News Archive August 2018

VSB and Mercedes-Benz Sign Long-Term PPA in Poland

It's the first contract of this kind in Poland

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind joins GWEC

The offshore turbine manufacturer joins the Global Wind Energy Council

Boralex Installs Grid-Compliant Permanent Met Lidars

ZephIR 300 wind Lidar replaces the need for an operational met mast on Port Ryerse Wind Farm, Ontario, Canada.

The 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) have been signed with Silicon Valley Clean Energy and Monterey Bay Community Power to deliver wind power from the 200 megawatt Duran Mesa Wind Farm in New Mexico.

Wind Energy in Russia Gears Up

Turbine manufacturer Vestas has supplied first components for Russia's second wind farm.

Bernhard Schulte Orders Another, Larger SOV at Ulstein

The new-build Service Operation Vessel of Bernhard Schulte will support the turbine maintenance of GE Renewable Energy for the next years.

Smart Energy at WindEnergy Hamburg

The WindEnergy Hamburg will showcase the future of wind energy production, storage and sector coupling.

Clean Energy Australia Report Published

Large-scale wind and solar project activity pushed investment in Australia up 150 per cent to a record US$9 billion in 2017

The J. M. Smucker Company Signs PPA for with Lincoln Clean Energy

The food company will get their electricity from wind energy produced at Plum Creek

Europe’s First Automotive Renewables Deal Signed

Mercedes Benz will buy electricity generated at the 45MW wind farm to power its manufacturing facility in Jawor, Poland.

E.ON Axes 500 Jobs in the UK

Company wants to transform how it operates, to improve efficiency and continue to innovate in its service for customers.

Norfolk Boreas Surveys Completed

APEM has completed hi-tech seabird and marine mammal surveys

IFC and Gaia Push Renewables in Africa

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) wants to create a joint platform for the development of wind power and other renewable energy projects in Africa.

U.S. Blow Off $4.5 Billion Wind Project

If you got it, flaunt it: In line with this motto, the country's largest wind energy project with an estimated investment value of $4.5 billion was rejected by a Texas commission last week.

Enel Reaches Financial Close for South African Wind Projects

Financing for up to 950 million euros on 700 MW of new wind projects in South Africa is save

EDF Renewables Sells Wind and Solar Projects in the United States

Combined capacity of the projects is 332 megawatts (MW)

Blazing Star for Vestas

Vestas has secured an order for a 184 MW in Minnesota

wpd windmanager Takes Over Two Finnish Wind Farms

The German company takes over the commercial and technical operations management for two new wind farm projects of Prime Capital AG

New Type of Vessel in Sea Trials

The world’s first daughter craft based on surface-effect-ship (SES) technology, supported by the Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), has kicked off two months of sea trials

Van Oord to Install Fryslân Nearshore Wind Farm for Siemens Gamesa

The wind farm will contain 89 wind turbines with a capacity of 4.3 MW each in the Frisian section of the IJsselmeer Lake, Netherlands.

Facebook Signs PPA with EDP Renewables in the U.S.

EDPR announces that it has secured a 139 MW 15-year PPA with Facebook for the energy produced from its Headwaters II Wind Farm in Randolph County, Indiana.

World Reaches Landmark of 1 Terrawatt of Renewables

Bloomberg NEF data shows wind and solar installation world-wide have reached 1000 GW

Centrica plc subsidiary Neas Energy has signed a 10-year deal for Centrica Energy Marketing & Trading to provide balancing and power trading for a new 235 MW “Överturingen” wind farm in central Sweden.

Another Texas Wind Farm in Operation

Cactus Flats Wind Facility in Texas is operational

Chile Deal for Senvion

Global launch of 2.3M130 turbine with a strategic order for 205 MW

Deepwater Wind Starts Working on Two New Projects

The U.S. offshore developer will deploy a survey vessel and dozens of experts tasked with completing a multi-million dollar offshore research effort.

