News Archive April 2018

Vestas Delivers Low Wind Turbines for Jordan

It's the third contract for the Danish turbine manufacturer in Jordan.

Turkey Triple for Nordex

German turbine manufacturer Nordex scores three orders in Turkey

Full Throttle at Galloper

All 56 turbines of the 353MW Galloper Offshore Wind Farm are now generating home-grown renewable electricity for the UK.

“This 109-tonne transformer is designed to step-up the voltage from 33kV to 220kV, which is the voltage required to connect to the 220kV Rahue-Puerto Montt trunk transmission line that runs across the project site”.

The companies want to contribute vessels and marine/installation crews to the offshore wind market and operate a full spread of offshore wind installation and feeder vessels for the U.S.

Siemens Gamesa Chosen for Phase 2 of Taiwan's Offshore Wind Project

20 SWT-6.0-154 Direct Drive wind turbines will be supplied at Formosa 1 Phase 2 and a 15-year full service agreement is also included in the contract.

Flat Top Wind Farm Up and Running

Innergex and BlackRock announce 200 MW wind farm located near the town of Priddy, Texas has gone into commercial operation.

RTS Now Works for Global Player GE Renewable Energy

The specialists are currently working at installation of the Merkur Offshore Wind Farm.

Developer Tri Global Energy Announces Construction Start for Blue Cloud Wind Energy Project

The 148 MW wind project located in Texas is comprised of 19,000 leased acres of privately owned farm land.

Scottish Stronelairg Wind Farm Exports Power to the Grid

When the Stronelairg project is completed this year, it will add 228MW to the more than 1,000MW SSE has already built in Great Britain.

WindEnergy Hamburg Almost Fully Booked

It’s only six months now until the start of the Global Wind Summit in Hamburg, the biggest and most important meeting of the wind industry worldwide.

"We are excited to partner with Invenergy in order to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the U.S.," says Daniel Servitje, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Grupo Bimbo.

Vietnam Call for Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa reinforces its presence in Vietnam where it will install and commission the Dam Nai wind farm with 39 MW.

Step forward for Deutsche Windtechnik in the Netherlands

Contract signed for full maintenance of 22 Vestas turbines

Aeolus Energy Group Expands to U.S. Offshore Market

The company wants to create a functioning offshore market, including a construction fleet, trained American workers, and port facilities to do the work.

Positive First Quarter for Nordex

Nordex increases order intake to more than 1 gigawatt in the first quarter of 2018

Bladt Gets Part of Taiwan Cake

Bladt gets the order to supply of up to 150 jacket foundations in Taiwan for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Extreme Weather Conditions: Wind Energy Helps Keep The Lights On

During the bomb cyclone no major power outages were reported - while wind power was well above average production

Recently, Germany has come under strong criticism, as climate protection has become a problem for the former energy transition pioneer. Britain's latest figures, on the other hand, show how to do better. But not all that glitters on the Thames is gold either.

Google Meets Sustainability Goal

Google’s total purchase of energy from sources like wind and solar exceeded the amount of electricity used in 2017 by their operations around the world, including offices and data centers.

IRENA Report: Renewables Continue Strong Growth in 2017

Global renewable generation capacity increased by 167 GW and reached 2,179 GW worldwide at the end of 2017.

Nexans Sends Last Export Cable for Beatrice On Tour

The loading-out of the final section of the offshore power export cable to the Skagerrak cable laying vessel was successful.

Small Grease Reservoir Filling Filter Introduced

New grease filling filter for automatic lubrication systems as part of SKF’s family of filtration products introduced

EDF Renewable Energy Pushes For Offshore Wind in New Jersey

EDF RE has entered into a preliminary agreement with Fishermen’s Energy to acquire their fully developed 24-megawatt (MW) Project sited off the coast of Atlantic City

Offshore Wind Will Bring Thousands of New Jobs to the U.S.

As a report by the Center for American Progress shows, the offshore wnd industry can bring up to 75,000 new jobs to the Atlantic coastal states.

Nordex Moves Tower Production in Brazil

The company has opened a plant for the production of concrete towers in the north of the country.

TORSIOTRONIC by STAHLWILLE Wins Prestigious Award

The torque screwdriver wins Red Dot Design Award

Bringing Light into Permitting and Environmental Requirements in Alberta

Wind energy projects are subject to a permitting and approvals process. Here's how it works in Alberta, Canada.

IWES to Conduct Preliminary Assessment of Soil Conditions

This information can be used as a basis when selecting and sizing the support structures for wind turbines.

In the Netherlands, the result of another offshore tender was announced last week. The winner of Borssele V is the Two Towers Consortium, consisting of Van Oord, Investri Offshore and Green Giraffe.

