The order for the Ventos da Bahia – Phase 2 wind park adds to Vestas’ growing presence in the country despite the market slowdown in 2016. EDF EN do Brasil has placed a firm an unconditional order for the 117 MW Ventos da Bahia – Phase 2 project to be built in the northeastern state … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Bahia
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Vestas receives 131 MW order in the United States
EDF Renewable Energy orders 100 MW of V110-2.0 MW wind turbines and 31 MW of 2.0 MW compatible turbine components. The firm and unconditional order includes 50 V110-2.0 MW turbines for an undisclosed project and an additional 31 MW of 2.0 MW compatible turbine components to enable future project pipeline. The order includes supply and … Continue reading Vestas receives 131 MW order in the United States
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Wind energy in the United States: Vestas receives 140 MW order
BHE Renewables, an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, has placed a firm and unconditional order for 140 MW of V110-2.0 MW wind turbine components that enable future project pipeline. The wind turbines add to Vestas’ growing portfolio with BHE Renewables and will be manufactured at Vestas’ Colorado factories. “This order grows our portfolio with … Continue reading Wind energy in the United States: Vestas receives 140 MW order
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EDF Renewable Energy Announces Commercial Operation at Kelly Creek Wind Power Project
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) announced today that the 184 megawatt (MW) Kelly Creek Wind Project in Illinois reached commercial operation. The Project, located 60 miles southwest of Chicago in Ford and Kankakee counties, is comprised of 92 Vestas V100 wind turbines. The facility will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 78,000 … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Announces Commercial Operation at Kelly Creek Wind Power Project
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Acciona Energía reaches a new technological milestone by providing 2,000 MW of wind power for grid balance services
ACCIONA Energía now allocates two thousand megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity to provide adjustment services to the electric power system in Spain. This represents a new technological milestone in terms of the full participation of renewable energy sources in the system and their ability to attain high levels of penetration in it. The accreditation, … Continue reading Acciona Energía reaches a new technological milestone by providing 2,000 MW of wind power for grid balance services
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Wind energy in Honduras: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
The firm and unconditional orders total 59 MW of V117-3.45 MW turbines and are Vestas’ first in Honduras. Both orders are Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts that include the supply and installation of the wind turbines as well as the electrical and civil works, substation, and access roads. Additionally, a 15-year full-scope service agreement … Continue reading Wind energy in Honduras: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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How and why the Fortune 500 buy wind energy
More and more Fortune 500 companies are emerging as major customers of American clean energy and, according to a new report released from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today, we now know what, where and how they are buying. “In recent years Fortune 500 companies have led an intense search for the best … Continue reading How and why the Fortune 500 buy wind energy
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Abengoa receives Provisional Acceptance Certificate for Khi Solar One, the first concentrated solar power tower plant on the African continent
Khi Solar One has 50 MW of installed capacity and a two-hour storage capacity, incorporating cutting-edge technology developed by Abengoa. Following commissioning, the plant is officially handed over to Khi Solar One Pty. Ltd, a corporation that is made up of Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Khi Community Trust and Abengoa. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international … Continue reading Abengoa receives Provisional Acceptance Certificate for Khi Solar One, the first concentrated solar power tower plant on the African continent
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Why are Fortune 500 companies buying wind power?
As you’re frantically trying to carve out time for holiday shopping like I am, wind power is far from your thoughts – but it’s almost certainly on your list. More than ever, wind is powering the products and services that help Americans make memories and spread holiday cheer. Uploading thousands of family/cat photos to Google … Continue reading Why are Fortune 500 companies buying wind power?
