Vestas has received the first order for Vestas PowerPlus™ solutions, a new range of technology upgrades launched to the market last month. The order was placed by key customer EDP Renewables (EDPR) to upgrade the production performance on hundreds of wind turbines in their United States fleet. “EDP Renewables and Vestas have been partners for … Continue reading EDP Renewables purchases upgrade solutions for wind turbines in its U.S. flee
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Vestas has received a wind power order of 148 MW from First Wind for V112-3.0 MW wind turbines in the U.S.
Vestas has received an order for 48 V112-3.0 MW turbines for the 148-MW Oakfield project in the state of Maine. The order is a call-off on the master supply agreement (MSA) announced in December 2013 for multiple U.S. projects, the potential of which totals 718 MW. With today’s order, Vestas has secured 298 MW under … Continue reading Vestas has received a wind power order of 148 MW from First Wind for V112-3.0 MW wind turbines in the U.S.
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Siemens receives Iowa wind turbines order
Carroll Wind Farm will consist of nine 2.3-megawatt geared wind turbines. With another order announcement in the U.S., Siemens Energy continues its success in the Americas wind market. The Carroll wind power plant will be located in western Iowa near the city of Carroll, and will consist of nine 2.3-MW geared wind turbines. The customer … Continue reading Siemens receives Iowa wind turbines order
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Vestas launches new upgrades to increase output of installed wind turbines
Vestas PowerPlus™ features a range of new technology upgrades to optimise the performance of existing wind power plants, enhancing the power production of our customers’ wind turbines by up to 5%. The Vestas PowerPlus™ upgrades are designed to optimise the performance and increase the power output on existing wind power plants by up to 5%*, … Continue reading Vestas launches new upgrades to increase output of installed wind turbines
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Akuo chooses GE wind turbines for Texas wind farm
AkuoEnergyhasannounced that its Chicago-based subsidiary, Akuo Energy USA, has selected 56 GE 1.7-103 wind turbines to power its Rocksprings Phase I wind farm in Val Verde County, Texas. In addition to a turbine supply deal, Akuo Energy USA and GE have entered into a full service agreement for the long-term operation and maintenance of the … Continue reading Akuo chooses GE wind turbines for Texas wind farm
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Gamesa aims at taller, more efficient wind turbines
Gamesa seeks to focus on boosting its supply chain capabilities in the next 2-3 years in a bid to be more cost-competitive. It also plans to double its installations to about 800 MW during the current calendar year when compared to 2013. “India is primarily an IPP (independent power producer) market and cost of energy … Continue reading Gamesa aims at taller, more efficient wind turbines
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ENERCON announces E-82 and E-101 wind turbines for strong wind farm sites
ENERCON is adding two more options for strong wind locations to its line of wind energy converters. In future the product range will include a Wind Class I version of both the E-82 and the E-101 series. Thisannouncement was made at the event of the Hanover Fair (7-11 April) – the world‘s largest industrial fair … Continue reading ENERCON announces E-82 and E-101 wind turbines for strong wind farm sites
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Strong demand for Nordex wind turbines
Over the last few weeks, demand for Nordex wind turbines for light wind locations has kept on growing at an unabated rate. Thanks to recent orders, Nordex to date has installed and projects under construction with the top-selling N117/2400 for a combined nominal output of over 1,000 MW. This shows that the favourable trend in … Continue reading Strong demand for Nordex wind turbines
Continue readingVestas receives 48 MW order for first V117 wind turbines in Italy
The contracts for the two wind power plants in Basilicata include supply, installation and commissioning of six V117-3.0 MW and nine V117-3.3 MW wind turbines, respectively. The order also includes a VestasOnline® Business SCADA system as well as a 10-year AOM 5000 service agreement. The wind turbines are scheduled to be delivered in the … Continue reading Vestas receives 48 MW order for first V117 wind turbines in Italy
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Boulder Wind Power expands generator and power conversion portfolio for geared and direct drive wind turbines
Boulder Wind Power (BWP), a developer of advanced permanent magnet generators and full power converter technology for utility-scale wind turbines, announced an expansion of its product portfolio for onshore and offshore applications. Originally focused on developing and testing the core technology in direct drive applications, BWP now offers solutions for geared turbines while expanding its … Continue reading Boulder Wind Power expands generator and power conversion portfolio for geared and direct drive wind turbines