Van Oord's Aeolus Starts Work on Belgium’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Offshore installation vessel Aeolus underwent a major transformation before installing the very first foundation in the seabed this month.

NSW to Deliver Northwester 2 Inter-Array Cable

The Northwester 2 Wind Farm is located in the Belgian North Sea, approximately 50 km north-west of Oostende.

DNV GL Checks Three Norwegian Wind Farms

DNV GL was an important part of the due diligence of the Bjerkreim cluster, a 294-megawatt group of wind farms in Norway.

Siemens Gamesa Signs 10 MoUs with Suppliers on One Day

Siemens Gamesa conquers Taiwanese offshore wind market

Global Wind Summit: 'Breaking New Ground'

Wind energy is now moving beyond the power sector, and we’re beginning to think how wind can help decarbonise heating, transport and industrial processes.

'U.S. Wind Champion Award' Goes to Sen. Grassley

Senator Grassley of Iowa is known to many as ‘the father of wind energy', says AWEA.

Mexican Partnership for TPI and GE

Blade manufacturer TPI Composites and turbine manufacturer GE expand their partnership in Mexico with the increase of lines in their facility.

The Influence of Climate Change on Wind Energy

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have found out that climate change poses a significant threat to the production of wind energy

Apple Helps Akamai, Etsy and Swiss Re to Get More Renewables

The companies collaborate to accelerate the renewable energy development in Illinois and Virginia

GE Renewable Energy Completes Acquisition of WMC Wind Turbine Blade Test Center

GE wants to test rotor hubs for GE blades

Ørsted Aquires Lincoln Clean Energy

Ørsted moves into U.S. onshore wind by aquiring Lincoln Clean Energy for USD 580 million.

Senvion Takes Care of Princess Alexia

Senvion signs four-year service contract for 122 MW Princess Alexia wind farm in the Netherlands

Bladt Industries Enters Joint Venture with Century Wind Power

Bladt wants to join the new growth market in Taiwan by joining hands with Taiwanese Century Wind Power

PNE: First Half Year Results on Target

First six months closed with a positive EBIT and forecast confirmed

The project is the second largest in the country after the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, which WorleyParsons provided the overall project management, engineering review and construction management services for.

Greenpeace: More than 75% of Australians Want More Clean Energy

They vote for ambitious renewable energy target to drive down electricity prices

Setback for Japanese Offshore Wind Efforts

After the nuclear catastrophe in Fukushima, the Japanese government opted for floating wind turbines in the affected region. The project now has to endure a severe setback.

300 MW Order for Senvion in Spain

The installation and commissioning of the turbines is planned in 2019. The agreement also covers a 20-year full maintenance service for all turbines.

ABO Wind wants to strengthen its management by naming Andreas Höllinger Chairman of the Managing Board appointing former General Manager Karsten Schlageter to be fourth member of the Managing Board

Siemens Gamesa Taps into U.S. Offshore Wind

Siemens Gamesa and Ørsted sign first U.S. offshore turbine supplier contract for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

Siemens Gamesa Secures Another Order in Norway

Siemens Gamesa announces an order for the supply of wind turbines with a capacity of 208 MW for one of Norway's largest wind farms

innogy Divests 41% Stake in Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm

innogy will divest a 41% stake to J-Power (25%) and to Kansai Electric Power (16%)

Vestas Short Notice: MHI Vestas Offshore Entered Conditional Agreement for Offshore Project

The name of the project has not been disclosed at this time.

Tanzania Gets First Wind Farm

The African country will get its first wind farm with a capacity of 300 MW. Winlab confirms.

OWC Joins Run for Taiwanese Market

OWC opens office in Taiwan to support the fast growing offshore wind market in the country

HBM Offers Flexible Solution for Economical Acquisition of Large Compressive Forces

New C6B force transducer from HBM

Aurora Rises in Chile

The first wind turbine of Mainstream's Aurora Wind Farm in Chile has been installed.

