New wind energy capacity could average 65GW a year between 2018 and 2027, doubling current capacity levels in the next 10 years, according to a new report by consultancy Make. The report – ‘Q1/2018 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update’ – said that incentive mechanisms and markets moving to auction systems will drive growth to 2020, … Continue reading Global wind energy capacity will double by 2027
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New Mexico approves Xcel’s wind energy expansion
New Mexico regulators have approved a historic expansion of wind energy generation in Xcel Energy’s New Mexico and Texas service areas, a move Xcel says will return significant savings to regional customers over the next several decades. In a 5-0 vote today, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved a plan to add 1,230 megawatts … Continue reading New Mexico approves Xcel’s wind energy expansion
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Operational excellence solutions from AWEA’s OMS conference
How would you answer the question, “How can the wind industry achieve O&M excellence?” AWEA and sponsor Uptake asked that question of industry leaders at the AWEA Wind Project O&M and Safety Conference in February. During a Leadership Forum on operational excellence held the day before the conference, participants were split into two groups – … Continue reading Operational excellence solutions from AWEA’s OMS conference
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A huge new record in the Southwest Power Pool
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) just set a huge new wind penetration record: on March 16 a little over 60 percent of the system’s electricity came from wind power. That’s a big deal for a system that provides electricity to customers across 14 states. SPP serves many states right smack in the middle of the … Continue reading A huge new record in the Southwest Power Pool
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Pattern Energy completes first Japanese wind power project
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ and TSX: PEGI) (Pattern Energy) today announced the completion of its 33 megawatt (MW) Ohorayama Wind power facility, which is located in Japan’s Kochi Prefecture. “Ohorayama Wind is our first wind project in Japan to complete construction and it was on schedule and under budget. Ohorayama will be followed by … Continue reading Pattern Energy completes first Japanese wind power project
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PKN considers building offshore wind farm
Poland’s state-run oil refiner PKN Orlen is considering building an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, the company said on Thursday. Most of the electricity generated in Poland comes from coal. Strict regulations introduced by the Law and Justice (PiS) government in the past two years have stopped new investment in wind farms. But … Continue reading PKN considers building offshore wind farm
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WINDPOWER 2018: Get ready!
WINDPOWER 2018 is the place where the industry comes together to plan for future challenges, to get business done and ultimately to keep this American success story growing. There is no better time to head to the windy city, a hub for businesses with a strong commitment to renewable energy. What’s new in 2018? Ted-style … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2018: Get ready!
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U.S. electricity generation from renewable energy grows in 2017
Electricity from renewable sources, especially wind and solar, continued to increase in the United States last year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Tuesday. According to EIA’s Electric Power Monthly, wind made up 6.3 percent of total net generation, and utility-scale solar made up 1.3 percent, which are record shares for both fuels. Nearly … Continue reading U.S. electricity generation from renewable energy grows in 2017
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Suzlon Energy manufactures India’s longest wind turbine blade
Wind energy solutions provider Suzlon Energy has said that the company has designed and manufactured India’s longest wind turbine blade at its Padubidri Rotor Blade Unit. The advanced blade (SB 63) measures 63 meters in length and has been specifically developed for Suzlon’s new S128 wind turbine family with a rotor diameter of 128 meters, … Continue reading Suzlon Energy manufactures India’s longest wind turbine blade
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Vestas strengthens global manufacturing footprint in partnership with TPI Composites for V150-4.2 MW blade production
In the continuous journey to lower the cost of wind energy and produce main components close to key markets, Vestas has further strengthened the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of its global manufacturing footprint and supply chain with a multi-year supply agreement with TPI Composites (TPI), a leading manufacturer of composite wind blades. The agreement includes producing … Continue reading Vestas strengthens global manufacturing footprint in partnership with TPI Composites for V150-4.2 MW blade production
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Exploring the potential for wind energy in the Baltic Sea
