News Archive April 2014

Final closing of the joint venture between Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), dedicated to offshore wind power, has now taken place. The new company, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, has 380 employees and is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark.

Vestas receives 194 MW order in the USA

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 97 V100-2.0 MW turbines under the EDF Renewable Energy master supply agreement.

Into the Wind, the AWEA Blog: A new way to visualize the Wind Energy Tax Credit

The question of whether the federal government should support wind energy has been debated since the Production Tax Credit (PTC) was created in 1992.

Helukabel: Cables and Wires - Ready for China

Certified products for export

Gamesa wins contract to supply 20 MW to Energa in Poland

The company will install ten G97-2.0 MW wind turbines at the Myslino wind farm being built in commune Goscino.

RWE Innogy enters into agreement with UK Green Investment Bank to sell 10% share of Gwynt-y-Mor offshore wind farm / £220m new capital will be raised in order to reinvest into renewable energy projects

Strong demand for Nordex wind turbines

Top-selling N117/2400 exceeding 1,000 MW in installations and projects under construction

On the occasion of the 13th Word Wind Energy Conference WWEC2014 in Shanghai, WWEA has published the first edition of its magazine WWEA Quartely Bulletin - 1-2014.

bachmann electronic: Faster on the grid

Flexible SCADA system for wind power

ABB statement on European Commission decision on anti-competitive practices in power cables

ABB confirmed today that it has been named in a European Commission ruling on anti-competitive practices in the power cable industry.

European Commission’s decision relating to the antitrust proceedings in the terrestrial HV and submarine cables markets.

Prysmian considers the decision unlawful and intends to bring an appeal.

PCS Sets a New Tone for Industrial Frequency Converters

Innovative Blue Line and Green Line power converters at the HANNOVER MESSE Trade Fair

The PTC and ITC were included today with bipartisan support, as the U.S. Senate Finance Committee reported out a tax extenders package whose swift passage is critically important to the continued growth of the U.S. wind energy industry.

Launches Advanced 1.7-103 Low-Wind Speed Turbine in India / Developed and Engineered in India for India’s Wind Conditions / GE’s First ‘for India’ Wind Turbine to Help Meet India’s Unmet Energy Needs

ABB wins $40 million order to provide cable link for offshore wind farm

Submarine AC cable will enable integration of clean wind energy in Denmark

Wind energy secures significant CO2 emission reductions for the U.S.

Rapid development of the U.S. wind energy industry has led to significant reductions in power sector carbon emissions.

European Commission’s decision relating to the antitrust proceedings in the terrestrial high voltage cables and submarine cables markets.

Prysmian considers appropriate the reserves already recognized

“Particularly in the current political and economic environment in our sector, the confidence of our banks and credit insurance companies is confirmation of Senvion’s strategic orientation."

Reilly, who has served since 2007 as Chief of Staff to U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware will transition to AWEA by the end of the month, in time to attend WINDPOWER, North America’s largest wind energy conference and exhibition, in his new role in May.

Gamesa launches innovative anti-icing paint for wind turbines

The system not only prevents ice formation, it preserves the paint’s properties and renders it more durable and resistant to erosion.

A total of EUR 1.2 billion was invested in the construction of the wind farm Meerwind Süd | Ost, which is situated 23 kilometers north of Helgoland, Germany.

WWEC2014: Key Statistics of World Wind Energy Report published

World wind energy capacity reached 318’529 MW by end of 2013, after 282’275 MW in 2012.

Borealis and Borouge will use the 2014 Wire Düsseldorf (April 7 – 11) as a platform to present both these significant investment projects and three innovative new products

The European Commission is proposing to phase out support for renewable technologies after 2020 in a move that pushes its narrow vision for EU energy policy and clouds the future of wind energy.

Wind energy facility downtime involves high cost. Systematic structural health monitoring using test and measurement equipment enables stresses to be identified at an early stage and downtime to be minimized.

The Global Wind Energy Council launched its Global Wind Report - Annual Market Update today, updating the status of the global industry, along with market projections for the years 2014-2018.

CWind awarded 2 year contract with Siemens

CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, has announced that it has won a renewal of its contact to provide turbine technician services to Siemens.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that HBM has scheduled a wind energy webinar on the topic of “Structural health monitoring in wind turbines” for April 29, 2014.

Prysmian: New contract for High Voltage cables in Denmark

The new underground cable project will interconnect the Horns Rev3 offshore wind farm to the mainland transmission grid.

Alstom signed today in Cherbourg, an exclusive partnership agreement with BFG France1 at the Thétis trade fair dedicated to renewable marine energies.

Vestas appoints Head of Service

Christian Venderby has been appointed new Group Senior Vice President and Head of Service at Vestas Wind Systems A/S.

By fulfilling local manufacturing requirements for this product, the company's customers are able to finance their purchases under special conditions.

Cristal is the third and final plant to be completed at the wind power complex with the same name, with a total installed capacity of 90 MW / The new plant has an installed capacity of 30 MW and is capable of generating more than 145 million kWh per year

AWEA: Wind energy delivers record construction numbers; leading choice in many regions for new electric capacity

U.S. industry endures challenging year, emerges busier than ever

IKEA Makes First Wind Farm Investment in the United States

98 MW Hoopeston Wind Project Is the Largest Single IKEA Renewable Energy Investment Globally to Date

New location in Bremen

Bachmann opens additional office for marine and offshore

Prysmian to further boost submarine project execution capabilities

Cable Enterprise vessel to be fully geared for offshore wind farms interconnections.

