Here’s something you don’t hear every day– a professor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is biking 1,200 miles across the Midwest in an effort to promote wind energy. Dr. James Tinjum is traversing Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Iowa, and passing through over 50 wind farms along the way. He teaches in UW-Madison’s Department of … Continue reading Hop on your bike and ride for wind power
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Vestas receives 148 MW order in the U.S.
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company. The order includes supply and commissioning of turbines as well as a 20-year service agreement designed to maximize uptime and energy production. Delivery is expected to begin in 2017, with commissioning planned for 2018. “We are pleased to be … Continue reading Vestas receives 148 MW order in the U.S.
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Nordex benefits from rising demand in the second quarter of 2017
In the second quarter of the current year, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) registered increasing momentum in its business. Business volume rose to EUR 852.7 million in the quarter (EUR 846.9 million), making a material contribution to the sales of EUR 1,501.1 million recorded in the first half of the year (H1/2016: EUR 1,483.9 million). … Continue reading Nordex benefits from rising demand in the second quarter of 2017
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Siemens wins tender for Turkish wind power project
Turkey picked Germany’s Siemens as the winning bidder for a $1 billion wind power project on Thursday, a sign Ankara wants to keep business separate from the widening diplomatic row between the NATO allies. Relations have deteriorated amid the crackdown that followed the failed coup in Turkey last year. The arrest last month of 10 … Continue reading Siemens wins tender for Turkish wind power project
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Google wants to store renewable energy using salt
Alphabet’s X-Division continues to surprise and has just presented a new solution for the storage of renewable energy. The project was given the provisional name “Malta” and uses tanks of salt and some liquid hydrocarbon to generate and store energy with the aid of a turbine. “The system takes in energy in the form of … Continue reading Google wants to store renewable energy using salt
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AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan: Help us celebrate #AmericanWindWeek Aug. 6-12
AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan penned a new post on Medium today, looking at exciting news from 2017’s second quarter and announcing an important new celebration: #AmericanWindWeek. Next week, we’re launching the first-ever #AmericanWindWeek. Wind power proponents from across the country will highlight the benefits wind brings to towns from coast to coast. Make sure to … Continue reading AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan: Help us celebrate #AmericanWindWeek Aug. 6-12
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Natural Power advises Octopus on 149 MW wind energy deal
Leading renewable energy and infrastructure consultancy, Natural Power, has advised funds managed by Octopus Investments (“Octopus”) on the acquisition of a 149MW portfolio of four UK-based onshore wind projects. Giles Dearden, Natural Power’s Director of Due Diligence, said: “We’re delighted to have acted as technical advisors for Octopus in the acquisition of this wind farm … Continue reading Natural Power advises Octopus on 149 MW wind energy deal
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Southern Company subsidiary surpasses 1,500 MW wind energy with Texas acquisition
As part of the company’s renewable growth strategy to build the future of energy, Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power has announced the acquisition of its fifth Texas wind project – the 148-megawatt (MW) Cactus Flats Wind Facility – from Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES). “With the energy landscape constantly changing, we remain focused on … Continue reading Southern Company subsidiary surpasses 1,500 MW wind energy with Texas acquisition
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Tesla joins effort to pair batteries with offshore wind power
Tesla and wind farm developer Deepwater Wind are planning to team up to create the largest project in the world that combines an offshore wind farm with large-scale electricity storage, the companies announced Tuesday. The project, called the Revolution Wind Farm, would generate electricity about 12 miles off the shore of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and … Continue reading Tesla joins effort to pair batteries with offshore wind power
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European Oil Majors Seek to Harness US Offshore Wind Energy
Some European oil majors have made inroads into the emerging U.S. offshore wind energy market, aiming to leverage their experience of deepwater development and the crowded offshore wind arena at home. Late entrants to the offshore wind game in Europe, which began with a project off Denmark 25 years ago and is now approaching maturity, … Continue reading European Oil Majors Seek to Harness US Offshore Wind Energy
