WINDPOWER isn’t just home to the industry’s established researchers, innovators, and leaders– it also hosts America’s premier collegiate wind energy competition, fostering the next generation of wind industry innovators, engineers and entrepreneurs. And this year the California State University Maritime Academy took home the crown, coming out on top in the field of a dozen … Continue reading Teaching teamwork, one wind turbine at a time
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Senvion posts one of the best first quarters in terms of order intake
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has recorded one of the strongest first quarter order intake ever in the first three months of 2018 driven by solid business in new markets such as Australia and India in particular. Order intake growth is expected to continue in 2018 due to a large pipeline secured … Continue reading Senvion posts one of the best first quarters in terms of order intake
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Nordex makes solid start to 2018
The Nordex Group (ISIN:DE000A0D6554) today announced that it generated sales of EUR 487.9 million in the first three months of 2018 (Q1 2017: EUR 648.4 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) totaled EUR 20.0 million (Q1 2017: EUR 51.2 million), resulting in an EBITDA margin of 4.1 percent (Q1 2017: 7.9 percent). … Continue reading Nordex makes solid start to 2018
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WindEurope pledges support for Polish transition from coal
Poland has been the site of increasing activity for the wind industry. The Polish parliament has started debating legislation that will reverse the real estate tax and facilitate a 1,000 MW onshore auction by the end of 2018, while the Polish TSO recently announced that the Polish grid could accommodate 4 GW offshore wind by … Continue reading WindEurope pledges support for Polish transition from coal
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Siemens Gamesa secures new order in Japan for 74.8 MW
Siemens Gamesa continues to reinforce its presence in Japan by reaching its first agreement with Tokyu Land Corporation for two projects in Hokkaido, and will supply 22 of its SWT-3.4-108. Both nacelles and hubs will be manufactured in Denmark, while the blades will be produced in China and Denmark. The turbines will be delivered in … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa secures new order in Japan for 74.8 MW
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China Three Gorges launches $10.8 billion bid for EDP
China’s state-owned utility China Three Gorges on Friday launched a bid to take control of Portugal’s biggest company EDP, offering a premium of just below 5 percent on the power firm’s closing stock price. The total value of the proposed deal is 9.07 billion euros ($10.83 billion), excluding a 23 percent stake already owned by … Continue reading China Three Gorges launches $10.8 billion bid for EDP
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WindEurope sparks debate on wind energy integration at AWEA 2018
The American Wind Energy Association is hosting its annual event in Chicago this week, providing an opportunity for WindEurope members to address Europe’s approach to integrating wind into the energy system. Wind meets 12% of Europe’s power demand and, in the US, Oklahoma, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota already get more than 30% of their power … Continue reading WindEurope sparks debate on wind energy integration at AWEA 2018
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Danish government makes major investment in African wind energy
The Danish government has committed 600 million kroner to the development of wind energy in Africa. Ulla Tørnæs, Minister for Development Cooperation, approved the deal for the construction of a wind farm up to 54 turbines, or 100 MW, close to Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. Total investment in the wind farm amounts to 1.26 billion … Continue reading Danish government makes major investment in African wind energy
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Sarahnlom wind farm in Thailand
Gunkul Engineering has started commercial operations at the 67.5MW Sarahnlom wind farm in Thailand. The 33-turbine project, which is located on the border of the Nakhon Ratchasima and Lopburi provinces, is a mix of Siemens Gamesa 2MW and 2.1MW G114 machines with tip heights of 210 metres. It is expected to generate approximately 174.5 gigawatt-hours … Continue reading Sarahnlom wind farm in Thailand
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Poland’s largest power provider abandons nuclear project for Baltic Sea wind power
Poland’s largest power group PGE has abandoned its leading role in plans to build the country’s first nuclear power station as it focuses on new wind farms in the Baltic Sea. State-controlled PGE announced a nearly $10 billion offshore wind project in March but has also been responsible for the nuclear project. Both plans are … Continue reading Poland’s largest power provider abandons nuclear project for Baltic Sea wind power
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E.ON opens state-of-the-art Renewables Operation Center