Outstanding performance: Installation of eight turbines in one week

The 40th AREVA Wind turbine has been installed within the wind farm Global Tech I

Consortium leader Siemens to supply HVDC transmission technology / Consortium partner Petrofac responsible for construction and installation of platform / 900 megawatt (MW) BorWin3 grid connection

Come visit us at WindForce Bremen and Wind Energy Hamburg!

This year, RTS Wind AG will be present as an exhibitor at two big trade fairs.

A new cable project for the grid connection of offshore wind farms / 160-km-long HVDC link to ensure energy efficiency and low environmental impact / The Group to play a strategic partnership role for renewable energy in Germany

Gamesa, global wind power technology leader, has reached a fresh milestone in India, having commissioned 1,000 MW of capacity since it began to manufacture in the country four years ago.

ACCIONA Energy wins a contract to supply 252 MW of wind power capacity in Mexico

The company will build two wind farms with 3-megawatt ACCIONA Windpower turbines and will operate the facilities for 20 years

JEC AMERICAS 2014

SAERTEX at the JEC AMERICAs

The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) launches new interactive website

The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is inviting visitors to explore its exciting new website.

We return from the weekend with good news of wind’s popularity, a push to catch the breeze in Utah, and the story of Texas’s most recent drive for more megawatts.

The four G128-4.5 MW wind turbines, specifically designed to withstand low temperatures, are the most powerful installed in this market so far.

Into the Wind - the AWEA Blog: Good news: Wind energy's costs decline, contributions to energy mix grow

Two new data points from the Department of Energy should give everyone something to celebrate.

German-language content enabled for Nexans app

App facilitates mobile access to e-catalogue and background information

Support Services from GE’s Power Conversion Business Help Wind Farm Operators / GE Signs Framework Agreement with EDF EN to Provide Support Services for Wind Converters

Alstom: Press release

Alstom denys GE buyout rumours

DONG Energy today welcomed the news that three of the company's offshore wind farm development projects will be supported by Government-awarded financial investment decision (FID) enabling contracts.

Siemens provides five direct drive wind turbines for project in Ostholstein

Wind power plant Kniphagen selects modern direct drive turbines / Twenty-year maintenance agreement signed to help insure long-term reliability

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will support the research and development activities (R&D) of wind turbine manufacturer Nordex SE. The bank will provide the company with a loan of EUR 100 million for its multi-year R&D programme.

Last year the subsea structure of the Siemens substation BorWin beta has already been installed in 40 meters water depth at a location which is 125 km off the German coast and northwest of the island Borkum.

bachmann: Overview in real-time

New software oscilloscope »Scope 3«

GE Energy Financial Services announced today it has exceeded $10 billion in renewable energy investment commitments worldwide to become one of the industry’s leading investors.

U.S. wind industry heads to Vegas May 5-8 for North America’s largest wind energy conference, WINDPOWER 2014

Amid largest construction boom ever, momentum builds to annual meeting

Long-time Vestas customer European Energy places 33 MW order for 10 V117-3.3 MW turbines, to be financed in collaboration with Sampension, Denmark’s fourth largest pension fund.

Gamesa signs a contract for the supply of 100 MW to Greenko in India

These two companies signed a framework agreement in 2013 covering the supply of 300 MW, which 250 MW are now subject to firm orders.

WINDaba 2014: Call for Abstracts – deadline 31 July 2014

The Global Wind Energy Council and the South African Wind Energy Association are pleased to announce that the call for abstracts for Windaba 2014 is now open.

Senvion and ENERTRAG sign contracts for 27 turbines in France

“We are proud of this first contract with ENERTRAG in France."

Major step forward for the offshore expansion of the German power grid / North Sea platform can transmit wind power to supply more than 800,000 German households using efficient direct current technology

GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt met yesterday at the Elysee with French President Francois Hollande and Minister of Economy, Industrial Renewal, and Digital Economy Arnaud Montebourg, to discuss potential GE investments in France.

Gamesa secures a contract from GDF SUEZ to upgrade 19 wind turbines in the south of France

The deal with La Compagnie du Vent includes programmes to enhance turbines' availability and to extend their lifetime.

Yesterday’s ground-breaking ceremony officially kicked off construction of the 117 MW wind power plant, which will produce clean electricity at half the cost of Jordanian conventional power.

Nordex USA awarded contract for 40 MW wind project

Nordex will supply the 40 MW Fourmile Wind Energy Project for its U.S. customer Exelon Wind this year.

The American wind industry continues the construction boom that started 2014, with more than 13,000 megawatts (MW) of wind energy projects under construction at the end of the first quarter.

GE offers $13.5 billion enterprise value to acquire Alstom Thermal, Renewables, and Grid businesses

$13.5B enterprise value, all-cash transaction valued at 7.9x pro forma EBITDA (12 months ending September ’13)

SEA JACK's last WTG on Gwynt y Môr

On 28 April 2014, SEA JACK installed her last turbine on Gwynt y Môr in the Irish Sea for RWE.

Much Ado About... Wind - ? -

The Alstom Takeover Battle Impact on the Wind Energy Market