News Archive November 2017

Europe Breaks Wind Energy Record

On Saturday, Europe recorded a new record in wind energy.

Luxembourg and Lithuania Sign Energy Agreement

The agreement will help Luxembourg meet its binding EU 2020 target for renewable energy of 11%.

WindEurope: Finland Needs to Push Renewable Energy

Finland plans renewable energy auctions next year.

Huge American Order for Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines for five onshore projects, totalling 780 MW in the U.S.

Vattenfall Announces Large Repowering Project in the Netherlands

The Wieringermeer onshore wind farm will be expanded

DONG Energy Sells 50% of Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm

Furthermore, the company which has recently rebranded to Ørsted increases the outlook for 2017.

Court Clears Way for Estonian Offshore Wind Farm

2nd tier court dismisses complaint of opponents

Enel Brings Innovation to Peru

Enel launches Latin Americ's first nanotechnology wastewater treatment plant at the construction site of the Wayra Wind Farm in Peru

RES Looks after Met Mast near Blyth

RES is delivering O&M services to the ORE Catapult for their offshore met mast

WWEA and IWSA Announce Cooperation

They want to promote uptake of wind technology in shipping

Vestas Joins RE100

Vestas joins corporate group committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity

GeoSea Gets Moray Offshore Windfarm East Order

GeoSea will supply ca. 100 wind turbine foundations and 3 offshore substation platform foundations for the offshore wind farm off the coast of the UK

The Danish Ministry of Energy has given green lights for the building of the Viking Link. This will allow the Danish grid operator Energinet to route a power cable from Denmark to the UK, thus simplifying the international exchange of energy. At the same time, the power connection towards Germany is being expanded.

LM Wind Power Transports Largest Blade Ever through Spain

The 73.5 meter blade arrives at Castellón Port

"Chilling Effect": AWEA Critizes Government Tax Bill

American jobs at stake when PTC changes take effect

Vestas Gets Indian Order

Another 40 MW order for the Vestas 2 MW platform

The event is focussing on the current debate around the German renewable energy law (EEG) and on community energy developments in NRW, as well as on the international exchange on barriers and prospects of community power.

Macquarie Invests in Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm

Macquarie provides over £500 million of senior secured debt to fund the acquisition of a 50 per cent share in the offshore wind farm

Bladt Industries: First Company to Build 100 Jacket Foundations

It's time to celebrate in Denmark!

The new Lightning Impulse Generator at ORE Catapult enables the testing of equipment rated up to 275 kV for offshore renewable applications, as well as transmission and distribution markets.

Vattenfall Wants to Get Into the Business of Operating Electricity Networks

Vattenfall expands its UK business

British Columbia Utilities Commission’s Final Report to the BC Government has concluded that a mix of alternative energy sources, like wind energy, can provide similar benefits to ratepayers .

Finnish Offshore Wind Farm Works with Prysmian Cables

The cables are able to produce energy even in icy conditions

MHI Vestas Finds Cause for Turbine Fire in Prototype

On 4 August, the prototype of the world's largest wind power plant to date, with an output of 9.5 megawatts, burned to the ground. Now the cause is found.

Siemens Gamesa: "Restructuring programme" Costs 6000 Jobs

Siemens Gamesa presents figures: Revenue from the sale of onshore wind turbines decreased / Growth in service business / Up to 6,000 jobs to be cut worldwide

Report: Offshore Wind Benefits many Regions in the UK

A new reporst highlights economic benefits of offshore wind across UK where projects are operating or being built or planned.

The area off the coast of North and South Carolina has been identified as one where offshore wind farms may potentially be built in the future as the United States tap into offshore wind

AMSC Expands Offshore Wind Business in Asia

South Korea based Doosan Heavy Industries builds 5.5 MW turbine to serve the South Korean Offshore Wind Market as well as Taiwan and Japan

UN Climate Change Conference: Germany Supports Developing Countries

Germany gives an additional 100 million euros to support developing countries in climate change adaptation.

Sweden Gets more than 650 MW Onshore Wind

GE Renewable Energy will provide 179 3.6-137 wind turbines to Markbygden ETT wind farm in Sweden

Aging US Wind Energy Fleet Needs O&M Investments

IHS Markit estimates total O&M spending for the wind energy sector will exceed $40 billion, cumulatively, from 2015 to 2025.

WindEurope: “PPAs Provide Clean, Reliable and Competitive Power for the Corporate Off-Taker."

WindEurope promotes PPAs in Europe

PNE WIND AG Increases its EBIT Guidance for 2017

Based on strong numbers up to Q3, PNE Wind increases its EBIT guidance for this year

Schaeffler has turned in a positive revenue and earnings performance for Q3

The company has confirmed its guidance for the full year 2017.

