News Archive June 2014

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Río Grande do Norte State Governor Rosalba Ciarlini visited the facility, which will supply more than one hundred 120-meter-high towers for wind farms developed by Voltalia.

Created by the Marine energy consultancy company Open Ocean, MRE World Map is the first collaborative tool providing free information about marine renewable energy projects worldwide.

Renewable energy industries have done their part to cut costs and are already helping every state make progress to cut their carbon emissions.

"This shift will have significant implications for how we produce and deliver power in years to come, and will most likely disrupt existing business models.”

Tekmar awarded Cape Wind cable protection contract

Market leading TekLink cable protection system to protect cables at America’s first offshore windfarm, announces US agency agreement

REN 21's Renewables 2014 Global Status Report launched

With Developing World's Policy Support, Global Renewable Energy Generation Capacity Jumps to Record Level

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Prysmian: Sustainability Report Reaches GRI's B+ Level

The Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has published its 2013 Sustainability Report.

BayWa r.e. Wind, LLC (BayWa r.e.) announced today that it has secured a tax equity investment for its Brahms Wind Project from an affiliate of San Francisco-based Union Bank, N.A.

U.S. wind industry developers, manufacturers and other key players have worked hard for years to make wind energy cheaper.

IEA: World needs $48 trillion in investment to meet its energy needs to 2035

IEA World Energy Outlook special report sees rising role of governments in shaping investment decisions

ITW Polymers Europe - Danish specialist's high performance grout now in more than 2000 offshore turbines

A Milestone in the Danish Wind Industry

Vestas refocuses efforts on the Brazilian market with new roadmap for profitable growth

Emphasis on investments to meet local wind energy content requirements

wpd is Gaining Momentum in the Construction of Wind Farms in Finland

After several years of pre-planning, wpd has reached a break-through in Finland

Gamesa, first foreign turbine OEM to secure financing from a Chinese bank

Chinese bank CMBC has agreed to finance an Abengoa-led wind development in Uruguay that will be equipped with Gamesa turbines.

Contribution to ETH Zurich’s electrical energy initiative underscores ABB’s commitment to boost energy efficiency and environmentally friendly renewable energy sources

First major order received for Vestas PowerPlus™ upgrades

EDP Renewables purchases upgrade solutions for wind turbines in its U.S. fleet, increasing the efficiency of existing wind turbine generators.

As part of the 207 MW framework agreement announced on 7 March 2014 between Vestas and the joint venture of German utility EnBW and the Turkish holding company Borusan, Vestas will supply 48 V112-3.3 MW turbines for three wind power plants in Turkey.

The AWEA calls on Governor John Kasich to protect billions of dollars in potential investments in Ohio by using his line item veto to strike a provision in House Bill (H.B.) 483, which places unduly restrictive setbacks on new Ohio wind farms.

The company has celebrated the fourth edition of its Patents and Inventors Competition which rewards its professionals for the technology they develop.

The agreement will enable the exchange of information on implementing new technologies and managerial experiences / Developing this agreement will require investments to the value of US$ 5 bn by IBERDROLA between 2014 and 2018

MY Obtains Approval to Develop and Operate 300MW Off-Shore Wind Power Project in Jiangsu Province

"This marks an important milestone in Ming Yang's off-shore strategy in China."

Vestas secures 10-year service renewal for 27 MW wind power plant in Canada

Elemental Energy renews service contract for Fermeuse wind power plant in Newfoundland, a 27 MW site utilising Vestas V90-3.0 MW turbines.

Gamesa unveils the new G132-5.0 MW offshore turbine at the 2014 Global Offshore Wind trade fair

The new turbine, based on the 5.0 MW platform’s proven technology, boosts power output with respect to the G128-5.0 MW by 3%.

DNV GL’s FORCE report (For Reduced Cost of Energy) identifies cost of energy savings of at least 10% through the integration of four market-ready technologies.

Global Wind Day: Wind power for greater energy independence

Global Wind Day, celebrated on 15 June, provides the public with an opportunity to discover the benefits of wind energy and to learn more about the technology.

