News Archive May 2015

Nordex still on a growth trajectory in Ireland

Contract for 95-MW wind farm placed by Energia Renewables

Vestas receives 400 MW order in U.S. state of Nebraska

It's Vestas’ largest single-phase project ever in the United States

GEV’s pioneering approach to mitigating days lost through adverse weather was a winner at last night’s (30th April) Energy Innovation Awards, and saw the company scoop the award for Best Offshore Renewables Innovation.

IEC meetings at Bachmann electronic

International wind meetings at the automation specialist in Feldkirch

Wind turbines and transformers for Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in the US / 150-megawatt project of Pattern Energy will supply electricity for the Amazon Web Services data center / Siemens Financial Services to provide USD 150 million of constr

Networking at DEWEK in Bremen on May 19 and 20, 2015

The DEWEK, one of the most important wind energy conferences worldwide, is hosted by DEWI (UL International GmbH) for the 12th time.

Vestas receives 33 MW order for first V126-3.3 MW turbines in Austria

smart-energy Betriebs GmbH orders 10 V126-3.3 MW turbines for a wind power plant in Lower Austria.

After successfully completing the one-credit course at Mesalands, the students received certification in Tower Rescue Training and gained invaluable training in their chosen field.

Vestas: Interim financial report for the first quarter of 2015

Outlook for 2015 improved. Revenue, earnings, and free cash flow increased compared to the first quarter of 2014.

EWEA welcomes deal on reform of the ETS; carbon reserve in 2019

The European Wind Energy Association welcomes the deal between lawmakers to reform the Emissions Trading System before 2021.

This is a guest blog by Jane Cooperman, who is an artist creating “The Blade Project” along with Tom Mapp, with a generous donation from Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation. They are seeking other companies or individuals who would like to participate

Exhibition Ticker - WINDPOWER 2015, your VIP pass to the U.S. wind rush

Technology advancement on display opening up market for wind

The company will finalize development and implement a 140 MW wind project in Roggeveld, in an area between the Northern and Western Cape Provinces, which will generate 590 GWh per year

Company of the Week - Wind energy Gamesa obtains net profit of €62 million

Gamesa obtained €62 million euro in net profit in the first quarter of 2015, i.e. more than triple the €17 million reported in the same period last year

MAKE expects Brazil to connect nearly 23GW of new wind power capacity through 2024, which will account for 43% of regional capacity installations in that timeframe.

Tembra introduces new concept for main component exchange

On Tuesday, 5th of May, TEMBRA presented one of its new development projects at Windmesse Symposium in Hamburg

This is a joint blog by Sean Gallagher, Vice President of State Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Susan Williams Sloan, Vice President of State Policy at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

Inside UK Wind - Offshore construction starts on Kent wind farm

Vattenfall, the Swedish energy company, has started construction on a major offshore wind farm off the Kent coast

The next step has been taken in the nearshore wind farm tendering process, which will lead to the construction of 350 MW nearshore wind energy in up to six areas across the country.

Prices decline in virtually all European countries / The Netherlands benefits from more stable electricity prices thanks to cross-border electricity onnections / Coal-fired power plants take over flexible role from gas-fired plants

Jan De Nul Group orders two rock installation vessels

Jan De Nul Group keeps on investing. This time, two 6,000 ton Subsea Rock Installation vessels have been ordered at AVIC Weihai shipyard in Weihai, China.

Horns Rev 1 wind turbine has reached the 100GWh mark

Horns Rev 1 marked the beginning of a new industry - the offshore wind industry. DONG Energy participated right from the beginning.

Prysmian’s Cable Enterprise ready for sail out following upgrade works

Vessel fully geared for offshore operations / Further boost to Group’s submarine project execution capabilities

Editor’s Choice - The Truth about wind – How do you talk to a wind skeptic?

