Transitioning the world to 100 percent renewable electricity isn’t just some environmentalist pipe dream—it’s “feasible at every hour throughout the year” and is more cost-effective than the current system, which largely relies on fossil fuels and nuclear energy, a new study claims. The research, compiled by Finland’s Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) and the Berlin-based nonprofit Energy Watch Group (EWG), was presented Wednesday … Continue reading Renewable energy can meet global electricity demand by 2050 while reducing total cost
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Senvion wins 100mn+ deal with full EPC scope in Australia
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed a contract with Pacific Hydro to deliver the Crowlands Wind Farm north of Ararat in Victoria in a sign that investor confidence in renewable energy is strong in Victoria. The project will comprise 39 MM92 wind turbines which will produce enough clean energy to supply … Continue reading Senvion wins 100mn+ deal with full EPC scope in Australia
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Nordex received new order from Sweden
The Nordex Group has been awarded a further contract from OX2. The Swedish project developer has now ordered nine N117/3600 turbines, which will be able to make optimum use of the energy available at their planned site. Moreover, with their low noise emissions it will be possible to operate them without any curtailment. The contract … Continue reading Nordex received new order from Sweden
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Innogy places 96 MW order for the Clocaenog Forest wind power project
Vestas has received a 96 MW order from Innogy Renewables UK Ltd. for the Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm, which will feature a customised Vestas solution, utilising special towers and the 4 MW platform’s market-leading flexibility to meet local tip-height restrictions while ensuring optimal energy production under the site’s high-wind conditions. Located in Conwy and Denbighshire … Continue reading Innogy places 96 MW order for the Clocaenog Forest wind power project
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Canada Supports Wind Energy Study in Canada’s Arctic
The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Infrastructure is exploring the feasibility of using wind turbines and energy storage devices in the Town of Inuvik thanks in part to an investment of $950,000 from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). The funding was announced today by Member of Parliament Michael McLeod on behalf … Continue reading Canada Supports Wind Energy Study in Canada’s Arctic
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Senvion’s contract for Los Hercules in Argentina
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, announced its contract for the supply and delivery of 27 Senvion 3.6M114 NES turbines with EREN Renewables (“EREN RE”) in Argentina has become a firm contract. All conditions precedent have been fulfilled. The project, developed and owned by EREN RE, was awarded a PPA in the RENOVAR … Continue reading Senvion’s contract for Los Hercules in Argentina
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Vestas appoints new President of Vestas Mediterranean
Vestas has appointed Eduardo Medina as President of its Mediterranean sales business unit (SBU). Eduardo Medina is of Spanish nationality and joins Vestas with extensive global experience from multiple businesses and functions, including leadership positions at Acciona Energy, General Electric Co., Enron Wind and most recently SunPower, where he served as Executive Vice President of … Continue reading Vestas appoints new President of Vestas Mediterranean
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Vestas’ 2 MW platform reaches 20,000 installed wind turbines globally
17 years after its introduction, the 2 MW platform has reached another milestone as Vestas installed turbine number 20.000, underlining its position as the most widely installed platform in the history of wind energy. Leveraging Vestas’ ability to continuously innovate and optimise, the 2 MW platform’s annual energy production has increased by a staggering 40 … Continue reading Vestas’ 2 MW platform reaches 20,000 installed wind turbines globally
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Renewables can help Puerto Rico keep its lights on
Myths about renewables shouldn’t stop Puerto Rico from using them to make its grid more resilient in future weather disasters, because the world has changed– they’re reliable and save money now. That’s the gist of a recent “design charette,” a group planning event convened over the past two months by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) … Continue reading Renewables can help Puerto Rico keep its lights on
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EDF Renewable Energy and Kimberly-Clark Announce Commercial Operation at Rock Falls Wind Farm in the United States
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE), EDF Energies Nouvelles’ North American subsidiary, announced today that the 154 megawatt (MW) Rock Falls Wind Project has begun commercial operation in the United States. Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) signed an agreement earlier this year with EDF RE for 120 MW of generation which marks Kimberly-Clark’s first utility scale use … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy and Kimberly-Clark Announce Commercial Operation at Rock Falls Wind Farm in the United States
