The global wind power and solar development company, Mainstream Renewable Power has placed an order for the 109 MW Ckani wind farm, to be located in the Antofagasta region, in Chile. The contract includes the supply and installation of 26 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as an Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Wind energy in Chile, Vestas’ wind turbines for 109 MW wind farm
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Nordex wind turbines for wind power in Poland
After a long period in which Poland’s climate policy has largely neglected renewables across the country, the country’s Ministry of Climate is setting new priorities for green investments in the Polish wind power industry.This means that Poland, which covers most of its energy demand with fossil fuels, may now be at a tipping point and … Continue reading Nordex wind turbines for wind power in Poland
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Wind energy in Sri Lanka, construction of the largest wind power plant has been completed
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that the construction of the Mannar Island Wind Power Plant, the largest wind farm in the country, has been completed. The Chairman of the CEB Vijitha Herath said the plant will generate 100 megawatts of electricity. He added that steps would be taken to add this to the national … Continue reading Wind energy in Sri Lanka, construction of the largest wind power plant has been completed
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UK Government announces plans to quadruple offshore wind power by 2030
The UK Government will conduct a review of current energy infrastructure at sea as it sets its sights on expanding offshore wind energy. Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng announced the move, which aims to the help the UK increase offshore wind power from 10 GW to 40 GW by 2030. It’s claimed the improvement could help … Continue reading UK Government announces plans to quadruple offshore wind power by 2030
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Vestas receives order for 278 MW of wind power from V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in the U.S,
Vestas has received an order for 278 MW of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in the U.S. Including previously purchased 4 MW components, the project has a total nameplate capacity of 302 MW. The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 … Continue reading Vestas receives order for 278 MW of wind power from V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in the U.S,
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Masdar to develop 500 MW wind power project in Uzbekistan
Masdar signed a power purchase agreement with the government of Uzbekistan to design, finance, build and operate a 500 megawatt, utility-scale wind project. The wind farm will be built in the in the Zarafshon district of the Navoi region and commercial operations are targeted to start in 2024. Masdar did not disclose the total investment … Continue reading Masdar to develop 500 MW wind power project in Uzbekistan
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22,893 wind turbines were installed globally in 2019 produced from 33 suppliers and accounting for over 63 GW of wind power capacity
The Global Wind Energy Council has published its annual Supply Side Analysis 2019 report on its market intelligence platform. According to the report, 22,893 wind turbines were installed globally in 2019 produced from 33 suppliers and accounting for over 63 GW of wind power capacity, a new supply side record in terms of capacity for … Continue reading 22,893 wind turbines were installed globally in 2019 produced from 33 suppliers and accounting for over 63 GW of wind power capacity
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Wind power in Poland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 68 MW wind farm
Through working closely with our customer to optimise their wind energy projects for competitive auctions, Vestas has secured a 68 MW order for three projects in Poland. Awarded at the Polish wind-solar-energy auction, in December 2019, the projects attest to the increasing competitiveness of wind energy. To secure these projects, located in northern and western … Continue reading Wind power in Poland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 68 MW wind farm
Continue readingVestas wins request for repowering with wind turbines at the Danish wind power auction
Vestas has received a 36 MW repowering order for the Overgaard II wind energy project from Wind Estate A/S, one of Denmark’s leading energy companies. The order is derived from Denmark’s second energy neutral auction in 2019, and it is Vestas’ fourth repowering order from the two auction rounds for a total of more than … Continue reading Vestas wins request for repowering with wind turbines at the Danish wind power auction
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Wind energy production grew 10%, reaching 4.8% of worldwide electric power usage
In 2018, global wind power capacity grew 9.6% to 591 GW and yearly wind energy production grew 10%, reaching 4.8% of worldwide electric power usage, and providing 14% of the electricity in the European Union. Wind power or wind energy is the use of wind to provide the mechanical power through wind turbines to turn … Continue reading Wind energy production grew 10%, reaching 4.8% of worldwide electric power usage
