A team of researchers that includes two engineers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst is developing a new mooring system for floating offshore wind turbines that uses an integrated network of anchors and lines to hold dozens or even hundreds of turbines in place in the ocean in industrial-scale, offshore wind farms. Civil and environmental … Continue reading UMass Amherst Engineers Developing Multiline Anchor System for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
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Wind energy in Uruguay: Vestas receives 53 MW order
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for a 53 MW wind power project to be located in Villa Pastora, in the southwestern province of Flores, Uruguay. The order for 16 V126-3.3 MW wind turbines was placed by TaxWay S.A., the Uruguayan subsidiary of the Spain-based Cobra group, a leading company specialising in developing … Continue reading Wind energy in Uruguay: Vestas receives 53 MW order
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Wind power in Denmark: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
The firm and unconditional order comprises 21 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines, 17 of which will be delivered in power optimised mode to 2.2 MW. The wind park will be placed near Hogager in the municipality of Hol-stebro in Denmark. The order for the wind power plant includes supply, installation and commissioning of turbines, along with … Continue reading Wind power in Denmark: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind power in France: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
In 2015, the Nordex Group improved its position on the growing French market. With an output of around 155 MW newly-installed turbines, Nordex has increased its market share from nine percent in 2014 to 14 percent in 2015. Overall, the newly-installed capacity in the onshore wind sector in France has increased to 1,073 MW in … Continue reading Wind power in France: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingWind power in Ireland, Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Reinforcing Vestas’ competitiveness in Ireland, the 3 MW platform is particularly well-suited for the Irish market, as it meets the country’s demanding grid connection requirements. The 36 MW order for the Glanaruddery wind farm in County Kerry includes delivery, installation, and commissioning as well as a 12-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement. … Continue reading Wind power in Ireland, Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind energy in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Long-term Vestas customer, Eolus Vind AB, has placed a firm and unconditional order for eight V126-3.3 MW wind turbines, confirming the competitive cost of energy of the Vestas 3 MW platform in the Swedish market. The 26 MW order for the Kristinehamn-Långmarken wind project comes at a time of low electricity and green certificate … Continue reading Wind energy in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind energy in India: Suzlon wind turbines for 2 wind farm plants
Suzlon has bagged contracts from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and National Aluminum Company Limited (Nalco) for setting up two wind power projects of 55.40 MW each. The HPCL wind power project comprises of 24 units of S97-120m hybrid towers with rated capacity of 2.1MW each and is scheduled for completion by FY2017. This is … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Suzlon wind turbines for 2 wind farm plants
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Libya’s first wind farm will have 16 wind turbines
The first giant blades for the wind farm at Emsalata have been unloaded at Khoms and trucked to the construction site near the town . Libya’s first wind farm will eventually have 16 wind turbines on top of towers 71 metres high. Each turbine will be driven by three 40-metre long blades each weighing … Continue reading Libya’s first wind farm will have 16 wind turbines
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Wind energy in Turkey. Nordex wind turbines for wind power plants
In December 2015 Nordex signed contracts with its long-standing customer Bilgin Enerji for four projects with a total volume of 100 MW. All of the 33 wind turbines ordered belong to the Delta series, the latest product fleet Nordex is offering on the market. The first project is an extension of the “Bandirma” wind farm … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey. Nordex wind turbines for wind power plants
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Nordex to deliver first N100/3300 Delta wind turbines to Ireland
Nordex has obtained a new order for the construction of a 35 MW wind farm in Ireland. The company will be installing a total of 12 turbines to Glencarbry wind farm for its customer John Laing Investments. The site is located close to the village of Hollyford in County Tipperary. Nordex will install seven N100/3300s … Continue reading Nordex to deliver first N100/3300 Delta wind turbines to Ireland
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Senvion wind turbines for 74 megawatts from RES for two wind farm projects in France
