News Archive March 2018

TÜV Rheinland has been commissioned to perform comprehensive testing and surveillance of the production of rotor blades for the "Trianel Windpark Borkum II" offshore wind farm.

Vineyard Wind Treats Fishermen with Safety Training Courses

The life-saving skills’ training will be sponsored by the offshore wind developer.

Boralex Secures Financing of Three French Wind Farms

Construction on each of the projects is either underway or beginning in the coming months

GE Will Build Most Powerful Offshore Turbine of the World

12 MW turbine will become reality rather sooner than later

Subsea 7 Aquires German Siem Offshore Contractors

The acquisition includes the inter-array cable lay vessel Siem Aimery and the support vessel Siem Moxie.

The company will install a control center which will collect all the relevant information on the infrastructure of wind farms in real time, enabling the operator to effectively manage and optimize the operation and maintenance of its wind turbines.

ORE Catapult Test Center Deals with Largest Blade in the World

The 88.4-metre LM Wind Power blade will be put through its paces at ORE Catapult’s blade-test facility over the coming months.

Turkish Energy Minister Berat Albayrak has announced that Turkey will shortly be holding a call for tenders for the country's first offshore wind farm. However, it is not just any offshore wind farm that is to be built, but the world's largest.

ABB Strengthens Jamaica's Grid to Integrate Renewables

ABB will supply a microgrid and storage system to help the country with their energy transition

Van Oord's Aeolus Fitted with Gigantic Crane

The crane makes the vessel ready to handle the latest generation of foundations and turbines for offshore wind projects.

Prizes Fall in Latest French Tender

For the first time, projects were eligible for a bonus if they included crowd-funding, which was the case for a third of projects.

Peikko Group Delivers Foundation Work for Hitra 2 Wind Farm in Norway

Peikko will deliver all steel components for the 26 foundations of the wind park.

Next Generation Turbines and Heavy Lifts for Floating Wind Farms to be Investigated

A joint industry project wants to address common technical challenges relevant to commercial-scale floating wind farms up to 1 GW capacity.

ALLETE Clean Energy Sell Thunder Spirit Wind Farm to Montana-Dakota Utilities

Phase II of the wind farm is currently under construction.

Peikko Group Delivers Foundation Work for Hitra 2 Wind Farm in Norway

Peikko will deliver all steel components for the 26 foundations of the wind park.

Siemens Gamesa Licences 8 MW Technology to Shanghai Electric

Under the agreement, Shanghai Electric will manufacture, sell, and install the SG 8 MW Direct Drive machine for offshore wind farms in China

AWEA Critizises Trump's Proposed Steel Tariffs

The American Wind Energy Association AWEA warns against higher costs for the wind industry.

Rotor Blade with Bend-Twist Coupling Passes Extreme Load Test

All eyes on the bend-twist coupling which has been the focus of research in the wind sector for some time now.

New Partnership to Push Offshore Wind in the U.S.

Semco Maritime and Moffatt & Nichol join forces to offer engineering services to the market

Career 4.0 at HANNOVER MESSE

Digitization is revolutionizing the world of work

Oceaneering International, based in Houston, Texas, has announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has acquired Ecosse Subsea Limited, a provider of offshore engineering, seabed preparation, route clearance and trenching services to the renewable energy and oil and gas industries.

World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm: First Jackets Completed

Navantia and Iberdrola celebrate the completion of the first four jacket foundations for East Anglia One in Spain

Schaeffler Pushes Ahead with Key Future Program

Schaeffler pushing ahead with transformation / “Agenda 4 plus One” boosted to 20 initiatives / Plans to grow earnings performance by €300 million / “Agile, quicker and bolder”

Belgian Grid Operator Intends to Deploy Drones for Inspection

Elia tests drones for long-distance flights to inspect Belgium's high-voltage grid

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops FlexPLAS® Release Film

The production of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) using prepregs in a hot press enables the production of large batch numbers with two smooth sides in short cycle times.

HBM Introduces T21WN “All-Inclusive” Torque Transducer

T21WN torque transducer allows simultaneous measurement of torque, rotational speed, and angle of rotation

Fugro Supports TenneT in Grid Expansion in Northern Germany

The transmission grid operator TenneT has again awarded Fugro a contract to a conduct a characterisation campaign of the new West Coast Line in Schleswig-Holstein.

GE Introduces Reservoir Platform for Energy Storage

The Reservoir helps integrating more renewable energy

wpd, Vattenfall and Caisse des Dépôts Join Forces for French Offshore Tender

The project site of Éliade is located near the port of Dunkerque on the sandbank of Flanders.

