Vestas has received a 22 MW order of 4 MW platform compatible wind turbine components that qualify for the 60 percent PTC value from an undisclosed customer. These components will enable future wind energy projects that complete construction by the end of 2022. The long-term PTC phasedown terms set in the PATH act, passed by … Continue reading Vestas receives 22 MW wind energy order of 60 percent PTC qualifying turbine components in USA
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Vestas secures largest repowering order to date with 359 MW from Phoenix Wind Repower
Vestas has received a 359 MW wind energy order to repower a portfolio of three projects in Texas from Phoenix Wind Repower, LLC, which is a portfolio investment of a fund managed by the Infrastructure and Power strategy of Ares Management Corporation., a leading global alternative asset manager. The order is Vestas’ largest repowering order … Continue reading Vestas secures largest repowering order to date with 359 MW from Phoenix Wind Repower
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Wind energy in Oman: Masdar installs first wind turbine
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced the installation of the first of 13 wind turbines at the 50 megawatt (MW) Dhofar Wind Farm. Located in the southern Omani governorate of Dhofar, the wind power project is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid. … Continue reading Wind energy in Oman: Masdar installs first wind turbine
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ENERCON exceeds installed capacity of 50 gigawatts of wind power
ENERCON has surpassed the symbolic milestone of 50 gigawatts with the installation of wind energy converters. The global installed wind turbines capacity record was achieved at the beginning of October during installation of wind turbines for the Mui Dinh wind farm in Vietnam. ENERCON’s global balance of installations currently amounts to more than 29,075 wind energy … Continue reading ENERCON exceeds installed capacity of 50 gigawatts of wind power
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ENERCON installs Swedish wind energy project Ersträsk
ENERCON is erecting 42 E-126 EP3 wind turbines in self developed wind farm. 26 E-103 EP2 wind turbines have already been completed. Project shares sold to renewables investor ‘The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited’ (TRIG). ENERCON is making headway in the realisation of the Ersträsk large-scale wind energy project in Sweden. The company is installing 68 WECs with … Continue reading ENERCON installs Swedish wind energy project Ersträsk
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China’s farthest offshore wind farm officially put into operation
On December 20, 2018, the wind turbines of the Dafeng offshore wind farm owned by the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) were connected to the grid and officially put into operation. The offshore wind farm is located in eastern China’s Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, 43 kilometers off the coast, making it the most distant offshore … Continue reading China’s farthest offshore wind farm officially put into operation
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Maharashtra Issues Tender to Procure 500 MW of Wind Energy
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has issued a tender to procure 500 MW of wind power from projects in the state that are already in operation or have been commissioned. The bid-submission deadline is January 14, 2019. The MSEDCL has issued the procurement tender to meet its non-solar renewable purchase obligation (RPO). … Continue reading Maharashtra Issues Tender to Procure 500 MW of Wind Energy
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Iowa wind energy center
A 100-turbine wind energy center in northern Iowa is getting an upgrade. The Globe Gazette in Mason City reports that NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, briefed the Hancock County Board of Supervisors about the project on Monday. Company officials say the project will generate more renewable energy over an extended period, which also extends the period … Continue reading Iowa wind energy center
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BP sells three wind farm operations in Texas
BP sold three wind energy operations in Texas and says it will use the money to upgrade technology in its remaining U.S. wind operations. The price was not disclosed. The three wind facilities include Silver Star with 60 megawatts of generating capacity and about 100 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Sherbino Mesa 2 with 145 … Continue reading BP sells three wind farm operations in Texas
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Vestas receives 198 MW wind energy order for largest wind farm in Russia
Marking another key milestone in establishing the Russian wind power industry, Vestas has been awarded an order for the 198 MW Kamensko-Krasnosulinsky project from WEDF Second Wind Farm LLC, a joint venture between Rusnano and Fortum. Located in the Rostov region, the wind power project will comprise 52 V126-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.8 … Continue reading Vestas receives 198 MW wind energy order for largest wind farm in Russia
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West Australia wind farm gets go ahead
