Over two dozen companies in the U.S. wind power industry have signed up so far to back a new fund facilitating research that will speed development and deployment of innovative solutions related to wind and wildlife. The news was announced at the Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel in Saint Paul, Minn., before an audience of … Continue reading Leading wind energy companies announce new Wind Wildlife Research Fund
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Siemens Gamesa and Ruselprom sign contract on wind energy for Russia
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has reached an important milestone in the localisation strategy for Russia. SGRE and Ruselprom, a leading manufacturer of electric motors and generators, have signed a manufacturing and supply agreement for the Russian market. According to the contract, Ruselprom will locally produce and deliver generators for onshore wind turbines. Recently, SGRE … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Ruselprom sign contract on wind energy for Russia
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Manhattan Ogden district to go to 100 percent wind energy
The Manhattan-Ogden school board plans to move to 100 percent wind energy for 20 years, beginning in 2021. The Manhattan Mercury reports Westar Energy offered several public entities a 20-year fixed rate to join the Soldier Creek Wind Farm project. The school board voted Wednesday to accept the offer. Kansas State University and Manhattan city … Continue reading Manhattan Ogden district to go to 100 percent wind energy
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Researchers put figures to the European success in wind energy technology
Researchers of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, in a scientific article, explore the globalization of the wind energy industry with a focus on the contribution by European companies and their economic impact in the global wind energy sector. The global wind energy industry is nowadays a tale of two worlds, China and … Continue reading Researchers put figures to the European success in wind energy technology
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Wind energy ready to step up to Europe’s decarbonisation challenge
The European Commission today called for the bloc to aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in its new decarbonisation strategy. The EU’s newly-agreed renewable energy and energy efficiency targets put the bloc on track to cut emissions in 2050 by 60% compared to 1990. But that will still not be enough to meet … Continue reading Wind energy ready to step up to Europe’s decarbonisation challenge
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa strengthens its presence in the onshore wind energy market with new wind farm projects totaling 263 MW
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) continues to reinforce its strong market position with the supply of 263 MW (1) to onshore wind power projects in Sweden, Norway, Germany and Turkey. The wind turbines types are within a performance range between 2.3 and 4.1 MW. In Northern Europe, the company will provide 34 wind turbines with … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa strengthens its presence in the onshore wind energy market with new wind farm projects totaling 263 MW
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World Wind Energy Association and Renewable Resources Private Limited welcome the presence of those more than 600 participants
The World Wind Energy Association and Renewable Resources Private Limited welcome the presence of those more than 600 participants from 30 countries attending this Conference, from wind and all other renewable energy technologies. The Conference covered all aspects of wind utilisation, science and technology, related policies, manufacturing, development, operation, integrated solutions, community involvement as well … Continue reading World Wind Energy Association and Renewable Resources Private Limited welcome the presence of those more than 600 participants
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Sri Lanka to construct 60MW wind energy and 150MW solar power plants
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved the procurement process for a policy framework for the construction of solar energy and wind power plants in the island. A 60 Mwt wind power plant and 150 Mwt solar power plant will be connected to the national grid by 2020. The proposal was presented by Dr. Ranjith … Continue reading Sri Lanka to construct 60MW wind energy and 150MW solar power plants
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Vestas receives 220 MW wind power order in USA and secures 10 GW of wind energy intake in 2018
Vestas has received a wind farm order for 100 V120-2.2 MW wind turbines for a wind power project in the U.S., which takes Vestas’ order intake in 2018 across the 10 GW mark before entering December. In 2018, Vestas has received orders across six continents, including orders in new markets Panama, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, and Senegal, … Continue reading Vestas receives 220 MW wind power order in USA and secures 10 GW of wind energy intake in 2018
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Siemens Gamesa to extend the useful life of a customer’s entire fleet of wind turbines in Aragon
The company will implement its life extension program on 264 wind turbines (237.5 MW) located at six wind farms in Aragon. This program guarantees the availability of the wind turbines until year 30, extending their useful life by ten years. The initial design useful life of a wind turbine is 20 years. The contract also … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to extend the useful life of a customer’s entire fleet of wind turbines in Aragon
