Renewable energies generated 41.8% of electricity from January to September in Spain: wind energy 19.4%, concentrated solar power thermal 2.2% and photovoltaic 3.3%. Generation of the month of September 2018 The peninsular demand for electricity in September is estimated at 20,821 GWh, 3.4% higher than that registered in the same month of the previous year. … Continue reading Renewable energies generated 41.8% of electricity from January to September in Spain
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Siemens Gamesa enters Russia´s wind energy with its first order for 90 MW Enel wind farm
The company will supply 26 of its SG 3.4-132 wind turbines at Enel Russia’s Azovskaya wind farm. Siemens Gamesa has secured its first order in Russia from Enel Russia, one of the country’s independent power producers (IPP), for the supply of 90 MW of wind turbines. This is the first order for Siemens Gamesa in … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa enters Russia´s wind energy with its first order for 90 MW Enel wind farm
Continue readingSenvion showcases its robust footprint in India´s wind energy at RE-INVEST 2018
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, continues to enhance its India footprint and is taking significant steps to support the country’s national goal of achieving energy security. The German company, which entered the Indian market in 2016, is participating at the second Global RE-INVEST India-ISA Partnership Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo, which … Continue reading Senvion showcases its robust footprint in India´s wind energy at RE-INVEST 2018
Continue readingNordex builds first larger wind farm with new N149 wind turbines in Finland
In September, the Nordex Group has received an order from project developer Neoen, for the installation of the 81 MW wind farm “Hedet”. The project comprises 18 turbines from the new N149/4.0-4.5 series, which the Nordex Group is to install for its customer on a turnkey basis. Once all the turbines have been set up, … Continue reading Nordex builds first larger wind farm with new N149 wind turbines in Finland
Continue readingVestas secures first wind farm order for V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Germany
Vestas has received a 12 MW wind power order from long-term customer NOTUS energy Plan GmbH & Co. KG for two V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and one V136-3.6 MW wind turbine for the Lübbenow II and Lübbenow III wind energy projects, located in Lübbenow in Brandenburg, Eastern Germany. The order is the first for the … Continue reading Vestas secures first wind farm order for V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Germany
Continue readingBimbo is first company in Mexico and Latin America who joins RE100 and commits to being 100 percent renewable by 2025
Grupo Bimbo, the largest baking company in the world, announced its commitment to use 100 percent renewable energy for its electricity throughout the world by 2025. The company is the first company in Mexico and Latin America to join RE100, a global, collaborative initiative of The Climate Group, together with CDP. RE100 brings together the most … Continue reading Bimbo is first company in Mexico and Latin America who joins RE100 and commits to being 100 percent renewable by 2025
Continue readingEurope needs to act fast to secure global lead in floating offshore wind energy
Europe has taken a pioneering lead in the development of floating offshore wind power. Europe’s companies lead three quarters of the 50-plus floating offshore wind farm projects currently in development across the globe. Floating offshore wind turbines is a fast-maturing technology with the potential to cement Europe’s leadership in renewables globally. It has the potential … Continue reading Europe needs to act fast to secure global lead in floating offshore wind energy
Continue readingWind farm design calls for 47 wind turbines
The proposed Lighthouse Wind project calls for 47 wind turbines — 39 in Somerset and eight in Yates — standing at a maximum tip height of 591 feet, according to a project layout presented by Apex Clean Energy at a forum Tuesday night. The forum offered Somerset and Yates residents their first detailed look at … Continue reading Wind farm design calls for 47 wind turbines
Continue readingVestas receives 60 MW wind power order in Canada
Vestas has received an order for 60 MW of V-136-3.45 wind turbines delivered in a mix of power modes including 3.6 Power Optimised Mode wind turbines for a wind farm in Canada. With hub heights of 132 meters, the project will feature the tallest towers in North America, highlighting how Vestas’ tall tower technology can … Continue reading Vestas receives 60 MW wind power order in Canada
Continue readingAmerican Wind Energy Association launches new worker safety campaign
AWEA’s October 2018 Safety Campaign, Stop the Shock: Stay Current and Avoid the Current, kicks off this week. The campaign will raise electrical safety awareness for wind energy workers and equip them with the knowledge they need to work safely and efficiently. With a record amount of wind power capacity under construction in the U.S. … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association launches new worker safety campaign
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa awards first two contracts for localized offshore wind turbine components in Taiwan
