Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, announces the signature of a turbine supply contract for an 18.45 megawatt (MW) project with wpd in the Canadian province of Ontario. The company will deliver nine Senvion MM92 type wind turbines especially designed for cold climates to White Pines windfarm in Prince Edward County. Each of … Continue reading Senvion signs turbine supply contract in Ontario
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Vestas introduces V120-2.0/2.2 MW turbine to China
In response to customer demand for a turbine for low and ultra-low wind conditions, Vestas today officially introduced the V120-2.0/2.2 MW turbine to the Chinese market, as a build-up to China Wind Power 2017, the annual trade fair in China’s wind power industry. The V120-2.0/2.2 MW turbine combines Vestas’ industry-leading innovation with the 2 MW … Continue reading Vestas introduces V120-2.0/2.2 MW turbine to China
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Wind energy: the resource that could power the world
The wind rips along the Humber estuary in Hull. It’s the kind that presses your coat to your back and pushes you on to your toes. “A bit too windy,” shouts Andy Sykes, before his words are swept away. He is the head of operational excellence at the Siemens factory, which supplies blades – the … Continue reading Wind energy: the resource that could power the world
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Wind energy to overtake coal power in Texas
Wind energy is expected to overtake coal in Texas after Friday’s news that two large coal-fired power plants are set to close in the next year. The utility firm Luminant announced that it would close the Sandow Power Plant and the Big Brown Power Plant in early 2018. The power plants comprise 2,300 megawatts of … Continue reading Wind energy to overtake coal power in Texas
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Nordex Group launches 140 meter-rotor for AW3000 platform
The Nordex Group has launched a new 140-meter rotor option for its AW3000 wind turbine platform that delivers lower cost of energy for lighter-wind sites. The AW140/3000 boasts one of the highest capacity factors in its class and is the latest addition to the proven AW3000 platform. The design of the AW140/3000 is optimized for … Continue reading Nordex Group launches 140 meter-rotor for AW3000 platform
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Wind energy in Mongolia: wind farm the first in a planned 8 GW
Developer Clean Energy Asia’s Tsetsii windfarm in Umnugobi province in the Gobi desert came online on 6 October and is able to supply 5 per cent of Mongolia’s power demand. This week the country held a groundbreaking ceremony for the next wind project in its planned tranche, Engie’s 55 MW Sainshand plant, which is located … Continue reading Wind energy in Mongolia: wind farm the first in a planned 8 GW
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The shipping industry may finally be turning to wind power
The Estraden is a Finnish cargo ship that sails the North Sea six times a week. And though it burns oil, it is sailing in the sense that its engines are powered in part by the wind. The Rotor Sail is the wind-power technology enabling the wide-scale experiment to green the shipping industry, and it’s … Continue reading The shipping industry may finally be turning to wind power
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USTDA Supports Renewable Wind Energy in Vietnam Through U.S. Solutions
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 (PECC2), a leading Vietnamese power engineering company, to support development of a 100 megawatt (MW) wind farm in southern Vietnam. PECC2 selected DVN KEMA Renewables, Inc. (Seattle, WA) to carry out the project design and feasibility study. DNV … Continue reading USTDA Supports Renewable Wind Energy in Vietnam Through U.S. Solutions
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Hurricane update: Small-scale wind to aid Puerto Rico
Much of Puerto Rico remains in the dark after Hurricane Maria, which destroyed most of the island’s electric grid. Now, in an effort to get the lights back on, the Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) is organizing an effort to send microgrids and small-scale wind turbines to the island. “U.S. manufacturers, financiers, and system integrators … Continue reading Hurricane update: Small-scale wind to aid Puerto Rico
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AWEA launches new campaign “Take Time to Take Care”
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has launched a new campaign “Take Time to Take Care” with wind turbine technician safety in mind. “Safety training and awareness campaigns are top priorities for us,” said AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan. “We are pleased to announce AWEA’s 3rd annual October safety campaign ‘Take Time to Take Care.’ Focusing … Continue reading AWEA launches new campaign “Take Time to Take Care”
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E.ON invests in wind turbines for business customers
E.ON has bought a stake in b.ventus, a startup whose single-source solution enables business customers to begin producing their own wind power quickly and easily. The centerpiece is a wind turbine specifically designed for this role. With a hub height of at least 30 meters, the turbine can be installed quickly and does not require … Continue reading E.ON invests in wind turbines for business customers
