The steelworks of the offshore distribution station for the planned Arkona wind farm in the Baltic Sea are now finished. It has been moved by transport barge from its previous dock in STX France’s shipyard to a dry dock. This so-called ‘keel-laying’ ceremony was commemorated by project partners E.ON, Statoil, and 50Hertz together with STX … Continue reading Offshore wind power project Arkona within budget and schedule
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New Nebraska wind farm to significantly boost wind energy
A new 160-megawatt wind farm in northeast Nebraska is expected to boost wind power to about 40 percent of the Omaha Public Power District’s electricity generation by the end of 2019. OPPD President Tim Burke told the utility’s board of directors on Thursday that NextEra Energy Resources will build the Sholes Wind Energy Center in … Continue reading New Nebraska wind farm to significantly boost wind energy
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Siemens Gamesa to supply 118 MW in Turkey, marking the début order in Europe for its new 3.3 MW platform
Siemens Gamesa has landed its maiden order from the Turkish investor Sancak Enerji for the supply of 118 MW at two wind farms in the region of Konya. Moreover, it marks the first order for the supply of turbines from the 3.3-MW platform in Europe. This new platform is designed to minimise the cost of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply 118 MW in Turkey, marking the début order in Europe for its new 3.3 MW platform
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Wind energy industry bets on Bilbao
WindEurope and the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) today agreed to work together to deliver the WindEurope Conference & Exhibition from 2-4 April 2019 in Bilbao. The conference and exhibition is the most important event in Europe for the wind industry and is one of the reference events of the association, with an average of 8,000 … Continue reading Wind energy industry bets on Bilbao
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Wind power pipeline of +600 MW acquired in the United Kingdom
EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER), the UK subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles and EDF Energy, has bought 11 wind farm projects under development from Partnerships for Renewables, a development and asset management company. The sites in Scotland have a potential capacity of 600 MW. The acquisition underlines EDF Group’s ambition to double its renewable energy … Continue reading Wind power pipeline of +600 MW acquired in the United Kingdom
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Vietnam has large wind power potential
Vietnam has huge potential in terms of geography and wind power resources to generate electricity, experts have said. The western part of the East Sea bordering southern Vietnam is one of two areas with an average wind speed at sea of 10-11km per hour, according to research from the Vietnam Institute of Seas and Islands under the Ministry of Natural … Continue reading Vietnam has large wind power potential
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RES plans new onshore wind power without subsidies
Project developer RES has said that new planned onshore wind farms in the UK will be viable without subsidies, in another demonstration of the competitiveness of UK renewables. The company, which has projects across Europe as well as in Australia, the US, Canada, and Turkey has a portfolio of UK onshore wind farms that have … Continue reading RES plans new onshore wind power without subsidies
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Vestas receives 22 MW order in the Netherlands
After a competitive tender process, long-term customer Eneco places order comprising six V112-3.45 MW turbines in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for the Slufterdam wind park near Rotterdam. The 22 MW firm and unconditional order is placed by Eneco via its special project company Windpark Eneco Slufterdam B.V. and includes supply and commissioning of … Continue reading Vestas receives 22 MW order in the Netherlands
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Namibia first wind energy project nears completion
The N$180 million wind power project at Lüderitz is nearing completion. The first-ever wind farm in Namibia, being built by Innosun Energy Holdings, will add five megawatts of electricity to the national power grid. Innosun is a Namibia-registered company owned by Namibian and French investors. The construction of the wind farm, known as Ombepo Wind … Continue reading Namibia first wind energy project nears completion
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Nordex wins out again in Turkey – now with the N131/3600 too
In June 2017, Nordex has received further orders for 72 MW from Turkey. The customer Pakmem Elektrik ordered a total of 16 N131/3600 turbines for the “Cerit” project, to be delivered by the wind turbine manufacturer as of spring 2018. Pakmem Elektrik has also signed a Premium Service Agreement covering a period of fifteen years. … Continue reading Nordex wins out again in Turkey – now with the N131/3600 too
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WindEurope delivers joint call for industrialisation to Estonian Presidency and ITRE Chair
