News Archive December 2009

Wind industry urges more speed on recovery plan funding

In the run-up to the crucial climate change talks in Copenhagen, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has published a league table showing which EU countries are best at exploiting CO2-cutting wind energy.

REpower and enXco Development Corp. sign delivery agreement for 143.5 megawatt project in California, USA

Commenting on the political declaration signed by nine countries to cooperate on the development of a North Sea supergrid today, Justin Wilkes, EWEA Policy Director, said:

REpower Supervisory Board extends contracts of Executive Board members

REpower wins 30 MW contract with E.ON

Philippines - Small-scale wind power

The blade of Loopwing is in a loop-shape and has no pointed tip to create a vortex

In two separate filings on related transmission issues last week, AWEA addressed key cost-allocation developments and issues happening at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and CEO Richard M. Kessel announced this week the release of a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of offshore wind power projects in the New York State

Europe - Offshore wind power grid soon?

More links between wind power stations in the North and Irish Seas in the planning

USA - 22 MW wind energy and battery storage project to be developed in Maui

Operations could start on ‘Ulupalakua Ranch as soon as 2012

AWEA - $45 Million DOE grant going to Clemson Wind Drive Train Facility

Grant for a wind energy drive train test facility that will enhance the performance, durability, and reliability of utility-scale wind turbines

Spain - Wind bursts generate 40% of national Wind Power Generation

The duration was short, but the effects were real

Siemens Wind Power continues growth trend

Objective confirmed: to become one of the world’s top three providers of wind turbines by 2012

EIB to provide €300m to interconnector project

Kenya - Sh55bn of wind power to light up country

300-megawatt facility is set to begin operating in 2011 and to attain full capacity in 2012

USA - 'Small wind' market to double by 2013, study says

The niche industry of small wind turbines, which saw $165 million in revenue in 2008 and $203 million in 2009, will grow to $412 million by 2013

Germany - Repower expects wind turbine orders to rise in 2010, CEO says

Climate-change talks in Copenhagen may increase demand for renewable energy

Denmark - AWEA heads to Copenhagen to share wind power message

Delegation sent to the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP15)

AWEA - National Grid contracts for Deepwater’s Rhode Island Offshore Project

Inking only the second contract of its kind, Deepwater Wind and National Grid have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement

USA - GE enters $1.4 Billion wind turbine contract for Giant Caithness Project

In addition to supplying the wind turbines, GE will provide ten years of operational and maintenance services to the project

Canada - New wind farm boosts national output

Bear Mountain Wind Park boosts Canada's wind energy capacity to 3,100 megawatts

Mexico - Acciona completes the assembly of the biggest wind park in Latin America

250.5 MW facility that represents an investment of 550 million dollars

AWEA - United Technologies takes major stake in Clipper Windpower

49.5% stake agreed upon

Dominican Republic - The country’s first wind park built in Haina

Wind park to have a generation capacity of 25 MW

With its 175 Siemens wind turbines and a total capacity of 630 megawatts (MW) the London Array offshore wind farm will following completion be the largest of its kind in the world. After Siemens Energy was already appointed to supply the turbines for the

Siemens is technology leader with “energy highways” Objective: Clear market leadership in HVDC technology

Technical Operation of Wind Farms - Haus der Technik Wind Energy Seminars

Introduction to Wind Energy Utilisation - Haus der Technik Wind Energy Seminars

EWEA publishes proposal for harmonisation of grid connection rules for wind power

International panel of experts conclude sound from wind turbines has no harmful effect on human health

Multidisciplinary panel conducts most extensive study of its kind to date

Foundations and praxis of wind farm planning and project due diligence at Haus der Technik

REpower appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Copenhagen Accord: No clear signal to markets and investors

The ‘Road to Copenhagen’ is finally over, but the ‘Road to Mexico' has only just began.

SINOI cooperates with Innovative Windpower AG

AWEA - Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities now available for AWEA’s Wind Power Project Siting Workshop and Project Profitability and Reliability Workshop

Jan 19-20, San Diego, CA / Feb 17- 18, Denver, CO

Bulgaria - Spanish company to invest big in renewable energy

Electra Holding has unveiled plans for investing about EUR 650 M in renewable energy in Bulgaria by 2012

U.S. Treasury Department has helped fund some 150 renewable energy projects from a portion of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and has given out grants worth more than $1.5 billion to wind projects

AWEA - NextEra, NRG Energy, Nordex, Michigan Muni Lead Project News

AWEA Project summaries

Argentina - State to contribute approx. U 25 million to the Arauco I wind park

In its final phase, the park will have an installed capacity of 25.2 MW

"The panel's multidisciplinary approach helped to fully explore the many published scientific reports related to the potential impact of wind turbines on people's health"

Technical assistance grants totaling $3.87 million for the Deployment of Distributed Small Wind Power Systems in Asian Rural Areas will lay the groundwork for utilizing wind power to enhance access to electricity in poor communities

Germany - Wind turbine becomes World’s largest Christmas Star

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year from the www.windfair.net Team

UK - Skills Summit sees signing of new green training pact

Wind industry reps and skills sector bosses commit to work together to get people into green industries.

USA - GE Wins $1.4 Bln Wind Farm Contract

Bolivia - Wind energy atlas published and promoted by grid operator TDE

Defining the zones in Bolivia where wind power can be used to generate electrical energy

Europe - Vestas receives 140 MW order for Bulgaria and Romania

Order for the delivery of 50 V100-1.8 MW and 25 V90-2.0 MW wind turbines

South America - Wind power in Brazil: 71 wind energy projects adding 1,805.7 MW of capacity

773 wind turbines will enter operation in mid 2012, with a twenty year concession

USA - Alaskan villages praise small-scale wind turbines

The tribally owned utility in Perryville installed 10 Skystream turbines last year for about $100,000

USA - Another wind power alternative: The wind energy glider

The Crown Estate owns the seabed up to 12 nautical miles (14 miles) off the coast and so has the right to grant licences to build any wind turbines in UK waters

Uruguay - The Ministry of Industry and Energy published a listing of the registered wind sector performers

Program available at the Wind Energy Program website, www.energiaeolica.gub.uy

Windfair.net - Wind energy industry highlights of 2009

Summary of most important US wind energy developments

Romania - First modern wind park goes into operation

First 4 modern wind turbines at a location near Mihai Viteazu, county of Constanta start turning

EWEA - World needs global climate leadership from EU and to continue UN talks

The only thing the Copenhagen Accord achieved was a commitment-free text "to hold the increase in global temperature below 2°C."

USA - AMSC receives second wind turbine electrical control systems order from Hyundai Heavy Industries

2010 Production schedule for 2 Megawatt wind turbines on track

Product Pick of the Week - Visualization under extreme conditions

Bachmann operator terminal OT115R for use between -30°C to +70°C

Offshore Windpower 2010 - Creating a roadmap for commercially successful offshore wind projects

2-3 February 2010, Radisson Plaza - Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, USA

World needs global climate leadership from EU – and to continue UN talks

UK - Siemens and Dong Energy to acquire stake in offshore wind farm

In 2009, Siemens’ environmental technologies generated revenue of nearly €23 billion, roughly 30% of the company’s total

Spain - Gamesa consolidates improvements in its margins

Third quarter gross operating profit in the wind turbine activity reaches € 311 million

Poland - Vestas receives 96 MW order

“We have worked very successfully with Vestas on the German market for many years, so for us it is only natural also to choose Vestas as partner for our first projects in Poland”

UK - BWEA changes name to RenewableUK

New name and logo approved at AGM