The UK’s decision to stop subsidising new onshore wind farms will make it harder to meet renewable energy targets, the EU’s climate chief says. Miguel Arias Canete said the EU had already calculated that the UK was not on track to meet legally binding goals. Asked by BBC News if the wind decision would … Continue reading EU climate chief criticises UK wind energy policy
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Infinis Energy buys British wind farm
Renewable power generator Infinis Energy has bought an 18.5-megawatt wind farm project from investment firm Peel Group for an undisclosed sum. The wind farm is located on former surface mining land in Northumberland and next to the 8-megawatt Sisters wind farm project already being developed by Infinis. Construction on both projects is expected to … Continue reading Infinis Energy buys British wind farm
Continue readingMore than 2,500 new UK onshore wind turbines threatened by subisidy cut
More than 2,500 new wind turbines, amounting to 7.1 gigawatts (GW) of electricity production capacity, are now unlikely to be built in Britain because of a fast-tracked subsidy cut outlined by the new government. British energy minister Amber Rudd said an earlier than planned reduction in onshore wind subsidies was necessary to … Continue reading More than 2,500 new UK onshore wind turbines threatened by subisidy cut
Continue readingTory betrayal on wind energy “totally unacceptable”
The UK government’s announcement this week to end new support for onshore wind energy projects could cost Scotland £3bn in investment and threatens thousands of jobs, according to industry experts. The Scottish National Party has said that Prime Minister David Cameron must explain why he misled voters during the referendum campaign in Scotland regarding the … Continue reading Tory betrayal on wind energy “totally unacceptable”
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JDR wins major renewables contract for E.ON’s Rampion Offshore Wind Farm
JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore wind energy industry, has been awarded a contract by energy company, E.ON, alongside partners the UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB), to supply its subsea cabling technology and services for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm is the first wind farm … Continue reading JDR wins major renewables contract for E.ON’s Rampion Offshore Wind Farm
Continue readingUK to end onshore wind energy subsidies one year ahead of schedule
The UK Government is planning to close Renewables Obligation (RO) subsidy regime for new onshore wind power projects from April 2016, a year ahead than previously planned. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said that the government is expected to launch a primary legislation to implement the change. The ruling will, however, … Continue reading UK to end onshore wind energy subsidies one year ahead of schedule
Continue readingWorld’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr officially inaugurated with Siemens wind turbines
Gwynt y Môr wind farm, located eight miles offshore in Liverpool Bay, will be officially inaugurated by Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales. With an installed capacity of 576 megawatts (MW) Gwynt y Môr is the world’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm. In total, 160 wind turbines will produce enough power to supply some 400,000 … Continue reading World’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr officially inaugurated with Siemens wind turbines
Continue readingThe onshore wind energy industry is under threat from Tory plans
“Look at the energy efficiency of this.” John Zamick, 57, stands beneath a single wind turbine in a field near Swindon. “I stand here in awe. This is unbelievable magic. It’s money from thin air.” “Thick air,” says his colleague, Bob Carnell, 60. Unabashed, Zamick continues. “That tower is 40 tons of steel. But it’s … Continue reading The onshore wind energy industry is under threat from Tory plans
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Renewable Energy Generation in deal with Gamesa to supply wind turbines
Renewable Energy Generation Ltd has entered into agreements with global wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa Eolica, S.L. to supply 19 wind turbines for five of REG’s consented UK onshore wind farm sites. These have a combined capacity of 38MW and once commissioned, will more than double REG’s total wind power capacity to 72.7MW. The new … Continue reading Renewable Energy Generation in deal with Gamesa to supply wind turbines
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Siemens supplying wind turbines to $3 Billion U.K. offshore wind farm
ScottishPower Renewables selected Siemens AG to deliver wind turbines for a U.K. offshore wind farm in a deal that may be worth almost half the 2 billion-pound ($3.1 billion) cost of the wind power project. The utility chose Siemens as its preferred supplier to deliver as many as 102 of its 7-megawatt systems to the … Continue reading Siemens supplying wind turbines to $3 Billion U.K. offshore wind farm
Continue readingSSE expects solid demand for wind power assets