On Friday 16 March WindEurope spoke at the Baltic Integrid project event “A meshed offshore wind grid in the Baltic Sea: opportunities and obstacles in the policy, legal and regulatory framework.” The event took place at the Aalto University in Espoo, Finland. Participants included representatives of governments, TSOs, wind energy associations, research centres and consultancies. … Continue reading Exploring the potential for wind energy in the Baltic Sea
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Siemens Gamesa sets sails with cutting edge offshore logistics concept
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has now fully implemented its cutting-edge offshore logistics concept announced in late 2015: After the establishment of a blade plant in the harbor of Hull, England in 2016 and the opening of a nacelle factory in Cuxhaven, Germany in 2017, the company eliminated road transportation of large and heavy wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa sets sails with cutting edge offshore logistics concept
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Siemens Gamesa boosts its leadership in Spain with the supply of wind turbines at an Iberdrola wind farm in Tenerife (Spain)
Siemens Gamesa continues to win new orders in Spain, where it is the number-one OEM, having installed over 55% of the total installed fleet. The company recently secured an agreement for the supply of turbines at a wind farm developed in Tenerife by Iberdrola together with local partners. Under the terms of the agreement, Siemens … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa boosts its leadership in Spain with the supply of wind turbines at an Iberdrola wind farm in Tenerife (Spain)
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Suzlon wins two wind power projects in Gujarat
Suzlon Group today said it has won two wind power projects of 300 MW and 200 MW. Suzlon will install 238 units of S111 140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each, SuzlonBSE 0.36 % said in a statement, adding that the projects will be located at Kutch district in Gujarat. … Continue reading Suzlon wins two wind power projects in Gujarat
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Facebook and Adobe to buy wind power from Nebraska facility
Facebook is to expand its use of wind energy through a new power purchase agreement with Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA). The deal, announced Monday, builds upon a previous one in which Facebook agreed to purchase the output from a 200-megawatt (MW) section of the Rattlesnake Creek wind farm in Dixon County, Nebraska. Under … Continue reading Facebook and Adobe to buy wind power from Nebraska facility
Continue readingAsia Cement announces wind energy joint venture
Asia Cement Corp announced that the company is partnering with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to develop an offshore wind farm that could be in operation before the end of 2020. The NT$60 billion (US$2.05 billion) Hsinchu Offshore Wind Power Project (????????) is one of only a few locally led wind energy projects and is to … Continue reading Asia Cement announces wind energy joint venture
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There’s never been a better time to invest in wind power
Here’s a talking point that never gets old—American wind power is 67 percent cheaper than it was in 2009. That means in many parts of the country, wind is now the cheapest source of new electric generating capacity, and it’s cost-competitive in many more. These cost reductions come from a variety of new efficiencies. Technological … Continue reading There’s never been a better time to invest in wind power
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World’s first offshore wind farm without subsidies to be built in the Netherlands
The Dutch Government has awarded Vattenfall in a tender to develop the twin Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farms. The two 350 MW wind farms, to be built by 2022, will be the world’s first to be built without public subsidy. The costs of offshore wind in Europe have been falling dramatically in recent years … Continue reading World’s first offshore wind farm without subsidies to be built in the Netherlands
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Vattenfall has been awarded the permit for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm
In December, Vattenfall submitted a bid for this first non-subsidised wind farm in the Netherlands. Vattenfall plans to continue developing the wind farm of 700 – 750 MW which could produce renewable electricity for 1 to 1.5 million homes. “This is excellent news for Vattenfall and the Netherlands. It is a significant step for us … Continue reading Vattenfall has been awarded the permit for the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm
Continue readingSuzlon wins 500 MW wind farm contracts in Gujarat
Suzlon Group, one of pioneers in India’s wind energy sector, said it has won construction orders for two wind energy farms in Kutch region of Gujarat, totaling 500 MW of capacity. Suzlon will execute both the projects on a turnkey basis and will also provide operation and maintenance services, the company said. The bids were … Continue reading Suzlon wins 500 MW wind farm contracts in Gujarat
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