News Archive March 2017

Nordex Publishes Financial Statements for 2016

After last week's downward correction, Nordex publishes figures for the 2016 financial statements.

Energy Storage Projects for Texas Wind Farms

E.ON will build energy storage projects near its wind farms in Texas

Swiss company ABB has announced to invest in Enbala Power Networks, a leading developer of software for the management of power supply networks.

Meikle Wind Farm in Canada Fully Operational

Pattern Development has completed the largest wind power project in British Columbia

The Next Big Thing: Drone Technology in Offshore Turbine Inspections

SkySpecs and Siemens start colloboration to test the use of automated drones in offshore wind inspections

10-Year-Anniversary: ZF Celebrates Wind Power Plant in India

ZF Wind Power plant is the only fully integrated wind turbine gearbox manufacturing company in India

It is the time of balancing: Every year in spring, a view back helps to assess the past financial year. Now Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) have published their annual Top 10 ranking of wind turbine manufacturers. Although there have been some changes, the major upheaval will not begin until next year when all the mergers take effect.

8.2 Consulting AG Completes Technical Due Dilligence for Trianel Borkum II

The consulting agency has successfully finished the technical due dilligence on the transaction of Swiss EWZ for offshore wind farm Trianel Borkum II

Hamburg-based wind turbine manufacturer Senvion has received a major contract from the UK: 47 turbines with an output of 151 megawatts are to be installed in Scotland and North England.

Siemens Pushes Energy Supply in Egypt

Siemens celebrates its first milestone in modernising the Egyptian energy system which will boost the power generation capacity by 45 percent when finished.

Construction Work at German Wikinger OWF Runs Smoothly

Prysmian has completed cable laying phase in the Baltic Sea ahead of schedule

WINDEA LEIBNIZ Heading to Work for Siemens after Christening

The new wind farm vessel of Bernhard Schulte has been named WINDEA LEIBNIZ and will be working for Siemens starting in April

More than 2500 units of generators have been delivered in India making this an important milestone for the nation’s journey towards 24x7 power for all based on green energy.

ACCIONA Powers Mexico

ACCIONA will build its fifth wind farm in Mexico, powering the energy transition in the country and aiming for more than 1,000 MW of renewables by the end of 2018.

Dutch Iv-Oil & Gas Wind Contract For German Borkum Riffgrund II Substation

The platform will weigh 4200 tonnes and will be installed in the German North Sea when finished.

Seaproof Solutions has been selected by Siem Offshore Contractors to supply a cable protection system for the German offshore wind farm Trianel Borkum II in the North Sea.

Deutsche Bucht Offshore Wind Farm Sold to Northland Power

Offshore Wind Farm in the German North Sea is in advanced development / Project will have a capacity of 252 MW once finished / Northland aquires 100 % stakes

Rhode Island launches new Clean Energy Program "1,000 by '20"

Governor Gina M. Raimondo of US state Rhode Island has announced a new strategic goal to increase the amount of clean energy in the state last week.

China's emissions fall again

Latest numbers from China are raising hope in the fight against climate change

More Wind Energy for Kansas

Western Plains Wind Farm produces emission-free electricity pushing Kansas' lead

Shared Cable Corridor for Norfolk Wind Farms

Vattenfall has altered plans to reduce potential impact on environment

Scotland May Get Another Huge Wind Farm

Force 9 and EDF ER have announced plans for a 63 turbine wind farm near Moray in Scotland.

US Wind Power Surpasses Hydro Capacity

Wind Power became the largest renewable eenergy source in the United States last year.

Nordex Hits 500 MW Milestone in Ireland

New 95 MW wind farm Meenadreen in operation / Order intake of the last years steadily increasing

HUBER+SUHNER Reaching out for Japan

Two new sales partners announced

Schmidbauer Handles Logistics for Offshore Wind Farm Walney Extension

German Schmidbauer Group has been chosen to handle heavy-load logistics for UK offshore wind farm.

Scotland: Renewable Industry Fears Job Losses

A recent survey of companies operating in the renewable energy sector in Scotland shows that the majority of companies fears a loss of jobs in the coming months.

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Confirmed as new Secretary of Energy in the US

The US Senate has confirmed Perry as new leader of the DOE.

ERG Aquires Six Wind Farms in Germany

The wind farms have an installed capacity of 48.4 MW.

Pattern Energy Starts Construction of Canadian Wind Farm

The developer will start construction of the 147 MW Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind Project in Québec on track to start generating power by year's end.

