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Euro 42 million project financing for the 63.4 MW French wind farms

ERG Wind France 1 SAS (100% ERG Renew) has today signed a facility agreement on a non-recourse portfolio project finance basis for the six wind farms for a total installed capacity of 63.4 MW owned by its subsidiaries located in France. The wind farms entered into operation between 2005 and 2008 and they were acquired … Continue reading Euro 42 million project financing for the 63.4 MW French wind farms

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Senvion 6.2M152 in the running for first floating French wind farm

Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has especially adapted its 6.2M152 wind turbine to the floating offshore foundation developed by the EolMed consortium, led by Quadran. A consortium led by French-based Quadran and a consortium of French group Eolfi and Chinese nuclear group CGN have won tenders for pilot floating wind parks off … Continue reading Senvion 6.2M152 in the running for first floating French wind farm

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China CGN wins French wind power contract

China nuclear giant CGN said Monday that it had partnered with French new-energy firm Eolfi on a winning tender for a floating wind power project in France. A consortium led by CGN European Energy and Eolfi won the 24MW project, which will be in the sea off the island of Groix in Brittany, it said. … Continue reading China CGN wins French wind power contract

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Wind energy in France: Nordex wind turbines to project developed in-house

Once again the Nordex Group has sold a new project in France via its “Nordex Development” distribution channel. The manufacturer will be supplying five N100/2500 turbines with a total capacity of 12.5 MW for the “Mont d’Erny” wind farm.   This project is located in the north of France, in the former Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and … Continue reading Wind energy in France: Nordex wind turbines to project developed in-house

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Gamesa makes further inroads into the European wind energy market

The company has been hired to supply its wind turbines at six wind farm developments located in France, Italy, Greece and the Netherlands. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has given its European business strategy a boost having entered a new market, the Netherlands, where it will supply 11 MW, and won another … Continue reading Gamesa makes further inroads into the European wind energy market

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Wind energy in France: Gamesa to supply 36 MW to French developer Valorem

The company will install eight of its G114-2.5 MW wind turbines and eight of its G87-2.0 MW wind turbines at three wind farms located in France, which it will then maintain for 10 years. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to make inroads with its business strategy in Europe, having received its … Continue reading Wind energy in France: Gamesa to supply 36 MW to French developer Valorem

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EDF Group commissions France’s most powerful wind farm, the Ensemble Eolien Catalan facility

EDF Group is announcing the commissioning of the Ensemble Eolien Catalan wind farm, a 96 MW facility located in the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region. The wind farm is equipped with “stealth” wind turbines, the world’s first solution favouring the coexistence of wind farms and weather radars. The large-scale wind farm was inaugurated today by Jean-Bernard Lévy, President … Continue reading EDF Group commissions France’s most powerful wind farm, the Ensemble Eolien Catalan facility

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Nordex to install 32,5 MW wind farm in France

Nordex has obtained a new project order in France for 13 N100/2500 turbines. Nordex will supply and install the turbines for the wind farm “Eplessier” owned by one of the funds TTR Energy manages. The company was also involved in this project to support the three shareholders SAB WindTeam GmbH, Syscom Sarl and Loscon as … Continue reading Nordex to install 32,5 MW wind farm in France

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EDF Energies Nouvelles signs a strategic partnership with Enbridge for the three first offshore wind farms projects off the French coast

EDF Energies Nouvelles, EDF Group subsidiary dedicated to renewable energy, is announcing a new partnership agreement with Enbridge Inc., a leader in the North American energy sector, including renewable energy. The agreement covers the development, construction and operation of three French offshore wind farms, totaling 1,400 MW of installed capacity. Through this agreement, Enbridge acquires … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles signs a strategic partnership with Enbridge for the three first offshore wind farms projects off the French coast

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Gamesa lands contract to supply 18 MW to a wind farm in France

