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Siem Offshore Contractors awarded contract for parts of the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One

Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH (SOC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Siem Offshore Inc., has been awarded the contract for the transport and installation of parts of the inner array grid cable system for the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One (HOW01) by DONG Energy Wind Power A/S. The contract award further demonstrates the continued commitment … Continue reading Siem Offshore Contractors awarded contract for parts of the Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm Project One

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Siemens to build offshore wind power project with innovative foundations and cable systems

Four wind turbines and related equipment take a large step into the future of offshore wind technology: Nissum Bredning Vindmøllelaug and Jysk Energi placed the winning bid for Nissum Bredning Vind following a tender from Danish Energy Agency’s (DEA) tender for the construction of the 28-megawatt pilot project in northern Denmark.   The final investment … Continue reading Siemens to build offshore wind power project with innovative foundations and cable systems

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WindEurope gathered 90 wind energy experts to discuss wind turbine sound

WindEurope gathered 90 wind energy experts for a two-day workshop in Gdansk, Poland, to discuss the latest developments on wind turbine sound. The 3rd edition workshop addressed the characteristics of sound from wind turbines, its impact on humans and how this applies to low frequency and infrasound. Presentations addressed practical and operational issues such as … Continue reading WindEurope gathered 90 wind energy experts to discuss wind turbine sound

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Iowa has been committed to developing its wind energy resources for several decades

Thanks to the early leadership of Gov. Terry Branstad, the state of Iowa has been committed to developing its wind energy resources for several decades. Why? It is simply good business. Some may view that as an audacious statement, but Iowa’s commitment to wind energy has helped keep our state’s electricity rates the seventh lowest … Continue reading Iowa has been committed to developing its wind energy resources for several decades

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How Owls Could Help Make Wind Turbines Planes Quieter

Owls are known for their near-silent flight, which allows them to swoop down on prey unheard. Wind turbines, on the other hand, are often accused of being too noisy. A team of British and American scientists is currently addressing the one situation with the other, by copying the structure of owl feathers to make turbine … Continue reading How Owls Could Help Make Wind Turbines Planes Quieter

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Businesses are buying wind power because it makes financial sense

In a trend that started nearly two years ago, businesses of all stripes continue to power more of their operations using wind energy. From tech companies to automakers, there has been demand for wind from customers across the board. And this month has brought more prominent examples. Demand for wind continues Earlier this week, Microsoft … Continue reading Businesses are buying wind power because it makes financial sense

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EDF RE, Otter sign agreement for Merricourt wind farm

EDF Renewable Energy and Otter Tail Power Company today announced the signing of an Asset Purchase Agreement by which EDF RE will construct the 150 megawatt (MW) Merricourt Wind Project. Upon completion, the wind project will be turned over to Otter Tail Power Company. The transaction closing is subject to conditions precedent. Merricourt Wind Project, … Continue reading EDF RE, Otter sign agreement for Merricourt wind farm

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Mott MacDonald provides technical advisory for Gori wind farm

Georgia is developing its first full-scale wind farm, producing around 20.7MW. Mott MacDonald is the lenders’ technical advisor for the $34 million project and will continue to play an advisory role now that the project has come to a financial close. Georgia is located at crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. The country of … Continue reading Mott MacDonald provides technical advisory for Gori wind farm

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Wind energy in India: lnox Wind turbines for a wind farm

lnox Wind Limited, one of India’s leading wind energy solutions providers, has bagged a repeat order for a 40 MW wind power project to be deployed in the state of Gujarat from Roha Dyechem Private Limited. Established in 1972, Roha Dyechem Private Limited (RDPL) is one of the fastest growing manufacturers of natural and synthetic … Continue reading Wind energy in India: lnox Wind turbines for a wind farm

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AWEA congratulates Gardner as newly elected NRSC Chair

The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) CEO Tom Kiernan and Board Chair Chris Brown congratulated Colorado Senator Cory Gardner today on his election as the new Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). “We proudly congratulate wind energy champion Senator Cory Gardner on his election as the next Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial … Continue reading AWEA congratulates Gardner as newly elected NRSC Chair

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GM makes its largest wind energy purchase