The state government of West Australia has given the green light to a new wind farm project, which officials described on Friday as one of the best renewable operations in the country. Construction will begin on the Warradarge Wind Farm in early 2019, installing 51 wind turbines with tip heights of 152 meters and some … Continue reading West Australia wind farm gets go ahead
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French wind power generation jumps 19 pct in November
Electricity generated by French wind turbines rose 18.8 percent in November to 2.78 terawatt hours (TWh) due to increased wind capacity connected to the grid and favourable weather conditions, grid operator RTE said on Friday. Electricity generated by renewable sources, excluding hydro power, rose nearly 10 percent to 4 TWh during the month compared with … Continue reading French wind power generation jumps 19 pct in November
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Senvion signs 340 MW conditional wind turbines contracts with Mainstream Renewable Power in Chile
Senvion has signed conditional orders with global wind energy and solar development company Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd (“Mainstream”) for 81 Senvion 4.2 MW wind turbines in Chile. The project scope includes the delivery, installation and commissioning of 37 Senvion 4.2M148 wind turbines for the Tchamma wind farm and a further 44 Senvion 4.2M118 wind turbines … Continue reading Senvion signs 340 MW conditional wind turbines contracts with Mainstream Renewable Power in Chile
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Official launch of major study on EU Carbon Floor Price
On 19 December WindEurope attended the launch of the recently published study by FTI Consulting on a minimum carbon floor price (CFP) for the EU. Initially presented in Berlin at the end of November, the study was followed by a call for support of a strong and predictable carbon price. Signatories included WindEurope members such … Continue reading Official launch of major study on EU Carbon Floor Price
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COP24 outcomes do not reflect the urgency of the global climate threat
The 24th Conference of Parties (COP24) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) recently concluded in Katowice, Poland. While scheduled to run from 2 to 14 December, negotiations finally extended to the evening of Saturday 15 December. Over the course of the two weeks of the COP, several issues relevant to climate … Continue reading COP24 outcomes do not reflect the urgency of the global climate threat
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Nordex collaborates with Fábrica Argentina de Aviones to set up local wind energy manufacturing capacity in Argentina
Nordex Group plans to further improve its competitiveness in Argentina and shore up its growth path there over the long term. The company has now entered into an agreement with Fábrica Argentina de Aviones “Brig. San Martin” S.A (FAdeA) with a view to setting up a local assembly line for wind turbines. The production facility … Continue reading Nordex collaborates with Fábrica Argentina de Aviones to set up local wind energy manufacturing capacity in Argentina
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Casa dos Ventos places wind farm order for 151 MW of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
To offer its customers the most efficient and competitive wind energy solutions and to underline its commitment to the expansion of Brazil’s wind power market, Vestas earlier this year announced it will produce its leading onshore wind turbine, the V150-4.2 MW, in Brazil. Highlighting the V150-4.2 MW turbine’s strong fit with Brazil’s wind conditions, Vestas … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos places wind farm order for 151 MW of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
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Vestas receives 58 MW EPC order in Australia
Vestas has signed a 58 MW engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Cherry Tree Wind Farm, located near Seymour in Victoria, Australia. Cherry Tree Wind Farm has been developed by Vestas’ long term Australian customer Infigen Energy and sold to the John Laing Group today in conjunction with the project achieving financial close. … Continue reading Vestas receives 58 MW EPC order in Australia
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Vestas receives 202 MW wind energy order featuring tallest wind turbines in USA
Vestas has received an order for 56 V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for an undisclosed wind power project in the U.S. With 112m tall towers and a tip height of 180m, the wind farm will be the tallest in the U.S. Deploying taller towers unlocks new and previously unharnessed … Continue reading Vestas receives 202 MW wind energy order featuring tallest wind turbines in USA
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Ingeteam starts serial production of wind energy converters at new production plant in India
Ingeteam delivered the first wind converters manufactured in its new high-tech production plant that it opened recently in the region of Tamil Nadu, in the vicinity of Chennai, in southern India. Likewise, the first serial production also started. The production plant in India will manufacture wind power converters and control cabinets following the same stringent standards and … Continue reading Ingeteam starts serial production of wind energy converters at new production plant in India
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