Britain’s second-biggest energy supplier SSE said on Monday that it expects solid demand for its planned sale of about 500 million pounds’ ($759 million) worth of onshore wind power assets. “Initial soundings are that there’s quite a lot of interest,” CEO Alistair Phillips-Davies told on the sidelines of the annual Eurelectric conference. Eurelectric is … Continue reading SSE expects solid demand for wind power assets
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Wind power in Scotland: Gamesa wind turbines for wind farm
Gamesa has entered into an agreement with ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola’s UK subsidiary, for the supply of 239 MW at the Kilgallioch wind farm being developed in southern Scotland. The company will also provide the facility’s O&M services under a five-year agreement. Gamesa will handle the supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of 94 of its … Continue reading Wind power in Scotland: Gamesa wind turbines for wind farm
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DONG Energy hits 3000MW offshore wind farm capacity
DONG Energy has reached a new milestone having installed 3000MW of offshore wind power capacity – around half of it in the UK. The total output – achieved today with the installation of wind turbine number 76 at the Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany – is enough to supply the electricity … Continue reading DONG Energy hits 3000MW offshore wind farm capacity
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E.ON to invest €1.9 bln in U.K. offshore wind farm
E.ON will invest approximately 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in the construction of offshore wind farm Rampion in the U.K. Situated 13 kilometers off the Sussex coast at its nearest point, the project is comprised of 116 3.45 megawatt wind turbines, associated foundations, an offshore substation and cabling. It will have the capacity to … Continue reading E.ON to invest €1.9 bln in U.K. offshore wind farm
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind power receives 400 MW wind turbines order
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a firm and unconditional order for 116 V112-3.45 MW wind turbines for the Rampion offshore project in the UK, with a total capacity of 400 MW. As it comprises Vestas V112-3.45 MW wind turbines, the turbines will be supplied by Vestas Wind Systems A/S to MHI Vestas … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind power receives 400 MW wind turbines order
Continue readingOfgem appoints preferred bidder for Westermost Rough offshore wind farm transmission assets
Ofgem has appointed Transmission Capital Partners as the preferred bidder to own and operate the offshore transmission link to the Westermost Rough wind farm for the next 20 years. Transmission Capital Partners, a consortium comprising Transmission Capital Partners Limited Partnership and International Public Partnerships Limited, was selected by Ofgem through a competitive process in … Continue reading Ofgem appoints preferred bidder for Westermost Rough offshore wind farm transmission assets
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Tory pledge to end wind energy subsidies risks green economy
Conservatives’ manifesto promise to halt wind power subsidies is at odds with their emissions goals and threatens green energy jobs and new projects, says renewable industry. The Conservatives must not undermine the so-called green economy and cause job losses through their manifesto pledge to end subsidies for onshore windfarms, figures in the renewable energy industry … Continue reading Tory pledge to end wind energy subsidies risks green economy
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Tory victory a huge blow to UK wind energy industry
The industry is concerned that wind energy, solar power, hydro and other low-carbon technologies could see further cuts to financial support – concerns bolstered by recent EU negotiations on green targets. These saw the UK Government fight hard – and successfully – to block European attempts to impose a target for the proportion of energy … Continue reading Tory victory a huge blow to UK wind energy industry
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Germany Will Lead Annual Offshore Wind Power Installations in 2015 as UK Loses Top Spot
Germany will add 2,071 Megawatts in annual offshore wind power installations in 2015, making it the world’s leading market. Meanwhile, UK additions will remain relatively steady, but the country will slip to third in rankings behind China. Germany will become the world’s leading market for annual offshore wind turbine installations in 2015, with the country … Continue reading Germany Will Lead Annual Offshore Wind Power Installations in 2015 as UK Loses Top Spot
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Offshore construction starts on Kent wind farm
Vattenfall, the Swedish energy company, has started construction on a major offshore wind farm off the Kent coast. The state owned company said that Kentish Flats Extension – expected to cost more than £150mn to build – is the only wind farm to be built offshore in UK waters in 2015. Construction started late on … Continue reading Offshore construction starts on Kent wind farm
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