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Vestas’ wind turbines for wind energy in U.S.

Vestas has received an order for 183 MW of V120-2.2 MW wind turbines for a wind power project in the U.S. with a number of wind turbines operating in 2.0 MW. Including previously purchased 2 MW platform components, the wind farm has a total nameplate capacity of 202 MW. The order includes supply and commissioning … Continue reading Vestas’ wind turbines for wind energy in U.S.

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EDPR closes wind power sale agreement in Brazil

EDP Renovables, based in Spain, announced the closing of a contract to sell the wind energy produced in the Catanduba wind farm in Brazil, with a total capacity of 96 megawatts (MW). EDPR explained that it signed a contract of sale valid for a period of 16 years. This contract agrees to sell the wind … Continue reading EDPR closes wind power sale agreement in Brazil

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Chinese companies to cooperate with European partners in offshore wind energy market

Chinese companies stand ready to work with European partners in the growing offshore wind energy market, a Chinese manufacturer of land cables and subsea cables said at a three-day conference of WindEurope Offshore 2019 that concluded Thursday. Seven companies from China joined the biennial offshore wind energy event this year. Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables … Continue reading Chinese companies to cooperate with European partners in offshore wind energy market

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How to exploit offshore wind energy potential in Baltic Sea

In order to exploit the full potential of offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea, WindEurope’s Baltic Taskforce has released a new report, ‘Boosting offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea’ at the Offshore 2019 event in Copenhagen. The report set out the steps required to exploit the potential of offshore wind farm in the … Continue reading How to exploit offshore wind energy potential in Baltic Sea

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Vestas to upgrade 100 MW of Datang’s fleet of wind turbines in China

Vestas has signed a contract with long-term customer China Datang Group to upgrade 50 V80-2.0 MW turbines in two wind farms that will increase the energy production by leveraging Vestas’ performance enhancing PowerPlus products. The upgrade will improve project reliability through site-specific optimisation of operational parameters, implementation of intelligent software algorithms and enhanced aerodynamic performance. … Continue reading Vestas to upgrade 100 MW of Datang’s fleet of wind turbines in China

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Peter Rae re-elected as World Wind Energy Association President

The General Assembly of the World Wind Energy Association has re-elected Hon. Peter Rae AO (Australia) for a third two year term as WWEA President. The WWEA General Assembly took place in Rio de Janeiro, on the occasion of the 18th World Wind Energy Conference WWEC2018.  WWEA President Peter Rae: “WWEA has broadened its activity … Continue reading Peter Rae re-elected as World Wind Energy Association President

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Cooperation and regulation on grids will be vital to reaching 450 GW of offshore wind energy

One of the keys to unlocking offshore wind’s potential is the build-up of an offshore grid. Its construction could be a hotbed of innovation, leveraging the newest technologies. But, as a panel of policy and industry experts explained this morning at WindEurope Offshore 2019 in Copenhagen, implementing this will require a high degree of coordination … Continue reading Cooperation and regulation on grids will be vital to reaching 450 GW of offshore wind energy

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Siemens Gamesa achieves an order for offshore wind power of 448 MW in Scotland

The company will install 54 wind turbines of the SG 8.0-167 DD model at the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, which means The Wind Force in Scottish Gaelic. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) continues to consolidate its leadership in the British wind energy market, with the announcement of a firm order to supply the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa achieves an order for offshore wind power of 448 MW in Scotland

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Increase in the contribution of wind energy to Spain

In 2018, the wind energy sector accounted for 0.31% of GDP in Spain. It has generated employment for 23,972 professionals and has allowed companies to export wind turbines for more than 2,181 million euros, contributing to improve the balance of payments The increase in the GDP of the wind power has been 5.8%, compared to … Continue reading Increase in the contribution of wind energy to Spain

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The global on & offshore event – new concept for the world’s leading wind energy industry gathering

Public pressure to comply with the Paris Agreement is growing. The “Fridays for Future” movement has been drawing crowds into the streets around the world. People are demanding action to combat the climate crisis. Policymakers make ambitious speeches about moving to carbon-neutral economies. Meanwhile, global energy needs to continue growing. How can we limit global … Continue reading The global on & offshore event – new concept for the world’s leading wind energy industry gathering

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Radar issues and lack of regulation blocks offshore wind energy