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Suzlon receives 252 MW wind power project order
A leading Global Utility has awarded a wind power project of 252 MW to Suzlon Group. This project is won by the Utility through SECI II auction held recently. Suzlon will execute the entire project on a turnkey basis and will also provide operation and maintenance services. With this order, Suzlon has secured combined orders … Continue reading Suzlon receives 252 MW wind power project order
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Top 10 Wind Energy Companies in India
A recent report claims that India produces only 5% more electricity than it consumes. This can be attributed to several factors, most notably population. Over the last few years, India’s population has increased dramatically. And, with the growing number of people, resources are becoming extremely scarce. India’s population has also resulted in an increase in … Continue reading Top 10 Wind Energy Companies in India
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Morocco Khalladi Wind Farm Starts Producing Power
Morocco’s Khalladi wind power plant, built in the North of the Kingdom, has started producing its first electricity, which it injected into the local power grid. The wind farm, developed by ACWA Power in collaboration with ARIF investment fund, is the first private renewable energy project in the country. It has been developed under a … Continue reading Morocco Khalladi Wind Farm Starts Producing Power
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Final turbine installed at Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm
Race Bank is located off the North Norfolk coast and is using Siemens 6 megawatt (MW) wind turbines. Many of these turbines feature the first blades to be manufactured at the Siemens blade factory in Hull. The installation of the final turbine means the project remains on schedule, with the wind farm expected to be … Continue reading Final turbine installed at Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm
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High voltage specialist Smith Brothers appointed to energise eleven wind turbines
Two wind farms in Perth and Kinross, Scotland are closer to completion following the appointment of Yorkshire-based high voltage electrical engineering firm Smith Brothers. Spread across two adjacent sites, eleven wind turbines will provide a combined output of 23.55MW to the SSE network once energised. 14.35MW of this will be delivered by seven turbines at … Continue reading High voltage specialist Smith Brothers appointed to energise eleven wind turbines
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As Clean Energy Package reaches end-game, a mixture of positive signals and worrying shortfalls for the wind industry
Yesterday’s Energy Council agreed general approaches on four key files of the EU Clean Energy Package. These will serve as the basis for negotiations with the European Parliament in 2018. As far as the wind industry is concerned, there was progress on some key issues but Ministers fell short on others. There is some good … Continue reading As Clean Energy Package reaches end-game, a mixture of positive signals and worrying shortfalls for the wind industry
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OX2 places 357 MW landmark order for first V136-4.2 MW wind turbines
Less than six months after launching the upgraded V136-4.2 MW turbine, Vestas has received the first order for the new turbine through a 357 MW landmark order for the Valhalla project that is Vestas’ largest to date in Sweden. The press release references company announcement no. 53/2017 of 18 December 2017. Placed by long-term customer … Continue reading OX2 places 357 MW landmark order for first V136-4.2 MW wind turbines
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Brazilian auction results in 53 MW order from new customer Echoenergia
New customer Echoenergia, the Brazilian subsidiary of Actis, a global investor specialising in private equity, energy and real estate asset management, has placed a 53 MW order derived from the A-5 Brazilian auction held in 2014, once more underlining Vestas’ strong capabilities within auction schemes. The order covers the two wind parks Boa Esperança I … Continue reading Brazilian auction results in 53 MW order from new customer Echoenergia
Continue readingVestas’ EPC and repowering expertise secures turnkey solution that will triple wind farm capacity
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional 21 MW order from Energieprojekte Eichsfeld for repowering of the Reinholterode wind farm in Central Germany. With this project, Vestas gets a new customer and the opportunity to repower wind turbines from a competitor. The wind park currently consists of four 1.5 MW turbines, which will be replaced … Continue reading Vestas’ EPC and repowering expertise secures turnkey solution that will triple wind farm capacity
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Vestas receives 357 MW order in Sweden
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in Sweden, comprising 85 V136-4.2 MW turbines, with a total capacity of 357 MW, ref. Company announcement No. 52/2017 of 15 December 2017. Additional information about the project: Customer: Ox2 Construction AB Project name: Valhalla Location/Country: Ockelbo, Sweden Number of MW: 357 MW Number of turbines/turbine type(s): … Continue reading Vestas receives 357 MW order in Sweden
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