GE Renewable Energy Enters Jordanian Market

The U.S. turbine manufacturer will provide turbines for a 100 MW wind farm.

The Apple Turned Green

Tech giant Apple is now globally powered by 100 % renewable energy

Report: Far Offshore Floating Wind Energy Seems Possible

Ampyx Power has published a report with the results of a research into the ‘Sea-Air-Farm’ project, using their Airborne Wind Energy System (AWES)

EDF Energies Nouvelles Wins Tender in Brazil

EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the award of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 114 MW wind energy project in the State of Bahia

Enel Signs PPAs with Bloomberg and General Motors

Enel's first wind farm in the state of Illinois will provide energy for Bloomberg and General Motors and help them on their way to become greener companies.

Offshore Wind Power Gearing Up in the U.S.

It's been an eventful week for the U.S. offshore wind industry. The American Wind Energy Association reflects on all the action.

Siemens Gamesa to Build Hybrid in Australia

The 194 MW wind farm in Australia will also incorporate a battery energy storage system

Viking Link is a proposal to build a high voltage direct current (DC) electricity interconnector between the substation Revsing in southern Jutland, Denmark, and Bicker Fen in Lincolnshire, Great Britain.

First Turbine Standing Tall

The first 8.8 MW MHI Vestas turbine has been installed off the coast of Scotland.

Located in Cameron County, near the San Roman wind farm that ACCIONA started up in December 2016, the new facility will produce around 524 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy per year - it's the ninth wind farm for Acciona in Texas.

Environmental Research Priority for Bay State Wind

Bay State Wind plans more than $2 million in environmental research grants to protect New England’s fisheries and whale populations.

Germany: Results of the First Joint Tender of Wind and Solar Are in

The Federal Network Agency has today awarded the first joint tender for onshore and solar wind turbines.

Construction Begin for Largest Offshore Project in Germany

EnBW has started to build Hohe See and Albatros wind farms in the North Sea.

Poland Plans 8 GW of Offshore Wind

Polish System Operator PSE says 4 GW of offshore wind could be installed in the Baltic Sea by 2026/27 and up to 8 GW in the longer term.

MHI Vestas Enhances its Turbines

The next-generation turbines come with enhanced design assessments, turbine monitoring and allow real-time decision-making.

The study will be supporting the development of high voltage dynamic cables and outlining monitoring and inspection requirements for commercial floating wind power projects.

Tesla to Install High-Storage Battery at Wind Farm in the U.S.

BP Wind Energy has signed a purchase agreement to install a high-storage battery at its already running Titan 1 Wind Farm in South Dakota.

Have Martha's Vineyard residents ever imagined it? For years, they used all legal means to fight a planned offshore wind farm off their island until the developer gave up. Now, instead, a large industrial park for the offshore wind industry will be built in their port.

Arkona's Pounding Heart Stands Tall

This week, the offshore substation for E.ON's Arkona wind farm was installed in the German Baltic Sea.

Denmark Inaugurates New Wind Tunnel

Prince Joachim of Denmark inaugurated the new National Wind Tunnel at the Technical University of Denmark

Global Wind Service Half Way Trough in Serbia

The company has installed 12 out of a total of 21 wind turbines at the Alibunar Wind Farm in Serbia

Siemens Gamesa Celebrates 5 Gigawatt in India

The company has been market leader for the 3 past years

EDF Rebrands International Subsidiaries

The international subsidiaries of the EDG Group will be called EDF Renewables from now on - with some exeptions.

New Member of Product Family Genesis HighSpeed by HBM

New GEN2tB portable data recorder can be used flexibly for various applications

REYHER Asia-Pacific (RAP) Deepens Connections to Taiwan

The company has opened an office in Taiwan.

Borealis and Borouge Showcasing at WIRE 2018

Borealis and Borouge present an entire range of innovations and global investments

IRENA Publishes Report on Renewables in Pakistan

Pakistan needs to increase the use of renwable energy in order to tighten its energy security, improve energy access, and spur social and economic development with renewable energy.

Siemens Gamesa Wins Order from Auction in Spain

Gas Natural Fenosa Renovableshas ordered turbines for 166 MW at four wind farm developments in Spain

Ithaca College Switches to Wind Energy

Ithaca College's electricity is now purchased from national wind farms.

REYHER Is Showcasing at the Hannover Messe next week

The focus of their fair presence is on the reliable, efficient supply of C-parts in the ‘Integrated Industry’ age.

Report: ‘Financing and Investment Trends’ in Wind Energy

Europe invested a total of €51.2bn in wind energy in 2017 - less than in 2016.