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EGP sells 1.7 GW projects to Mexican, Canadian investors
Enel, has agreed a US$1.35 billion deal to sell a group of Mexican wind and solar power plants to investors in both Canada and Mexico. EGP signed agreements to sell 80% of the share capital in a newly formed Mexican holding company to Canadian institutional investor Caisse de dépot et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and … Continue reading EGP sells 1.7 GW projects to Mexican, Canadian investors
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#DroneWeek: Celebrating a new tool and incredible imagery
GE launched #DroneWeek a few days ago, which makes it a great time to take a look at a powerful new tool used by more and more of the wind industry. Drones have become an increasingly popular way to inspect wind turbine blades and perform other maintenance. They give wind techs up close looks at … Continue reading #DroneWeek: Celebrating a new tool and incredible imagery
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GE and Sapphire collaborate to operate an emergency medical facility
GE Renewable Energy and Sapphire Wind Power Co Limited (SWPCL) recently joined forces for a first-of-its-kind initiative, installing an emergency medical center within the premises of 52.8 MW Sapphire Wind Farm, Jhimpir, a village in Thatta district. Jhimpir falls in the Gharo-Keti Bandar Wind Corridor, which has a potential to generate up to 50,000MW of … Continue reading GE and Sapphire collaborate to operate an emergency medical facility
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Siemens Gamesa inaugurates the first blade plant in Africa and the Middle East
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has officially inaugurated its new rotor blade factory in Tangier (Morocco), an event chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Industry, Investment, Trade and Digital Economy, Moulay Hafid El Alamy, and Markus Tacke, CEO of Siemens Gamesa. The first blade plant of a wind turbine manufacturer in Africa and the Middle East … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa inaugurates the first blade plant in Africa and the Middle East
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Wind power and solar energy could power business all over Europe
The private sector accounts for around half of Europe’s electricity consumption. Powering corporate consumers with renewable energy could deliver massive reductions in CO2 emissions, save businesses money and make it easier for people to invest in renewables. Large energy consumers such as chemical and aluminium producers, ICT and food & drink companies gathered in Brussels … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy could power business all over Europe
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Innogy becomes sole owner of British Triton Knoll offshore wind energy project
Innogy, Germany’s largest energy group, became the sole owner of a 2 billion pound ($2.64 billion) British offshore wind farm project after buying out Norway’s Statkraft, it said, adding the final ownership structure could still change. The purchase of a 50-percent stake in Triton Knoll for an undisclosed sum follows state-owned Statkraft’s strategic move to … Continue reading Innogy becomes sole owner of British Triton Knoll offshore wind energy project
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Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), the new frontier for wind energy
Corporate renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are the next big thing in the energy sector. Allowing corporates and industrial consumers to secure a supply of green electricity at a competitive price, they have the potential to deliver massive reductions of CO2. PPAs have numerous economic benefits for wind energy generators and the wider industry. … Continue reading Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), the new frontier for wind energy
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What is Key to Successful Community Wind Projects?
World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and LEE NRW invite you to join for the 2nd International Community Wind Symposium on 03 November 2017 in Bonn (Germany). After last year’s 1st International Community Wind symposium with more than 100 experts and practitioners from 20 countries, the event will start with the presentation of the most recent WWEA and LEE … Continue reading What is Key to Successful Community Wind Projects?
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USTDA supporting the development of an offshore wind farm in Jamaica
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) supporting the development of an offshore wind farm in Jamaica. The feasibility study will evaluate the viability of installing the wind farm, which would represent one of the first offshore wind installations in Jamaica and the greater Caribbean region. … Continue reading USTDA supporting the development of an offshore wind farm in Jamaica
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