News Archive June 2015

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

Following the progress in Germany

The company will install 94 of its G114-2.5 MW turbines and two G90-2.0 MW turbines at the Kilgallioch wind farm in southern Scotland / This is the largest order placed for Gamesa's new G114-2.5 MW model to date

The Spanish wind sector has recently launched the campaign titled “Say yes to wind power!” to allow the Spanish society to gain a better understanding of the social, environmental and economic benefits of wind power.

Exhibition Ticker - World’s Top Energy Modellers Gather in Abu Dhabi for 34th Annual International Energy Workshop

Leading global energy modelling conference held in the Middle East for the first time

Start June 2015, CT Offshore’s new trencher ROV, the CTO 107-1100, will be deployed at DONG Energy’s Gode Wind 1 + 2 Offshore Wind Farms. CT Offshore will install the 97 interarray cables.

CWind signals change with new brand mark, launches new website

CWind, a leading service provider in the wind industry, has today unveiled a new logo and website.

Formosa Wind Power Co. Ltd, where K2 Management is supporting as general consultant, has signed a firm and unconditional Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) for the test project of Formosa 1 Offshore Wind Farm, Taiwan’s first utility-size offshore wind farm.

Inside US Wind - New Wind Technology Resource Center Launched

The WTRC provides a central repository for research reports, publications, data sets, and online tools developed by DOE’s national laboratories and facilities.

The purpose of rebranding GRS is to send a clear message to the global offshore market for renewables. The company is underscoring the fact that from Hamburg it operates around the world.

wpd Secures Finance for Nordergründe Offshore Wind Farm

wpd AG and its financing banks yesterday signed financing contracts in Frankfurt for the Nordergründe offshore project.

Inside Middle East Wind - Iran steps up wind energy with 80 wind turbines

“Iran, due to its excellent geographical position, can benefit enormously from wind energy as a reliable source”

Buried in a massive 2016 spending bill for energy and water programs are budget cuts for valuable research into wind energy that the U.S. Senate should restore, said the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)

Renewable NRG Systems Closes LiDAR Deal with VENTUS INGENIERÍA

VENTUS has acquired this user-friendly remote sensor to generate bankable wind measurements for its clients’ projects.

ABB wins large order to provide power infrastructure for new UK wind farm

Substations to facilitate integration of renewables and strengthening of power transmission grid

Siemens signs an 8 billion euro deal ($9 billion) with Egypt to supply gas and wind power plants to boost the North African country’s electricity generation by 50 percent

OMICS International cordially invites all the participants from all over the globe to attend the “World Congress and Exhibition on Wind Energy” at Berlin, Germany during June 16 – 18, 2016 with the theme of “Future Wind Energy Technologies”.

Please enjoy a description of how the onshore wind farm Mynydd Lluest y Graigthe in Wales is taking shape. The various steps undertaken to plan, project and legalize the matter provides insight into its realisation

Windfair Technology Forum - NUFLUX™ technology for advanced industrial lubricants

Trust Evonik to build a path to the future — Let it flow!

AMBAU produces 18 monopiles and transition pieces for the Nordergründe Wind Farm

AMBAU GmbH has been assigned by OWP Nordergründe GmbH & Co. KG with the design and manufacture of 18 monopiles and transition pieces

GE-Led Study Reaffirms Barbados Light & Power’s Renewable Power Integration Capabilities

GE Energy Consulting Simulations Show Barbados Light & Power’s System Will Be Able to Exceed 16 Percent Renewable Energy Integration over Time

Statkraft has decided not to invest in the Fosen and Snillfjord projects in Central Norway. Lower power and electricity certificate prices in the Nordic region have made the projects unprofitable.

EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Longhorn wind farm in Texas

EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Longhorn wind farm by its North American subsidiary EDF Renewable Energy.