Gamesa has signed its first contract  with the Belgian renewable energy producer Elicio for the supply of 18 MW at Quint wind farm, located in Flers-Sur-Noye, in the Picardy region, in Northern France. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will handle the transportation, installation and commissioning of 9 of its G97-2.0 MW turbines. Delivery … Continue reading Gamesa lands contract to supply 18 MW to a wind farm in France

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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the Joncels wind farm

EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the Joncels wind farm with 11.9 MW in installed capacity. The group now operates 444.2 MW in wind energy capacity in the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region, or close to 45% of local installations in this area of south-western France that boasts high-quality wind resources. The wind farm is located near … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the Joncels wind farm

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France announces third offshore wind power tender

French energy minister says new tender will be launched for offshore turbines to be built off the coast near Dunkirk France is set to launch a new tender for the development of the country’s latest offshore wind farm, energy minister Segolene Royal said on Monday. The tender will be the third round to be awarded … Continue reading France announces third offshore wind power tender

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Wind power in France: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

In 2015, the Nordex Group improved its position on the growing French market. With an output of around 155 MW newly-installed turbines, Nordex has increased its market share from nine percent in 2014 to 14 percent in 2015. Overall, the newly-installed capacity in the onshore wind sector in France has increased to 1,073 MW in … Continue reading Wind power in France: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

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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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Senvion wind turbines for 74 megawatts from RES for two wind farm projects in France

Senvion, one of the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturers, has successfully contracted 74 megawatts (MW) with RES for two wind projects in France. Senvion will equip the Sambrès wind farm with 26 Senvion MM82 turbines, in addition 11 Senvion MM92 turbines have been installed for the Bois de la Serre wind farm. These will together … Continue reading Senvion wind turbines for 74 megawatts from RES for two wind farm projects in France

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Boralex announces closing of French wind power portfolio acquisition totalling approximately 350 MW

Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) announces the closing of its acquisition of a portfolio of wind power projects in Northern France totalling approximately 350 MW (the “Acquisition”). With the Acquisition, Boralex gains access to a major pipeline of projects, of which over 150 MW may be commissioned in 2017 and 2018, coming … Continue reading Boralex announces closing of French wind power portfolio acquisition totalling approximately 350 MW

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GE Signs Its Largest French Onshore Wind Energy Deal to Date

GE Renewable Energy (NYSE:GE) today announced it will provide 43 wind turbines and a full services agreement for two new wind projects in eastern France. The Rougemont and Vaite wind farms are being developed by Opale Energies Naturelles on behalf of Velocita Energies, and the sites will install a combined 120 MW of GE technology … Continue reading GE Signs Its Largest French Onshore Wind Energy Deal to Date

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Boralex: Exclusivity agreement to acquire a portfolio of approximately 350 MW of wind power in France

Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) has entered into an exclusivity agreement with private developers to acquire a portfolio of wind power projects of nearly 350 MW located in France. The closing of the transaction would allow Boralex to acquire by 2018: 79 MW of ready-to-build projects (with commissioning dates scheduled during 2017 … Continue reading Boralex: Exclusivity agreement to acquire a portfolio of approximately 350 MW of wind power in France

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Siemens to supply wind turbines for 38 MW wind farm in France

Siemens was recently awarded an order for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of 12 direct-drive wind turbines for Les Gourlous wind farm in France. The SWT-3.2-113 turbines will have a total capacity of 38.4 MW and will supply about 35,000 households with clean energy. Siemens will be providing long-term service for the new wind farm … Continue reading Siemens to supply wind turbines for 38 MW wind farm in France

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1GW of offshore wind energy underway at French wind power sites

Oldbaum Services, one of the world’s leading wind consultancies, announced today that it has deployed two 3D WINDCUBE 400S Scanning LiDARs as part of the wind resource assessment campaigns the company is currently conducting at two French offshore wind sites. It is the first time that such long range scanning systems are deployed for operational … Continue reading 1GW of offshore wind energy underway at French wind power sites

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