News Archive February 2014

Personnel changes in Communications at BASF’s Coatings division

Effective February 1, 2014, Dr. Christiane Weiser-Zimmermann has been named head of Global Communications at BASF’s Coatings division.

American wind power sees unprecedented growth entering 2014

Largest-ever crop of wind farms under construction, building U.S. industry’s momentum

Siemens Energy Service has broken ground on a new, highly-advanced remote diagnostics center for wind turbines, located at the company's wind service headquarters in Brande, Denmark.

Vestas has agreed on a new five-year revolving credit facility at a total amount of EUR 850m. The facility has been agreed with a group of four banks comprising Nordea, DNB, HSBC and SEB. The facility documentation is expected to be completed in the first

The Crown Estate led Fisheries Liaison with Offshore Wind and Wet renewables (FLOWW) group has recently published a revised set of best practice guidelines for fisheries liaison around offshore renewables developments.

Offshore cables for Gode Wind 1 and 2: large order awarded to Lower Saxony-based Nexans

State Premier Weil highlights significance for German offshore site

Vestas: Annual report 2013

Revenue, EBIT and free cash flow above expectations

Portuguese Energy Minister to speak at EWEA 2014

Portugal’s Minister of Environment, Territorial Planning and Energy, Jorge Moreira da Silva, will speak about 2030 renewables targets at the opening session of EWEA 2014.

Parliamentarians call for a stronger cooperation in the North Seas Countries Offshore Grid Initiative

"The North Seas as the Energy Pool of Europe"

Wind power project consists of 28 Siemens SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines / Second order for an onshore project in Texas within a few weeks / Includes service and maintenance agreement

GWEC: Global Wind Grows 12.5% in 2013

Annual market down; return to growth in 2014

Announcement of financial results für 2013: Improved Earning and strengthened capital base

The Board of Directors of DONG Energy has today approved the 2013 annual report.

European Parliament rejects Commission's one-legged 2030 policy

It is now up to Member States and the European Council to take up the challenge of making this policy package an actual step forward for Europe.

Availon hits 2GW milestone

Availon announced today that its portfolio of wind turbine under maintenance has reached the 2GW milestone since its foundation in 2007.

New Member on Windfair: RTS Wind AG

In the category: Wind Energy Service Providers - Human Resources

The wind energy sector is an industry of strategic national importance, which can help secure our energy supplies, reduce our carbon emissions and dependence on imported fossil fuels, and help to protect our environment.

"Participating in new wind projects is critical", says Google's Director of Global Infrastructure

Google and others to debate new business opportunities in wind energy

GE’s PowerUp* Software to Increase Output, Adding More than 420,000-Megawatt Hours of Energy/ Increased OEM and Developer Collaboration to Continually Introduce New Enabling Technologies

MEPs today voted in favour of ambitious climate and energy policy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency in plenary.

Progress in Global Wind Energy Market Continues with Steady Growth

2013 - An Exceptional Year for Canada

Nordex awarded further major contract by Taaleritehdas

19 turbines called down under the frame contract for Finland’s largest wind power project

Nexans will deliver subsea cable for the new Maritime Link Project enabling access to Newfoundland & Labrador’s energy potential for Atlantic Canada and beyond

From the idea to operate a coating process without the use of chemicals, AHC Oberflächentechnik in Germany developed a novel method for the oxidation of aluminium surfaces.

New Member on Windfair.net: SPS Germany

In the category: Wind Turbine Manufacturers and Distributors - Manufacturers and Distributors of small Wind Energy Turbines

New community wind farm in Stadum opts for direct-drive wind turbines from Siemens

Seven units will start delivering 21 megawatts of electric power in fall 2014 / Long-term agreement service and maintenance for 20 years

Borealis and Borouge, the world's leading providers of innovative, value-creating solutions for the wire and cable industry, continue to deliver on their commitment to driving innovation in the global industry.