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SAWEA establishes platform for women in energy
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has launched a programme that seeks to promote the professional and personal development of youth who are interested in pursuing careers in the energy sector. Through this programme, leading women in the energy sector are given the platform to connect with senior students at South African Universities and … Continue reading SAWEA establishes platform for women in energy
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Lebanon Will Have Its First Wind Power Plant In 2020
Three private companies in Akkar have received permits to build wind farms in this northern region of Lebanon to generate 200 megawatts (MW) in total. These companies are Hawa Akkar, Lebanon Wind Power, and Sustainable Akkar. Green Prophet The companies have agreed to sell power to the state-run Electricité du Liban for 11.3 cents per … Continue reading Lebanon Will Have Its First Wind Power Plant In 2020
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Quanta Services selected for the Wind Catcher Generation Tie Line
Quanta Services, Inc. announced that it was selected by American Electric Power (AEP) to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions for the Wind Catcher Generation Tie Line (Wind Catcher Tie Line). The anticipated contract value for this project makes it the largest project award in Quanta’s history. The Wind Catcher Tie Line consists of … Continue reading Quanta Services selected for the Wind Catcher Generation Tie Line
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Twelve months of operation confirm the projected high yield at sites with light winds
One year ago the Nordex Group installed a N131/3300 turbine with a hub height of 164 metres at the “Hausbay-Bickenbach” site in the Rhineland-Palatinate. Despite only light winds over the past year and the fact that the turbines were not often continuously available due to scheduled measuring activities in the first twelve months the N131/3300 … Continue reading Twelve months of operation confirm the projected high yield at sites with light winds
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Mammoet participates in constructing the world’s first floating wind farm
Mammoet recently completed the assembly of the first five test turbines that will be used at Hywind Scotland Pilot Park, the world’s first floating wind farm situated at Buchan Deep, 25 kilometers off the east coast of Scotland. The turbines were assembled at the NorSea Group’s Stordbase yard at Stord, Norway. Mammoet was contracted by … Continue reading Mammoet participates in constructing the world’s first floating wind farm
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Acciona Energy Names Rafael Esteban New CEO for North America
ACCIONA Energy, a leading global operator of renewable energy projects, has named Rafael Esteban as CEO of ACCIONA Energy USA Global LLC. In this role, Mr. Esteban will be responsible for the growth of ACCIONA’s renewable energy portfolio in the U.S. and Canada and the operation of 966 MW of wind and solar energy projects … Continue reading Acciona Energy Names Rafael Esteban New CEO for North America
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Wind power output curtailed again in South Australia
Wind output in South Australia has been curtailed for the third time in a month due to new rules imposed by the Australian Energy Market Operator, which restricts wind output to a maximum 12000MW unless four gas units are operating in the state. Over the weekend, strong winds in southern states pushed wind generation very … Continue reading Wind power output curtailed again in South Australia
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Montana Public Radio looks at the high demand for wind techs
Montana Public Radio has a new story out about the high demand for wind techs, the latest of several in-depth looks at the job. It makes sense reporters delve into the field– it’s the country’s fastest growing job, and the high-altitude visuals and hands-on work associated with maintaining wind turbines make for compelling storylines. Here … Continue reading Montana Public Radio looks at the high demand for wind techs
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U.S. wind industry reported 25,819 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity under construction
We know that U.S. wind power posted impressive numbers in 2016. But how is 2017 shaping up? The second quarter results are in and the outlook is strong. AWEA just released its U.S. Wind Industry Second Quarter 2017 Market Report, and it shows development activity up 40 percent over the same time last year. Notably, … Continue reading U.S. wind industry reported 25,819 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity under construction
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Legal framework needed for Vietnam’s wind power
Tobias Cossen, head of GIZ’s project on supporting the up-scaling of wind power said that Viê?t Nam has great potential to develop wind power as the country possesses around 3,000 km of coastline with excellent wind conditions. The Vietnamese government has approved several programmes to encourage the development of renewable energy in the country. As … Continue reading Legal framework needed for Vietnam’s wind power
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