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) awarded the first two local supply agreements for offshore wind energy projects in Taiwan in ceremonies today in Taipei. Firstly, Swancor will supply resin used in the blades slated for the Formosa 1 Phase 2 offshore wind power plant. Secondly, the newly-formed partnership between CS Wind and Chin Fong will … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa awards first two contracts for localized offshore wind turbine components in Taiwan
Continue readingUzbekistan has chance to use wind energy
Turkish company Etko Co Enerji A.S will build a new wind power plant in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan. This is envisaged in the Concept of development of the region in 2019-2030. The station is scheduled to be commissioned until 2020. Its capacity is expected to reach 600 MW. As many as 100 new jobs … Continue reading Uzbekistan has chance to use wind energy
Continue readingGoldwind Reaches Major U.S. Investment Milestone With Tax Equity Financing From Berkshire Hathaway Energy And Citi For 160mw wind farm
Goldwind Americas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE: 002202) (HK: 2208), today announced it has received tax equity financing from BHE Renewables (a Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiary) and Citi, for Goldwind’s 160-megawatt (MW) Rattlesnake Wind Project located in McCulloch County, Texas. “At Goldwind, we are steadfast in our approach … Continue reading Goldwind Reaches Major U.S. Investment Milestone With Tax Equity Financing From Berkshire Hathaway Energy And Citi For 160mw wind farm
Continue readingSafety Awareness and Wind Energy
Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electricity-related injuries. According to OSHA, the following hazards are the most frequent causes of electrical injuries: Contact with power lines; Lack of ground-fault protection; Path to ground missing or discontinuous; Equipment not … Continue reading Safety Awareness and Wind Energy
Continue readingVestas receives 100 MW order from SITAC and EDF Renewables for wind energy project awarded in Indian auction
SITAC and EDF Renewables have placed an order for a 100 MW project awarded at the Gujarat state auction held in December 2017. With this order, Vestas has received 150 MW out of the total of 500 MW capacity in the auction round. The order includes supply and installation of 50 V120-2.2 MW turbines delivered … Continue reading Vestas receives 100 MW order from SITAC and EDF Renewables for wind energy project awarded in Indian auction
Continue readingVestas to install 53 MW for the expansion of the Llano wind farm in Argentina
Vestas has received a 53 MW order from the only aluminium smelter in Argentina, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C., to supply 14 V136-3.45 MW wind turbines with 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode specifically increased to 3.8 MW for the Llano park in Chubut Province. This new 53 MW contract, which is the third from Aluar Aluminio … Continue reading Vestas to install 53 MW for the expansion of the Llano wind farm in Argentina
Continue readingOX2 places 42 MW wind farm order that will feature the first commissioned wind turbines with Vestas Anti-Icing SystemTM
Swedish developer OX2 has placed an order with Vestas for the 42 MW Brännliden project in the north-eastern part of Sweden in Skellefteå Municipality. The project will comprise 10 V136-4.2 MW turbines equipped with the Vestas Anti-Icing SystemTM and with installation scheduled for 2019, it will be Vestas’ first Anti-Icing project to reach commissioning. Vestas … Continue reading OX2 places 42 MW wind farm order that will feature the first commissioned wind turbines with Vestas Anti-Icing SystemTM
Continue readingVestas secures 181 MW wind power project in Australia and sets up wind energy hub
Vestas has secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract with global electricity generator, Global Power Generation, for the 181 MW Berrybank Wind Farm located west of Geelong in the state of Victoria in Australia. The order includes 43 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines with a 112-meter hub height tower design to maximise the performance in site’s … Continue reading Vestas secures 181 MW wind power project in Australia and sets up wind energy hub
Continue readingWind energy in South Africa
Join Brenda Martin, CEO of South African Wind Energy Association, and Steve Sawyer, Senior Policy Advisor at Global Wind Energy Council, for our ‘Doing Business In … South Africa’ webcast on Tuesday 9 October at 15h CEST. South Africa’s competitive tender process (Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REI4P)) was launched by the Department … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa
Continue readingMidAmerican Energy places 356 MW wind energy order for the 2,000 MW Wind XI project in Iowa
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from MidAmerican Energy Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for 356 MW of V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Wind XI project. The order references Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ company announcement No. 22/2016 of 17 June 2016 and includes previously purchased PTC-qualifying components. The order includes supply … Continue reading MidAmerican Energy places 356 MW wind energy order for the 2,000 MW Wind XI project in Iowa
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