Largest deal ever agreed for a consented project in the UK’s wind energy sector / Agreement will support up to 1,500 jobs / Industry leading 7 MW turbines to be used allowing sharp cut in cost of electricity

Inside Italian Wind - Vestas secures 40 MW order in Italy

Vestas strengthens its market position in Italy with a 40 MW wind project to be located in the southern region of Basilicata, Italy.

The company has celebrated the fifth edition of its Patents and Inventors Competition which seeks to acknowledge its professionals for their efforts to innovate

Scotland urges UK: Onshore wind support must stay

Energy Minister calls for scheme to remain to help tackle climate change.

The Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm, due to be fully operational this summer, last week reached a landmark achievement with all 73 turbines generating two months ahead of schedule.

Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore and Consulting is now responsible for the majority of equipment services as well as technical management for Nordergründe offshore wind farm.

Siemens HVDC Plus technology operates on a transmission voltage of ±400 kV DC / Transmission capacity of 1,000 MW is enough to supply 500,000 households / Available transmission capacity through interconnectors increased by 33 percent

A consortium led by global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power was awarded Preferred Bidder status by the Department of Energy in South Africa for two large-scale wind energy projects with a total generation capacity of 250MW

Boralex Inc. announced the signature of a conditional buy/sell option for a 25% economic interest in the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm project in which Enercon is the majority owner.

Project certification ensures that the wind farm will operate safely and cost efficient, risks are mitigated and all technical, design and construction requirements are met

The European Commission needs new powers to ensure that Member States meet the EU’s 27% renewable energy pledge by 2030, according to a paper released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

Starting with record figures an new customers into the second quarter

Nordex receives orders totaling more than 150 MW in Germany

Gestamp Wind, the Wind division of Gestamp Renewables has been awarded with a 20 year PPA for Copperton wind farm, a 102 MW wind project located in the Northern Cape (South Africa).

Deutsche Windtechnik AG acquires seebaWIND Service GmbH

On 1 June 2015, Deutsche Windtechnik AG acquired 100% of the shares of seebaWIND Service GmbH and Level 360 Gesellschaft für Rotor- und Gittermastservice mbH.

Siemens hands over first oil-free steam turbine to Vattenfall

POWER-GEN Europe 2015 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

As the industry prepares for this year’s Global Offshore Wind conference and exhibition in London, RES announces its agreement with Blue Wind Engineering to expand consultancy services into South Korea

JPS to supply & install world first use HVDC XLPE insulated cable at DC 400 kV / Transmission capacity of 1,000 MW is enough to supply 500,000 households / Approx. 140-km cable route between Kent in the UK and Zeebrugge in Belgium

Denmark is the EU-15 country which has seen the largest growth in the export of green energy technology in 2014. We must maintain a clear direction and ensure efficient cooperation between authorities and the industry if we are to maintain this success.

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind preferred supplier for Borkum Riffgrund 2

DONG Energy chooses V164-8.0 MW turbines

We have published new data on our online Marine Data Exchange (MDE), making it the largest collection of offshore wind speed and direction data available. This will help better inform wind farm location selection and development and reduce future developm

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind signs conditional contract for 330 MW Walney Extension phase 1

The second conditional contract für MHI Vestas Offshore Wind in just two days

The factory, located in Camaçari (Bahia), has annual productive capacity of 640 MW / The company plans to double its headcount in Brazil to 570 by year-end 2015

Windfair Interview with Brüel & Kjær Vibro

Windfair talked to Brüel & Kjær Vibro about condition monitoring systems and upcoming market trends.

Mainstream’s JV Lekela Power signs MOUs for projects in Egypt

"We have a long-term strategic plan to deliver renewable energy in Egypt; and a great ambition to continue to grow a significant presence in the market."

Editor's Choice - A fantastic tool to assess the impact of wind farms on endangered species

Take a few minutes to test this powerful wind energy tool

WKN wind farm Looft II put into operation

Turnkey handover to the investor CEE

New office rooms for ELA Container Offshore GmbH in Haren, Germany

ELA Container Offshore GmbH moved into its new office rooms based in Haren, Germany.

