News Archive November 2013

“Vattenfall’s decision to invest around £150mn in Kentish Flats Extension is the final hurdle that needs to be cleared before construction can start in 2015. ..."

Report of the Month - A look at the future of the Latin American wind energy market

According to Navigant Research, annual installations of wind power capacity in Latin America will Double by 2022

IDB approves funding for wind energy project consisting of 31 Vestas wind turbines in Uruguay

The project will have an estimated annual electricity generation of around 364,700MWh, enough to power over 158,000 people

Acciona takes part in the European Green Growth Summit

Acciona’s International Director-General, Carmen Becerril, calls for specific EU objectives for 2030 on renewables generation, lower GHGs and energy efficiency

Offshore Wind Energy: No negative consequences for the wildlife surrounding Offshore Wind Farms

Studies from German wind park alpha ventus show: New species of fish emerge / starfish settles on turbine foundations

Vestas launches the V105-3.3 MW for windy and turbulent conditions

Vestas has developed the V105-3.3 MW turbine, expanding the flexibility of the proven and popular 3 MW platform.

“If you look at the company strategy overall, it’s across three areas: demonstrate responsible environmental leadership, enable energy efficiency both in and through the use of information technology, and accelerate scientific development,”

USA - Public Welfare Investments in Wind Energy Projects punted by the OCC Newsletter

Using the public welfare investment authority to invest in wind energy facilities that create jobs in low- and moderate-income communities

AWEA Blog - U.S. wind energy industry shows strong momentum heading into 4th quarter

“American wind businesses are back to work and the pipeline is filling up,” said AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan

Early booking discount open to exhibitors until 30 November 2013 - The organisers of WINDFORCE 2014 – Germany’s trade fair for the offshore wind industry – have already registered more than 100 firm bookings of international exhibitors.

Tomorrow at the RenewableUK annual conference in Birmingham, Vestas brings to the UK and Ireland its innovative global campaign to separate rhetoric from reality and to channel public support towards actions that help wind energy.

Vestas: Interim financial report, third quarter 2013

Third quarter EBIT improved despite 27 per cent lower revenue. Outlook for 2013 upgraded on EBIT margin and free cash flow. Turnaround continues according to plan.

GE Stimulates Wind Energy Growth in the UK

More than 40 Megawatts of Cleaner Energy Capacity to be Installed at Chelveston Wind Farm and Burton Wold Wind Farm Extension in Central England

Vestas continues to expand Colorado workforce

In September, Vestas announced three major orders for wind turbines for U.S. projects...

RenewableUK- “Wind Energy in the UK” study reveals a step change in the offshore wind sector

The offshore wind industry has enjoyed a record breaking year in terms of new deployment, according to RenewableUK’s latest annual report

The gain in profitability coupled with the strategy to control working capital and capital expenditure, strengthened Gamesa's balance sheet and enabled it to reduce net financial debt

Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex SE continues to attract business with efficient wind turbines across Germany

Nordex announces 36.8 MW deals in Germany

Some 50 international and national experts, from cable making companies, research institutes and utilities took with high interest note of the latest HVDC cable system technology and applications.

Siemens Extends Norderhof Wind Farm

Onshore installation of best-selling offshore wind turbine / Extended wind power plant will have a capacity of 37.7 megawatts

Emily Williams, a senior policy analyst at the American Wind Energy Association, said the tax breaks will allow companies to make better plans and allows some flexibility

Japan switched on the first turbine at a wind farm 20 km off the coast of Fukushima today, feeding electricity to the grid tethered to the tsunami-crippled nuclear plant onshore.

Gamesa prototype offshore turbine marks record-high power generation for wind turbines in Spain

118.05 MWh of electricity produced, surpassing previous record of 107.82 MWh

AWEA Blog - Symposium Update: Wind’s cost falling, more improvement possible

“We can’t control policy and demand, what we can control is technology, and so we see investment in technology as critical ..."

“Small Wind – Success Stories from all over the World”, an overview of the benefits and impacts of the small wind industry in different countries and regions

Groundbreaking Sustainable Energy Roadmap launched for Jamaica

Renewable Energy boost for the country - New Worldwatch Institute Roadmap explores the renewable energy status and potential in Jamaica.

Wind turbines are growing up. Environmental conditions for new locations are becoming more and more extreme, colder, and more salt-ridden due to offshore placement.

Siemens representatives participating in high-level panel debates / Siemens showcases products and strategies for greater efficiency and cost reduction

TWK-ELEKTRONIK: New Products for the Wind Power Industry

The year 2013, which is now drawing to a close, saw the launch of some new, successful and innovative products from TWK-ELEKTRONIK.

Record sales for Acciona Windpower - 100 AW 116/3000 wind turbines sold in the U.S.

Acciona Windpower has won a wind power contract to supply 300MW of wind turbines to two wind farms in Texas

GE today announced E.ON Climate & Renewables’ (EC&R) contract for GE’s newest brilliant offering - PowerUp

“The outcomes-based approach aligns well with our goals of providing cleaner, better energy at a more affordable price”

GWEC: Mexico WindPower 2014 will run on 100% wind energy

Mexico WindPower 2014, taking place in Mexico City on 26-27 February, will cover 100% of its power consumption by wind energy and be labeled by WindMade.

Topic of the Week - How is wind energy helping to power schools in Nepal?

