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Polenergia and Equinor acquire 1.44 GW of offshore wind from Siemens Gamesa

Polenergia and Equinor close an order for 1.44 GW with Siemens Gamesa wind turbines. Polish power company Polenergia and Norway’s Equinor have signed a final agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines for their Baltyk II and Baltyk III offshore wind farms in Poland. Siemens Gamesa, a unit of Siemens Energy, will supply the … Continue reading Polenergia and Equinor acquire 1.44 GW of offshore wind from Siemens Gamesa

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First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers

Vestas shows the way back to profitability while Nordex ties Back to black. Good news for the sector and for Western manufacturers in particular, who are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. After some years of journey, Vestas has managed to return to profitability in the results of the year 2023, … Continue reading First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers

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Siemens Gamesa will test the “most powerful wind turbine in the world” in Denmark

Siemens Gamesa will install and test what has been described by the European Union (EU) as the “world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine prototype” at the Østerild National Test Center in Denmark, before later launching full-scale production. scale of its “next generation” of wind turbines for offshore wind. The wind turbine maker did not reveal … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will test the “most powerful wind turbine in the world” in Denmark

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Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk

Vattenfall, the Swedish power company, has announced that it will switch from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas as the supplier of wind turbines for its planned offshore wind projects in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Vattenfall’s decision to opt for Vestas’ 15 MW wind turbines marks a significant shift in the market, as the Swedish company seeks to … Continue reading Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk

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All wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc wind farm are complete

The Saint-Brieuc Wind Farm located off the coast of northwestern France has reached a significant milestone, with all its wind turbines successfully installed and standing tall. The completion of this ambitious project marks a major achievement in the country’s renewable energy goals and will contribute to a substantial reduction in carbon emissions. The Saint-Brieuc Wind … Continue reading All wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc wind farm are complete

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Are the West’s “big three” able to cope with the huge growth in offshore wind power?

The rapid growth of offshore wind has raised questions about the ability of the industry’s “big three” Western wind turbine companies, namely Siemens Gamesa, Vestas and GE Renewable Energy, to keep up with demand. This article examines the current status of these companies and their readiness to meet the needs of offshore wind expansion. As … Continue reading Are the West’s “big three” able to cope with the huge growth in offshore wind power?

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Siemens Gamesa Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Strategic Shifts in Wind Turbine Production

Siemens Gamesa, the wind division of Siemens Energy, has revealed plans to implement cost-saving measures of approximately 400 million euros ($436 million) by 2026. The company aims to streamline its organization and optimize overhead costs, according to presentation slides released ahead of its capital markets day. To achieve its cost-cutting goals, Siemens Gamesa intends to … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Strategic Shifts in Wind Turbine Production

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Capital Energy receives the Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for the La Herrada wind farm, in Albacete

The 10 wind turbines of this Capital Energy renewable facility, model SG 5.0 – 145 with 5.2 MW of unit power, will be capable of supplying clean energy to almost 51,000 homes and will avoid the emission of around 50,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. yearThe construction of La Herrada, which the Albacete company … Continue reading Capital Energy receives the Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for the La Herrada wind farm, in Albacete

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German government supports Siemens Energy with $8 bln guarantees

The German government on Tuesday said it had decided to backstop Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) with guarantees worth 7.5 billion euros ($8.1 billion) as part of a deal with other stakeholders to help the troubled energy company fulfil its order book. Deepening problems at the firm’s wind turbine unit Siemens Gamesa and a subsequent move by … Continue reading German government supports Siemens Energy with $8 bln guarantees

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Siemens Gamesa Planning New Onshore Wind Turbine Platform Following Technical Issues

Siemens Gamesa, a leading renewable energy company, is said to be contemplating the development of a fresh onshore wind turbine platform. This decision comes after the company experienced significant technical issues with its existing flagship models, the 4.X and 5.X series. These problems resulted in substantial financial losses reaching billions of euros. The technical issues … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Planning New Onshore Wind Turbine Platform Following Technical Issues

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Siemens Energy Considers Shutting Down Siemens Gamesa Factories to Reduce Losses

Siemens Energy is reportedly considering the closure of Siemens Gamesa factories and sales offices as part of a strategic review aimed at reducing losses within its wind turbine business. The German power equipment supplier has faced significant quality issues within its onshore wind turbine division, as well as potential losses from offshore contracts, causing its … Continue reading Siemens Energy Considers Shutting Down Siemens Gamesa Factories to Reduce Losses