MHI Vestas Invests in New Blade Painting and Logistics Facility in the UK

This investment is a direct result of strong demand for the V164 offshore wind turbine platform.

Lufft's Weather Sensor Useful Aid in Solar Race

With the help of the Lufft WS504 intelligent weather sensor, the Belgian Punch Powertrain Solar Team finished in the top three.

International Collaboration Aims to Improve Performance of Offshore Turbine Blades

10 European countries haveteamed up to support the research, development and demonstration of wind turbine blade innovations

Willow Springs Texas Wind Farm Produces Power

Lincoln Clean Energy has taken the 250 MW wind farm into commercial operation

Wind Energy Records in the U.S.

Over the past two weeks, wind farms harnessed strong seasonal winds

African Development Bank and Green Climate Fund Sign Partnership

Their aim is to move the African continent towards low-carbon and climate-resilient development.

E. ON Wind Service Takes over Maintenance in Scottish Wind Farm

The Drone Hill wind farm has 22 Nordex wind turbines, which will be maintained by E. ON Wind Service over the next five to ten years.

In Germany, the climate topic is at the centre of attention these days: While the former capital Bonn hosts the COP23 world climate conference, participants in the current capital Berlin are also fighting over climate issues in exploratory talks for a so called 'Jamaica Coalition'.

Dörken MKS-Systeme at the Agritechnica 2017

Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG will be participating in the Agritechnica in Hanover from 12 to 18 November 2017 on a joint stand with OTN Galvanotechnik

Deutsche Windtechnik's OutSmart B.V. Announces Changes its the Board of Directors

As OutSmart wants to focus more on power plant management, the board of directors has been restructured

Q3: Senvion's Performance in Line with Guidance

Order increase by 51% in the first nine months compared with the same period in 2016, bt worsening industry dynamics

Mainstream Welcomes Neart na Gaoithe OWF Decision

The Scottish Supreme Court rejected RSPB Scotland’s challenge to a planning decision by Scottish Ministers in 2014.

Senvion Delievers Turbines for Lincoln Gap in Australia

Order introduces the Senvion 3.6M140 turbine to Australia

Ørsted Sells Walney Extension OWF and Increases Outlook for 2017

The company formerly know as DONG Energy sold 50% of Walney Extension to a consortium consisting of PKA and PFA, two leading Danish pension funds.

Vattenfall to Inform Local Residents about Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm

Consultation phase on the anticipated environmental impact of the fossil-fuel free project has started

The Netherlands: Historical Land of Windmills Is Currently Blazing a Trail in Wind Power Innovation

The WindEurope Conference and Exhibition will take place in Amsterdam later this month.

NKT Nears Order for Moray East Offshore Wind Farm Project

NKT has signed a Preferred Bidder Agreement (PBA) for delivery and installation of export cable systems

Nordex Publishes Q3 Earnings

Changed statutory parameters have negative impact on project lead times and, therefore, on contract awards.

RTS Wind to Monitor Construction of Wikinger OWF

Adwen chose RTS Wind to document and monitor the quality of the construction in all phases and proactively support the realisation of the offshore project in Germany

SeaTwirl Gets European Patent for Dynamic Floating Wind Turbine

The dynamic turbine can fold its blades to become flat, thus enabling it to withstand much higher wind speeds.

Iberdrola Phases-Out Coal and Adresses Climate Protection

Iberdrola urges industry to take action on climate change at the COP23

Outlook: Wind Will become Europe's Number One Electricity Source

“Wind energy is now firmly established as the cheapest form of new power generation."

Rock Creek Wind Farm Up and Running

Rock Creek is Enel’s first project in Missouri and the largest operating wind farm in the State

Goldwind Announces 4 MW Smart Wind Turbine

The GW4S turbine is a direct evolution of the existing 3S platform with a rated power range between 4.0 and 4.2MW.

A2SEA Starts Transition Piece Installation on Merkur OWF

The vessel SEA CHALLENGER will transport and help install the 66 TPs.

Repowering Europe's Highest Wind Farm

Vestas is to repower the Tauernwindfarm in Austria - a task that requires special solutions

Milestone for Ingeteam

The Spanish wind converter supplier surpasses 40 GW milestone of installed wind power capacity and consolidates its world number one rank with leadership in key wind energy growth markets

“We are in a strong position to eventually capture at least 10% of the subsea inspection market and we are already working with key players in the industry," says CEO

Yesterday over 200 companies in the American wind power supply chain delivered a letter to leaders of the tax reform effort in the U.S. House of Representatives asking them to keep their promise to over 100,000 American wind workers.