Sandbank: Loadout of first foundations

Monday 8 June, Bladt Industries started the load out of the first four finished transition pieces for the Sandbank offshore wind farm project.

Commercial Operations of Six Onshore Wind Farm Projects Launched Across the US and UK by Capital Dynamics in 2015

Wind Farms with Collective Clean Power Generation Capacity of 179.1 MW

ITW: Fast Grouting Operations at Amrumbank

Working in rapid, continuous shifts ITW teams have successfully completed the last grouting operation at Amrumbank West Offshore Wind Farm in Germany with a high speed efficiency rate.

The company has won two additional energy supply contracts for two wind farms totalling 280 MW in South Africa, bringing the total capacity awarded to Enel Green Power in the fourth phase of the REIPPPP tender up to 705 MW.

There have been press comments that a "statement of objections" would be issued by the European Commission associated with the investigation of the sale of Alstom’s Energy businesses to General Electric.

On 8 June 2015, CT Offshore’s Cable Laying Vessel SIA installed the first cable on DONG Energy’s Gode Wind Offshore Wind Farm in the German part of the North Sea. SIA will install all of the 97 inter-array cables.

Businesses Turn to Wind Power

Global Wind Day is celebrated on 15 June

Eurus Energy Group solemnly observed a groundbreaking ceremony on June 12 at a site for the Eurus Date Kogane wind farm (total output capacity: 34MW) in Date city, Hokkaido.

Vestas wins Deloitte’s Big Data Award

Vestas is honoured for using big data to optimise wind turbine performance.

British subsidiary sold for up to approx. £103 million to an international investor / Milestone in international development / Positive effect on EBIT and foundation for the continued success of the entire Group

Happy Global Wind Day! Here’s what America is up to and what it forcasts for the future

“We can do this and save you money by doing it”

Power system experts agree: wind energy can help reliably meet EPA’s Clean Power Plan

“Renewables play a critical role under a range of different market conditions and policy assumptions.”

Inside Canadian Wind - Canada’s wind energy industry reaches another significant milestone

“Meeting the 10,000 MW milestone confirms that Canada is a global leader in wind energy development”

Google looks to invest in Kenya Lake Turkana Wind Power Project

According to CNBC, Google wants to back Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, a massive undertaking that will require more than $700 million

Video Pick of the Week - The EDC Burgos Wind Farm - "A MUST SEE!!!"

An incredible time lapse Video shows the entire construction of the 1500MW EDC Burgos Wind Farm at Ilocos Norte in the Philippines in 3:15 minutes

Inside UK Wind - Keeping on track to meet the 2020 renewable targets?

The UK is not on track to meet its 15% renewables target for 2020, according to a new report

The initial results of the industrial and functional restructuring implemented in 2014 demonstrate this was the right strategy for the Group’s transformation.

Senvion wins orders totalling over 32 megawatts in France

Senvion SE has concluded three contracts totalling 32.5 megawatts (MW) with three new customers for wind farm projects in France including Boralex, Neoen and Isac-Watts.

Nordex Energy South Africa has successfully completed a second Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape. The Kouga Wind Farm has been connected to the National Electricity Grid, supplying 80MW of green energy.

Wind Farm Wölkisch Inaugurated

WSB commissions Saxony’s as yet biggest wind park project in 2015. First phase of the park supplies 16.4MW to the grid.

ABE Zertifizierung: First unit certificate for combustion engines

ABE Zertifizierung issued their first unit certificate for a combustion engine on 28th of May 2015.

Report Excerpt - .REN21 global renewable energy report

Renewables represented about 59 per cent of net additions to global power capacity in 2014, with 135GW added

One of the largest clean energy projects in Europe is benefiting from coatings technology supplied by AkzoNobel. The company’s products are helping to protect the Gode Wind offshore wind farm near the German North Sea coast

RWE officially cutS the ribbon on its 576MW Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm in north Wales

The utility and partners Stadtwerke Munchen and Siemens invested £2bn in the 160-turbine project some 13km into Liverpool Bay (pictured).

