The investment will be allocated mainly to Siemens Gamesa’s RDI centers in Spain and Denmark. Siemens Gamesa has arranged a €300 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund its research and development and innovation (RDI) strategy through 2023. The deal comprises an initial €150 million tranche, and a second tranche for the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa finances its innovation strategy with a loan from EIB
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Siemens Gamesa strengthens its partnership with European Energy to supply wind farms in Sweden and Poland
The Kingebol wind farm in Sweden will be installed with the industry benchmark Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform with 170-meter rotor variant. The company will also install 3 wind farms at nearby sites in Poland with 2MW wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa has signed four contracts with fast growing independent renewable energy company European Energy to install … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa strengthens its partnership with European Energy to supply wind farms in Sweden and Poland
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Nordex receives IEC type certification for N149/5.X wind turbine from TÜV SÜD
On 30 November 2020 the Nordex Group received the IEC Type Certificate, which is valid worldwide, in accordance with the standard IEC 61400-22 for the N149/5.X turbine from TÜV SÜD. In September the Nordex Group installed the first N149/5.X in the Genshagener Heide wind farm near Potsdam, Germany. On 28 November 2020 Nordex already installed … Continue reading Nordex receives IEC type certification for N149/5.X wind turbine from TÜV SÜD
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EIT InnoEnergy invests in Nabrawind
EIT InnoEnergy, the engine of innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable energy in Europe, has become Nabrawind’s new shareholder, joining the investors that constitute the company: Evoluwind (promoters), Barinaga and Alberdi, Sodena and Basarro. The European company is thus exercising the right acquired in the capital increase that Nabrawind carried out last July 2019. The entry … Continue reading EIT InnoEnergy invests in Nabrawind
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ACWA Power expected to play an integral role in the development of PIF’s renewable energy program
The Public Investment Fund (“PIF”) today announced that it has increased its ownership stake in ACWA Power from 33.36% to 50%. The investment comes as part of PIF’s strategy to support the development of the renewable energy sector within Saudi Arabia and enable the growth of national champions to become regional and global leaders, while also … Continue reading ACWA Power expected to play an integral role in the development of PIF’s renewable energy program
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Ørsted enters a two-year agreement from 325 MW of onshore wind energy in the Netherlands
Greenchoice, an energy company with a strong focus on sustainability, manages a portfolio of 325 MW of onshore wind power in the Netherlands. Ørsted has now been chosen to bring the green energy to market and will therefore be responsible for selling and balancing the power from Greenchoice’s onshore wind portfolio. Morten Buchgreitz, Executive Vice … Continue reading Ørsted enters a two-year agreement from 325 MW of onshore wind energy in the Netherlands
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How is wind energy going to support economic recovery?
Wind energy is well positioned to support Europe’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The EU wants a major expansion of wind energy to deliver the Green Deal. The wind industry has proved resilient this year and is ready to deliver the investments the EU wants – all of which will create jobs and growth. Starting at … Continue reading How is wind energy going to support economic recovery?
