The Dutch government has given subsidy-free bidders first bidding in an auction for the twin 350 MW Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind projects. On Friday 15 December Swedish energy group Vattenfall announced its zero-subsidy bid. EnBW, Masdar, Shell and Statoil have also confirmed their bid for this auction. The Dutch Government accepted bids from any … Continue reading Zero-subsidy bidding in latest Dutch offshore wind energy auction
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Innogy enters U.S. wind energy market with 2 GW
Innogy said on Friday it had signed a deal buy onshore wind power projects with more than 2 gigawatts capacity in the United States, its first acquisition in the world’s second-largest wind power market. The deal, for which no purchase price was announced, is due to close in the second quarter of 2018 but needs … Continue reading Innogy enters U.S. wind energy market with 2 GW
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Goldwind closes financing to build 530 MW Stockyard Hill wind farm in Australia
Goldwind Australia, a subsidiary of Chinese wind turbine manufacturer has secured financing for the construction of the 530MW Stockyard Hill, considered to the largest onshore wind farm in Australia. Financing to Goldwind Australia was provided by the National Australia Bank (NAB) along with a nine-member domestic and international bank syndicate. The bank syndicate includes ABN AMRO, the Bank … Continue reading Goldwind closes financing to build 530 MW Stockyard Hill wind farm in Australia
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CGN to build 3 GW offshore wind farm southern China
China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) said Friday it would build a 3 gigawatt deepwater wind power project off the coast of Guangdong Province. The country’s largest nuclear power operator said it would install wind turbines at two deepwater sea areas near the city of Jieyang. The company plans to invest 5 billion yuan (760 … Continue reading CGN to build 3 GW offshore wind farm southern China
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ALE reach milestone in floating windmill installation
ALE has completed a major project milestone and lifted the second section of a telescopic tower, weighing 260t, of the first self-installing telescopic offshore windmill in Arinaga, Gran Canaria. This is part of the H2020 project, where ALE is part of the Consortium building the first self-installing telescopic offshore windmill for a 5MW turbine in … Continue reading ALE reach milestone in floating windmill installation
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Wood awarded construction management contract for Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm in Sweden
Wood has been appointed by GE Energy Financial Services and Green Investment Group Limited as the owner’s engineer on the 650MW Markbygden ETT Onshore Wind Farm located in Swedish Lapland near the town of Piteå. The project, which comprises 179 3.63MW GE wind turbine generators, is set to become Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm … Continue reading Wood awarded construction management contract for Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm in Sweden
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GN Renewable Investment ordering 12 Nordex 117/3000 wind turbines in France
The Nordex Group has been awarded a contract for the installation of the “Epine Marie Madeleine” wind farm. GN Renewable Investments, managed by TTR Energy, a private equity management firm, has ordered twelve N117/3000 turbines from Nordex for this project. Nordex France is the developer of the Epine Marie Madeleine project. The contract covers the … Continue reading GN Renewable Investment ordering 12 Nordex 117/3000 wind turbines in France
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New customer places 28 MW wind power order in Germany
Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Projekt GmbH & Co. KG, a family-owned enterprise, has placed a 28 MW order for eight V136-3.45 MW turbines for the Grohnde-Kirchohsen wind park in Lower Saxony in Northern Germany. Leveraging more than 30 years of experience in the German market, Vestas’ extensive expertise in project management helped the customer through a … Continue reading New customer places 28 MW wind power order in Germany
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Champions in Congress stand up for American wind energy workers
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act near passage in Congress will allow the continued growth of American wind energy, and the investment, jobs, and other economic benefits it brings to rural communities. The bill to be voted on later this week preserves the orderly phase-out through 2019 of wind energy tax credits, ensuring stability for … Continue reading Champions in Congress stand up for American wind energy workers
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170 MW Iowa Wind Power Project Purchased by Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy recently announced Tuesday that it has finalized an agreement with developer Tradewind Energy under which it will build and own the 170-megawatt (MW) English Farms Wind Farm project located in Poweshiek County in central Iowa. “Wind energy is a win for Iowans,” Doug Kopp, president of Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company, said. “The … Continue reading 170 MW Iowa Wind Power Project Purchased by Alliant Energy
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EDPR is awarded long term contracts for 218 MW at Brazilian energy auction
EDP Renewables, S.A. (“EDPR”), through its subsidiary EDP Renováveis Brasil, S.A. (“EDPR Brasil”), secured today 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (“PPA”) at the Brazilian energy A-6 2017 auction to sell electricity in the regulated market. The energy will be produced by two wind farms to be installed in the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Norte; … Continue reading EDPR is awarded long term contracts for 218 MW at Brazilian energy auction
Continue readingWind energy in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm of Vasa Vind
Vasa Vind, together with their long-term instuitional partner, have ordered 23 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the 49 MW Munkflohögen wind park located outside Östersund in central Sweden. Utilising the 2 MW platform’s flexibility, the turbines will be delivered in various power modes that maximise each turbine’s energy production based on its specific location at the … Continue reading Wind energy in Sweden: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm of Vasa Vind
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Enel wins tender to build 618 MW wind power projects in Brazil
Enel’s subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações (EGPB) has won a tender to construct three wind energy projects in Brazil totalling 618 MW. This is the second tender that was secured by Enel in the recently held renewable energy auction in Brazil. The first tender was won earlier this week for the construction of a … Continue reading Enel wins tender to build 618 MW wind power projects in Brazil
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Renewable energy can meet global electricity demand by 2050 while reducing total cost
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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