Strong Performance by BayWa in 2017

BayWa increases EBIT in 2017 and plans to raise dividend - detailed figures to follow

Developer Sabowind Successful in first German tender in 2018

The project developer will install a project in Saxony in East Germany.

Nexans Continues ‘Paced for Growth’ Strategic Plan

Nexans strengthens its management board

Roxtec: Cable Retention Testing

Now you can experience the safety testing procedure at Roxtec in Karlskrona, Sweden. Take a look at the first video from their lab and test facilities

European Commission Reveals New Plans to Finance Sustainable Growth

The Commission will propose draft legislation to create a checklist of green investments and financing activities.

"What if the sun won't shine and the wind won't blow? We'll be out of power!" The everlasting argument of renewable energy opponents... But is there any truth in this statement? Will the lights inevitably go out if the weather won't play along?

Poland Wants to Conquer Offshore Wind

Norwegian energy company Statoil has signed an agreement with Polenergia to acquire a 50 % interest in two early phase offshore wind development projects in Poland

Enel Scores Another Big One in Kansas

Enel starts construction of a new wind farm in Kansas, confirming the company as the largest wind operator in the state in terms of capacity

Statkraft and Grid Battery Storage Limited sign first Optimisation Services Agreement

“Statkraft is committed to being the leading partner for clients seeking to maximise returns from storage and flexible generation projects."

ABB Tackles Last Frontier

ABB microgrid technology is put into use to integrate wind power in remote parts of Alaska to lower costs

Siemens Gamesa Will Provide Service for Polish WInd Farms

innogy has signed four agreements with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to cover service and maintenance for 55 of its wind turbines.

Australia: New Report Highlights Community Support of Wind Industry

Clean Energy Council's report reflects the industry’s commitment to adopting best practice in this area.

FOWIND Publishes Offshore Wind Feasibility Studies for Two Indian Regions

The aim of this report is to provide a concept design for a demonstration project in the most promising offshore wind development areas

Can Wind Farms Stabilise the Grid?

The Australian Government wants to find out and has issued a test at the Tassie Wind Farm.

Vestas Plays with its 2 MW-Platforms

Vestas installs a V120-2.0 MW prototype which includes a stronger gearbox and reinforced blades and introduces an upgraded 2.2 MW version

Vestas Secures Swedish Order

Stena Renewable has placed a 72 MW order for two projects in southern Sweden.

The government of Slovenia has decided to build two wind farms to increase the share of renewable energies in the country's electricity mix - the wind farms would be the first in the country

Senvion Widens Indian Footprint

Engie orders 13 turbines from the German manufacturer

Silence is Golden

Cathie Associates have performed a study which enabled noise mitigation in the water column created by monopile driving

GE Renewable Energy Bags Turkish 410 MW Order

Turkey plans to reach a capacity of 20 GW in wind power and generating 30 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2023.

Suzlon Wins 75 MW Order in India

The project will provide clean electricity to 46,000 households per year

Inox Wind Gets Stake in Indian Auction

The turbine manufacturer has won an order of 50 MW in the latest Indian auction.

Japan Gets More Senvion Turbines

Senvion expands footprint in Japan with the order of seven turbines

Nordex and ewz Join Forces in France Again

ewz has ordered turbines for a wind farm in France.

Demag Presents Battery-Powered Trolley for Heavy-Duty Transfer Carriage

“Everything on board” is the motto for the battery-powered trolley that Demag is showing at LogiMAT 2018.

Vestas Strengthens Presence in Argentina with New Factory

The hub and nacelle assembly facility will be build in the Buenos Aires province

BSG Floatel for Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm

Bridgemans Services Group will provide full-service accomodation support for the German Offshore Wind Farm.

New Leading Crew for Scottish Renewables

The voice of Scotland's renewable energy sector is reorganising its mangement crew

Murra Warra Gets Green Lights

Senvion is about to start installing turbines for Australia's 226 MW onshore project Murra Warra

PSO and Walmart Reach Agreement on Wind Catcher Project in Oklahoma

The two companies are requesting the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to approve the project under the terms of their settlement agreement.

Prysmian Builds Most Up To Date Cable Laying Vessel

The company will invest €170 million in a new cutting-edge cable laying vessel to be ready in 2020.

Senvion Meets Financial Targets in "challenging" 2017

Order intake grows / Robust revenues

LM Wind Power Gets New CEO

Duncan Berry succeeds Marc de Jong who will step down in April.

Siemens Gamesa Bags Five Orders in France

Siemens Gamesa to supply 104 MW

Statoil becomes Equinor

Energy company wants to get rid of ballast: The Norwegian company Statoil will soon be called Equinor.