In an environment of increased offshore wind energy and net-zero emissions targets, how do we keep our sea and airspace safe, secure and low-carbon? The massive expansion of offshore wind power must be achieved in tandem with a happy coexistence with military and other interests at sea. Today at WindEurope Offshore 2019 in Copenhagn, a … Continue reading Radar issues and lack of regulation blocks offshore wind energy

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Envision supplies wind turbines to Argentina’s wind energy

A wind farm with four wind turbines that contribute a total of 10 megawatts was opened in Bahía Blanca by a Chinese capital company that invested US $ 17 million.The “García del Río” wind farm of Envision Energy Argentina, with Chinese capitals, is located at kilometer 38 of national route 33, about 40 kilometers from … Continue reading Envision supplies wind turbines to Argentina’s wind energy

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Biodiversity and wind energy

The replacement of fossil and nuclear energy sources for electricity production by renewables such as wind, sun, water and biomass is a cornerstone of Germany’s energy policy. Amongst these, wind energy production is the most important component. However, energy production from wind is not necessarily ecologically sustainable. It requires relatively large spaces for installation and … Continue reading Biodiversity and wind energy

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Vattenfall’s Hollandse Kust Zuid 1&2 wind farm to be fitted with new 11 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Vattenfall extend Hollandse Kust Zuid turbine supply to cover the entire Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm zone, making this the largest turbine collaboration to date for Vattenfall. Vattenfall will act as launching customer to pioneer Siemens Gamesa’s most powerful offshore wind turbine. At the WindEurope Offshore 2019 Conference & Exhibition … Continue reading Vattenfall’s Hollandse Kust Zuid 1&2 wind farm to be fitted with new 11 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines

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GWEC and GWO join forces to power the global wind energy workforce

Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power wind energy development and the global energy transition. Currently wind energy provides 1.2 million jobs globally, according to IRENA’s Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2019, with … Continue reading GWEC and GWO join forces to power the global wind energy workforce

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The future of offshore wind energy financing: the capital is there – but we need long-term visibility

Getting the financials right will be key to securing the 450 GW of offshore wind power the European Commission envisages for 2050. Sustained levels of investments will be essential for projects and for grid development.  This morning at WindEurope Offshore 2019 in Copenhagen, a panel of experts – including financiers, policymakers and investment bankers – … Continue reading The future of offshore wind energy financing: the capital is there – but we need long-term visibility

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Industry experts offer solutions to workforce bottle-necks in offshore wind power

Delivering 450 GW by 2050 (or even 100 GW by 2030) sets significant technological, business and policy challenges for the offshore wind energy industry. But it is also a formidable human resources challenge. What will be the recruitment needs to deliver the first 100 GW? Can the offshore wind energy industry attract and retain the … Continue reading Industry experts offer solutions to workforce bottle-necks in offshore wind power

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How to keep Europe’s offshore wind energy supply chain competitive?

The growth of Europe’s wind energy industry has brought great opportunities, but it has also put the supply chain under unprecedented pressure. To get to 450 GW of offshore wind power by 2050, Europe will need a wind turbines industry capable of rising to the technological challenge while keeping offshore wind at competitive cost levels. … Continue reading How to keep Europe’s offshore wind energy supply chain competitive?

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Boosting R&D for wind energy is key to Europe’s Green Deal

Targeted Research & Innovation is needed to accelerate the large-scale deployment of cost-competitive wind energy and support the existing European supply chains. This is according to a new report from the European Technology & Innovation Platform on Wind Energy (ETIPWind), released today at WindEurope’s Offshore 2019 event in Copenhagen. Europe needs a rapid scale up of wind energy to … Continue reading Boosting R&D for wind energy is key to Europe’s Green Deal

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World Wind Energy Award 2019 to Andriy Konechenkov and Galyna Shmidt, Honorary Award to Reive Barros and Elbia Gannoum

The 18th World Wind Energy Conference WWEC 2019 has today been opened in Rio de Janeiro, with more than 300 participants from 20 countries discussing all aspects of wind power utilisation, and a special focus on large-scale integration of wind power. On the occasion of the WWEC2019, the World Wind Energy Award 2019 has been … Continue reading World Wind Energy Award 2019 to Andriy Konechenkov and Galyna Shmidt, Honorary Award to Reive Barros and Elbia Gannoum

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