This Blog written by Shauna Theel really hits the spot by providing tips on how to engage wind energy skeptics, very informative and worth reading

Germany Will Lead Annual Offshore Wind Installations in 2015 as UK Loses Top Spot, says GlobalData

Germany will become the world’s leading market for annual offshore wind turbine installations in 2015

DNV GL certificates first to provide basic compliance with new Chinese wind power regulations

DNV GL signs agreement with Chinese Qualification Certification (CQC) that will issue new local Chinese type and component certificates.

Vestas introduces 3.45 MW power mode for its 3 MW platform

Based on site-specific conditions, the 3.45 MW power mode will increase annual energy production and contribute to lowering the cost of energy.

ABB technologies to facilitate rural smart grid in Sweden

Smart Grid in Gotland to integrate more renewable energy and improve power quality

New Chair of WWEA Small Wind: Morten V. Petersen

Mr Morten V. Petersen, Chair of the Danish Small Wind Association, has been appointed as new Chair of the WWEA Small Wind section.

Inside German Wind - New 295MW wind farm officially opens off the German coast

"Offshore wind energy is a strategically important element of Germany's energy and climate policy and is key to the success of the energy transition"

Report Excerpt - Making wind contagious: Best-selling business author to share communications insights

“This book is really a researched-based look at … the science of social transmission or the psychology of talk”

AWEA Blog - Windsights: O&M expenses present opportunity to lower cost of wind

One of a new “Windsights” series highlighting insights from the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition – in the words of the experts themselves

The renewable industry is most worried about the future of onshore wind farm developments, which the Tories have repeatedly dismissed as an unwanted eyesore despite being cheaper than other forms of green energy

Video Pick of the Week - Wind Turbines on Steroids

This video clip provides a short insight into the development of wind farms

Grid operating reforms save US consumers more than $11 million in six months

Study focuses on the Energy Imbalance Market, or EIM, between the California grid operator and the large Western utility PacifiCorp

Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. continues to address issues experienced by the subsea power cable industry by significantly enhancing the world’s leading submarine cable lay software, MakaiLay, and its desktop simulation sister product, MakaiPlan Pro.

Sales up 17.0% to EUR 496.5 million / Improvement in EBIT to EUR 24.8 million / Consolidated net profit up 62.6% to EUR 14.8 million / Free cash flow increased to EUR 46.2 million / Order backlog of EUR 1.6 billion secures growth in 2015

Anders Monrad Rendtorff to become Group Senior Vice President for Communications, Brand and Public Affairs, and a member of the Executive Committee at Vestas Wind System A/S.

ELA Container Offshore GmbH provides Offshore Accommodation for Van Oord

ELA Container Offshore GmbH delivered two Offshore Offices as well as six Offshore Living Quarters to the Dutch company Van Oord.

ACCIONA Windpower opens a wind turbine plant in Brazil, the biggest market for sales of its 3 MW turbine

The opening ceremony was presided by the Governor of Bahia State and the President of ACCIONA.

ELA Container Offshore GmbH provides Offshore Drying Container for Fred. Olsen Windcarrier

“We decided to use an ELA Offshore Drying Container to get the clothes dry as fast as possible."

Product Pick of the Week - New logger combines an advanced feature set with user-friendly design

Renewable NRG Systems introduces SymphoniePRO™, a powerful data logger purpose-built for the renewable energy industry

It is such an honor to have been selected by the American Wind Energy Association as the corporate social responsibility partner for the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition in Orlando

The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm in the UK will be the largest ever project for MHI Vestas Offshore Wind. The project will use 116 V112-3.45 MW wind turbines- upgraded machines optimised to increase power production for the customer.

ENEL Green Power and Tesla Join Forces on the Development of Batteries in Solar and Wind Plants

The two companies will identify an initial pilot site where they will install a 1.5 MW-3 MWh energy storage system

New report ranks countries by energy, Economy and GHG Emissions and charts historic worldwide shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy

Inside Offshore Wind - E.ON to invest €1.9 bln in U.K. offshore wind farm

E.ON will invest approximately 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in the construction of offshore wind farm Rampion in the U.K.