Good Energy from Westermost Rough

Good Energy and Ørsted renew offshore wind deal which secures the utility 12% of the output of Westmost Rough Offshore Wind Farm.

By the end of 2017, there were 33 fully operational offshore wind farms (1,762 turbines) in UK waters, with a further 8 windfarms under construction, setting the sector on track to grow its contribution to the UK’s electricity supply to 10% by 2020.

OutSmart BV and KONGSBERG Join Forces

An integrated management system on the innovative Kognifai digital platform and ecosystem will be used to manage OutSmart’s extensive onshore and offshore wind turbine portfolio.

Large-Scale Tests of Suction Buckets Reveal Increased Tensile Capacity

The test results confirmed the enormous potential of this foundation concept for reliable and cost-effective deployment in offshore wind farms.

Wind Farms Deliver Economic Boost to Regional Australia

According to a new report by the Australian Wind Alliance (AWA), wind farm construction brings almost $4 billion to regional Australia

PRO-WEA Wind Sensor: The Universal Genius

These wind sensors are predestined for use in areas at risk of lightning, because of their with improved protection against electrostatic discharge.

Electricity from the English Channel

All 116 turbines at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm in the Channel are delivering power to the grid.

“Drawdown Europe”, founded by theGerman Energy Agency, EIT Climate-KIC and the European Climate Foundation, will act as a centre of research, innovation, implementation and demonstration for climate solutions based in Europe.

ELA Container Takes Part in Special Project

The company has been asked to build special containers to travel through eleven countries by train

Northern Offshore Services Open Office in Germany

The Swedish company specializing in CTVs expands in Europe after having opened an office in the UK last year.

Rapid Expansion of American Wind Power in 2017

Wind jobs are especially growing in farm and factory towns across America

WindEurope CEO Demands More Effort from Germany

German policymakers should show leadership on clean energy and the energy transition in Europe

HBM and BKSV Merge

The companies Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH (HBM) and Brüel & Kjær Sound and Vibration A/S (BKSV) will merge their businesses in the course of 2018.

Suzlon Still Reigns Indian Market

Suzlon has built one third of India’s wind energy capacity with 11,900 MW cumulative installations

Texas Wind Farm to Power Merck

Santa Rita East Wind Farm will power Merck's business, says Invenergy

Alliant Energy Gets Approval to Add more Wind Energy in Iowa

By 2020, the company plans to add 1,000 MW of new wind energy in Iowa

Until a few years ago, the country at the southern tip of the continent was regarded as Africa's engine of the energy transition. But President Jacob Zuma delayed the expansion from 2015 onwards and preferred to invest in nuclear power plants instead. Following his resignation in February this year, first activities have now started again.

CTV MPI Napoleon Shuttles Offshore Workers in the Baltic Sea

It's the first charter forthis vessel in this sector.

First Tower Segments for Arkona Offshore Wind Farm Arrived at Mukran Port

After handling some of the rotor blades, the first tower segments have arrived at Mukran Port.

Study: Seabirds Avoid Offshore Wind Turbines

It's the world’s most comprehensive investigation into seabird behaviour and collision risk around offshore wind farms.

A new distributed instrumentation technology, which significantly reduces operating costs for offshore renewables operators by automating the response to subsea power cable faults has been launched.

PNE Wind Successful with Repowering Projects

The company has just finished one projects, but has still some more in the pipeline

Boralex Aquires French Developer Kallista Energy

The company strengthens its position as France’s largest independent producer of wind power

Berkeley Lab and Partners Release Largest Ever Database of U.S. Wind Turbines

The database will allow unparalleled ability for government agencies and others to make planning decisions.

E.ON Celebrates Opening of 228 MW Wind Farm in Texas

The wind farm holds special meaning for E.ON employees, as it is named after Michelle Bruenning, a member of the E.ON legal team in Texas who passed away from cancer in 2014.

US Wind Prepares to Build its First Offshore Wind Farm

The developer has selected two companies to become part of their supply chain for their first utility-scale offshore wind project.

Sif to Supply All Monopiles for Borssele III - IV Offshore Wind Farms

The MHI Vestas V164-9.5 MW turbines will be built on monopile foundations without transition pieces.

Schaeffler Presents Schaeffler Move in World Premiere

Schaeffler reported on the course of the 2017 financial year at the Schaeffler AG Annual General Meeting 2018

Siemens Gamesa Climbs to Top Spot

Siemens Gamesa overtook Vestas as top turbine manufacturer in 2017, leaving Goldwind in third place.

