Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has been contracted to supply 33 MW for five wind farms being developed by REG Windpower, which have already been sold to funds managed by BlackRock. In total, the company will install 17 turbines of the 2 MW platform, and will maintain them for the next ten … Continue reading Gamesa contracted to supply 33 MW for five wind power developments in United Kingdom
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ABB wins order of more than $250 million to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farm to UK grid
High-voltage cable system to enable renewable energy supply from Hornsea Project One Offshore Wind Farm to around one million households ABB has won an order worth more than $250 million from the Danish energy company DONG Energy to deliver a 220-kilovolt (kV) high-voltage cable system that will connect the Hornsea Project One Offshore Wind Farm … Continue reading ABB wins order of more than $250 million to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farm to UK grid
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Statoil launches Batwind: Battery storage for offshore wind power
A new battery storage solution for offshore wind energy will be piloted in the world’s first floating wind farm, the Hywind pilot park off the coast of Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Batwind will be developed in co-operation with Scottish universities and suppliers, under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Edinburgh on 18 March … Continue reading Statoil launches Batwind: Battery storage for offshore wind power
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Vestas wins 31 MW order in the UK with EDF Energies Nouvelles
EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) has placed an order for nine V105-3.45 MW turbines, confirming the competitiveness of the 3 MW platform in the UK. The order is part of a new Master Supply Agreement (MSA) signed between EDF EN and Vestas. Vestas has received a 31-MW order for the Beck Burn wind … Continue reading Vestas wins 31 MW order in the UK with EDF Energies Nouvelles
Continue readingUK’s offshore wind power project pipeline further strengthened
The Crown Estate has announced agreements with offshore wind developers ScottishPower Renewables, Vattenfall and DONG Energy, which have reconfigured or identified new projects within their respective Round 3 offshore wind development zones. Since the award of zone agreements in 2009, developers have had exclusive rights to areas of UK seabed to identify the best locations … Continue reading UK’s offshore wind power project pipeline further strengthened
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Commissioning of three new wind farms in the United Kingdom
As part of its continuing expansion in the United Kingdom, EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of Park Spring (8.5 MW), Burnhead Moss (26 MW) and Rhodders (12.3 MW) by its local subsidiary EDF Energy Renewables, a joint venture with EDF Energy. In Scotland, the Rhodders and Burnhead Moss wind farms are respectively located in … Continue reading Commissioning of three new wind farms in the United Kingdom
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Repsol sells its offshore wind power business in the UK for 238 million Euros
Repsol has agreed to sell its offshore wind power business in the United Kingdom to SDIC Power of China for 238 million euros. The sale includes the Inch Cape project (100%) and Repsol’s share in the Beatrice project (25%), both of which are located on the east coast of Scotland. The transaction is part of … Continue reading Repsol sells its offshore wind power business in the UK for 238 million Euros
Continue readingGalloper Wind Farm Ltd awards James Fisher the Offshore Services Contract for 336MW wind farm
James Fisher selected to provide a suite of offshore and marine services during construction phase of Galloper offshore wind farm. James Fisher and Sons plc (James Fisher, the Group) today announces that it has been awarded a significant marine services and support contract by Galloper Wind Farm Limited (GWFL) during the construction of the 336MW … Continue reading Galloper Wind Farm Ltd awards James Fisher the Offshore Services Contract for 336MW wind farm
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DONG Energy divests 50% of the UK offshore wind farm project Burbo Bank Extension to PKA and the LEGO Group
DONG Energy has signed and completed an agreement to divest 50% of the 258 MW UK offshore wind farm project Burbo Bank Extension to Danish pension provider PKA and KIRKBI A/S, parent company of the LEGO Group. Each investor will obtain a 25% ownership interest in the project. Burbo Bank Extension will be constructed by … Continue reading DONG Energy divests 50% of the UK offshore wind farm project Burbo Bank Extension to PKA and the LEGO Group
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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 contracted to supply 52 MW to ScottishPower Renewables