GE invests $25m in TerraForm

Inside Spanish Wind - Gamesa targets 38GW by 2017

During the period it aims to launch a new 3.3MW platform and extend its 2.5MW platform to India and Brazi

Inside Danish Wind - MHI Vestas tests 8MW mettle

Nordwest Assekuranzmakler places insurance package for the offshore wind farm Nordergründe

Insurance specialist provides key building block

ELA Container Offshore GmbH delivered two Offshore Office Containers to the Netherland-based Martens en Van Oord. The containers will be placed on pontoons and barges working off the coast in dredging projects.

Nordex awarded new contracts for a total of 55 MW in Turkey

Customers ordering 23 multi-megawatt turbines

Full-sized Habitat to be unveiled at RUK GOW2015

GEV offers visitors first chance to experience full extent of innovation’s potential

Inside US Wind - 85 companies protest bill in Congress to slash further wind farm development

The legislation unfairly targets just one industry, the letter says, which has invested $100 billion since 2008

Inside French Wind - EDP Renewables opens a new wind farm

“This project is an example of the dynamism of Lozère. ..."

Leading renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, were victorious at last weeks British Renewable Energy Awards (BREA) winning the top award category.

CWind has announced that it has won an eight months contract to provide crew transfer services to Fred Olsen at Walney 1 and 2 offshore wind farms.

DONG Energy is standardising operations and maintenance of its offshore wind farms, resulting in increased efficiency as well as cost savings and reduced risks.

Gamesa’s G114-2.5 MW prototype in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain) starts to generate energy

Two G114-2.5 MW turbines will generate enough energy a year to supply a town of 10,000 inhabitants

Fourth direct current grid link now in commercial operation / Transmission capacity of 690 MW enough to supply nearly 900,000 German households / Further milestone achieved for the German government's offshore development targets

Pattern Energy Group Inc. today announced it has closed the previously announced acquisition of a one-third interest in the 270 megawatt K2 Wind Power Facility in Ontario from Pattern Energy Group LP.

Over the course of the past decade, the development of offshore wind power has skyrocketed. Back in 2000, a meagre 36 megawatts was installed around the world, a figure which has grown rapidly ever since.

Gode Wind 1: Second load out of foundations completed

On Friday 19 June, the 2nd load out of the 55 transition pieces for the Gode Wind 1 project was completed from Bladt Industries’ quayside in Aalborg.

Silent flights: How owls could help make wind turbines and planes quieter

A newly-designed material, which mimics the wing structure of owls, could help make wind turbines, computer fans and even planes much quieter.

Power Climber Wind, a division of SafeWorks, LLC, has installed forty-five IBEX ® climb assist systems in France for EOLE-RES, one of the top developers of renewable energy production in the Mediterranean region and the Middle east.

SwissEnergy AG is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the Spanish manufacturer MTOI Wind Turbines S.L. with a production fabric in Ólvega with 250 MW production capacity per year and an engineering office in Pamplona.

Siemens will supply its latest network control technology for the main control center in Berlin, the backup control center as well as seven regional control rooms owned by the transmission grid operator 50Hertz.

Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update

Strong near-term market dynamics in China overwhelm reduced expectations in the Middle East and Africa

"We are proud to deliver on time such a highly strategic project for the German power grid" says Massimo Battaini, SVP Energy Projects at Prysmian Group / Contract was awarded to Prysmian Group by the Dutch-German grid operator TenneT

Vestas and the company’s external advisors completed several comprehensive investigations of the case without being able to conclude what the money in question had been spent on or why the transactions had been made.

