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
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AkzoNobel supplies protective coatings for major North Sea wind farm
One of the largest clean energy projects in Europe is benefiting from coatings technology supplied by AkzoNobel. The company’s products are helping to protect the Gode Wind offshore wind farm near the German North Sea coast. AkzoNobel is supplying products from its International® protective coatings range for the wind turbine foundation transition pieces being made … Continue reading AkzoNobel supplies protective coatings for major North Sea wind farm
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Wind energy in France: Senvion wind turbines for a 32 MW wind farm
Senvion SE has concluded three contracts totalling 32.5 megawatts (MW) with three new customers for wind farm projects in France including Boralex, Neoen and Isac-Watts. Senvion will equip the Calmont, Villacerf and Severac-Guenrouët wind farms with a total of 16 turbines from its two-megawatt portfolio that will produce enough electricity to power more than 32,500 … Continue reading Wind energy in France: Senvion wind turbines for a 32 MW wind farm
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Google looks to invest in Kenya Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
According to CNBC, Google wants to back Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, a massive undertaking that will require more than $700 million. The Internet giant has invested more than $2bn in next-generation energy production so far, but mostly in the United States – although in 2013, Google invested $12m in South Africa’s Jasper … Continue reading Google looks to invest in Kenya Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
Continue readingAeolus completes Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm
Van Oord’s offshore transport and installation vessel Aeolus successfully completed the installation of 43 wind turbines on the Dutch Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm. Aeolus completed the foundations in the autumn of 2014. The installation of the wind turbines started early April and was completed on 9 June. At the moment 22 wind turbines are … Continue reading Aeolus completes Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm
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Wind power in India: Suzlon wind turbines for a wind farm from ReNew Power in Andhra Pradesh
Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon today said it has bagged a 90.30 MW turnkey wind power project from ReNew Power. “Suzlon Group has won another order for a 90.30 MW turnkey project from its existing customer, ReNew Power, an independent power producer (IPP),” the company said in a statement. “It will install its S97 90m WTGs … Continue reading Wind power in India: Suzlon wind turbines for a wind farm from ReNew Power in Andhra Pradesh
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Wind energy in Texas: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Longhorn wind farm with 100 Vestas wind turbines
EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Longhorn wind farm by its North American subsidiary EDF Renewable Energy. The start-up of this latest 200 MW wind energy facility has lifted the group’s installed capacity in Texas close to the 1 GW mark. Located in North Texas, the Longhorn wind farm is … Continue reading Wind energy in Texas: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Longhorn wind farm with 100 Vestas wind turbines
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North Dakota wind farm approved
A proposed 150-megawatt wind farm in McIntosh and Dickey counties in far southern North Dakota gained approval by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on a split vote Wednesday. The Merricourt Wind Farm is being developed by San Diego-based EDF Renewable Energy, formerly known as enXco. It had sought and received a site permit … Continue reading North Dakota wind farm approved
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Wind power in Turkey: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas expands its presence in Turkey with an 83 MW order from Bak Enerji Uretimi A.?. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the Yahyali wind project in Turkey. The 83 MW order for 25 units of the V126-3.3 MW wind turbine has been placed by Bak Enerji Uretimi A.?. The order … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind power in Serbia: Fintel to build wind farm
Fintel Energia Group S.p.A. has received a license to build and operate a 9,225 MW capacity wind farm in Veliko Gradiste in eastern Serbia. The wind farm, which will be built in the first half of 2016, will be operated by Vetropark RAM d.o.o., a daughter company in which Fintel Energia Group S.p.A. has a … Continue reading Wind power in Serbia: Fintel to build wind farm
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Van Oord: New Dutch wind farm generates first wind energy
Today, at 15.00 hours the 240-hour test phase of the first of 43 wind turbines at offshore wind farm Eneco Luchterduinen was successfully completed. This means that the wind park is now generating green energy for the Dutch grid. The installation of the wind turbines is progressing well. At present, Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel … Continue reading Van Oord: New Dutch wind farm generates first wind energy
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Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
Geronimo Energy, LLC (“Geronimo”) is pleased to announce the sale of a portfolio of its wind farm and solar energy projects to BHE Renewables, LLC (“BHE Renewables”), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Included in the portfolio acquired by BHE Renewables are: the Grande Prairie Wind Farm (“Grande Prairie”) in Holt County, Nebraska; the Walnut … Continue reading Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
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A leading offshore wind farm developer explains why the company is entering the U.S. wind power market
In a milestone for the U.S. offshore wind industry, DONG Energy is entering the U.S. offshore market – the company explained why in a panel at the leading wind energy conference in North America, the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition. Thomas Brostrøm, the Head of Markets & Pipeline at DONG Energy Wind Power, explained that … Continue reading A leading offshore wind farm developer explains why the company is entering the U.S. wind power market
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Ethiopia opens Africa’s biggest wind farm with 101 wind turbines
Ethiopia’s wind farm, dubbed as the biggest in sub-Saharan Africa, has been inaugurated 95 kilometer south east of the capital Addis Ababa. The $345 million Adama II wind farm consists of 101 wind turbines, towering above an arid region of oromia regional state. The country’s Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn inaugurated the third wind farm. The … Continue reading Ethiopia opens Africa’s biggest wind farm with 101 wind turbines
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Elecnor wins EUR 75 million contract to build Chile’s largest wind farm
Elecnor has signed an agreement worth USD 81 million (approximately EUR 75 million) with Latin American Power (LAP), one of the leading companies in Latin America in the development and operation of renewable energy projects, for the construction of the San Juan wind farm which will be the largest facility of this type in Chile. … Continue reading Elecnor wins EUR 75 million contract to build Chile’s largest wind farm
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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Nigeria’s first wind farm with 37 wind turbines almost complete
The wind velocity in Katsina is quite high, making it a conducive place to develop a wind farm. The wind farm is situated in Rimi village, 25 km south of Katsina City. 37 wind turbines, with a capacity of 275kW each, have already begun functioning on a trial basis and the transmission line … Continue reading Nigeria’s first wind farm with 37 wind turbines almost complete
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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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Australian wind energy company Windlab will begin building a $50m, 19.4MW wind farm northwest of Bendigo
A new wind farm, approved in the Buloke Shire and due to begin construction soon, has a footprint of just 4.5ha (11 acres) with just six wind towers approved. It’s expected to have an output of up to 19.4 Megawatts. “Reducing the buffer zone from 2km to 1km means a lot of smaller projects … Continue reading Australian wind energy company Windlab will begin building a $50m, 19.4MW wind farm northwest of Bendigo
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Tata Power commissions 24MW wind farm in Gujarat; attains milestone of 511MW through wind energy
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, today announced the successful commissioning of 24MW wind farm at Rojmal in Gujarat through its subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL). The total capacity of the project is 54MW and with this commissioning, Tata Power attains the landmark milestone of 511MW through wind energy. Tata Power’s total installed … Continue reading Tata Power commissions 24MW wind farm in Gujarat; attains milestone of 511MW through wind energy
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