Irish Population Favours Wind Energy

People want more renewable energy - politicians needs to act

The Queen visits Siemens Gamesa in the UK

Her Majesty visits the Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy factory in Hull, where wind turbine blades are fabricated

Sweden hasn't yet made a name for itself in the wind energy sector. But this will soon change. Within the next two years a new cluster of onshore wind farms will be built high up in northern Sweden - the largest one in Europe.

Goldwind Presents New Offshore Turbines from China

After announcing new 4 MW turbines yesterday, Goldwind introduces more 6 MW offshore wind turbines for the Chinese market

Beginning construction in early 2018, the turbines will be the same as those developed for Whirlpool Corporation's manufacturing facilities in Findlay, Marion, and Ottawa, Ohio, and will be developed in coordination with One Energy Enterprises.

PRO-Modbus Sensors for Wind Turbines

The Modbus RTU interface simplifies the integration of the professional wind speed and wind direction sensors into networks

Federal State Comparison of Renewable Energy Sources in Germany

A need for action, even with previous successes

Searching for Funds for Renewable Energy Projects in Developing Countries

ADFD and IRENA open new round of funding for renewable energy projects and invite applications

ESS Finishes Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm Project ahead of Schedule

ESS technical director, Michael Cowie, said: “We are pleased to have successfully completed another seabed clearance and trenching work scope."

TPI Composites to Open Technology Center soon

The blade manufacturer is building an advanced technology center in Kolding, Denmark

Siem Offshore in Talks to Sell Cable Lay Business

Siem Offshore in trouble

Windhoist Have Commenced Work on Aftissat Wind Farm in Morocco

Windhoist will be erecting a total of 56 Siemens 3.6-130 x 100mhh wind turbines in the Western Sahara

MAKE: Global Wind Power Update

The consulting company gives an upgrade to the 10-year outlook

VBMS Introduces a Solution for Fixing and Sealing Subsea Cables in Offshore Structures

Together with Kintech Energy Ltd., the company has developed a hang-off that features fast (dis)assembly without the use of toxic resins.

Study: How Can OWFs Coexist with other Ocean-Based Industries?

Deepwater Wind and the University of Massachusetts want to find out how ocean industries like offshore wind farms and commercial fishing can coexist and thrive

The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) has developed the analysis "The necessary elements for an energy transition. Proposals for the electricity sector" and sent the paper to the Spanish Committee of Experts for Energy Transition.

Australia's Cattle Hill Wind Farm Project Informs Visitors

Goldwind Australia used the local Bushfest to inform attendees about Cattle Hill Wind Farm project

Importance of met towers will decrease

Vaisala predicts SoDAR and LiDAR measurements are the future, as they can collect significantly more data.

Ever since the House released its tax reform proposal on Nov. 1, skeptics of wind power have jumped at the opportunity to spread misleading information in U.S. media. The AWEA straightens some hoaxes.

WFW Advises on Italian Wind Farm Financing

International law firm Watson Farley & Williams has advised UniCredit S.p.A. on the €40m project financing of a 54 MW wind plant in Itay.

Senvion Charters CTV Catamaran from EMO

EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH has signed a contract with Senvion GmbH from Hamburg to provide a Crew Transfer Vessel during the operational phase of the offshore wind farm “Nordsee One.”

Nordex Offers New Sound Concept

The turbine manufacturer promises a higher yield even in sound-optimised operating mode for their Generation Delta turbines

ACCIONA and ICO Finalize Finances of Mt. Gellibrand Wind Farm in Australia

The wind farm will be constructed in the State of Victoria next year.

Vestas and Fortum Energy Build Wind Farm in Russia

After the two companies have won Russia’s first wind energy auction, the two companies have signed the first order of a binding framework agreement.

Nexans Opens High Voltage Test Laboratory in France

The new enlarged Center is now fully operational, with the capacity to test cable systems up to 1.5 million volts.

Held in parallel with the UN Climate Change Conference COP23, the Global Renewable Energy Solutions Showcase GRESS demonstrated that a full renewable energy supply is possible.

DNV GL: AI boosts Efficiency across the Renewable Energy Sector

As artificial intelligence advances in robotics, inspections, supply chain and the way we work, a new paper showcases opportunities for solar and wind sector

Germany: Results of 3rd Auction Are In

Costs have fallen again, but there is concern

World’s Largest Survey: People Support Energy Transition

Ørsted has conducted the world’s largest survey on renewable energy. The conclusion looks hopeful as there is an overwhelming public support for a shift from black to green.

In early November, the U.S. House of Representatives published its tax reform proposal. Since the wind industry is massively affected, wind energy associations and companies have been running a storm ever since. However, the reform could also bring advantages for small wind turbines. One manufacturer is indeed particularly delighted.

