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Wind energy in Finland: Vestas wind turbines for two wind power plants

The order for seven V126-3.3 MW wind turbines has been placed by E-Group for the Posio I wind farm project in Posio, Lappland and Kuusamo, Northern Ostrobothnia. Turbine delivery is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2016. The contract includes delivery, installation and commissioning of the turbines, a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM) … Continue reading Wind energy in Finland: Vestas wind turbines for two wind power plants

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U.S. wind power: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Maine

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 13 V112-3.075 MW wind turbines for the Passadumkeag wind farm in Penobscot County, Maine.   The order was placed by Passadumkeag Windpark, LLC, an affiliate of Quantum Utility Generation, LLC.  The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as … Continue reading U.S. wind power: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Maine

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Wind energy in Denmark: Vestas has secured a wind farm order for 11 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines

The 36 MW order for the Rødby Fjord project has been placed by long-time Vestas customer European Energy A/S. The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines, along with a 15-year full-scope Vestas Active Output Management (AOM 4000) service agreement. Turbine delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2015. “For more … Continue reading Wind energy in Denmark: Vestas has secured a wind farm order for 11 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines

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Wind energy in Uruguay: Construction begins on US$117.5 million Kiyú wind farm with Vestas wind turbines

Construction has begun on the US$117.5 million Kiyú wind farm, located in the San José district of Uruguay. Mott MacDonald is monitoring construction of the wind power plant, which is being developed by Spanish company Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, on behalf of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank. The 49MW Kiyú wind farm will comprise … Continue reading Wind energy in Uruguay: Construction begins on US$117.5 million Kiyú wind farm with Vestas wind turbines

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Wind energy in Sweden: Allianz Capital Partners orders 37 Vestas wind turbines for a wind power plants

Vestas announces this 122 MW project which will be located in Sweden’s Ljusdal and Bollnäs municipalities, and will be the country’s first wind power plant to use the V117-3.3 MW turbine. This order brings Vestas’ announced order intake in the first quarter of 2015 above 1 GW.   Allianz Capital Partners is the Allianz Group’s … Continue reading Wind energy in Sweden: Allianz Capital Partners orders 37 Vestas wind turbines for a wind power plants

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Wind energy in China: Vestas has secured an order for 24 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines

The order has been placed by long-time Vestas customer CGN (Anxi) Wind Power Co. Ltd. CGN (Anxi) Wind Power currently has Vestas wind turbines totalling 960 MW installed in China. The CGN Fujian Anxi Longmen Wind Farm project is located in the Fujian province. Deliveries for the project will start in the third quarter of … Continue reading Wind energy in China: Vestas has secured an order for 24 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines

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Vietnam starts 120 MW wind farm in Central Highlands

Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world’s biggest wind-turbine maker, has signed a deal with Ho Chi Minh City-based Phu Cuong Co. to develop a 170-megawatt wind farm in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang. The $436-million project is expected to begin construction in 2016 and start generating power the following year, according to the … Continue reading Vietnam starts 120 MW wind farm in Central Highlands

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Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

The wind power order, placed by an undisclosed wind farm developer, includes the supply and installation of 90 type-V110 wind turbines. The wind turbines are due for delivery in the second quarter of 2016.         Customer: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Project name: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Location/Country: Campo Formoso, Brazil … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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Siemens Surges but Vestas Wind Systems Remains Top Wind Turbine Installer in 2014

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems (Vestas) has maintained its position as the world-leading wind turbine installer in 2014, having achieved global capacity installations of just over 6,053 Megawatts (MW), according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest findings also show that of the world’s top five wind turbine installers in 2014, … Continue reading Siemens Surges but Vestas Wind Systems Remains Top Wind Turbine Installer in 2014

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Siemens tops global wind power market, Vestas slips, GE rises

Siemens gained over Vestas to top the global wind turbine market as measured by market share of newly installed machines connected to the grid in 2014, according to an industry report, but the gap between the top three companies is small. MAKE Consulting, a Danish renewable energy consultancy, said wind turbine units of Siemens and … Continue reading Siemens tops global wind power market, Vestas slips, GE rises

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Wind power in Germany: Vestas receives 50 MW wind turbines order for wind farm