Ammonit partners with ZephIR Lidar as a ‘Trusted Service Provider’

By implementing ZephIR technology, Ammonit’s customers benefit from accurate affordable wind data across all stages of wind farm project development.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Siemens AG today announced that they have joined forces in evaluating a potential proposal for certain assets of the French multinational conglomerate, Alstom in order to strengthen the future position of Alstom, MHI

“A vital economic driver for Ontario is a responsive, cost-competitive electricity system that ultimately respects the environment."

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Giant offshore 'socket' HelWin bèta starts journey

On Saturday June 14, the HelWin bèta topside left Heerema Fabrication Group’s (HFG’s) yard in Zwijndrecht.

“This isn’t right, and it isn’t fair to Ohio taxpayers and companies that now stand to lose millions of dollars they have already invested into trying to do business in Ohio.”

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Siemens provide a compelling proposal for Alstom

Joint Press Release by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Siemens

Bilfinger to test steel foundations for Wikinger offshore wind energy

With an investment of nearly €1.4 billion, the 350-MW offshore wind farm developed by Iberdrola will comprise of 70 wind turbines.

Nordex: Contracts for a total of 44.4 MW for Turkey awarded by new customers

Local component production ensuring higher feed-in tariffs

Vestas: Major shareholder announcement

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Structured approach, careful planning and standardization will help realize cost savings while contributing to achievement of Energy Agreement targets / TenneT to invest in future-proof offshore grid with less impact on environment.

IHC Merwede has officially introduced the world's first four-tracked subsea trencher, specifically developed for shallow water operations and targeted towards cable burial in offshore wind farms.

ABB inaugurates new factory in Bulgaria

Plant in Rakovski to manufacture medium-voltage and low-voltage products

DONG energy: Final turbine installed at West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm

The team behind the West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm are celebrating the successful installation of the final turbine at the 389MW project.

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reinforced its presence in the Philippines thanks to a new turnkey contract for the construction, supply and installation of a 54 MW wind farm for Alternergy.

FORCE Technology: Revolutionary Blade Inspection

Any manufacturer of rotor blades for contemporary wind turbines are concerned with efficient and safe quality assurance (QA) of blade integrity.

The Offshore and Consulting Section of the independent service provider Deutsche Windtechnik is now also responsible for the maintenance and servicing of the substation at the Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm.

ACCIONA Windpower signs a contract to supply 90 MW in Brazil

Its 3 MW turbines will be installed in the Itarema wind parks, which belong to Río Energy.

742,000-acre zone off Massachusetts coast more than doubles federal offshore acreage available for utility-scale wind energy projects

GE Announces Energy and Transport Alliance with Alstom

"Our discussions with the French government over the past seven weeks have been productive."

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Siemens specify proposal to Alstom

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Siemens today submitted an offer letter specifying further the proposed transaction to Alstom.

Acciona Windpower is awarded 153-MW wind turbine order for Brazil

Its 3 MW wind turbines will be used in the Santa Vitória do Palmar wind power complex owned by the company Atlantic Energias Renováveis

AWEA Blog - Offshore wind power takes another big step forward in Massachusetts

The U.S. offshore wind energy industry has made significant progress over the last several years and there was another exciting announcement this week.

Alstom Board Chooses GE Offer

GE [NYSE: GE] was informed that the Alstom Board of Directors has unanimously decided to positively recommend GE’s offer to acquire the Power and Grid businesses of Alstom.

The Board of Directors of Alstom received, on June 20, 2014, an update to the offer from General Electric (GE) to acquire the power and grid businesses of Alstom. It also received on June 20, 2014, a revised proposal from Siemens and MHI

Vestas receives 33 MW order in Turkey

Borusan EnBW orders 10 V112-3.3 MW turbines for 33 MW project in Turkey, finalising the 207 MW framework agreement with Vestas.