Into the Wind - AWEA Blog: Understanding the value of improved wind energy forecasts

One of a new “Windsights” series highlighting insights from the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition – in the words of the experts themselves.

Upgraded wind turbine can produce electricity for up to 7,000 households / Built on Siemens' large direct drive platform with 10% more energy / Utilizes proven technology and the supply chain of its predecessor

Statkraft launches venture capital unit to partner with dynamic start-ups

Statkraft, Europe's largest generator of renewable energy establishes a venture capital unit.

Closing offshore assets transaction GeoSea/DEME- HOCHTIEF

The financial close of the transaction has now been achieved.

DNV GL awards new 7-megawatt offshore wind turbine from Siemens with Prototype Certificate

Market leader Siemens Wind Power relies on DNV GL validation for cutting edge innovations

The acquisition includes ownership interests in the 201 MW Post Rock Wind facility in Kansas, and the 150 MW Lost Creek Wind facility in Missouri.

Industrial Brawn Meets Software Brains as GE Harnesses the Industrial Internet to Build the World’s Most Efficient Wind Farm

Proven 2.3-MW turbine now with 120-meter rotor / Evolutionary product for medium to low wind sites in the Americas region / SWT-2.3-120 wind turbine to be assebled in the U.S.

Netherlands Cloud Height measured by Sensors from Lufft

In the near future, the cloud height in the Netherlands will be measured by sensors from the German company Lufft from Fellbach (near Stuttgart).

Hempel launches new primer to improve two coat system for wind towers

International coatings supplier Hempel announced the launch of a new combined primer and mid-coat designed specifically for wind towers.

ACCIONA Windpower will install more than 800 MW of wind power in North America in 2015

465 MW will be grid connected in the United States, 239 MW in Mexico and 102 MW in Canada

Siemens to provide long-term service at Brooklyn Navy Yard cogeneration plant

Siemens has been awarded a long-term service agreement for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Power Plant in New York City.

Gamesa signs a 100 MW turbine supply agreement with HCIG in China

The company will deliver 50 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm built in Hebei province

Senvion connects its 6,000th wind turbine to the grid

In May 2015, Senvion connected its 6,000th wind turbine to the public power grid.

Supporting Danish Climate Investment Fund in Brazil

Risk assessment, stakeholder analyses and site visits

Impacts of onshore wind energy development on birds and bats

USGS has released a preliminary methodology to assess the population level impacts of onshore wind energy development on birds and bats

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind appointed preferred supplier for Navitus Bay project in the UK

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has been appointed preferred supplier for the delivery of V164-8.0 MW turbines for the Navitus Bay project in the UK.

Nordex SE: CEO Dr. Zeschky to leave Nordex

Krogsgaard appointed new Chief Executive Officer / New management structure established

WSCAD provides Bachmann symbol library

Within the engineering of automation systems in machinery and plant construction, efficiency and time savings play a significant role.

DONG Energy's distribution company has assigned tasks to the contractors who are to supply operation, maintenance and construction services for the energy company's power grid for the next five years.

Vattenfall UK: Focus on…Renewable Energy Areas

Vattenfall signed an exciting agreement with Natural Resources Wales to explore the idea of Renewable Energy Areas on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE), managed by NRW.

Report Excerpt - Energy Dept: New wind energy technology unlocks wind development opportunity in all 50 states

New report shows ability to access untapped, stronger wind resources across America

In a milestone for the U.S. offshore wind industry, DONG Energy is entering the U.S. offshore market – the company explained why in a panel at the leading wind energy conference in North America, the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition.