LAMBRECHT meteo GmbH Wins Large Contract from DWD

LAMBRECHT meteo has won the tender to deliver more than 1,100 precipitation sensors

The local government of the province of Friesland in the Netherlands has agreed with the developer of the wind farm Fryslân on a financial participation. It is the first time a province is directly involved in a wind farm.

An often discussed issue when it comes to energy transition and its acceptance: the constant flashing of wind power plants at night, which in many places disrupts local residents. A new law in Germany now ensures that lights of a first wind farm can be shut down at night.

Several transmission system operators have revealed plans of creating an artificial island in the North Sea to function as a power link island for thousands of offshore wind turbines.

SgurrEnergy has introduced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its existing inspection service. Inspections can be carried out up to four times faster than traditional rope access methods.

Nordex Responsible for One Quarter of Turkish Wind Turbine Installations

Nordex remains market leader in Turkey

Mortensen to Construct 600 MW Wind Farm in Colorado

The renewable energy contractor will install the largest single-phase wind farm ever built in North America.

Prysmian Group Wins Inter-Array Cables for Two Offshore Wind Projects

Offshore Wind Projects Merkur (Germany) and Horns Rev 3 (Denmark) will be equipped by Prysmian Group

New paper shows that the interconnection of grids would open up an unprecedented opportunity to globally share the resources of the whole planet, bringing clean energy to everybody, everywhere in the world.

GE to Construct Largest Wind Energy Project in Turkey

GE has partnered with local force to install Turkey's largest wind farm.

Renewable Electricity for Iran and the Middle East Possible

The region could profit from fully renewable electricity systems by 2030.

Due to its promising project pipeline and the development of new markets, the company is well positioned for continued and sustainable growth, also in the light of regulatory changes.

Auctions for South East Europe?

WindEurope weighs in

Wind Industry Creates Jobs in America

As a new study shows, the American wind industry could drive a quarter million American jobs by 2020 - if Trump leaves the industry alone

Scottish Government Approves Floating Wind Farm

Planning consent for an eight turbine 50 MW floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Aberdeen has been granted

European Commission Greenlights Aquisition of ABB's High-Voltage Cables Business

nkt cables has closed the transaction on march 1st, 2017.

Senvion: New Program Secures Future Competitivness

- Investments in research, developement and new technologies - Job reductions in Germany

European Commission Greenlights Merger Between Gamesa and Siemens

The European Commission has cleared unconditionally the proposed acquisition of wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa by Siemens.

Cable Works Underway at Galloper Offshore Wind Farm

Final phase of Galloper construction at Sizewell Beach / Beach remains open through work though

Greencoat Renewables Buys Two Wind Farms in Ireland

Company plans to invest further money in Ireland and wants to strenghten its renewable energy portfolio

Certex UK invests in Hull

Supplier Certex also moves to the Humber region in the UK, whose business has already gained a decisive push through the recent construction of a Siemens plant.

The Blue Circle Builds Wind Farm in Vietnam

The onshore wind farm will feature G114-2.625 MW turbines by Gamesa which will be the largest turbines installed in Vietnam so far.

Critical Transition Period for Global Wind Industry Continues in 2017

MAKE’s Q1/2017 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update presents an analysis of global and regional wind power installation forecasts through 2026.

Nordex Installs Turbines for ABO Wind

German know how for Finland: Hamburg-based turbine manufacturer Nordex will produce three turbines for ABO Wind from Wiesbaden to be installed in Finland.

Siemens Starts Testing New Low-Wind Turbine in Denmark

The SWT-3.15-142 prototype has been installed in Drantum, Denmark, at a wind test site and is about to enter serial production by end of 2017

EurObserv'ER Wind Power Barometer Is Out

Wind Barometer shows steady growth last year, but a bump ahead

Wind Propulsion Technology Gets Tested

A collaboration of Maersk Tankers, Norsepower, ETI, and Shell are testing new wind propulsion technology

German Wind Farm Kohlenstraße Is Equipped by Vestas

Uhl Windkraft Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG has ordered nine V136-3.45 MW for its wind farm Kohlenstraße in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

EDF Energies Nouvelles Ups its Game in France

Growth of its operations in France includes commissioning of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region’s most powerful wind farm

India is a subcontinent of opposites: a high-tech IT industry faces millions of people who have neither regular access to running water nor electricity. The dominating traditional caste system in rather rural regions with rigid hierarchy and values is opposed by westernized big cities with a modern society mirroring the energy sector full of contrasts between tradition and modernity.

Retirement: World's Oldest Offshore Wind Farm Is Being Decommissioned

DONG Energy is decommissioning the world's oldest offshore wind farm located in Denmark. It was connected to the grid 25 years ago.