Senvion Secures Another Indian Order

Senvion wins conditional order for 250 MW in India

Nordex Presents Results for H1

Lower sales in the first half of 2018, but the manufacturer has a lot of projects scheduled for H2

Senvion Announces Half Year Results

Revenues are down, but the second half of the year promises to be busy for the German turbine manufacturer

South Korean Offshore Wind Gets Another Supporter

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction signs maintenance contract for demo project

EIB Continues to Support German-Norwegian Interconnector

TenneT Holding B.V. and the EIB today closed the issuance of EUR 100 million hybrid capital by TenneT (rated A3/A-).

U.S. Utility Westar Marks 25 Million Megawatt Hours of Wind Energy

Westar from Kansas kicks of American Wind Week with a record.

LM Wind Power Plant Increases Production Chain

The Ponferrada plant in Spain will begin manufacturing an additional blade type for onshore wind turbines, which will involve the hiring of approximately 180 temporary workers.

GE to Optimize TerraForm Wind Turbine Fleet

A new digital services agreement has been signed

Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind Farm Sold to Pattern Energy and PSP Investments

Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind is located approximately 50 kilometers south of Québec City, Canada

Ørsted Gets Legal Assistance in Germany

Ørsted appoints Pinsent Masons to German legal panel

Renewables Keep Electricity Stable During Heatwave

Power plants have needed the intervention of renewables to compensate for serious shutdowns and curtailments over the summer months.

Wind and Solar Can Balance Each Other Out

While wind farm operators in Europe suffer from wind drought, solar energy fills the gap in electricity production

Leading Edge Erosion: Clir Develops Software for Detection

Wind turbine design standards, such as IEC standards, do not account for the impact loads of rain droplets.

Suzlon-Owned Seventus Aquires Wind Farm in Montana

The 80 MW Jawbone Wind Projects in Montana were sold by Gaelectric

New Rain Sensor Launched by OTT Hydromet

The sensors can be used in both cold and warm climate zones.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) provides a look into the near future of the energy production of the United States. While renewables continue to grow, the end of coal comes closer.

The idea of installing wind turbines in the Great Lakes in the north of the country has existed in the U.S. for several years. But developers may face problems to which even Europeans with their highly developed offshore industry still have no answers.

The high quality data collected on behalf of Scottish Power Renewables during the two years of surveys will inform the ornithological and marine mammal environmental impact assessments for the developments.

BayWa r.e. UK Appoints Gordon MacDougall as New Managing Director

Gordon will play a key role in driving forward BayWa r.e.’s investment strategy in the UK

Brazil Wind Power 2018: Success for Goldwind

The Chinese turbine manufacturer participated in numerous activities

E.ON's Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Grants Funds to Locals

The Rampion Fund is designed to help fund local projects, particularly those with links to the environment and ecology, climate change and energy

EDF Renewables and Fishermen’s Energy Apply for the Nautilus Offshore Wind Project

The two companies join hands to build another offshore wind farm in U.S. waters

WindEnergy Puts New Markets into Focus

The strong international presence of companies and industry visitors puts new evolving markets into the focus of the industry

Ramboll to Develop Offshore Wind Strategy for New Jersey

Ramboll teams with key New Jersey players to help the State secure a leadership role in the developing US offshore wind market.

Denmark Puts Out New Test Stands to Tender

The test facilities in Østerild and Høvsøre are each to be expanded with an additional two test stands.

European Commission Approves Supporting System in Denmark

The EU has approved three measures to support the growth of renewable energy in Denmark

In a little-noticed memo last month, U.S. President Donald Trump issued the slogan that it is no longer necessary to save natural ressources such as oil. Reason: There's more than enough for everyone.

BLUE Hammer Reduces Offshore Noise

Testing of the BLUE Hammer for BLUE PILOT successfully executed

Senvion Wins Large-Scale Contract in the U.S.