E.ON has completed its state-of-the-art North American Renewables Operation Center in Austin, Texas, boosting the ability to not only manage its own 3.6 gigawatt (GW) capacity portfolio but also managing a further 2.9 GW of capacity for other owners. The team members within the center manage the day-to-day activities for the purposes of safe and … Continue reading E.ON opens state-of-the-art Renewables Operation Center
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Thailand’s BCPG Plans US$300m Expansion
Rapidly expanding Thai renewable energy developer BCPG said it will spend 10 billion baht (US$311 million) in further expanding its portfolio abroad via new partnerships and acquisitions. Only established in 2015, BCPG is now looking to invest in Australia, South Korea and Japan as well as neighbouring Southeast Asian economies. In statements to media on … Continue reading Thailand’s BCPG Plans US$300m Expansion
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GE Renewable Energy awarded first wind energy deal in Chile
GE Renewable Energy today announced its first wind energy project in Chile with Arroyo Energy Compañía de Energías Renovables Limitada. GE will be supplying six 3.6 MW turbines with 137-meter rotors and 110 meters tower. The machines will be installed at El Maitén and El Nogal wind sites in the south of the country, representing … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy awarded first wind energy deal in Chile
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EDPR secures 150 MW of PPAs for a new wind farm in the US
The company has entered into two PPAs to sell the energy produced at its future Broadlands wind farm, one with a Commercial & Industrial (C&I) entity over a 15-year term for 50MW, and the other with Wabash Valley Power Association over 20 years for 100 MW. Madrid, 10 May 2018. EDP Renewables, SA (“EDPR”), through … Continue reading EDPR secures 150 MW of PPAs for a new wind farm in the US
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Acciona receives the world’s first grid-scale energy storage certificate by DNV GL
ACCIONA Energia, the biggest global operator exclusively in renewable energies, yesterday received the first ever prototype certificate for a grid-scale energy storage solution by DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body. The handover of the certificate took place at the American Wind Energy Association’s 2018 Windpower Conference in Chicago. … Continue reading Acciona receives the world’s first grid-scale energy storage certificate by DNV GL
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Goldwind Americas Announces 3 Megawatt Smart Wind Turbine Prototype In Texas, USA
Goldwind Americas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd., (Goldwind) (SZSE: 002202) (HK: 2208), announced today that it has completed the installation of its GW 3MW(S) Smart Wind Turbine test unit at the UL Advanced Wind Turbine Test Facility located at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. The scalable 3-megawatt … Continue reading Goldwind Americas Announces 3 Megawatt Smart Wind Turbine Prototype In Texas, USA
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World Wind &Solar (WWS) Acquires Axis Renewable Group (Axis)
World Wind & Solar, a leader in renewable energy operations and maintenance, announced today that it has acquired Axis Renewable Group, an independent service provider to utility-scale wind and solar power plants and original equipment manufacturers. The acquisition is scheduled to close Friday, May 11th. With thisacquisition, Axis will merge under the WWS brand and … Continue reading World Wind &Solar (WWS) Acquires Axis Renewable Group (Axis)
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Isotrol launches new brand for the renewable market
Isotrol consolidates its international leadership position in the clean energy market with the launch of Bluence, the new brand that the technology firm will use to market its product in this sector. The company has announced this launch in conjunction with the 2018 Wind Power tradeshow, event organized by the American Wind Energy Association that … Continue reading Isotrol launches new brand for the renewable market
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Ingeteam at AWEA WINDPOWER 2018
The wind industry is powering forward to continue growth into 2018 and beyond. Pretty soon, plenty of wind professionals will flock to Chicago (Illinois, US) to plan for the future and keep this success story growing. Will you be attending? If so, we would like to invite you to connect with our team, who will … Continue reading Ingeteam at AWEA WINDPOWER 2018
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Senvion unveils new 4.2 MW wind turbines for North American market
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, unveils its 4.2 MW platform, the 4.2M140 and 4.2M148, based on the company’s robust and proven 3.XM series. The Senvion 4.2 MW turbines are best suited for low and medium wind sites and are an excellent choice for the US. Lance Marram, CEO Senvion of North America, … Continue reading Senvion unveils new 4.2 MW wind turbines for North American market
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