Wescott Industrial Services Coated Beatrice Offshore Transformer Modules

The two OTMs are ready for installation after five months of working on their coatings

Carbon Trust Unleashes the Hammer

Research project aims to reduce costs in the construction of offshore wind farms and at the same time reduce underwater noise during pile driving

In an increasing number of countries, projects for the expansion of renewable energies are awarded in tendering procedures that vary from region to region. At the moment, however, one thing seems to be clear: no country has yet found the perfect system. Instead, experiments are carried out everywhere, new rules tested and improved afterwards.

How to Make Wind Turbines More Sustainable

New composite materials make wind energy even greener

Suzlon Develops Largest Wind Turbine of India

The first prototype of S128 has been commissioned at the Sanganeri, site in Tamil Nadu.

Siemens Gamesa and NTR Extand Service Contract for Scottish Wind Farms

The Ardoch and Over Enoch Wind Farms will stay under Siemens Gamesa's Supervision until 2034

Allete Builds New Wind Farm in Montana

80 MW Wind Farm near Great Falls will be up and runnning by late 2019

Mammoet Supplies Special Solutions for Nissam Bredning Near Shore Wind Farm

Unable to access shallow waters with conventional methods, Mammoet provides solution which simplifies process and saves time and money.

Germany, Phase Out Coal Now!

The new government of Germany did not yet want toput it into the coalition agreement, but more and more countries are drawing the line under coal-fired power generation.

Vestas and TPI Strenghten Rotor Blade Bond

TPI will set up four manufacturing lines at their new factory in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China, exclusively for Vestas.

Vattenfall to Build First Offshore Wind Farm without Subsidies in the Netherlands

Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm will be the first non-subsidised wind farm in the Netherlands.

WindEurope Hails Zero-Subsidy Decision

Giles Dickson: “Wind energy is showing again and again that it can deliver ever more capacity for less cash."

Facebook and Adobe Sign PPA with Enel Green Power

The electricity produced by the Rattlesnake Creek wind farm in Nebraska will be sold to the tech giants.

Dietswell Announces Floater Updates

Dietswell is designied a floating offshore wind platform and has announced some milestones from their latest work

Demag Service Presents New Service Products

Inductive rope tests now part of portfolio

"As a result of our cooperation, we are able to combine Taaleri’s significant expertise in renewable energy with Fortum’s extensive knowledge of the Nordic electricity market.”

Suzlon Wins 500 MW Order

The two wind farms will provide electricity to 3 million households

K2 Management Expands to Poland

K2 Management has opened an office in Gdynia to support the growing wind markets in Eastern Europe

“We are proud that Trescal, a company known for its extremely high demands in terms of precision and efficiency of work, has decided to invest further in torque measuring and calibration solutions from STAHLWILLE."

SGRE's Ro/Ro New Logistics Concept Now Fully Functional

Siemens Gamesa established a new offshore logistics concept which has now been used for the first time to transport components to the Belgian offshore wind power plant Rentel.

Unique Green Energy Purchasing Consortium Gets First Wind Power

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, DSM, Google and Philips receive first power from new Dutch wind farm Bouwdokken without the involvement of an energy utility company.

Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of polyolefin solutions for the global wire and cable industry, announce the inauguration of cutting-edge facilities in Sweden.

HBM Presents ClipX, One-Channel Signal Conditioner

HBM’s sensors are optimally matched to the ClipX signal conditioner and provide interference-proof measurement results.

As a result of the positive end to the 2017 fiscal year, the Management decided to suggest the distribution of a four percent dividend on the notional interest in the share capital per registered no-par value share

India’s Longest Wind Turbine Blade of 63 Meters Produced by Suzlon

This blade has been specifically developed for Suzlon’s new S128 wind turbine family with a rotor diameter of 128 meters

Vineyard Wind and the Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science and Technology are working on pre- and post-construction assessments of fisheries and associated ecological conditions.

Moventas and PGC Offer Services in Ireland

The co-operation includes parties working together in servicing, refurbishment and replacement of wind turbine gearboxes and associated drive train equipment across Ireland.

Pattern Energy Finishes First Wind Project in Japan

The 33 megawatt Ohorayama Wind Farm has been constructed on schedule

Wind’s Cost-Competiveness Still Grows

There’s never been a better time to invest in wind power

World Bank warns: Climate Change will Surge Refugee Crisis

As climate change gets worse, more and more people will leave their homes. This will lead to a surge in the refugee crisis in the coming years.

Siemens Gamesa Manifests OEM Leadership in Spain

The company will install another seven turbines at a wind farm in Tenerife

The European Wind Energy Association WindEurope demands ambitious targets from the countries bordering the Baltic Sea to make the existing potential of the ocean accessible to offshore wind energy as quickly as possible.

Katanes Wind-Wave Project in Scotland Goes Ahead

DP Energy and Floating Power Plant proceed to the next stage of development.