Gamesa to build a 70-MW wind farm in Uruguay under a turnkey arrangement

The company will install 35 of its G114-2.0 MW turbines at the Valentines wind farm and maintain them for 15 years

Alstom and Saft’s innovative energy storage goes live at EDF’s Concept Grid

The Alstom-Saft consortium has successfully commissioned its smart battery energy storage system (BESS) at the EDF's Concept Grid Lab.

RenewableUK, the trade association for the wind and marine energy industries, is highlighting the fact that the UK’s offshore wind capacity has surpassed five gigawatts (GW), a significant milestone in the sector.

Important milestones in the construction of the Gode Wind 1 and 2 wind farm have been achieved: Saturday, DONG Energy completed the installation of both substation platforms.

An international survey among 1,577 professionals shows that while most companies see the cost benefits of energy efficiency measures, the majority lack a clear strategy, concrete targets and a systematic approach to energy efficiency throughout the organ

How will the US wind sector meet its role in the Clean Power Plan

Two new studies confirm wind’s role in cost-effectively and reliably meeting this Plan

Inside US Wind - Hikers see the beauty of wind turbines alongside wildflowers

Let us take a look at why US Americans love wind power

As informed in NKT's Company Announcement no. 18 of 16 December 2014, nkt cables was awarded an order for delivery of export cable systems to the Race Bank offshore wind farm by DONG Energy.

Van Oord has signed a contract with DONG Energy for the installation of foundations at the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm in the UK.

MAKE expects more than 27GW of wind power to be commissioned in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) from 2015 to 2024. The four core markets, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia and Morocco will constitute around 55% of all new installations.

Flagship of Siemens comprehensive offshore logistics concept / Benefits include increased wind turbine uptime and power production / Contributes to lowering costs associated with wind energy

Vestas receives 150 MW order in U.S. state of Texas

Order is first under Master Supply Agreement announced with EDF Renewable Energy in December 2014.

Keith Anderson, CEO of ScottishPower Renewables, addressed the Renewable UK Global Offshore Wind Conference in London. He called for stable regulation and close working between the industry and the Government.

Urgenda wins the case for better Dutch climate policies

National and international celebrations for climate breakthrough

WKN wind farm Apensen II approved

Commissioning planned for 2016

Vestas confirms 66 MW turbine order in Scotland

Infinis Energy plc has placed an order with Vestas for the Galawhistle project in Scotland, UK.

Mobilising for Gode Wind 1+2

A2SEA’s SEA CHALLENGER will soon start installation of the 97 Siemens 6MW turbines on DONG Energy’s Gode Wind 1+2 project in the German part of the North Sea.

First renewables project agreed following RET resolution / RES, GE and Downer team with Partners Group and OPTrust / Wind farm will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 123,000 homes

Statkraft, TrønderEnergi, NTE, Agder Energi and Statnett have agreed to conduct a new assessment of the possibility of developing wind power projects totalling 1000 MW in Central Norway

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

Following the progress in Germany

New Microsite covering BBB‘s Brazil Project

News and Information on BBB‘s activities in Brazil at www.bbb-do-brasil.com

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind appointed preferred supplier for Horns Rev 3 project in Denmark

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind appointed preferred supplier for Horns Rev 3 project in Denmark

Vestas has secured a firm and unconditional order for 12 V112-3.3 MW turbines in Denmark, to be installed in western Jutland near Vemb, in the Holstebro municipality.

The Preuseville wind farm forms part of the extension of the Pays de Bray wind energy facility, which has a total installed capacity of 35 MW.

Danish money for German Offshore Wind

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners invests in the German offshore wind project Veja Mate

521-MW operating asset acquisition, with expected annual average CAFD of $44 million over the next 10 years, increases TerraForm Power's drop down inventory to more than 4 GW

New milestone in Gamesa's product strategy

Debut contract for the supply of the 5-MW turbine in Latam (65 MW), Chile

Another win for Vestas

Finnish wind energy production company Suomen Hyötytuuli Oy has placed an order with Vestas for its Nik-karinkaarto wind power project in Raahe, Finland.