Wind farm control technology has the potential to optimize turbine performance and increase renewables energy production. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has launched a joint industry project (JIP) alongside wind farm owners, turbine manufacturers, as well as other sector experts, to increase confidence in innovative wind farm control (WFC) technology. WFC covers … Continue reading Wind farm has the potential to optimize wind turbine performance
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Wind power produced 27.9 % of Spanish electricity
Wind, hydraulic, photovoltaic and concentrated solar power generated 53% of the electricity this month in our country and 75.5% of the energy was emission-free. Photovoltaic solar doubles its monthly generation compared to last year and wind continues to lead the national mix for the fifth consecutive month.The national electricity demand experienced a decrease of 2.3% … Continue reading Wind power produced 27.9 % of Spanish electricity
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Wind power in Peru: Port of Paracas begins downloading 13 wind turbines from the San Juan de Marcona wind farm
The Port of Paracas began the unloading of 13 wind turbines, belonging to the San Juan de Marcona wind power generation park in Nazca. The Siskin Arrow, 210 meters long, mobilized a batch of 78 sections of towers, 13 hubs, 13 nacelles and 13 drive trains. The blades corresponding to these wind turbines will arrive … Continue reading Wind power in Peru: Port of Paracas begins downloading 13 wind turbines from the San Juan de Marcona wind farm
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Wind energy capacity will break records this year in Brazil
Until February of this year, Brazil had installed 890 wind farms in 12 Brazilian states. There are 25.04 gigawatts (GW) of wind capacity in commercial operation, benefiting 108.7 million inhabitants.Vestas leads the manufacture of wind turbines. Of that total, 85% are in the Northeast Region. According to the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy (Abeeólica), by … Continue reading Wind energy capacity will break records this year in Brazil
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RWE to invest in new Onshore Wind Service Centre in south Wales
RWE has made a further commitment to investment in South Wales with the opening of a new £350,000 Onshore Wind Service Centre. The facility, which is based in Neath, will serve as RWE’s central base in South Wales for the operation and maintenance of onshore wind turbines, as well as provide training and welfare facilities … Continue reading RWE to invest in new Onshore Wind Service Centre in south Wales
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The wind of sustainability is blowing in Colombia with the Windpeshi wind farm
The Windpeshi wind farm in the La Guajira region is EGP’s first in Colombia: it’s an opportunity to show the local population all the advantages of renewable energies, both in environmental and social terms. According to legend, the wind god Jepiresh is the progenitor of the Wayúu people, who settled in the extreme north of Colombia. … Continue reading The wind of sustainability is blowing in Colombia with the Windpeshi wind farm
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Ørsted and Google sign the first wind power purchase agreement in the US
Google has signed a 150 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Ørsted to purchase renewable energy generated by Helena Wind Farm for the next 15 years, a partnership that builds on Ørsted’s growing U.S. renewable energy portfolio. The project, located in Bee County, Texas, was commissioned in mid-2022 and provides low-cost electricity to the South … Continue reading Ørsted and Google sign the first wind power purchase agreement in the US
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SSE Renewables and Equis form consortium to bid for Australia’s first offshore wind farm
SSE Renewables and Equis Development Pte Ltd (Equis) have formed a 50/50 owned consortium to bid for a feasibility license to expedite the development, construction, ongoing operations, and ownership of an offshore wind farm project in Australia’s first federal government declared offshore wind zone of Gippsland, near the State of Victoria. SSE Renewables and Equis … Continue reading SSE Renewables and Equis form consortium to bid for Australia’s first offshore wind farm
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Nordex: Early initiatives in the green hydrogen market to complement its core business
To complement its core business, supported by its extensive experience in the renewables sector, the Nordex Group has begun early initiatives in the green hydrogen market. The Group has recently entered into two strategic joint ventures: one for the manufacturing of electrolyzers, a key component in the production of green hydrogen, and the second for … Continue reading Nordex: Early initiatives in the green hydrogen market to complement its core business
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The largest wind power plant in Ecuador comes into operation
The Huascachaca wind farm, the largest in Ecuador, began its commercial operation with a capacity of 50 megawatts, capable of supplying electricity to more than 90,000 homes, the Ministry of Energy and Mines announced in a statement. The wind farm is located in San Sebastián de Yuluc, on a plateau at an altitude of 1,400 … Continue reading The largest wind power plant in Ecuador comes into operation