“To be able to help kids learn and be warm — kids that might have never had the opportunity, makes everything worth it”

First China-made wind turbine generator installed to capture high altitude wind energy

The Chinese government strongly supports development of the wind power industry

BBB assesses 16 Megawatt Wind Farm in Germany

Positive customer response to due diligence services

Suzlon Group launches new offshore turbine: REpower 6.2M152

Bigger rotor increases energy yield by 20% / Rated power of 6.15 megawatts and a rotor diameter of 152 metres / Prototype scheduled for installation in 2014

97 wind turbines and service for five years / Entrance for Siemens' new 6 megawatt wind turbines off the German coast / Gode Wind 1 & 2 to supply clean electricity for approximately 600,000 households

Grid Code Compliance Protects Smart Grids

Tested Grid Conformity of the Bachmann M1 System

Landstar System, Inc., a worldwide, asset-light provider of integrated transportation management solutions delivering safe, specialized transportation logistics services, officially broke ground today on its new orientation center in Ft. Worth, Texas.

According to a joint statement from the coalition, “communicating and proving the urgency and feasibility of 100% renewable energy is key to breaking the climate deadlock.”

Superior edge protection for rotor blades

BASF’s new RELEST® Wind LEP paint boosts resistance

Iran will launch a tender for the right to design, build and operate the three wind power plants, hoping to attract private investors

DONG Energy has decided to build the offshore wind farms Gode Wind 1 and 2 in the German part of the North Sea. The construction will represent a total investment of approximately EUR 2.2 billion [DKK 16.4 billion]

Ultrasonic wind sensor Ventus-UMB for wind energy applications

Extremely precise and maintenancefree measurement of wind speed, wind direction and air pressure as well as calculation of acoustic virtual temperature.

Major step in type certification for 6MW Offshore Wind Turbine achieved by Siemens

Siemens Wind Power has received the Provisional Type Certificate from GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) for its 6 megawatt offshore wind turbine

117 megawatt wind farm to be installed in Tafileh / Jordan

Installation of 400MW of electricity per year

Super Typhoon Haiyan reaches wind speeds of over 235 miles per hour and a storm surge that swelled so high that the destruction matches that of a tornado combined with a tsunami

The North American Development Bank and the Border Environment Cooperation Commission made the announcement as part of their 20th anniversary celebration

World’s largest offshore wind turbine installed by Alstom off the Belgian coast

“This project with Belwind asserts our technological leadership and our innovative abilities ..."

Product Pick of the Week - GE’s wind turbine is recognised with 2013 ‘Best of What’s New’ Honor

GE’s 2.5-120 is First Wind Turbine to Integrate Short-Term Energy Storage at Turbine Level

Nordex receives Welsh wind farm order

With a contract for nine 2.5 megawatt turbines, Nordex is reinforcing its strong market position in the United Kingdom

GE Awarded 545 Megawatts of Commitments to Power 26 Brazil Wind Farms

In Total, GE Received 1 Gigawatt of Wind Commitments in the 2013 Brazil Energy Auctions

Vestas commits to investing EUR 10 million to launch V112-3.0 MW blade production at its Taranto, Italy, blades factory and to offering employment opportunities for a number of nacelles plant employee.

Wind turbine design software can help wind industry reach 2.8 terawatts by 2050

The recently merged DNV GL has signed a contract to supply the 500th commercial license of its Bladed wind turbine design software.

Wind energy, birds and wildlife: This agreement will help advance the knowledge of wind wildlife interactions to further reduce the industry’s relatively small impacts

The certificate provides a guarantee to the sector and financial entities that the turbines are in line with the quality standards required for their operation in wind farms

More wind farms and larger wind turbines are being built, increasing the requirements for verticality, and therefore the need for accurate, efficient and safe verticality monitoring

These days you see iPads being used as a cash register, a credit-card swiper, a means of filling out applications and other forms, and in a whole host of other business functions - Now you’ll also find them atop wind turbines

“Our 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbines will help Golden West Power Partners LLC and turn one of our most abundant natural resources into a source of power for citizens of Colorado. We are pleased that our technology and services were selected for this proje

Vestas launches Wind for Prosperity in collaboration with Masdar

Unique business innovation to bring affordable electricity to energy-poor, wind-rich rural communities

AWEA Blog - Why is Tax Notes failing to fact check on wind power, PTC?

Time may be taking its toll on Tax Analysts

First Commercial Operation of GE’s 2.5-120 High Output Wind Turbine

GE’s 2.5-120 Wind Turbine Generates Power to Help Meet the Energy Needs of Approximately 2,000 German Homes / Investor is Max Bögl Wiesner Gmbh

Mersen wins a contract with Siemens to equip its latest generation of wind turbine

The deal is worth around €2.4 million and deliveries will take place during 2014.

Technical challenges within the Bristol Channel Zone are significant, including substantially deeper waters and adverse seabed conditions / Costs to overcome such technical challenges are prohibitive in current market conditions

“We at Ex-Im Bank continue to support renewable-energy projects that improve our environment and showcase American innovation”

RWE axes £4bn UK wind power project

The project’s developer, RWE Innogy, said that it had made the decision because it was ‘not the right time’ for the wind farm to go ahead

Last week the EWEA Offshore 2013 took place in Frankfurt, Germany. Windfair was present to collect statements and catch the atmosphere. After three days the show ended last Thursday. Time to draw a retrospect.

Nordex SE is extending the “Generation Delta” turbine platform launched in spring 2013 with the addition of a turbine for light-wind locations

Another annual United Nations conference on climate change has ended and international negotiators once again failed to agree to a new treaty on reducing global greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels

Bald Hills wind project to be supplied with 52 MM92 turbines / Largest REpower EPC contract in Australia to date / Project scheduled for delivery in Q2 2014

Vestas receives 23 MW order for the extension of the Bakras wind power plant in Turkey

Tefirom Group has signed an agreement for the extension of the Bakras wind power plant using 7 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines.

IWET: New statistic of wind energy use in Germany is available

Following the progress in Germany