CanWEA celebrates Global Wind Day with redesigned Power of Wind Contest

An international celebration of wind energy’s growing contribution to meeting electricity needs around the world

Windfair Member News - Lely acquires wind turbine manufacturer Aircon

Business activities will be continued under the name of Lely Aircon B.V.

Wind Power as Primary Solution for Pakistan’s Power Crisis

Planning Minister: “Renewable Energy is Energy of People” which “no one can monopolize”

DONG energy wins supply agreement for approximately 200 Danish housing associations

New procurement portal collects price agreements on goods and services for the social housing sector.

Under the agreement, KKR will invest in ACCIONA Energía International (AEI), the international renewable energy generation business of ACCIONA Energía, the Spanish multinational's energy division.

A joint venture between IBERDROLA and Vattenfall / The UK Department for Energy & Climate Change has approved planning consent for East Anglia One offshore wind farm project, one of the world’s largest with the 1,200-MW capacity

Chairman Ignacio Galán and Iberdrola Board meet Energy Secretary Ed Davey at IBERDROLA’s London offices / Galán, chairing IBERDROLA’s first board meeting in London, highlights focus on investments in the UK as its offshore programme advances

GIB committed £668 million to 18 new green projects in 2013-14, taking its total capital commitments to £1.3bn of profitable investments / GIB intends to raise a £1bn fund to encourage new private investors to invest in offshore wind farms in the UK

TEMBRA develops weight-reduced tubular steel towers for wind turbines

With an as easy as ingenious idea, Tembra realizes savings of weight on towers of multimegawatt turbines:

Breeze: The Evolution of Wind Power

The team behind wind power software Breeze has built a free interactive infographic map showing the cumulative installed wind power capacity per country and continent from 1981-2013.

PALFINGER MARINE wins contract for Gode Wind

97 stiff boom cranes for Gode Wind 1 and 2 / Continued success of proven stiff boom crane range / One liferaft davit for each transformer station

TÜV SÜD PMSS Chairman, Alan Chivers, appointed to RenewableUK Board

Alan Chivers, Chairman, TÜV SÜD PMSS, the global renewable energy consulting firm, has been appointed to the RenewableUK board, the firm has announced.

The agreement includes the maintenance of 58 wind turbines of Gamesa 2.0 MW-2.5 MW platform / Gamesa provides its operation and maintenance services on 693 MW in Poland and Bulgaria

One of wind energy’s most overlooked benefits is that it requires virtually no water to produce electricity, while almost all other electricity sources evaporate tremendous amounts of water.

For the First Time juwi Sells Wind Park to French Utility

Energy Provider from Metz relies on juwi’s experience and engineering skills

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The M1 controller system from Bachmann speaks all languages

Vestas: Conditional settlement of US class action

The settlement consists of a cash payment of USD 5m to the plaintiffs and will resolve the US class action lawsuit.

Alstom signs its first wind contract in Poland

The scope of the contract covers the project management, supply, erection and commissioning of 30 Alstom ECO110 3 MW wind turbines.

AS Tech: Initiative KURS – Ratification of the agreement

Cooperation with the junior high school Geilenkirchen.

Vestas strategic account customer EDF Energies Nouvelles has ordered 24 V90-3.0 MW turbines and eight V80-2.0 MW turbines for an 88 MW project in France. The order includes an option for an additional two V90-3.0 MW and one V80-2.0 MW turbines.

Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) places order for 62 V100-2.0 MW turbines for the 150 MW Border Winds Project in North Dakota in the United States.

EDF Renewable Energy places order for 75 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the 150 MW Slate Creek Wind Project in Kansas; and for 150 V100-2.0 MW turbines for the 300 MW Roosevelt Wind Project in New Mexico.

Prysmian: € 1,000 million financing successfully closed

"With this credit facility, Prysmian Group further improves the strength of its financial structure", said Prysmian's CFO Pier Francesco Facchini.

New GRIDSTOR open-source recommended practice to accelerate integration of renewable energy sources into smart electricity grids through industry standardisation.

OffTEC receives GWO certification

Bureau Veritas certifies OffTEC for all GWO Basic Safety Training Standard modules