Repowering on the Canaray Islands

The Barranco wind farm in Tirajana has been repowered with a single turbine replacing seven old ones.

Trump's Human Resource Planning at FERC

Names for nominees have been leaked.

AWEA Urges US Congress to Include Electric Ttransmission Provisions in any Proposed Infrastructure Legislation

“Just like highways and bridges, transmission is infrastructure that keeps the U.S. economy moving – and growing.”

Senvion Presents Business Figures for 2016

2016 and 2017 are considered years of transition / Project delays lead to lower revenues / Consolidation has started

Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm Successfully Refinanced

Successful construction and very good performance have been the basis for the implemented refinancing

US Department of Interior Has Auctioned Off Kitty Hawk Offshore Area

Avangrid Renewables, LLC has been declared winner of the auction.

No Harm Done by Stella

First US offshore wind farm wasn't harmed during strong winter storm called 'Stella'.

“The draft Scottish Energy Strategy is excellent as it joins the dots together on renewables, transport and heat and shows a transition away from fossil fuels to a sustainable economy. It is clear, aspirational and therefore challenging to do."

Vestas Wins another Order in Ukraine

After the Danish turbine manufacturer has re-started their market activities, the company has received yet another order from Ukraine.

ELA Container Shows its Offshore Containers at Events World-Wide

Numerous exhibition dates all around the globe confirmed for 2017

Nordex exchanges CEO

José Luis Blanco has been named successor of Lars Bondo Krogsgaard as CEO.

Ireland Wants Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Gaelectric and Ideol team up to develop floating offshore in Irish waters

Europe Needs to Push Floating Offshore Wind Technology

The industry needs to use the momentum and lead the way into a floating offshore wind future.

Moventas Gets Certification

Moventas has been certified for wind turbine gearbox supply and repairs in Europe by Achilles, a leading provider of supplier risk management services

Siemens Wins Two Projects in Belgium

EDF Luminus has ordered wind turbines at Siemens Wind Power for two projects in Belgiun

Senvion Enters Irish Market

Senvion lands first order from Ireland and continues its expansion into new markets.

North Carolina Starts Big in Wind Energy

North Carolina was at the center of attention last week when the Department of Interior auctioned off a project off the state’s coast.

Canada's Province Prince Edward Island Proposes New Energy Strategy

The strategy aims at creating jobs, stimulating the local economy, and putting money into the pockets of Islanders.

Colorado Gets Another Wind Farm

Black Hills Energy's Peak View Wind Farm Is Up And Running

Danish Government Expands Wind Energy Test Sites

Østerild and Høvsøre test sites are to be expanded with a total of four new sites while facilitating taller test turbines.

Norwegian-Finnish Border Area Gets Wind Farms

Norwegian company St1 Norge AS has agreed to set up a joint venture with a consortium of Vindkraft Nord AS and Ny Energi AS to develop two wind farm projects in northern Norway.

DONG Energy and Good Energy Partner Up in the UK

Good Energy gets wind power from DONG Energy’s offshore wind farm Westermost Rough

EU Commission Approaves Merger between GE and LM Wind Power

European Commission gives green light: General Electric (USA) and LM Wind Power (Denmark) are allowed to merge.

Energinet.dk has awarded a framework agreement to JD-Contractor A/S for the contingency repair of its subsea cables. The agreement covers all Energinet.dk subsea asserts in Denmark, among others the transmission systems and the export cables for all Danish Offshore Windfarms.

Former Altamont Pass Wind Farm In California Will Be Repowered

Salka will repower the wind farm by replacing 569 one-hundred-kilowatt turbines with 27 modern turbines, thus creating a modern 55 MW wind farm.

Jones Bros Makes Mynydd Portref Wind Farm Site Great Again

Blades storage areas and assist crane pads are removed to leave the area mostly undisturbed.

Giles Dickson Talks About Proposed Renewable Energy Directive

Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope, talked about the the proposed Renewable Energy Directive (RED) at a hearing of the European Union in Brussels.

Ohio Fights Wind Mills, AWEA Reacts

Ohio is on its way to reduce the state’s renewable energy standard (RPS) into an unenforceable goal.

Deutsche Windtechnik Conquers French Service Market

For the first time ever German company Deutsche Windtechnik will provide maintenance for Vestas V90 turbines in France.

Hardly a week goes by without reports about new projects and innovations about the 'new one in town' of the renewable energy industry. The potential is enormous all over the world, so Europe needs to underline its supremacy urgently, says WindEurope's Giles Dickson.