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Help keep wind power growing
I recently met Derrick, who told me he learned about the wind turbine technician profession via the reality television show, “Turbine Cowboys.” A year ago, when his wife wanted to move closer to her relatives, it meant Derrick faced the challenge of finding a well-paying job to support his family in a small, rural town. … Continue reading Help keep wind power growing
Continue readingVestas receives first repowering order in the United States
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for its first repowering project in the United States. The order includes 29 MW of V110-2.0 MW turbine components that enable future repowering efforts within the customer’s operating wind project portfolio. The turbine components will be manufactured at Vestas’ Colorado factories and will be delivered beginning in … Continue reading Vestas receives first repowering order in the United States
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Gamesa secures its first wind energy order in Spain since the energy sector reforms
Gamesa is exhibiting its strategic commitment to the Spanish market, having secured its first order since the latest energy sector reforms: the company will build a 20-MW wind farm for Villar Mir Energía, the Villar Mir Group’s energy division. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply 10 of its G114-2.0 MW turbines at … Continue reading Gamesa secures its first wind energy order in Spain since the energy sector reforms
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IDB to Finance YPF Wind Farm in Argentina
The Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), a unit of the IDB, is providing a $200 million loan with a maximum repayment term of nine years to build a 20 sq. kilometer (7.7 sq. mile) wind farm with 30 wind turbines. Argentine oil company YPF said it signed a financing agreement on Wednesday with the Inter-American Development … Continue reading IDB to Finance YPF Wind Farm in Argentina
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Gov. John Kasich can protect wind energy in Ohio
Ohio legislators just passed a bill that would make renewable energy standards voluntary for the next two years, continuing the state’s clean energy ‘freeze’. This essentially means Ohio will turn its back on clean energy and abandon billions of dollars of investment in the local economy. The good news is Gov. Kasich still has a chance … Continue reading Gov. John Kasich can protect wind energy in Ohio
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Vestas awarded its largest onshore wind energy order to date in UK
SSE Plc has placed an order for 53 x V117-3.45 MW and 13 x V112-3.45 MW wind turbines totalling 228 MW, demonstrating the strength of Vestas’ 3 MW platform in the UK. The firm and unconditional order from SSE is for the Stronelairg wind farm located in Scotland, which will consist of 66 wind turbines … Continue reading Vestas awarded its largest onshore wind energy order to date in UK
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DONG Energy divests 50% of Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm to Macquarie
DONG Energy has entered into an agreement to sell 50% of Race Bank, a 573 megawatt (MW) UK offshore wind farm project, to Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5 and Macquarie Capital, the principal investment arm of Macquarie Group – with equal interests. As part of the transaction DONG Energy and Macquarie have agreed a framework … Continue reading DONG Energy divests 50% of Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm to Macquarie
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More wind energy essential to ensure affordable, sustainable and reliable electricity in Ontario over coming decades
Important considerations for the future of Ontario’s electricity supply such as affordability, protection of the environment, and power system reliability are key themes addressed in the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s submission to the province’s Long-Term Energy Plan. New wind energy is now being contracted for as low as 6.45 cents per kilowatt hour in Ontario, … Continue reading More wind energy essential to ensure affordable, sustainable and reliable electricity in Ontario over coming decades
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First Vestas V136-3.45 MW turbine successfully installed, Power Optimised Modes up to 3.6 MW released
Development of Vestas’ V136-3.45 MW is progressing to plan with the first turbine having now been installed and the first produced kWh expected before year-end. Vestas further enhances turbine output with release of Power Optimised Modes up to 3.6 MW. As part of the development and verification process for the V136-3.45 MW turbine, Vestas recently … Continue reading First Vestas V136-3.45 MW turbine successfully installed, Power Optimised Modes up to 3.6 MW released
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Wind turbines may benefit crops
Turbulence created by wind turbines may help corn and soybeans by influencing variables such as temperature and carbon dioxide concentration, according to Iowa State University research. A multi-year study led by an Iowa State University scientist suggests the turbines commonly used to capture wind energy may have a positive effect on crops. Gene Takle, a … Continue reading Wind turbines may benefit crops
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Siemens wins first offshore wind energy project in Belgium
Siemens, as a significant player in offshore wind power, has successfully entered the offshore wind market in Belgium with a first order for the 309MW Rentel wind project. The customer is Rentel NV, part of the Otary partnership, a conglomerate of leading specialists from the Belgian renewable energy industry including investment and development companies. Siemens … Continue reading Siemens wins first offshore wind energy project in Belgium
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