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Siemens launches new grid access solution for offshore wind turbines

Siemens launched a new alternating-current (AC) grid access solution on Wednesday to connect near-shore wind power plants to the grid.   The new solution consists of attaching an offshore transformer module (OTM) directly to a wind turbine, which acts as a distributed transmission asset, Tim Dawidowsky, the CEO of transmission solutions for Siemens said at … Continue reading Siemens launches new grid access solution for offshore wind turbines

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U.S. wind energy could be 35% of supply by 2050

Wind energy currently generates 4.5% of electricity, but that number is expected to more than double to 10% by 2020. The Obama administration is setting higher goals for wind power, saying it could supply 35% of the nation’s electricity by the year 2050.   “Wind energy continues to be one of America’s best choices for … Continue reading U.S. wind energy could be 35% of supply by 2050

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Northern Cape to develop 244 MW wind energy

In South Africa, Chinese power producer China Longyuan Power Group has received funding for the development of two wind farms in the Northern Cape Province.   On Tuesday, project financiers including Nedbank Group, South Africa-based Industrial Development Corp, China Longyuan’s parent China Guodian Corp announced the finalisation of the loan. The two wind farms include … Continue reading Northern Cape to develop 244 MW wind energy

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Wind power in Pakistan: France to invest $20m in Sindh in a 50 MW wind farm

France has decided to invest $20 million to support a wind power project of 50MW in Sindh.It was announced by the French Embassy. The efforts are being made to support renewable power generation.     Gul Ahmed Wind Power, an independent power producer, will help the company build and operate the 50-megawatt facility northeast of … Continue reading Wind power in Pakistan: France to invest $20m in Sindh in a 50 MW wind farm

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Ontario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process

The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) launch of a 565 MW renewable energy request for proposals (RFP) of which 300 MW will be dedicated to wind energy. This is the first of three RFPs under IESO’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) competitive process that supports Ontario’s targeted goal of … Continue reading Ontario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process

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Siemens Increases Wind Power Output of Direct Drive Offshore Wind Turbines

Siemens has struck a deal to supply wind turbines to a large offshore German wind farm in a deal that will boost a flagging order book and it said it would begin testing within days its largest yet turbine model. The wind turbine unit of the German engineering firm will provide 67 of its 6 … Continue reading Siemens Increases Wind Power Output of Direct Drive Offshore Wind Turbines

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Offshore Wind energy conference backed by UK and European Associations announced for London

The first ever joint offshore wind conference organised by EWEA and RenewableUK was announced today. Offshore Wind Energy 2017 will take place in London between 6th and 8th June 2017, and will be instead of the annual event which RenewableUK holds and the biannual EWEA OFFSHORE event. The announcement was made today at EWEA OFFSHORE … Continue reading Offshore Wind energy conference backed by UK and European Associations announced for London

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Senvion delivers tallest onshore wind turbine type to Belgium

Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest wind turbine manufacturer, has concluded a contract with Storm on the construction of the foundations and the delivery and installation of three Senvion 3.2M114 wind turbines in Belgium. The wind turbines, each with a hub height of 143 metres, are intended for … Continue reading Senvion delivers tallest onshore wind turbine type to Belgium

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Nicaragua’s Renewable Energy Revolution Picks Up Steam

Renewable energy sources — such as the Eolo wind farm about 75 miles south of the Nicaraguan capital, Managua — generate about half of the country’s electricity. Officials predict that figure could rise to 80 percent within years.   Nicaragua produces no oil, but is a land of fierce winds, tropical sun and rumbling volcanoes. … Continue reading Nicaragua’s Renewable Energy Revolution Picks Up Steam

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Wind power in Chile: Enel Green Power has connected “Talinay Poniente” wind farm with 32 wind turbines

Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has completed and connected to the grid the “Talinay Poniente” wind farm in Chile. The wind farm consists of 32 wind turbines, for a total installed capacity of 61 MW, and is able to generate over 160 GWh per year.   This output is equivalent to the energy needs of about … Continue reading Wind power in Chile: Enel Green Power has connected “Talinay Poniente” wind farm with 32 wind turbines

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Small & Medium Wind Power Systems is Expected to Reach Nearly $2.4 Billion by 2023

The U.S. continues to lag behind China and the United Kingdom in small wind power installations, report finds.   A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for small and medium wind turbines (SMWTs), including global market forecasts for capacity and revenue through 2023. Fueled by the spread of innovative financing programs centered … Continue reading Small & Medium Wind Power Systems is Expected to Reach Nearly $2.4 Billion by 2023

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Ideol, Hitachi Zosen team up on floating wind turbines in Japan

Ideol and Hitachi Zosen have signed an agreement to design, engineer and build floating offshore wind turbines in Japan.   The project will use Ideol’s Damping Pool solution and is intended to speed up Japan’s drive to install floating wind farms as a way of increasing its energy mix. Ideol said the deal will support … Continue reading Ideol, Hitachi Zosen team up on floating wind turbines in Japan

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Offshore wind power players pledge joint efforts to cut cost

Three of the biggest companies in offshore wind power industries have initiated a joint declaration here on Tuesday as part of a commitment to reducing costs in the sector. Denmark’s largest energy company Dong Energy, MHI Vestas — a joint venture between Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries — and Siemens Wind Power and Renewables have … Continue reading Offshore wind power players pledge joint efforts to cut cost

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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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Gamesa tops wind power installations in India

Spanish wind energy turbine maker Gamesa has retained top position for a second year in row for the highest number of grid-connected installations in India. Suzlon and Wind World India took the second and third spot respectively. The rankings were released by Danish firm Make Consulting, which analyses the wind energy market globally. In 2014, … Continue reading Gamesa tops wind power installations in India

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Offshore wind energy can compete with gas and coal within a decade

The European offshore wind industry must shed 26% of outlays to reach cost-competitiveness with conventional forms of energy by 2023, according to a study by EY. The report states that the industry must significantly reduce costs over the next five years through a number of key actions, outlining where savings can be found. These include … Continue reading Offshore wind energy can compete with gas and coal within a decade

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Senvion commissions its largest wind turbine

Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, finished commissioning and initial test phase of the prototype of the Senvion 6.2M152. The turbine with the largest rotor diameter in the Senvion product range has been operating in fully automatic mode and thus as an active power … Continue reading Senvion commissions its largest wind turbine

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Enel Green Power (EGP) has begun construction on three plants in South Africa

Enel Green Power (EGP) has begun construction on three photovoltaic plants (Aurora, Paleisheuwel, Tom Burke) in South Africa.   With an installed capacity of 82.5 MW, the Aurora photovoltaic plant, located in the Northern Cape Province, will be capable of generating more than 168 GWh per year once up and running. This output corresponds to … Continue reading Enel Green Power (EGP) has begun construction on three plants in South Africa

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Alstom will highlight its progress in serving the Offshore Wind Power Market during EWEA event in Copenhagen

Alstom will participate to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) annual event to be held on 10-12 March 2015 in Copenhagen (Hall E).  The company will explain how its offshore wind technology business is rapidly expanding in order to meet today’s sustainable energy needs, demonstrating its ability to play a major role in the Offshore … Continue reading Alstom will highlight its progress in serving the Offshore Wind Power Market during EWEA event in Copenhagen

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Iowa State Engineers Study the Benefits of Adding a Second, Smaller Rotor to Wind Turbines

Hui Hu picked up a 3-D printed model of a typical wind turbine and began explaining two problems with the big, tall, three-bladed machines. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University. Iowa State aerospace engineers, left to right, Anupam Sharma and Hui Hu are using wind tunnel testing and computational modeling to improve the performance of … Continue reading Iowa State Engineers Study the Benefits of Adding a Second, Smaller Rotor to Wind Turbines

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