Australia's Wind Energy Portfolio Grows

The federal state of Victoria is getting another wind farm

Statoil Secures Services Of 4Subsea

4Subsea has been awarded a master service agreement with Norwegian energy company Statoil covering fixed and floating offshore installations

US Midwest Is Getting The Wind Treatment

Xcel Energy launches its largest-ever Upper Midwest wind investment and wants to add 1,550 MW to its portfolio

Offshore Wind Strengthens Denmark's Port Of Esbjerg

The port has landed its highest profit to date as Meanwhile, it has shipped 1,100 MW offshore wind capacity last year.

Rotos 360 Bought by James Fisher

The company specializes in the repair and maintenance of wind turbine blades and has found ways to significantly reduce wind turbine downtime

Statkraft Exits Ownership of Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Project

The company has agreed to sell its 25% stake of UK‘s 4.8 GW Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Project continuing its way of exiting all offshore wind assets.

Sgurr Energy Wins Construction Monitoring for Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm

The contract will be followed by a 15-year operations monitoring phase

WindEurope Welcomes Decision For Wind Power Hub

The European Wind Energy Association now calls for joint action between industry and TSOs to make it successful.

Agreement on Power Link Island

Three TSOs have signed an agreement to work together to improve grid in North Sea / Power Link Island will be developed to ccordinate offshore wind power

LM Wind Power Starts Construction Of Blade Factory in France

Altough LM Wind Power has been aquired by GE recently, the new facility will produce blades for multiple customers in Europe.

Workshop Explores Synergies Between Wind Energy And Hydrogen Power

WindEurope wants to use synergies to further reduce emissions.

Vestas' Chairman Bert Nordberg Wins Award

He has been named 'Nordic Chairman of the Year', facing off tough competition from other Scandinavic candidates.

CanWEA Applauds Federal Government’s Commitment To Continue Transition To Low Carbon Economy

Canadian wind energy association releases statement following publishment of budget by the government

One Half Up, One To Go

German offshore wind farm Veja Mate reaches halfway installation milestone

Statkraft Enters French Market

Statkraft has closed its first PPA under new French support mechanism for renewable energies.

GE Wins China Offshore Deal

GE Renewable Energy has been selected to supply 3 Haliade Offshore Wind turbines for the Fujian Xinghua Gulf demo project in China

Construction of Amistad Wind Farm in Mexico Starts

Enel Green Power México will install the 200 MW wind farm in the federal state of Coahuila.

EDF RS team has currently 10 GW of renewable energies under contract employing over 500 people in 27 U.S. states, four Canadian provinces, and in both Mexico and Chile.

First Turbine Standing Tall At Khobab Wind Farm

The first of its 61 wind turbine generators has been lifted ahead of schedule, on 22 March 2017.

Ingeteam’s Converter Manufacturing Plant Gets Certification

DNV GL awards “Shop Approval in Renewable Energy” certification for Ingeteam's wind converter manufacturing facility in Northern Spain

Wind Energy Will Bring Jobs To Iowa

Navigant Consulting says more than 17,000 Iowa wind-related jobs possible by 2020

Kriegers Flak Gets Green Light From EU Commission

The European Commission has ruled that Danish state aid for planned offshore wind farm Kriegers Flak is ok.

The 1 GW Fosen Vind Project in Norway will consist of several wind farms / Nexans will supply 200 km of underground tables to interlink the turbines and transmit the power to the grid

British technology and innovation center Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has published a new study that illustrates the great economic benefits of the offshore wind industry for Great Britain. By 2030 this industry could bring the country up to 2.9 billion dollars.

Vestas Going Strong In China

Danish turbine manufacturer wins three contracts for 142 MW which underline their 2 MW platform's competitiveness continued presence in China.

Adwen's 8 MW-Prototype In Final Stage

It's only a matter of time until the 8 MW-turbine of Adwen will be fully installed

Report Maps Out UK's Offshore Wind Speed Variability

The Crown Estete has published a new report showing a significantly lower variability in offshore wind speeds than previously understood.

Admittedly, it's a bit like with an accident: You just can't stop watching. This is the best way to describe the mood when observing what new US President Donald Trump is doing in his office.

European Investment Bank Supports Wind Farm In Egypt

The EIB will pay EUR 115 million to support the construction of another wind farm in Egypt.

Vestas Wins Order For Bearkat I Wind Project In Texas

Vestas will supply 57 V126 3.45 MW turbines, expanding the 3 MW platform’s growing presence world-wide.

Test Rig Will Explore Impact Of Water Erosion on Wind Turbine Blades

ORE Catapult will install the test rig at the National Renewable Energy Centre in Blyth.

The tender for this offshore project located off the coast of the Netherlands has been won by a consortium of Shell, Van Oord, Eneco and Mitsubishi/DGE in Devember last year.