Siemens Gamesa Delivers Wind Turbines in Greece

Three projects with a total capacity of 60 MW will be constructed with turbines from Siemens Gamesa

UK's Renewable Industry Shocked by Government Plans

British Government wants to end future support for renewable power deployment in Budget until an estimated 2025

British Renewables Associations React to Government Announcement

Renewable Energy associations from throught the UK are responding with concern to the UK Government's Budget.

Commissioning Work at Wikinger OWF with Ampelmann Gangway

Eidesvik signs Ampelmann to install an E-type gangway on its largest ship

WFW Advises Acquisition of 50% stake in 659 MW Walney Extension OWF

WFW advised in relation to financing, construction, operations and maintenance and power purchase arrangements

Nordex Expands Portfolio in Turkey

Nordex will be installing nine turbines with a total capacity of 30 megawatts in the Province of Izmir.

UK's Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Up and Running

Statoil and partners Masdar and Statkraft have officially opened the Dudgeon offshore wind farm on Wednesday

New Report about Influence of Composite Materials Enhancing the Capacity of Wind Turbines

Wind turbine composite material forms an essential component of wind turbine for the manufacture of wind turbine rotor blade.

Ballast Nedam Re-Enters Wind Market

With Ballast Nedam Renewables, the company uses its knowledge and expertise internationally for onshore wind, offshore wind and solar parks.

Hackathon, ‘Hack the Wind’, to Take Place at WindEurope Conference and Exhibition

InnoEnergy and WindEurope give away €20,000 to solve industry challenges with innovations that could lead to new start-ups

Siemens Gamesa Showcases New Products at WindEurope 2017 in Amsterdam

Furthermore, seven company experts will be speakers in the conference

Siemens Gamesa Goes Big in Thailand

The company has already installed half of the country's total installed capacity

Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, submitted an application for a Horizon 2020 proposal to the European Commission in collaboration with partners throughout the value chain of the offshore wind energy sector.

Quote Round-Up on DOE's Resiliency Proposal

DOE's resiliency proposal would act as a subsidy for coal and nuclear plants while throwing competitive energy markets into disarray.

CDC to Restore Old Power Plant to Potential Offshore Hub

The retired Brayton Point Power Station may come to life again as a hub for offshore wind.

Enel Wins Big in Mexico

The company will build 593 MW of wind capacity following renewable tender win

New Report Sheds Light on European Wind Industry

The report shows how wind energy creates value not only for the wind industry but for the wider economy.

ZF Introduces SHIFT: a Modular Gearbox Platform Offering High Flexibility

Reducing time-to-market and life-cycle costs

ZF and Schaeffler Provide an Advanced Predictive Maintenance Solution

Bundling know-how and expertise of wind gearboxes and bearings will create superior solutions reducing cost of wind energy

"Knowing what the volume, timing and budget of renewable energy auctions is going to be helps the industry plan its investments in the supply chain," says Giles Dickson

Siemens Gamesa Launches New Products in Amsterdam

The company presents new products and innovations for the start of the WindEurope Event in Amsterdam which starts today

Nordex to Supply one of the Biggest Onshore Projects in Europe

Nordex Awarded 180-MW Project in the Netherlands by Vattenfall

Siemens Wins Order for Kriegers Flak Offshore Project

The company will install 113 SG 8.0-167 DD turbines with a capacity of 950 MW at three offshore wind farms in Denmark

Moose Lake Wind Farm Funding Secured

Boralex Inc. announces the closing of a $53.3 million financing for the Moose Lake wind farm in British Columbia, Canada.

ENGIE Wins Big in Mexican Auction

French power producer ENGIE has obtained four projects in the Long Term Electricity Auction organized by Mexico’s National Center for Energy Control (CENACE), the company announced last week.

Deutsche Windtechnik Receives Two Awards

The independent maintenance provider receives two awards for outstanding service quality by two of its largest clients

Bladt Industries Sells OSB to German EEW SPC

With immediate effect, Bladt Industries A/S has transferred all its shares in OSB to EEW SPC. Consequently EEW SPC now is the 100% owner of OSB.

Bladt Industries Secures Hornsea Project One Additional Order

As Bladt Industries continues to focus on the UK market, the company secures an additional order for 28 transition pieces

SGRE Wins Indian Order

Siemens Gamersa to supply a 200 MW wind farm located in Poovani, in the state of Tamil Nadu

Milestone for Senvion: 7,777 installed wind turbines

The Senvion 3.2M122 turbine is located in Kerkow-Mürow-Landin in Brandenburg, Germany.

GE Renewable Energy Hits 60 GW Milestone

The company has installed more than 35,000 turbines across the world

Jan De Nul Group and Smulders Join Forces for Kriegers Flak

The companies work together to build two gigantic gravity-based foundations for the high voltage station of the Danish offshore wind farm.