General Motors has made its largest renewable energy procurement to date, purchasing enough wind power to equal the electricity needs of 16 of its U.S. facilities, including business offices in Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, a major assembly and stamping complex in Arlington, Texas, and 13 parts warehouses east of the Mississippi River. GM will … Continue reading GM makes its largest wind energy purchase

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EDF Energies Nouvelles awardee of the call for projects “pilot floating wind farms’’ of the ADEME

The French government announced that day that the Provence Grand Large project, led by EDF Energies Nouvelles, won the call for projects ‘’floating wind farms’’ initiated by the ADEME in August 2015.   Located on the Faraman area off Marseille, the Provence Grand Large project led by EDF Energies Nouvelles, will be undertaken in partnership … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles awardee of the call for projects “pilot floating wind farms’’ of the ADEME

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DONG Energy sets wind energy sights on Taiwan

DONG Energy said it opened a new office in the Asia-Pacific with ambitions to build new wind farms off the coast of Taiwan. “Building on our 25 years of experience with offshore wind, I believe we can help Taiwan make the most of its tremendous offshore wind resources,” Matthias Bausenwein, DONG’s regional general manager, said. … Continue reading DONG Energy sets wind energy sights on Taiwan

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Senvion confirms annual guidance of EUR 2.25-2.3bn revenues in 2016

Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has increased its revenues to EUR 584m in the third quarter 2016, up 15.6 percent compared to the previous quarter. With adjusted EBITDA growing to EUR 60m, Senvion further improved its profitability and posted an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.3 percent. The EBITDA margin for the 9 … Continue reading Senvion confirms annual guidance of EUR 2.25-2.3bn revenues in 2016

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Senvion appointed preferred supplier for 300 megawatts of wind power in Australia

Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has been selected by Nexif Energy as preferred supplier of the EPC contracts and maintenance agreements for the 25-turbine Glen Innes Wind Farm in New South Wales and the 59-turbine Lincoln Gap Wind Farm in South Australia. Combined, these projects will deliver over 300 megawatts (MW) of … Continue reading Senvion appointed preferred supplier for 300 megawatts of wind power in Australia

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WindEurope CEO underscores need for strong governance on EU’s 2030 package

When diplomats arrived in Marrakech for the next round of UN climate talks, they knew the conference would get off to a good start. Only a few days before the opening ceremony of COP22, the Paris Agreement formally entered into force. It gave diplomats renewed impetus as they began critical discussions on how to implement … Continue reading WindEurope CEO underscores need for strong governance on EU’s 2030 package

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Nordex first N117/3600 to start operation in November

Just a short time after the market launch of the N117/3600, in September 2016 the Nordex Group received the first order from WIND-consult Measuring Company for a project with the new turbine for IEC-2 sites.   In November the first N117/3600 is to start operation in Bargeshagen, near Rostock. With a wind speed of 7.1 … Continue reading Nordex first N117/3600 to start operation in November

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IFC supports concentrated solar power (CSP) in Morocco

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has agreed to a $20 million equity investment in ACWA Power Ouarzazate, which has developed the 160 MW NOORo 1 concentrated solar power (“CSP”) parabolic trough plant with three-hour storage near Ouarzazate, Morocco.  IFC’s investment will help support the development of Morocco’s solar power industry, part of … Continue reading IFC supports concentrated solar power (CSP) in Morocco

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Gamesa will install 18 of its G132-5.0 MW wind turbines (90 MW) at a wind power plant

Gamesa has achieved a fresh milestone in its sales and product strategy, having received the first order for the new G132-5.0 MW1, the company’s largest turbine.   The agreement reached with the renewable energy subsidiary of Sinohydro, one of China’s largest manufacturing groups, also constitutes the début order for the supply of turbines from the … Continue reading Gamesa will install 18 of its G132-5.0 MW wind turbines (90 MW) at a wind power plant

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India to award 1 GW wind energy

India is expected to compete a landmark renewable energy auction by late next month in its endeavour to increase competition and reduce generation costs in the wind energy sector. Officials of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have stated that the first-ever wind energy auction in India will be competed by next month. The … Continue reading India to award 1 GW wind energy

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