Siemens Gamesa Orders Generator Rotation Tool from MacArtney

If not regularly rotated, the main bearings of the nacelles may suffer corrosion and quality damage

OMERS Infrastructure Aquires Leeward Renewable Energy

Leeward is operating projects with a total installed capacity of 1.7 GW in the U.S.

Outlook: Global Wind Power Will Double within a Decade

MAKE forecasts a Compounded Annual Growth Rate of 4% over the period from 2018 to 2027.

Swedish Energy Agency Wants to Lower Costs for Offshore Grid Connection

Two different models could possibly remove grid-connection costs.

Polish Company Considers Offshore Wind

PKN ORLEN considers the construction of an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea

Offshore Wind off the Atlantic Coast can Power the U.S.

A new study shows the enormous potential which is still untapped in the U.S.

Siemens Gamesa Dreams of Bright Future

“We are definitely on solid ground and the rationale for our merger has been strongly confirmed throughout the integration process," says CEO Markus Tacke.

Vestas Wins Another Nod in Italian Auction

Long-standing Vestas customer Fri-El Spa places order for two wind farms

Nordex Wins Order by PNE Wind

The trubine manufacturer will install six turbines and provide service afterwards.

The funding is allowing EDS to carry large-scale customer trials that will help to demonstrate technical advantages over the current deployed technology and ensure that all technical and commercial targets are hit prior to market entry.

Nordex Publishes Preliminary Figures for 2017

The turbine manufacturer prepares for a challenging year - due to decreasing orders because of the auctions in Germany

Mitsubishi Corporation Aquires Stakes in Morey Offshore Wind Farm in the UK

MC sees its participation in successive offshore wind power businesses as an opportunity to contribute to the realization of a “low-carbon” society.

innogy Commits to Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm

Innogy Renewables Ireland has partnered with Irish company Saorgus Energy to continue the development of the Dublin Array project in Ireland.

Duke Energy Reveals Strategy for Low-Carbon Future

U.S. utility Duke Energy has outlined steps it is taking to provide safe, reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy to its customers

ROEMHELD Improves Performance of Rotorlock System for Wind Turbines

Their “Rotorlock” locking system is now rated for transverse forces of up to 7,500 kN and wind turbines up to 7 MW

PNE Wind Celebrates International Project Successes

PNE WIND is developing from one of the leading wind farm project developers into a "Clean Energy Solution Provider".

Positive Test Results at DTU’s New Wind Tunnel

The new wind tunnel at Denmarks DTU Risø Campus will be inaugurated soon

MHI Vestas Scores Four MOUs in Taiwan

MHI Vestas signed Memorandums of Understanding with four prestigious Taiwanese companies to install wind turbines in newly-build offshore wind farms.

Denmark Talks about Expanding Wind Turbine Test Centres

The expansion of the two test centres for wind turbine in Østerild and Høvsøre will be discussed at the Danish parliament on April 5th.

Schaeffler Brings Diverse Portfolio to Hannover Messe

The company will show their flanged housing units with service package for electric motors amongst other products

Dutch Government Lays Out Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap 2030

The plan for the development of an offshore grid for the Netherlands has been published this week.

Deepwater Wind Scouts for Offshore Facility Location

The company which has developed the first offshore wind farm in the U.S. is searching for a location to build their assembling facility for further offshore activities.

Bundle of Orders from Germany for Siemens Gamesa

The company will provide wind turbines for five wind projects all across Germany.

Best of Both Worlds: Combining Wind and Solar

Vestas and EDPR install wind turbine-coupled hybrid demonstrator in Spain.

"Europe Needs to Set Energy Transition into Motion”

ACCIONA’s Chairman calls out for Europe to reduce its conventional power generation

Chinese company State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) announced at the beginning of February to buy shares in the German transmission system operator 50Hertz. But the purchase failed: Belgian network operator Elia has snatched the available shares from the Chinese.

Vattenfall Installs First Suction Bucket Jacket Foundations

It's the first time, suction bucket foundations are being used at a Bristish Offshore Wind Farm.

Triton Knoll Reduces Onshore Cable Circuits

The changes will help to reduce the overall construction footprint of the project and realise planned reductions in costs.

The European Commission has found German plans to grant reductions on an offshore surcharge to electro-intensive users and railways to be in line with EU State aid rules.

Blue Clouds for Vestas

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners places 135 MW order for Vestas turbines for the Blue Cloud Wind Farm in Texas.

Wind Energy Market in Vietnam Heats Up

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction enters wind power market in Vietnam and will build its first overseas wind power plant in the country

Buzzing Business in France

Nordex wins another order for a French onshore wind farm.