Today, in the presence of the German Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, Dr Philipp Rösler, the first complete high-sea wind farm off the North Sea coast, BARD Offshore 1, was officially inaugurated. 80 5-megawatt wind turbines make BARD Offshore 1 the highest performing offshore German wind farm. With an output of 400 megawatts, BARD … Continue reading The German Federal Minister of Economics inaugurates the pioneering BARD Offshore 1 project off the North Sea coast
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Germany opens its largest offshore wind farm
Bringing the winds of change to the energy mix, Germany has opened its newest offshore wind farm. Located 100km off the island of Borkum in the North Sea, the 80 turbines are said to constitute the country’s largest wind farm. Bard Energy claims it will power up to 400,000 households, and would go some way … Continue reading Germany opens its largest offshore wind farm
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ABB positions world’s most powerful offshore wind energy connector in the North Sea
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has installed the world’s highest-voltage offshore converter station in the North Sea. Alternating current electricity generated in three wind farms off the coast of Germany will be converted on the platform into high-voltage direct current (HVDC) for transmission to the mainland. The 320 kilovolts converter station has … Continue reading ABB positions world’s most powerful offshore wind energy connector in the North Sea
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E.ON starts work on Helgoland base for its Amrumbank West wind farm
E.ON today started construction of its operations and maintenance building on the North Sea island of Helgoland. E.ON will use Helgoland as an offshore operations base for its Amrumbank West offshore wind farm. The 1,800 square metre building will provide space for offices, changing rooms and storage. Up to 50 staff working in shifts will … Continue reading E.ON starts work on Helgoland base for its Amrumbank West wind farm
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Eurogate banking on wind energy at the port of Hamburg
In the port of Hamburg, Germany, more and more wind power turbines are in operation, additionally solidifying the city’s vision of “smart port energy”. The most recent example is the Nordex N117/2400, which today was officially put in operation by Hamburg Senator Frank Horch at the Eurogate container terminal in the district Waltershof. “The new … Continue reading Eurogate banking on wind energy at the port of Hamburg
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Belectric inaugurates 128 MW solar power plant in Templin (Germany)
The Templin thin film park has been developed on a former Russian military airfield, Gross Dölln and is equipped with more than 1.5 million thin film modules from First Solar and 114 solar inverters from SMA. BELECTRIC has successfully connected the largest and most state-of-the-art Thin-Film ground-mounted solar power plant in Europe to the energy … Continue reading Belectric inaugurates 128 MW solar power plant in Templin (Germany)
Continue readingPetrofac chosen for offshore wind energy commissioning support in German North Sea
Petrofac has won a €40 million contract from Siemens Energy to provide support during the commissioning phase of two offshore wind converter station platforms in the German North Sea. It is the first contract win since Petrofac established Petrofac Deutschland GmbH in November 2012 to take advantage of the growing offshore wind market. Petrofac will … Continue reading Petrofac chosen for offshore wind energy commissioning support in German North Sea
Continue readingIberdrola and Port of Sassnitz sign offshore terminal lease for Wikinger wind farm
Iberdrola, through its Berlin-based subsidiary Iberdrola Renovables Offshore Deutschland, and Fährhafen Sassnitz GmbH have announced the signature of a lease agreement for the Port’s Offshore Terminal South, which will be used for storage and pre-assembly activities of the Wikinger project installation. The contract was signed last Friday at a ceremony presided over by Mr. Erwin … Continue reading Iberdrola and Port of Sassnitz sign offshore terminal lease for Wikinger wind farm
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Tailwind for Nordex in Germany: Further contracts for 77 MW signed
Over the past few months, Nordex SE has received contracts for the delivery of a total of 31 multi-megawatt turbines for several wind farms in Germany. Leading the race once again was the N117/2400 light wind turbine, of which 24 alone have been sold. Nordex will be installing five of these turbines at the
Continue readingSiemens, Sun to Market develop training simulator for Concentrating Solar Thermal Power plants
The companies states that the objective of the full-scope integrated control room simulator is to provide a virtual plant for engineering tests for Concentrated Solar Power plant operators.
Continue readingTEi Equipment Selected for New Concentrating Solar Power Plant in Desert Southwest
“The application of our oil to salt heat exchangers in Concentrated Solar Power Plants highlights our bpigreen initiative.”
Continue readingTonga and New Zealand to construct solar energy photovoltaic plant
New Zealand?s Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will invest $7.9 million to fund the construction of a 1 Megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in Tonga.
Continue readingREpower to supply 25 turbines for Canadian wind farm projects
REpower Systems SE has concluded a contract with WindWorks Power Corp. for the delivery of a total of 25 wind turbines for five wind farm projects in Ontario, Canada.
Continue readingUrban electric mobility from smart electric vehicles
Recuperated energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in the ebike’s lithium-ion battery. A battery charge can last for about 62 miles on the lowest setting due to a 400Wh lithium ion battery.
Continue readingWind energy could power electric cars
Wind power could be the perfect match to electric vehicles in Alberta, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Calgary?s School of Public Policy.
Continue readingenXco Signs PPA for 100 MW Shiloh IV Wind Energy Project
Shiloh IV Wind Power represents a repowering effort to upgrade older technology allowing for increased generation of clean energy with fewer wind turbines.
Continue readingLarge Scale Energy Storage Technologies to Capitalise on Wind Energy and Solar Energy
All Western European countries have targets aimed at boosting the contribution of renewable energy, like wind power and concentrated solar power.
Continue readingDoE to Award Over $6 Million for Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands
“Tribal Nations are well-positioned to take advantage of the benefits of clean energy and energy efficient technologies,” said Secretary Chu.
Continue readingFirst Wind Marks Completion of Rollins Wind Power Project
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, commemorated the completion of the company?s 60 Megawatt (MW) Rollins Wind farm in Penobscot County, Maine.
Continue readingSiemens Introduces VersiCharge? Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Offering flexibility in wiring, communication and charging time, the Siemens VersiCharge offers homeowners a simple solution for charging electric vehicles.
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