MK Fintel Wind a.d. Beograd has placed an order for 20 V126-3.45 MW turbines for the 69 MW Kosava I wind park in Serbia. To accommodate the site’s specific wind conditions and maximise energy production while meeting the site’s tip height constraints, Vestas developed a solution with site-specific towers. Vestas has been active in Serbia … Continue reading Customised tower solution secures Vestas’ largest order in Serbia
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Alpha Offshore Service awarded blade repair contract for OWEZ wind farm
Alpha Offshore Service A/S has been awarded a contract with NoordzeeWind, a Joint Venture between utility company Nuon and Shell, for blade repair on the Offshore Windfarm Egmond aan Zee (OWEZ). The first large windfarm built in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, OWEZ consists of 36 3MW turbines and sits approximately six miles … Continue reading Alpha Offshore Service awarded blade repair contract for OWEZ wind farm
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Senvion signs a second agreement for 50 MW with Total Eren in Argentina
Senvion today announced a new firm agreement, which includes the supply and delivery of another 14 Senvion 3.6M114 turbines in Argentina. The “Malaspina” project is the second full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) deal with Total Eren, a French developer of solar and wind energy projects. Total Eren secured a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on … Continue reading Senvion signs a second agreement for 50 MW with Total Eren in Argentina
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Siemens Gamesa to install two large onshore wind farm projects in South Africa
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will supply two wind farms in South Africa including 109 units of onshore wind turbines. The SWT-2.3-108 turbine will each feature a rated capacity of 2.3 MW and a 108 meters diameter rotor. While the 140 MW Kangnas wind farm project is located near Springbok in the Northern Cape, another … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to install two large onshore wind farm projects in South Africa
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Electrification the key to decarbonising Europe’s economy
Electrification is the key to decarbonising Europe’s economy, according to WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson, who was speaking today at a European Commission event on long-term emissions reductions. EU leaders asked the Commission earlier this year to update the EU’s 2050 climate strategy. The current version, dating back to before COP21 in Paris, says the EU … Continue reading Electrification the key to decarbonising Europe’s economy
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Nordex Group awarded largest ever single contract for 595 megawatts in Brazil
In the second quarter of 2018, the Nordex Group gained the largest single contract in its history: it will supply and install turbines for the Brazilian wind farm “Lagoa dos Ventos” with a capacity of around 595 megawatts for Enel Green Power. The project is composed of 191 AW125 turbines. With an installed capacity of … Continue reading Nordex Group awarded largest ever single contract for 595 megawatts in Brazil
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa to supply 92 of its newest wind turbine models at 10 wind farms in Spain
Siemens Gamesa, Spain’s leading wind turbine OEM, continues to fortify its strong position in the market with new orders for the supply of 289 MW to five different customers: Viesgo, Grupo Jorge, Comunidad General de Riegos del Alto Aragón and two important energy companies. All of these projects fall under the scope of the renewable … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply 92 of its newest wind turbine models at 10 wind farms in Spain
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Free market coalition protests plan to bail out uneconomic power plants
As the administration considers plans to subsidize uneconomic coal and nuclear plants, a broad coalition has opposed the idea. From environmentalists to oil and gas groups and grid operators, many voices have said this is an unnecessary step that would harm American families and businesses. Recently, another coalition emerged. A group of free market organizations– … Continue reading Free market coalition protests plan to bail out uneconomic power plants
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Vestas partners with TuuliWatti Oy on first V150-4.2 MW order and Cable Stayed Towers
As Vestas continues to develop market-leading technology and products that enable tailored solutions matching project-specific requirements and wind conditions, Vestas also engages in R&D collaborations with customers on specific projects to introduce and certify the newest wind technology. Demonstrating such a collaboration with a customer, Vestas and long-term customer TuuliWatti Oy are partnering on the … Continue reading Vestas partners with TuuliWatti Oy on first V150-4.2 MW order and Cable Stayed Towers
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Vestas: New 72 MW order introduces the V126-3.45 MW in China
Vestas has secured a 72 MW order for 20 V126-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode. The order is the second Vestas has received for the 4 MW platform in China and the first order of V126-3.45 MW. As China moves towards higher rating turbines, Vestas leverages its extensive experience and capabilities … Continue reading Vestas: New 72 MW order introduces the V126-3.45 MW in China
