business flexibility as Vestas will serve as RET Capital’s on-site asset manager, with responsibility for 24/7 surveillance, reporting to power purchaser Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), responding to curtailment requests, and managing the entire physical asset. … Continue reading Vestas wins new U.S. wind energy service agreement

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Nordex’s July-Aug wind power orders in Germany surpass 260 MW

Nordex has made a successful start to the second half of the year. In July and August the company obtained orders in Germany for 102 turbines with a capacity totalling more than 260 megawatts. The bestseller at 65 units was the light-wind N117/2400 turbine. Apart from the established products in the Gamma series, with 27 … Continue reading Nordex’s July-Aug wind power orders in Germany surpass 260 MW

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