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Vestas wins 534 MW order in Brazil to extend Casa dos Ventos’ wind farm
Vestas wins 534 MW order in Brazil to extend Casa dos Ventos’ wind farm and make it the largest wind power project in Latin America.Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind energy projects in Brazil, has placed a 534 MW order for the second stage of the … Continue reading Vestas wins 534 MW order in Brazil to extend Casa dos Ventos’ wind farm
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Nordex’s new concrete tower factory for wind energy in Spain begins operations
After only four months of construction work, Nordex has launched its new mobile concrete tower production plant for wind turbines in Spain. In Motilla del Palancar, in Castilla-La Mancha, a concrete tower production plant of more than 120,000 square meters has been set up. The Nordex Group started production of the first concrete tower segments … Continue reading Nordex’s new concrete tower factory for wind energy in Spain begins operations
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WindEurope elects Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa chief, as new chairman
WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Andreas Nauen, CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), as the association’s Chair for the next 18 months. Nauen will lead the association together with Nicolas Couderc, EDF Renewables Executive Vice-President, who serves as Vice Chair. Nauen steps in at a critical juncture for the wind industry. Europe wants … Continue reading WindEurope elects Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa chief, as new chairman
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GE Renewable Energy unveils Cypress 6.0-164 onshore wind turbine
Latest wind turbine in Cypress platform increases Annual Energy Production by up to 11% over the company’s 5.3-158. Features two-piece blade to maintain flexible logistic solutions. Wind turbine model expected to be in the field by 2022. GE Renewable Energy today officially introduces the 6.0-164 version of its Cypress onshore wind turbine platform, making it … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy unveils Cypress 6.0-164 onshore wind turbine
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Ingeteam’s new high power DFIG wind converters obtain certification
Ingeteam, a global technology Group specialized in electric power conversion, presented today the rigorous validation process undergone by its new high power DFIG wind converters. Ingeteam’s converters are tested and labelled to comply with and facilitate the full wind turbine certification process, whatever the site. As the amount of installed renewable power steadily increases around … Continue reading Ingeteam’s new high power DFIG wind converters obtain certification
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Iberdrola puts the Puylobo wind farm in Aragon into operation
The construction of the wind power plant, in record time and during the pandemic, has involved 120 professionals, the civil works have been carried out by Aragonese companies and a good part of the components of the wind turbines have been built in the country.Part of the park’s production will provide green wind energy to … Continue reading Iberdrola puts the Puylobo wind farm in Aragon into operation
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Overview of the current situation of wind energy in Argentina
To obtain a concrete overview of the current situation in the region, the country and the world, we got in touch with two specialists in the sector: Rosío Antinori, from Tresarroyense, a lawyer and provincial deputy, and with Regina Ranieri, engineer, Business Development Manager at UL Renewables and leader in the field. With them we … Continue reading Overview of the current situation of wind energy in Argentina
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Enercon appoints Stefan Lütkemeyer as Chief Sales Officer in Management team
ENERCON is appointing its longstanding Sales Director Stefan Lütkemeyer in the new role of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) as part of the Management team. In addition to Global Sales Management (GSM), as CSO he will also be responsible for the Technical Marketing and Business Development divisions. Stefan Lütkemeyer will take up the newly created position … Continue reading Enercon appoints Stefan Lütkemeyer as Chief Sales Officer in Management team
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IRENA and Pacific Community Announce Joint Efforts to Boost Recovery
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) will work together to support Pacific island countries transition their energy systems to renewable energy sources as part of a drive support the post-pandemic recovery. With around 64 per cent of Pacific island residents living without access to reliable energy, and much of the … Continue reading IRENA and Pacific Community Announce Joint Efforts to Boost Recovery
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Vestas wins 40 MW order in Poland
Vestas has secured a 40 MW order for the Nowy Tomysl project from SPV Sevivon Windpark 2 Sp. Z.o.o., a subsidiary of leading European project developer PNE AG. Located in Kuslin in western Poland, the project will consist of 12 V126-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.3 MW operating mode combined with 137m towers, maximising power … Continue reading Vestas wins 40 MW order in Poland
Continue readingVestas strengthens its leadership in Greece with 43 MW auction win
Mytilineos S.A. has placed a 43 MW order for the Makrynoros wind park, located in Central Greece. The contract includes the supply and installation of twelve V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW operating mode, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement. “We are very happy to work … Continue reading Vestas strengthens its leadership in Greece with 43 MW auction win
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GWEC India to help develop India’s vast wind power potential and support green recovery
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) will establish GWEC India and designate Sumant Sinha, Chairman and MD of ReNew Power as the organisation’s first Chairperson.GWEC India will work closely with government stakeholders, companies and adjacent technologies to accelerate the momentum around wind power development in India and support the country in achieving its ambitious renewable … Continue reading GWEC India to help develop India’s vast wind power potential and support green recovery
Continue readingWind energy in Australia, Vestas’ wind turbines for 328 MW wind farm
In partnership with Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of the multinational power company Naturgy Group, Vestas has secured a 328 MW deal for two wind projects in Victoria, Australia. The order includes supply and installation of 52 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines for the Ryan Corner Wind Farm as well as the engineering, procurement and construction … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia, Vestas’ wind turbines for 328 MW wind farm
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