Vestas entered the German wind energy market in 1986. Since then, the company has delivered more than 6,900 wind turbines representing a total capacity of about 10,000 MW to this key market. Today, Vestas has a market share of about 24 per cent. Vestas’ full wind energy value chain is represented in Germany; R&D, production, … Continue reading Wind power in Germany: Vestas receives 50 MW wind turbines order for wind farm

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Wind energy in Texas: RES Americas finalises 110-MW wind farm with Vestas wind turbines

Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a leader in the development, engineering, and construction of wind energy, solar power, transmission, and energy storage projects in North America, is pleased to announce commercial operation of the Keechi Wind Project in Jack County, Texas.   Construction of the 110 megawatt (MW) Keechi Wind Project commenced in … Continue reading Wind energy in Texas: RES Americas finalises 110-MW wind farm with Vestas wind turbines

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Mortenson Construction to build Slate Creek wind farm in Kansas

Mortenson Construction’s Wind Energy Group announced its selection as EPC contractor to build the Slate Creek Wind Project by long-term partner, EDF Renewable Energy.   Located in Geuda Springs, Kansas, the Slate Creek Wind Project will consist of 75 Vestas 2.0 megawatt (MW) wind turbines. The project marks the 26th wind project Mortenson will construct … Continue reading Mortenson Construction to build Slate Creek wind farm in Kansas

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Enercon takes 43% of Germany wind energy market

Despite the drop in wind power market share, compared with its share of 49.9% or 1496.2MW of total German installed onshore wind energy capacity of 2,998.41MW in 2013, Enercon’s installations were up by 551MW in 2014.   Vestas followed in 2014 with a 23.7% share, or 1,126MW, also a substantial 526MW increase on performance in … Continue reading Enercon takes 43% of Germany wind energy market

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Wind energy in Sweden: Vestas wins 33 MW wind power order for V126-3.3 MW wind turbines

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 10 V126-3.3 MW turbines for the Maevaara 2 wind power plant. The order also includes the first Vestas De-icing System for the V126-3.3 MW. The order was placed by Nordic renewable energy developer OX2. The wind power plant will be in northern Sweden. This project is … Continue reading Wind energy in Sweden: Vestas wins 33 MW wind power order for V126-3.3 MW wind turbines

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EDF Energies Nouvelles wins a new contract in Quebec for the electricity supply of a 224 MW wind farm

Under the third competitive tender launched by Hydro-Québec Distribution in 2013, EDF Energies Nouvelles was awarded, via its local subsidiary EDF EN Canada, the 224.4 MW Nicolas-Riou wind farm project in Quebec, for which a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) has been signed with the Canadian company.   The Nicolas-Riou wind farm project is located … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles wins a new contract in Quebec for the electricity supply of a 224 MW wind farm

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Wind energy in Pakistan: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in the Sindh province

The future of wind energy in the Sindh province received a major boost today, as leading representatives from the Government of Sindh and Vestas Wind Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on wind power development in the region. A delegation of senior Vestas officials travelled to Pakistan to sign the MoU with … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in the Sindh province

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Polenergia S.A. orders 24 Vestas V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for wind power project in Poland

Vestas Poland employs more than 150 people fully dedicated to wind energy and to securing customers’ business case. In addition to our two offices in Szczecin and Warsaw, Vestas also operates 16 service hubs in Poland. Vestas has delivered to the Polish market about 570 wind turbines, totalling about 1,200 MW. Vestas has more than … Continue reading Polenergia S.A. orders 24 Vestas V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for wind power project in Poland

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Wind energy in Philippines: new wind farm with Vestas wind turbines

The Philippines’ prime renewable sources of energy include geothermal energy, hydro, wind power, and solar energy.     Two new wind farms have become operational in the Philippines, supplying 303 megawatts of clean energy to the country’s energy portfolio. The wind farms are located in Ilocos Norte and Panay region of the Philippines. Last year, … Continue reading Wind energy in Philippines: new wind farm with Vestas wind turbines

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Vestas secures first V112-3.3 MW wind turbines order for 30 MW UK wind farm

Vestas has secured a 29.7 MW order for nine of its V112-3.3 MW turbines for the Fraisthorpe project located in the province of Bridlington, UK. The firm and unconditional order has been placed by BayWa r.e., a leading German energy player, and will be the first project to utilise the V112-3.3 MW wind turbine in … Continue reading Vestas secures first V112-3.3 MW wind turbines order for 30 MW UK wind farm

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