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Wind energy in Vietnam, Vestas ‘ wind turbines for third intertidal wind power plant
Vestas leads the market for wind energy in Vietnam with almost 200 MW of projects won in 2019 after securing a 50 MW order with Cong ty Co Phan Dau Tu Dien Gio Hoa Binh 1 (Hoa Binh 1 Company), a company owned by Phuong Anh Group. The order marks Vestas’ third intertidal project in … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Vestas ‘ wind turbines for third intertidal wind power plant
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Wind energy in Namibia, land lease agreement for wind farm
Namibia’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) has signed a land lease agreement, to allow for a set-up of a 44 megawatt (MW) wind power plant, which will help the country generate it’s own power in the next five years, the ministry said on Sunday. The power, which will be created using wind turbines, is … Continue reading Wind energy in Namibia, land lease agreement for wind farm
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Wind power in Turkey, Nordex’ wind turbines for 77 MW wind farm
The wind turbine manufacturer has received an order from its new customer Karayel Elektrik: the Nordex Group is to install 16 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines for the 76.8 MW “Vize-2” wind farm. The wind turbines, from the Delta4000 series, will be supplied in the 4.8 MW operating mode and the order also includes a Premium Service … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey, Nordex’ wind turbines for 77 MW wind farm
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Japan’s offshore wind power generates interest in foreign companies
Japan’s offshore wind energy arouses a growing interest in foreign companies seeking opportunities in this market, a study by the GlobalData company said today. The entity’s investigation reveals that the Japanese offshore wind power market currently represents 68 megawatts (MW), but there are potentials for 770 MW of capacity in four wind farm projects, all … Continue reading Japan’s offshore wind power generates interest in foreign companies
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Siemens Gamesa achieves an order for offshore wind power of 448 MW in Scotland
The company will install 54 wind turbines of the SG 8.0-167 DD model at the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, which means The Wind Force in Scottish Gaelic. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) continues to consolidate its leadership in the British wind energy market, with the announcement of a firm order to supply the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa achieves an order for offshore wind power of 448 MW in Scotland
Continue readingNamPower source N$1b for wind power plants in Namibia
NamPower plans to construct two wind energy plants worth N$1 billion in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park in order to boost Namibia’s local power generation capacity. As mandated to ensure power supply in the country, NamPower currently has an installed capacity of about 489.3 megawatts and imports over 60 percent of its needs to … Continue reading NamPower source N$1b for wind power plants in Namibia
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Budweiser Aquiraz Plant to be 100% Wind energy Powered
Budweiser’s wind power project has an environmental side to be highlighted: with it, 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) will no longer be emitted each year. By 2022, the entire Ceará Budweiser beer factory, located in Aquiraz, in the Fortaleza Metropolitan Region, will be 100% powered by wind power. To this end, Ambev will invest … Continue reading Budweiser Aquiraz Plant to be 100% Wind energy Powered
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Wind energy joins the Declaration of the Alliance for Electrification in Europe
A large group of 100 organizations from the main industrial and civil society sectors this week called on the European Commission to accelerate the adoption of clean and renewable electricity as a more profitable and energy efficient strategy to achieve climate neutrality in Europe . PREPA joins this initiative and attended this week in Brussels … Continue reading Wind energy joins the Declaration of the Alliance for Electrification in Europe
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Ingeteam supplies 1 GW of wind power converters in India
The company, which supplies wind converters from its plant located in Chennai, in southern India, has reached 1 GW in its first year of operations. Ingeteam, a global and independent supplier of electrical conversion equipment, has supplied 1GW in its first year of operations at the Chennai wind plant in southern India. In this way, … Continue reading Ingeteam supplies 1 GW of wind power converters in India
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EDF Renewables brings into service 22 MW of wind power in Champagne
EDF Renewables continues its expansion in France by bringing into service the 22 MW Pays d’Anglure wind farm in the Marne département. This new project forms part of the EDF Group’s Cap 2030 strategy, which between 2015 and 2030 seeks to double EDF’s renewables capacity in France and worldwide, taking it to 50 GW net. … Continue reading EDF Renewables brings into service 22 MW of wind power in Champagne
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