Senvion signs conditional contract for 4.2M140 turbines with a capacity of 275 MW

Following the announcement in October 2017 of the selection of MHI Vestas as preferred turbine supplier for the Moray East offshore wind project, Moray East has today signed a conditional agreement with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the supply and installation of 100 MHI Vestas V164-9.5 MW offshore wind turbine generators.

Tekmar Group Aquires Subsea Innovation

Tekmar wants to strenghten its offshore business by aquiring businesses which have a clear technology focus

Lely AirCon Wind Turbines Now Available in the U.S.

Acterra makes the small wind turbines available in North America

'Danish Energy Outlook' Published

The Baseline Projection is an updated projection of Danish energy consumption, energy production and the greenhouse gas emissions up to 2030.

First Two Nordex Giants Standing Tall

Nordex has installed two of the company's largest wind turbines N149 in Germany

Prysmian at CIGRE 2018

Prysmian Group will showcase its range of products, services, technologies and know-how specifically dedicated to High Voltage underground and submarine power transmission at CIGRE 2018

WIKING Helikopter Service Scores Siemens Gamesa Contract

WIKING will provide helicopter hoist operations for service technicians and material to wind turbines for maintenance services at Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm

Grand Opening of new Welsh Brechfa Forest Wind Farm

The 57MW onshore wind farm with a capacity to power 38,000 Welsh homes will be inaugurated today.

Suction Bucket Jackets Installed at Borkum Riffgrund 2

NGI with sub-contractor FRAMO were engaged by Ørsted for the suction operations during the installation campaign from GeoSea's "Innovation" heavy lift vessel.

Deutsche Windtechnik Receives Major Order for Enercon Turbines

The independent service provider Deutsche Windtechnik and the international infrastructure fund management company DIF are expanding their long-standing cooperation.

Protests and Complaints: France and Wind Energy

Energy transition is a difficult topic in the nuclear nation of France. And no change in sight in the foreseeable future...

National Workboat Association Warns of Fatigue

UK's National Workboat Association (NW) is launching a campaign to adress the issue of fatigue among crewmembers on offshore energy support vessels

ELA Container Offshore GmbH at ONS 2018 in Norway

ELA Container will be showcasing their products in Stavanger next week

Event: 3rd International Community Wind Symposium 2018 and Community Power Forum

The event takes place next week in Germany

U.S. Department of Energy Publishes 2017 Wind Technologies Market Report

More than 100,000 people work in the U.S. wind industry

“We are excited to enter into business with leading researcher and technology developer, ECN Wind Energy Facilities, showing how Vestas continues to set the benchmark in industry testing."

ELA Container Works on Accomodation Project for Converter Platform

ELA Container Offshore partners with Schone & Bruns, another Emsland-based company

Ørsted and WWF Fight Impacts of Climate Change

Their goal is to engage children and young people to create the green Denmark of the future

Vestas Closes Factory in Spain

362 jobs on the line

Seven Prime Ministers in 11 years, that's quite a record in Down Under. Just as men and women at the top of the country change frequently, energy and environmental policy in Australia is changing all the time - a permanent struggle for stability for the expansion of renewables and compliance with climate protection targets.

Eolien Maritime France (a joint venture between the French company EDF Energies Nouvelles and the Canadian company Enbridge) awards Prysmian with the design, supply and installation of inter array cables for the two offshore wind farms,

Wind Energy and Bat Conservation Review Aims to Reduce Impact of Wind Turbines on Bats

The Review objectively summarizes the scientific and practical knowledge gained over several decades with respect to wind energy and bats.

LM Wind Power Reaches Carbon Neutrality

“We have identified savings on our energy bills through close scrutiny of our energy use in plants and facilities"

MHI Vestas Appoints Julian Brown as UK Country Manager

The wind industry vertran joins MHI Vestas Offshore Wind

Deublin®, a leading manufacturer of electrical slip rings, has launched the new SRC and SRD electrical slip ring families for use in modern wind turbines The new SRC and SRD model slip rings offer a broad range of options to meet the needs of today’s wind turbines operations.