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Vestas wins a 370 MW order from Xcel Energy for two wind repowering projects in the US
Vestas has received an order for two wind projects totaling 370 MW to upgrade the Pleasant Valley and Border Winds projects owned by Xcel Energy in the US. The order for the 213 MW Pleasant Valley project in Minnesota consists of 97 V110-2.0 MW turbines delivered in 2.2 MW operating mode, while the 156 MW … Continue reading Vestas wins a 370 MW order from Xcel Energy for two wind repowering projects in the US
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Vestas supplies 130 MW of wind power in India to Vibrant Energy
Vestas and Vibrant Energy have signed an agreement for two wind projects in India. As part of the order, Vestas will supply a total of 36 V155-3.6 MW wind turbines. This is Vestas’ second order for Vibrant in India in less than a year, following a 54 MW order for a project in Maharashtra signed … Continue reading Vestas supplies 130 MW of wind power in India to Vibrant Energy
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550 MW onshore wind farm in SW China connects to power grid
An onshore wind farm, with a total installed power generation capacity of 550 megawatts, was connected to the power grid in southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Thursday. It is said to be the largest wind farm in operation in southwest China. According to its builder, the 6.7-megawatt turbines used in the project are the largest single-capacity ones … Continue reading 550 MW onshore wind farm in SW China connects to power grid
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Vestas wins 155 MW order with YPF Luz in Argentina
Vestas has received a firm order from YPF Luz for the supply and installation of 25 V162-6.2 MW EnVentus wind turbines for the 155 MW General Levalle wind park in the province of Córdoba, Argentina. This will be the first project in Argentina to feature turbines from Vestas’ EnVentus platform. Upon completion, Vestas will also … Continue reading Vestas wins 155 MW order with YPF Luz in Argentina
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Vestas wins an order for 140 MW of wind power with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in Spain
Vestas has received a 140 MW order for the Cerrato, Atalayas and San Cebrián wind farms, which will be located in Castilla y León, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of 20 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and 11 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year 4000 Active Output Management (AOM 4000) … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 140 MW of wind power with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in Spain
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Maryland sets 8.5 GW offshore wind goal
Governor Moore announced that Maryland will quadruple offshore wind power from the previous goal of approximately 2 GW. The governor said the state has plans to significantly increase its offshore wind production and prioritize wind energy associations, creating significant economic and job creation opportunities. He also announced that the administration is working to establish new … Continue reading Maryland sets 8.5 GW offshore wind goal
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Vestas wins an order for 63 MW of wind power in Germany
Vestas has received an order from JUWI GmbH for five wind farms in Germany for a total of 63 MW. The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance of the asset. The order … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 63 MW of wind power in Germany
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Nordex achieves consolidated sales of EUR 5.7 billion
The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) managed a complex array of challenges, including the repercussions of the war in Ukraine, massive cost inflation and rising interest rates, to deliver a performance in line with the revised guidance. The Company also battled supply shortages in production and installation and was temporarily affected by a cyber security incident. … Continue reading Nordex achieves consolidated sales of EUR 5.7 billion
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Vestas selected as preferred wind turbine supplier for a 495 MW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
Vestas has signed a preferred wind turbine supplier agreement for a 495 MW floating offshore wind project in South Korea. If the project comes to fruition, Vestas will supply and install 33 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the wind farm.Vestas is the global partner of the energy industry in sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, … Continue reading Vestas selected as preferred wind turbine supplier for a 495 MW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
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Ørsted is ready to build Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan
Ørsted has taken the final investment decision (FID) on its 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan with a timeline for completion by the end of 2025. The 920 MW grid capacity of Greater Changhua 2b and 4 was awarded in June 2018 in Taiwan’s first competitive price-based auction with … Continue reading Ørsted is ready to build Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan
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