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InnoEnergy’s ‘Hack the Wind’ to return to WindEurope Conference
InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy engine supported by the EIT, and WindEurope, the voice of the European wind industry, today announce that they are partnering to host a joint hackathon for a second consecutive year. Hack the Wind aims to help shape the future of wind energy by facilitating the development of innovative new technologies. Participants … Continue reading InnoEnergy’s ‘Hack the Wind’ to return to WindEurope Conference
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Competitive prices in first Greek onshore wind auction
The Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) has awarded seven wind projects with a total capacity of 171 MW in the country’s first onshore wind auction. The price range of the winning bids was €68–€72/MWh. The weighted average price came in at €69.53/MWh. The auction was over-subscribed, with 14 wind projects with a total capacity … Continue reading Competitive prices in first Greek onshore wind auction
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EDPR is awarded a long-term CfD to supply 45MW of wind energy in Greece
EDP Renewables (EDP Renewables, Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has been awarded a long-term Contract for Difference (CfD) to supply 45 MW of wind energy in Greece. EDPR secured the contract after seeing off competition from other operators in a public … Continue reading EDPR is awarded a long-term CfD to supply 45MW of wind energy in Greece
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Alcoa signs another PPA deal in Norway
Alcoa has signed another corporate renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) deal for its aluminium manufacturing facilities in Norway. Production from the 197.4 MW wind farm near Florø in Norway will power Alcoa Norway’s nearby aluminium plant under a 15-year PPA. BlackRock Real Assets has signed a deal with developer Zephyr to acquire the Guleslettene wind … Continue reading Alcoa signs another PPA deal in Norway
Continue readingVestas to restructure China sales business unit
The world’s largest wind energy market continues to increase its focus on creating a sustainable energy mix and introducing policy that aims to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy. Most recently, China’s energy regulator has announced policy that requires future wind projects to be awarded through an auction system focusing on grid parity by 2020 … Continue reading Vestas to restructure China sales business unit
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Vattenfall’s EOWDC generates first power
The ground-breaking European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) generated power for the first time on July 1, 2018. Clean power from the pioneering offshore wind farm, developed by Swedish energy group Vattenfall, is being successfully exported to the National Grid from the first of the 11 turbines to go live. The power was exported via … Continue reading Vattenfall’s EOWDC generates first power
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New Danish Energy Agreement: good deal and clear visibility for wind industry
The Energy Agreement will get Denmark to 55% of renewable energy by 2030. This means all of its electricity and heating needs will be generated by renewables. The deal includes new commitments for the build-out of offshore wind. Three new offshore wind farms with a capacity of at least 2.4 GW will be built in … Continue reading New Danish Energy Agreement: good deal and clear visibility for wind industry
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New bill would add vets to the wind energy workforce
Responsibility, technical skills, dedication to the mission, the desire to serve a greater good, and the ability to work as a team– these are all traits found in abundance among America’s veterans. The men and women who served our country have brought these qualities to wind energy jobs across the country, and they’re a huge … Continue reading New bill would add vets to the wind energy workforce
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Jokowi Launches Indonesia`s Largest Wind Farm
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated Monday the wind farm in Sidenreng Rappang (Sidrap) Regency, South Sulawesi. The wind power plant boasts 30 sets of wind turbines, making it the largest in the country. JAKARTA, July 2 (Xinhua) — Indonesia on Monday launched its first wind power plant in central parts of the country, aiming at … Continue reading Jokowi Launches Indonesia`s Largest Wind Farm
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WindEurope promotes local benefits of wind at Galician steel event
On 30 June, WindEurope addressed the annual Galician Offshore Energy HUB 2018 conference organised by the Galician metallurgical industry association. The event headlined by the Galician Minister for the economy tackled the role of a competitive supply chain in delivering Europe’s energy objectives while delivering benefits to local communities. WindEurope Chief Policy Officer Pierre Tardieu … Continue reading WindEurope promotes local benefits of wind at Galician steel event
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