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Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines

China leads in wind power while Europe lags behind. China is emerging as a dominant player in global wind power generation, with manufacturers in the country supplying nearly 60% of installed wind turbines worldwide in 2022. The figures, compiled by the Brussels-based Global Wind Energy Council, indicate that China claims a dominant share of the … Continue reading Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines

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Siemens Energy Addresses Quality Issues in Onshore Wind Turbines

Siemens Energy’s wind division, Siemens Gamesa, has resolved quality problems with its onshore wind turbines currently being sold to customers, according to CEO Jochen Eickholt. This announcement follows the recent revelation of 2.2 billion euros in charges related to the wind division, which has caused concerns among major shareholder Siemens AG. The charges include 1.6 … Continue reading Siemens Energy Addresses Quality Issues in Onshore Wind Turbines

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Siemens Energy to Face Consequences of Wind Turbine Issues

Siemens Energy, a German group, has announced a charge of 2.2 billion euros ($2.4 billion) due to quality issues related to its wind turbine unit, Siemens Gamesa. This charge will result in a net loss of 4.5 billion euros for the fiscal year ending in September 2023, significantly higher than what analysts had anticipated. The … Continue reading Siemens Energy to Face Consequences of Wind Turbine Issues

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Siemens Gamesa wind turbines no worse than others, Sweden’s Eolus says

Swedish wind farm developer Eolus Vind on Wednesday said technical issues seen with turbines delivered by Siemens Gamesa are no more frequent than other manufacturers and that it is receiving components for new projects as scheduled. “We currently have 61 turbines with Siemens technology under construction in Sweden. Components are currently being delivered to all … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa wind turbines no worse than others, Sweden’s Eolus says

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Wind power with vision: RWE to install recyclable rotor blades at Thor offshore wind farm

40 out of 72 wind turbines to be equipped with worldwide-first recyclable rotor blades from Siemens Gamesa, offshore installation expected in 2026First wind farm globally to install CO2-reduced steel towers from Siemens Gamesa. Thor to supply green electricity to more than one million Danish households. RWE is once again driving forward sustainability in wind power … Continue reading Wind power with vision: RWE to install recyclable rotor blades at Thor offshore wind farm

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Minority shareholders of Siemens Gamesa approve capital reduction, paving way for complete integration into Siemens Energy

Siemens Gamesa minority shareholders approved a capital reduction for the remaining 2.21% of shares not held by Siemens Energy in the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 13, paving the way for a full integration of both companies. The capital reduction was approved by 98.21% of the minority shareholders attending in person or … Continue reading Minority shareholders of Siemens Gamesa approve capital reduction, paving way for complete integration into Siemens Energy

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Siemens Gamesa and Grupo Daniel Alonso agree to sell Windar to Bridgepoint

Grupo Daniel Alonso, owner of 68% of Windar, and Siemens Gamesa, which owns the remaining 32%, have reached an agreement to sell the company to Bridgepoint. Orlando Alonso will continue as President and CEO of Windar, and will retain an indirect minority stake in the company. The acquisition of Windar, a leading global manufacturer of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Grupo Daniel Alonso agree to sell Windar to Bridgepoint

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Iberdrola installs the first wind turbine at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm

The first wind turbine in the sea of Brittany The installation of the first of 62 wind turbines equipping the Saint-Brieuc wind farm was carried out on May 12 by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, contractor of Iberdrola. This operation was carried out from the jack-up vessel Brave Tern of the Norwegian company Fred Olsen windcarrier.  … Continue reading Iberdrola installs the first wind turbine at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm

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Agreement between Siemens Gamesa and Repsol to supply wind energy to 160,000 homes in Spain

Siemens Gamesa and Repsol have strengthened their commercial ties with the signing of two new contracts for the supply of 40 SG 5.0-145 onshore wind turbines for six wind farms in Spain, totaling 200 MW. Following this agreement, Repsol will have eight wind farms employing Siemens Gamesa technology, reaching a total of 324 MW. The … Continue reading Agreement between Siemens Gamesa and Repsol to supply wind energy to 160,000 homes in Spain

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