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Wind energy increases its contribution to Spanish GDP with 0.31% in 2017
The total contribution of the wind power to GDP in the 2012-2017 period in Spain was 16,379 million euros. In 2017, the direct contribution to GDP amounted to 2,300.8 million euros, which represents an increase of 57% compared to the results of 2016. In order for wind energy to continue to be a relevant sector … Continue reading Wind energy increases its contribution to Spanish GDP with 0.31% in 2017
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Nordex receives wind energy orders for 54 MW with 15 wind turbines in two wind farms from France
The Nordex Group has obtained orders for the installation of two wind farms with a total of 15 N131/3600 wind turbines in France. Both wind power orders also include a Premium Service Agreement covering 15 years. For its customer, Quaero, the manufacturer will be installing the Riaucourt Darmannes wind farm with five turbines in the … Continue reading Nordex receives wind energy orders for 54 MW with 15 wind turbines in two wind farms from France
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Vestas secures first multi-brand repowering wind turbines order from PacifiCorp
Vestas has received an order from PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for 47 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines, delivered in 2.2 MW Power Optimised Mode, to repower the Goodnoe Hills wind energy project in Washington, U.S. With the order, PacifiCorp repowers the wind energy projects’ existing 47 Senvion MM92 2MW wind turbines, increasing the … Continue reading Vestas secures first multi-brand repowering wind turbines order from PacifiCorp
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EDF Renewables enters in Brazil into its first corporate agreement with Braskem to supply wind energy
EDF Renewables in Brazil has announced that it has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Braskem, one of the world’s leading producers of thermoplastic resin. The energy will be generated by a new 33 MW wind power project of EDF Renewables. The construction of the wind farm is to be started in 2019. … Continue reading EDF Renewables enters in Brazil into its first corporate agreement with Braskem to supply wind energy
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Global companies call for a minimum carbon price
To complement the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), a group of companies propose the introduction of a European or regional carbon price floor in the power sector and minimum carbon pricing for transport and buildings. Predictable and consistent carbon price signals are widely considered the most cost-effective way to stimulate climate friendly decision-making by … Continue reading Global companies call for a minimum carbon price
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France plans to triple wind power capacity by 2030
France plans to triple its onshore wind power capacity by 2030 and multiply by five its solar power generation, enabling it to boost the share of renewables in its energy mix to 40 percent, according to the energy plan presented on Tuesday. “By 2030, the production of the onshore wind farm will be tripled and … Continue reading France plans to triple wind power capacity by 2030
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Inox Wind to offer 3 MW onshore wind turbines in India
Inox Wind, one of India’s leading wind energy equipment makers, said it will launch turbines with a capacity of 3 million watts (MW) each, 50% more than the typical, large turbine sold in India. The new turbines, to be launched in technical collaboration with US-based AMSC, will help reduce power generation costs, the company said. … Continue reading Inox Wind to offer 3 MW onshore wind turbines in India
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Kenya abandons thermal power plants for wind power
Due to the recently connected 310MW Lake Turkana Wind Farm, Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter has stated that three thermal power plants with a combined capacity of 190MW would no longer be needed. Keter was referring to Iberafrica Power Plant’s 56MW contract, set to end in October next year, Tsavo Power’s (74MW) ending in September … Continue reading Kenya abandons thermal power plants for wind power
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Zambia to set up a wind energy plant
The government of Zambia is set to enhance electricity supply in the Eastern province through setting up a wind farm in Katete district. Katetet District Council Chairperson, Jeremiah Mawere confirmed the reports and said that implementation of the project, will create a new source for energy generation, an electricity grid infrastructure close to consumers in the district, … Continue reading Zambia to set up a wind energy plant
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Senvion’s total wind power order book in India exceeds 1 GW
Senvion has signed a conditional 300 MW wind farm contract with alfanar on the supply and installation of 131 Senvion 2.3M130 wind turbines for the Bhuj Wind Energy Project. alfanar is one of the leading developers for clean energy in Asia, Africa and Europe. The wind energy project in Gujarat is part of the Round … Continue reading Senvion’s total wind power order book in India exceeds 1 GW
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