EWEA 2014 Annual Event

10 - 13 March 2014, Barcelona, Spain

Alstom signed its first export contract with Deepwater Wind

Alstom signed its first export contract with Deepwater Wind in the US to supply the Haliade™ 150-6 MW, the world’s largest installed offshore wind turbine

ABB wins $55 million submarine AC power cable contract in the UK

High-voltage power cables to connect Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm with UK national grid

Vestas secures 84 MW service agreement with an option for up to 150 MW in Romania

Vestas has secured a 15-year service contract covering 42 V90-2.0 MW turbines at the Topolog Dorobantu wind power plant in Tulcea County in Romania.

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has announced that it has won a contract to support CT Offshore in the installation of 63 of the 161 inter-array cables at the Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm off the North Wales coast

A2SEA: SEA ENERGY has been sold

SEA ENERGY has been sold and will in future be engaged in maintenance of oil installations in the Gulf of Guinea, Africa for the company O. I. S. International Ltd.

CEOs from leading European companies today called for a strong 2030 climate and energy framework with an ambitious renewable energy target, including binding national targets.

Vestas CEO Anders Runevad joined counterparts from leading European companies today calling for an ambitious EU renewable energy target, including binding national targets

New evidence that wind energy reduces electric bills for consumers

White paper released by AWEA shows positive impact of wind energy on consumer’s utility bills

EWEA 2014: The joy of giving on Valentine's Day just got better!

For one day only you'll be able to share the price of your EWEA 2014 exhibition visitor pass with a colleague.

Vestas receives 21 MW order for Costa Rica

Vestas has signed an order for seven V90-3.0 MW wind turbines for the Tilawind wind power plant in Costa Rica.

Nordex SE: Continued strong demand for Generation Delta

Eneco ordering 66-MW wind farm in Scotland

A recent study by the esteemed National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and reported by The Economist confirms that clean air is not simply a good choice for the environment, but provides a boost to the economy as well.

Vestas has secured a seven-year service and maintenance renewal from TransAlta for 50 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines at the Kent Hills wind power plant in New Brunswick, Canada.

ABB wins $60 million order in Canada to strengthen power grid

FACTS technology to reinforce stability and reliability of Quebec grid

“Primavera” has an installed capacity of 30 MW and is capable of generating more than 145 million kWh per year / It is the first plant of the “Cristal” wind power complex (total installed capacity of 90 MW) to be completed

Beothuk Energy Inc. (“Beothuk”), an international green energy company headquartered in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (“NL”) is pleased to announce the preferred site for its previously announced demonstration offshore wind farm.

USA: Deepwater Wind Selects Turbine Installation Vessel for Block Island Wind Farm

Contract with Fred. Olsen Windcarrier Follows Naming of Alstom as Turbine Supplier

U.S. Department of the Interior Releases First National Interactive Map of Onshore Wind Turbines

USGS Scientific Tool to Aid Landscape-Level Planning, Responsible Renewable Energy Development, Support Climate Action Plan

Hyundai Heavy Installs Korea’s Largest Offshore Wind Turbine

5.5 MW offshore wind turbine prototype installed on Kimnyeong Wind Farm on Jeju Island, South Korea

IBERDROLA plans to adopt the same strategic principles for the 2014-2016 period that have sustained the Company through the global economic and financial crisis: ...

New Member on Windfair: KS-Präzisionstechnik GmbH & Co.KG

In the category: Wind Energy Suppliers - Tools and Machine Tools

bachmann: Grid Measurement in the PLC

M1 automation system enhanced with additional grid measuring option

AWEA: Register now for Windpower 2014 in Las Vegas

WINDPOWER 2014 is transforming the future!

ABB wins power products orders worth $56 million in India

Power transformers and shunt reactors to help strengthen ultrahigh voltage transmission grid

Europe risks losing its top spot in renewable energy if it does not invest sufficiently in grid and market integration, IEA executive director Maria van der Hoeven stated recently.