The contract for the 50MW Harweel wind power project in Dhofar will be awarded by Q3 this year, Khalil al Mantheri, renewable energy section head in the Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAECO) reports

ELA Container Offshore GmbH is Main Sponsor of WINDFORCE 2015 Conference in Bremerhaven

ELA Offshore Living Quarter and newly developed MEDICbox by WINDEAcare will be displayed

Last week the 240-hour test phase of the first of 43 wind turbines at offshore wind farm Eneco Luchterduinen was successfully completed

Inside Polish Wind - Vestas wind turbines for a wind power plant

Vestas receives a firm and unconditional order in Poland, comprising 25 V126-3.3 MW wind turbines, with a total capacity of 83 MW

New AWEA Board Chair: Time for presidential candidates to back wind power for its economic benefits in the US

American wind power at “transformational point in time,” as industry girds to quadruple and meet Wind Vision

Inside UK Wind - Full power at Westermost Rough offshore wind farm

Full power output has been achieved at the Westermost Rough offshore wind, a major renewable energy project located off the UK's east coast.

New Offshore Wind Blowing in North America

For the US energy industry, 2014 will be remembered as the year when crude oil prices fell below 50 $/bbl, resulting in significant realignments in the sector.

‘Interested parties’ can register with the Planning Inspectorate / This will enable them to take part in forthcoming stages of decision making process

Geronimo Energy, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of a portfolio of its wind and solar energy projects to BHE Renewables, LLC, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy.

Mytrah Energy has awarded Suzlon equipment sale contract for 98MW project in Telangana / Suzlon will install 47 wind turbine generator (WTGs) of the S97 120m Hybrid Tower with rated capacity of 2.1MW each

“Wind power is clean and renewable, and will strengthen Egypt’s energy security at this important point in its history. Adding two gigawatt will be a significant step towards diversifying the country’s energy mix”

Company of the Day - E.ON to invest €1.9 bln in U.K. offshore wind farm

E.ON will provide construction, operations and maintenance as well as energy management services to the project

Mexico Can More Than Quadruple Share of Renewable Energy by 2030, Says New IRENA Report

Mexico can achieve a 21 per cent share of renewable energy in the energy mix and save billions by 2030

Only few days after having reached the 3,000 megawatt (MW) milestone, DONG Energy has installed the last of a total of 78 turbines at Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Wind Farm in the German North Sea.

RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has expressed concern about new planning rules affecting onshore wind which have been announced in the Queen’s Speech.

Into the Wind - Wind Power: A great American resource

This is a guest post by the President of the Union of Concerned Scientists, Ken Kimmell. You can read more of Ken Kimmell’s blogs on The Equation.

EIA: US Wind energy to play largest role in cost-effectively meeting Clean Power Plan

“We believe very much the central role of wind in meeting our climate challenges, and we’re very committed in this direction”

On 23 May, the Van Oord/Mammoet joint venture drove the last foundation pile into the bed of the IJsselmeer, completing the foundation work for the Westermeerwind wind park.

Vestas receives 83 MW order in Turkey

Vestas expands its presence in Turkey with an 83 MW order from Bak Enerji Uretimi A.S.

SAERTEX looks back on three very successful fair days in Paris and would like to thank all customers, partners, visitors and guests for the interesting conversations and good contacts at the fair JEC Europe.

Editor's Choice - Palm Springs cowboy provides design for vertical-axis wind energy turbine

"It's one of those ideas that's not crazy. And you see plenty of crazy ideas in the wind industry"

Alstom: New Torres Eólicas do Nordeste plant concludes its first tower

In January this year, Alstom and Andrade Gutierrez started a joint venture for the production of towers for power generation.

The Project involves the installation of 20 wind turbines offshore of Kashima port, with each turbine possessing output capacity of 5,000 kW.

Carillion has been awarded a contract to design, supply, install and test a twin circuit onshore 150kV cable system for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm.

Inside Mexican Wind - Vestas receives 99 MW order in Mexico

Vestas expands its presence in the Mexican market with a 99 MW order for La Mesa and Ciudad Victoria wind power farms to be located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Earlier this year, Siemens Wind Power introduced its largest wind turbine yet built. The new SWT 7.0 is based on existing technology from another turbine.