HERMES AWARD 2018: Endress+Hauser Wins

"From small business to global player" said Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board at Deutsche Messe

GE Renewable Energy Broadens Pakistan Footstep

The Hawa Power Project in Jhimpir, Pakistan, has been inaugurated

BayWa r.e. Gets Accredited by NICEIC in the UK

"We are one of the only UK service providers performing to NICEIC regulations", says proud company.

Nexans Cables Now Withstand Higher Temperatures

The TITANEX® family of H07RN-F low voltage flexible rubber cables can now withstand temperatures up to 90°C at the core (for fixed and protected installations)

Roxtec Solutions for Animal Mitigation

Spray foam or putty to seal cable penetrations are often not enough to stop rodents from entering.

HAWE Hydraulik and STW Sensor-Technik Wiedemann Team Up

The two companies present their partnership for integrated mechatronic control solutions for mobile machines at the Hannover Messe 2018

Controlled tightening is playing an increasingly important role in QA – which means it is among the highest ranking topics at this year's Control international trade fair for quality assurance.

Nordex Group Benefits from New Government in South Africa

With the approval of the new energy minister, 27 projects from the 2015 tenders will finally be built - Nordex Group's Roggeveld Wind Farm is one of them

NIRIG publishes New Energy Strategy

The Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG) wants to decarbonise the energy sector by 2050 and promote economic development

Acciona with Huge Investment in Chile

The company will build four renewable energy projects in the coming three years: two solar plants and two wind farms.

All Turbines Installed at World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Seajack’s Scylla vessel installed 87 turbines at Walney Extension Wind Farm off the coast of Cumbria in the Irish Sea.

GE Renewable Energy and the UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have signed a five-year research and development agreement to test and develop next generation offshore wind technologies.

Deutsche Windtechnik Enters U.S. Market

The independent full-service provider offers multi-brand expertise

GWEC Releases Global Wind Report: Annual Market Update

A maturing wind industry can successfully compete in the market, even against heavily subsidized traditional power generation technologies

A consortium comprising ENGIE, EDP Renewables and Caisse des Dépôts has selected ABS Group to provide design verification services for the Les Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL) wind farm pilot project

Ørsted Builds its First Commercial Battery Storage Project

The Carnegie Road battery storage project was originally developed by Shaw Energi, which will support Ørsted in the execution of the project.

PNE Wind Successfully Places € 50 Million Corporate Bond

CEO: “We are very pleased that this placement was completed so successfully and quickly. This shows that the financial market has great confidence in our enterprise."

Nordex Presents New Turbine for Strong-Wind Sites

The new turbine is designed especially for strong-wind sites and will hit the markets next year: the N133/4.8.

Siemens Gamesa Secures Its Largest Indian Order Ever

Siemens Gamesa will install 143 turbines of 300 MW and maintain the complex for 10 years

Belgium Wind Farm Will Shatter Records

Northwester 2 in Belgium will become the first offshore wind farm with MHI Vestas' V164-9.5 MW turbines.

New Tests for Floating GICON® SOF

Project partners are awarded the funding for further tests in autumn 2018

Technostrobe Eyes European Wind Market

Quebec company Technostrobe specialises in lighting systems for telecommunications towers and wind farms.

Ggaps in Anemometer Classification Discovered

After systematic research on anemometer behavior under realistic operating conditions, Deutsche WindGuard has discovered gaps in anemometer classification

EESC Encourages European Society to Participate in Energy Union

The European Energy Union must involve and benefit all EU citizens, says EESC

How Much Wind Is Too Much Wind?

A new study focuses on the reduction of failed crew transits or workers unable to carry out their duties as a direct result of rough weather conditions.

Spain's wind industry has had a real rollercoaster ride in recent years: the country was one of the first in Europe to commit itself to the expansion of wind power and was able to attract many companies through the advantageous allocation of subsidies. When subsidies were cancelled, the expansion came to a complete standstill. Those who didn't want to go bankrupt left the country or at least sought their salvation abroad.

Tekmar Energy with Double Score in Germany

Tekmar Energy has been awarded the contract to support Van Oord on the two German wind farms Deutsche Bucht and BorWin3.

British People Love Their Renewables

Latest poll shows record highs in public support for renewable energy.

Green Lights for Spanish Goya Project

In the Spanish province of Zaragoza, a wind farm cluster with an output of 1500 MW is to be built in the coming years. Now the starting signal for a first sub-project has been given.

Wind of Change in Russia

Russia seems to have noticed the need to develop a domestic renewable energy industry.

New Competition to Bring Small Businesses into Offshore Wind Industry

Innovators with technology validation services will get the chance to get in contact with potential funders and clients