PCS Sets a New Tone for Industrial Frequency Converters

Innovative Blue Line and Green Line power converters at the HANNOVER MESSE Trade Fair

Invitation to an Informal Discussion at the HANNOVER MESSE

This years HANNOVER MESSE Trade Fair will be held from April 7th to 11th.

As forest landowners, municipalities and investors increasingly recognise the potential of high wind power resources in forested areas, the ability to understand and unlock these topographically complex land areas holds the key to future growth.

EWEA 2014 Annual Event

10 - 13 March 2014, Barcelona, Spain

GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), announced today it has made its first equity investment in Ireland’s wind power market by acquiring two wind farm construction projects that will be powered by the GE’s flagship 2.85MW wind turbines.

Alstom: Good winds boost wind power in Brazil

The wind market is reaching high levels in global investments in power, and currently is the component of the energy mix that is growing faster.

SGS Awarded 2013 Project Finance Offshore Deal of the Year for Butendiek Project

SGS has received the Project Finance Magazine 2013 Europe Offshore Deal of the Year Award for the Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm project.

Minnesota Power orders first Siemens wind turbines in output-enhanced 3-MW class

Order from Minnesota Power for 64 units of Siemens’ latest evolution of 3-MW D3 platform wind turbines, including service and maintenance contract

Temporary discounts on LiDAR measurements

BBB’s wind laboratory in Weiden/Germany moves to new office

Now in its twelfth year DNV GL’s flagship offshore wind event provides a unique opportunity to gain current insight into both the offshore wind industry as a whole and the fast-developing market in Germany.

LEINE LINDE SYSTEMS is presenting the new ADSR, the first slip ring with a diagnostic system for analyzing condition and predicting remaining service life. The new product will be presented in detail at EWEA 2014 in Barcelona from March 10 to 13, 2014.

Innovation Lab to Focus on Uptower Drivetrain Repairs for GE’s Global Wind Turbine Fleet / Site Features Advanced Manufacturing, Tooling, Machining and Equipment to Develop Repair Technologies to Reduce Wind Turbine Cost of Life

GE Introduces 2.85-103 Wind Turbine for Japan

Generates High Power Output for Constrained Areas / Engineered for Higher Turbulence Conditions Experienced in Typhoon Class Wind Speeds and to Fit the Unique Japanese Landscape

The first of 35 foundations has been installed at Westermost Rough on 25th February 2014, marking the beginning of offshore construction at the wind farm.

New regulatory regime for renewables is directly responsible for a €257m shortfall in results during 2013 / Regulatory changes lead to goodwill write-off and impairment charges on renewable energy assets totalling €1.68bn / Investment falls 55.4% to €381m

GWEC: Mexico’s New Energy Reform – Good for Wind Power

Lic. Pedro Joaquín Coldwell, Secretary of Energy, representing President Enrique Peña Nieto, officially opened Mexico WindPower 2014 - the annual wind industry event in Mexico.

BASF at the JEC in Paris: Competence in Composites

Automotive lightweighting: Polyurethane in the BMW i3 and reactive polyamide materials development / Wind power: New materials for various rotor blade manufacturing technologies

As one of the leading international consultants in the field of wind energy, the DEWI Group (a UL company) presents its range of services and know-how at the EWEA Conference 2014 from 10 - 13 March in Barcelona.

Vestas and Mitsubishi offshore joint venture receives approval from competition authorities

The offshore joint venture between Vestas and Mitsubishi has received final approval from the Chinese competition authorities

Sales up 33% to EUR 1,429 million / Increase in order receipts to EUR 1.5 billion / Turnaround in EBIT to EUR 44.3 million / Net free cash inflow of EUR 23.8 million / Substantial increase in net liquidity

Swiss power utility companies partner with Energiequelle GmbH

Power suppliers in Basle and Berne focus on more wind power. 13 wind turbines to be installed in Switzerland by the wind power specialists from Bremen and Kallinchen