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Vestas and green groups to fight anti-wind farm campaign

The world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer is joining forces with environmental groups in a global campaign to rouse the “silent majority” of people who support renewable energy to fight back against what it claims is “misinformation” spread by some anti-wind activists that is threatening the industry. Morten Albaek, senior vice-president of the Danish wind turbine … Continue reading Vestas and green groups to fight anti-wind farm campaign

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Wind energy in Peru: Vestas wind turbines arrive for wind farms in La Libertad and Piura

CONTOURGLOBAL indicated that 40 Vestas wind turbines came to the ports of Paita and Salaverry, for the first commercial wind farm in Peru. ContourGlobal, a global power generation, through its subsidiary, Wind Energy SA, announced the arrival of the first 40 wind turbines of the two wind farms.It is the first wind farms developed in … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: Vestas wind turbines arrive for wind farms in La Libertad and Piura

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Vestas receives 94 MW order for South African wind farm

Aurora Wind Power orders 47 V90-2.0 MW wind turbines for West Coast One wind energy project. Vestas announces a firm and unconditional order from Aurora Wind Power, a joint venture between GDF SUEZ, Investec and Kagiso Investment. The wind power plant consisting of 47 V90-2.0 MW turbines will be installed at the Western Cape of … Continue reading Vestas receives 94 MW order for South African wind farm

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EDP Renewables holds the official inauguration of its wind farm in Villa Castelli, in the province of Brindisi

The inauguration of the wind farm, which has a total installed capacity of 20 MW, was attended by local representatives and figures from the Italian wind power sector. EDP Renewables, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s third-largest wind energy producer, inaugurated its first wind farm in Italy last Friday, which … Continue reading EDP Renewables holds the official inauguration of its wind farm in Villa Castelli, in the province of Brindisi

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Platina and Arise open Nordics largest onshore wind farm

Private equity infrastructure specialist Platina Partners LLP (Platina) and leading Swedish onshore wind developer Arise Windpower AB (Arise), will later today celebrate the official opening of the €336 million Jädraås wind farm at an event at the site. At 200MW, the development will be the Nordics largest onshore wind project and one of the biggest … Continue reading Platina and Arise open Nordics largest onshore wind farm

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Enovos Luxembourg S.A. Inaugurates its Second Wind Farm in France

After ten months of construction, Enovos Luxembourg inaugurates a new 10 MW wind farm in Souilly, near Verdun. The Souilly wind farm, which started production in November 2012, consists of five wind turbines with a power capacity of 2 MW each. The site has an estimated annual production of more than 22,000,000 kWh a year, … Continue reading Enovos Luxembourg S.A. Inaugurates its Second Wind Farm in France

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Vestas: Case concerning former CFO handed over to the Fraud Squad

In December last year, Vestas’ Board of Directors took steps to involve the State Prosecutor for Serious Economic and International Crime (the Fraud Squad) in the case regarding the former Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO), Henrik Nørremark’s financial transactions in relation to an Indian cooperation partner, ref. company announcement No. 36/2012 of 2 October 2012. This … Continue reading Vestas: Case concerning former CFO handed over to the Fraud Squad

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Engel encourages EU leaders to adopt 2030 climate and energy targets

Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel conveys to EU leaders meeting in Brussels, “With the right policies, business and industry will make the investments, take the risks, and create the green growth, competitiveness and energy security that Europe needs. But the EU must act fast to create greater regulatory certainty.” If the EU hopes to reach its … Continue reading Engel encourages EU leaders to adopt 2030 climate and energy targets

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EDC plans to expand wind farm in Ilocos

Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the Lopez-led geothermal arm, has plans to expand its 87-megawatt Burgos Wind Farm in Ilocos, a ranking official said. “We’re very excited about the wind because there’s a chance for us to actually expand Burgos,” said EDC president Richard Tantoco. He said there is room to expand Burgos to 150 MW … Continue reading EDC plans to expand wind farm in Ilocos

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Vestas shares jump as cost cuts help reduce losses

Danish wind turbine maker Vestas stood by its outlook for the full year, after reduced cost and higher turbine prices helped it cuts operating losses by over 50 percent and improved its cashflow in the first quarter. Vestas maintains its full-year guidance and the focus on cost reductions, low investments and increased capacity utilisation continues. … Continue reading Vestas shares jump as cost cuts help reduce losses

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Vestas deploys multiple ZephIR Lidars at largest wind power project in the Southern Hemisphere

Leading wind turbine manufacturer Vestas have announced the deployment of three ZephIR 300 Lidar systems at the 420MW Macarthur Wind Farm in Australia to provide hub height and full rotor wind speed measurements across the Southern Hemisphere’s largest wind power project. The site already containing six traditional 84 metre met masts, will see the ZephIR … Continue reading Vestas deploys multiple ZephIR Lidars at largest wind power project in the Southern Hemisphere

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Vestas ships first V112-3.0 MW offshore wind turbines

Yesterday’s first ever shipment of V112-3.0 MW offshore turbines marks a significant milestone for Vestas in several ways. The shipment confirms Vestas’ strong presence in the offshore-market with the highly competitive V112-3.0 MW offshore specific turbine. It also marks the first shipment of offshore turbines based on Vestas’ industry leading pre-assembly concept where the offshore … Continue reading Vestas ships first V112-3.0 MW offshore wind turbines

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