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has been contracted to supply 52 MW to ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola’s UK subsidiary, for two developments: expansion of the Hare Hill facility (capacity: 30 MW) and the Glen App wind farm (22 MW). Under the terms of the first of the agreements signed with the Scottish utility, … Continue reading Gamesa contracted to supply 52 MW to ScottishPower Renewables
Continue readingE.ON: Installation of first foundations at Rampion offshore wind farm
Following the accomplished offshore wind projects Humber Gateway and Amrumbank West E.ON continues to battle the elements. The company has announced that the first turbine foundation for Rampion project in the UK will be installed this week. The project remains on schedule, despite adverse weather conditions that already disrupted enabling works to prepare the seabed … Continue reading E.ON: Installation of first foundations at Rampion offshore wind farm
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London Array wind farm generates record amount of wind power
London Array has set a new record for the amount of wind power produced by an offshore wind farm in a single calendar month. December 2015 saw the windfarm’s 175 wind turbines generate 369,000 MWh of electricity – considerably above target and well above the previous best of 317,000 MWh set last November. The two successive months … Continue reading London Array wind farm generates record amount of wind power
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Siemens to supply 23 SWT-2.3-93 onshore wind turbines in Scotland
Siemens has secured the order for the Blackcraig Hill onshore wind power plant in Scotland. The 53 megawatt (MW) wind project located in the Scottish council area Dumfries and Galloway will consist of 23 wind turbines of the Siemens G2 platform. The contract also includes a 20-year service agreement. Commissioning is scheduled for the spring … Continue reading Siemens to supply 23 SWT-2.3-93 onshore wind turbines in Scotland
Continue readingVestas receives 110 MW order for upgraded 3 MW platform in the UK
SSE Ltd. has placed an order for the Bhlaraidh wind farm, highlighting the competitiveness of Vestas’ 3 MW platform in the UK. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 30 V117-3.45 MW and two V112-3.45 MW wind turbines for SSE’s 110 MW Bhlaraidh wind farm, near Invermoriston in the Great Glen region of … Continue reading Vestas receives 110 MW order for upgraded 3 MW platform in the UK
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Senvion wind turbines for 62 megawatts wind farm with Fred. Olsen in UK
Senvion, one of the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturers, has signed its first UK contract with Fred. Olsen Renewables Ltd., supplying 30 Senvion MM series turbines to the Brockloch Rig Wind Farm. Brockloch Rig Wind Farm is located in the hills above Carsphairn Forest, some nine kilometres north of Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway. Senvion … Continue reading Senvion wind turbines for 62 megawatts wind farm with Fred. Olsen in UK
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Donald Trump loses appeal against wind farm
Donald Trump has lost an appeal against the construction of a wind farm close to his golf course and resort in Scotland. Trump claims the ugly structures will ruin his scenic view when teeing off. While Trump’s popularity continues to climb despite the many controversies surrounding his bid to become U.S. president next year, at … Continue reading Donald Trump loses appeal against wind farm
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a 330 MW wind power order for an offshore in the UK
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a firm and unconditional order for 40 V164-8.0 MW turbines for the offshore Walney Extension West project in the UK, ref. company announcements No. 9/2015 of 18 February 2015 and No. 32/2015 of 11 June 2015. The 330 MW order is placed by DONG Energy, and the contract covers … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a 330 MW wind power order for an offshore in the UK
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Siemens to supply offshore wind turbines to world’s largest floating wind farm
Siemens is strengthening its collaboration with Norwegian company Statoil on floating offshore wind turbines. For the 30 megawatt (MW) Hywind Scotland Project, Siemens will supply five of its SWT-6.0-154 direct drive offshore wind turbines. The turbines will be installed on floating foundations operating in water depths between 90 and 120 meters. The world’s largest floating … Continue reading Siemens to supply offshore wind turbines to world’s largest floating wind farm
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RES awarding Nordex UK two new wind power contracts
UK wind farm developer RES has awarded Nordex two new contracts for a combined 17 wind turbines with a to-tal capacity of 42.5 MW. Nordex will be supplying seven N100/2500 turbines for the “Turncole” wind farm in Essex. With delivery sched-uled for July 2016, the turbines will be fully operational in January 2017. The … Continue reading RES awarding Nordex UK two new wind power contracts
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