Today, WindEurope’s Chief Policy Officer Pierre Tardieu and Directors from 14 other European trade associations handed a joint declaration to Ms Kadri Simson, Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure and current Chair of the EU Competitiveness Council, and MEP Jerzy Buzek, Chair of the European Parliament’s Industry Committee (ITRE). 130 European trade associations signed … Continue reading WindEurope delivers joint call for industrialisation to Estonian Presidency and ITRE Chair
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Google signs new PPA with Eneco
As the energy transition gathers pace, more and more corporates are procuring their energy from renewable energy suppliers. Just last week came the announcement of Google’s second power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eneco, one of the leading electricity providers in the Netherlands. Under the terms of this PPA, Google will have exclusive access to … Continue reading Google signs new PPA with Eneco
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China’s Biggest Wind-Turbine Maker Expands in Philippines, Australia
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., China’s biggest wind-turbine maker, is expanding its footprint abroad with new deals in the Philippines and Australia. During the second quarter, Goldwind and Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute Co. signed a turbine supply agreement for the 132-megawatt Pasuquin wind farm in the Philippines, the first deal for a Chinese … Continue reading China’s Biggest Wind-Turbine Maker Expands in Philippines, Australia
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LM Windpower opens factory in Turkey
LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business and leading designer and manufacturer of wind turbine blades, announced today that it has begun production at a new factory in Bergama, Turkey. The facility, which is located in Bergama Organized Industrial Zone (BOSBI), is expected to manufacture and distribute an annual capacity of 500 MW with the … Continue reading LM Windpower opens factory in Turkey
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Dominion, DONG Seal Deal on Two Offshore Wind Turbines
Dominion Energy Virginia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DONG Energy, the world’s largest offshore wind-power company, to build two 6-megawatt turbines off the Virginia Beach coast — a critical step toward opening up 2,000 megawatts of off-shore wind to development. Dominion will own the $300 million project, while Dong has committed to … Continue reading Dominion, DONG Seal Deal on Two Offshore Wind Turbines
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Collaboration between Offshore Turbine Services Ltd and SeaZip Offshore Service BV
Offshore Turbine Services are pleased to report that in conjunction with Seazip Offshore Service BV, they are providing a CTV (Lieutenant P) for the construction of the Tahkoluoto Offshore Wind Farm in Finland. This is the first collaboration between both companies and is proving to be highly successful as they both operate in same quality … Continue reading Collaboration between Offshore Turbine Services Ltd and SeaZip Offshore Service BV
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Large energy consumers hungry for green power
Google, Norsk Hydro and Facebook are leading the growing trend of major companies looking to secure reliable and competitive power from renewable energy and reduce the risks associated with fossil fuel-based power supply. 100 top companies including leading industrial players are already committing to procure 100% renewable power in the short term through Power Purchase … Continue reading Large energy consumers hungry for green power
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Apple to build second renewables-powered data centre in Denmark
Denmark has become the hottest destination for data centers lately, with some big tech companies flocking to the country. At the beginning of this year, Facebook announced plans for a data center in Denmark, its third outside the United States. Last month, it was reported that Google bought a 73.2-hectare plot in Denmark to built … Continue reading Apple to build second renewables-powered data centre in Denmark
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Large energy consumers hungry for green power
There is a growing trend of major companies looking to secure reliable and competitive power from renewable energy and reduce the risks associated with fossil fuel-based power supply. 100 top companies including leading industrial players are already committing to procure 100% renewable power in the short term through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The Chemicals industry … Continue reading Large energy consumers hungry for green power
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Iowa has been a leader in wind energy for decades and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future
Iowa has been a leader in wind energy for decades and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. Last year, Iowa generated 36.6 percent of its electricity from wind, the most ever for any state. That figure is expected to keep growing, with the state’s two largest utilities having already started $4 billion … Continue reading Iowa has been a leader in wind energy for decades and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future
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