Senvion, one of the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturers, has successfully contracted 74 megawatts (MW) with RES for two wind projects in France. Senvion will equip the Sambrès wind farm with 26 Senvion MM82 turbines, in addition 11 Senvion MM92 turbines have been installed for the Bois de la Serre wind farm. These will together … Continue reading Senvion wind turbines for 74 megawatts from RES for two wind farm projects in France
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Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in Brazil, consisting of 45 V110-2.0 MW turbines, with a total capacity of 90 MW. Customer: Not disclosed at the customer’s request. Project name: Not disclosed at the customer’s request. Location/Country: State of Bahia, Brazil Number of MW: 90 MW Number of turbines/turbine type 45 x V110-2.0 … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Siemens to supply offshore wind turbines to world’s largest floating wind farm
Siemens is strengthening its collaboration with Norwegian company Statoil on floating offshore wind turbines. For the 30 megawatt (MW) Hywind Scotland Project, Siemens will supply five of its SWT-6.0-154 direct drive offshore wind turbines. The turbines will be installed on floating foundations operating in water depths between 90 and 120 meters. The world’s largest floating … Continue reading Siemens to supply offshore wind turbines to world’s largest floating wind farm
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Siemens reduces transport costs for offshore wind turbines by up to 20 percent
At the EWEA 2015 international wind industry trade fair in Paris Siemens presented the company’s new offshore logistics concept. A key element of this is an improved transport solution. Siemens has signed a long-term framework contract with transport service provider deugro Danmark A/S, utilizing two purpose-built transport vessels to efficiently link Siemens’ existing production locations … Continue reading Siemens reduces transport costs for offshore wind turbines by up to 20 percent
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Wind energy in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Eolus Vind AB has placed an order for eight V112-3.3MW turbines for the Kungsbacka-Iglasjön wind power plant, proving Vestas’ ability to deliver a strong business case in the challenging Swedish market. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the Kungsbacka-Iglasjön wind power plant in the Västra Götaland county in southwestern Sweden. The … Continue reading Wind energy in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingWind energy in UK: Senvion supplies 16 wind turbines to Vattenfall’s Ray Wind Farm
Senvion, one of the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturers, has signed a contract with Vattenfall to supply 16 Senvion 3.4M104 turbines to the Ray Wind Farm.Located on the Ray Estate near Kirkwhelpington in Northumberland, Ray Wind Farm will have a total rated output of 54.4 megawatts (MW) and will produce enough electricity to power more … Continue reading Wind energy in UK: Senvion supplies 16 wind turbines to Vattenfall’s Ray Wind Farm
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High performance polyurethane seals for wind turbines
Wind power has entered the mainstream. By the end of 2014 global wind generation capacity had reached 369.6 GW according to Global Wind Energy Council. The share of wind energy in electricity production is expected to increase the coming years as wind has become increasingly competitive. Demand for wind will also shift to developing countries … Continue reading High performance polyurethane seals for wind turbines
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Wind power in UK: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex has received the 15th order from its key account, Falck Renewables. The manufacturer will supply ten N90/2500 wind turbines for the Assel Valley wind farm near the south-west coast of Scotland. The supply schedule includes the turnkey construction of the wind farm, including the civil and electrical infrastructure works. Falck Renewables is an international … Continue reading Wind power in UK: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind power in Australia: Siemens wind turbines for a wind farm
Siemens and Neoen Australia have signed a contract for the Hornsdale Wind Farm project located in the state of South Australia. Consisting of 32 Siemens direct drive wind turbines, this project will provide clean energy for more than 70,000 households. The agreement includes also a long-term service contract. Neoen Australia is investing 250 million Australian … Continue reading Wind power in Australia: Siemens wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingSenvion ranked 2nd in wind turbines in Germany
Senvion, one of the leading wind turbine manufacturers worldwide, installed wind turbines with a total capacity of over 285 megawatts (MW) in the first six months of the calendar year 2015 in Germany. With the installation of exactly 100 turbines in the period from January 2015 to June 2015, Senvion is the second largest manufacturer … Continue reading Senvion ranked 2nd in wind turbines in Germany
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