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GE Secures Orders for 110 Megawatts of GE’s Brilliant 2.5-120 Wind Turbines in Germany
Today, GE (NYSE: GE) announced 110 megawatts of orders to supply some of Germany’s newest wind farms with its brilliant 2.5-120 wind turbines, further establishing the company as a leading supplier of renewable resources in the region. It will supply a total of 44 GE 2.5-120 wind turbines for eight new German wind farms. “GE’s … Continue reading GE Secures Orders for 110 Megawatts of GE’s Brilliant 2.5-120 Wind Turbines in Germany
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Sweden’s Erikshester Wind Farm to be Powered by GE Wind Turbines
Further advancing its growth in the Nordic region, GE (NYSE: GE) will provide Erikshester Vindpark AB (Erikshester Wind Farm), located in Vetlanda, Sweden, with six GE 1.6-100 wind turbines. Today’s announcement brings GE’s wind energy total in the region to more than 300 megawatts (MW) of power. Once operational, the Erikshester Wind Farm will produce … Continue reading Sweden’s Erikshester Wind Farm to be Powered by GE Wind Turbines
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Wind Turbines Are Much More Durable Than Previously Thought
Wind turbines can produce electricity for 25 years before needing an upgrade, according to new research out of the United Kingdom. That
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Offshore Wind Turbines Can Slow Down Hurricanes, New Study Finds
Hurricanes are destructive, and protecting coastlines with seawalls costs money. What if coastal areas could not only protect themselves from dangerous storms, but also earn back money by generating renewable energy? This may be possible if those seawalls are offshore wind turbines
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Offshore wind turbines can tame hurricanes, study finds
Billions of dollars in U.S. damage from mega-storms Katrina and Sandy might have been avoided with a perhaps surprising device – wind turbines. That’s the finding of a ground-breaking study today that says mammoth offshore wind farms can tame hurricanes rather than be destroyed by them. It says a phalanx of tens of thousands of … Continue reading Offshore wind turbines can tame hurricanes, study finds
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Wind energy in Vietnam: Bac Lieu Province builds 52 wind turbines
After construction, the wind farm will comprise of 62 wind turbines with the capacity to hold 99.2 megawatts. They are expected to generate about 320 million kilowatts per year. 52 wind turbines for the Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant in Vinh Trach Dong and Hiep Thanh Communes in Bac Lieu City were started construction of … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam: Bac Lieu Province builds 52 wind turbines
Continue readingGoogle will buy wind energy generated by 29 wind turbines in Sweden
Eolus Vind AB and Google have signed a ten year agreement in which Google will buy all electricity generated by 29 wind turbines that Eolus establishes in four wind farms in southern Sweden. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), means that Google during ten years starting in early 2015 will buy all renewable electricity produced by … Continue reading Google will buy wind energy generated by 29 wind turbines in Sweden
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Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
Alstom has signed two contracts totalling around €30 million with Investment Engineering, a renewable energy developer in the Netherlands, for the delivery, installation and commissioning of ECO 110 wind turbines at the Hartelkanaal wind farm – located in the Port of Rotterdam. Alstom will also provide 15 years Operation and Maintenance service. This wind farm … Continue reading Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
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No Evidence Wind Turbines Depress Property Prices
A new report by researchers at UConn and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has found no evidence that wind turbines – increasingly common as a source of clean energy – have negative effects on nearby property values or home sales. The study, which involved assembling the largest-ever dataset for research of this type, examined more than … Continue reading No Evidence Wind Turbines Depress Property Prices
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Wind Turbines Begin Providing Renewable Energy at Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio
Consistent with Honda’s long history of innovation and the company’s commitment to reduce CO2 emissions, Honda Transmission Mfg. of America, Inc., has finalized installation and will begin operation of two power-producing wind turbines next week at its plant in Russells Point, Ohio, through an agreement with a subsidiary of ConEdison Solutions of Valhalla, NY. … Continue reading Wind Turbines Begin Providing Renewable Energy at Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio
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