News Archive May 2019

Nidec SSB Wind Systems is expanding its sales activities on the French market with its new strategic partner Mywindparts. In an interview with Windfair, Nidec SSB Wind Systems Sales Manager Jörg Meyer explains about the cooperation.

Senvion Wins Service Contract Extension

Two Italian wind farms will stay under Senvion services

The UK can end its contribution to global warming within 30 years by setting an ambitious new target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says today.

EBRD Suppports Wind Energy in Poland

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) supports the construction of the 220 MW Potegowo wind farm with €48 million.

Global battery energy storage market to grow by 7% to reach $13.13bn by 2023, says GlobalData

The global battery energy storage market is forecast to grow to $13.13bn by 2023.

First Quarter 2019 Results Announced by GE

"Our quarterly results were better than our expectations"

Shark Skin Varnish for Wind Turbines

Project at Fraunhofer IFAM develops functional coating to increase the electricity yield of wind turbines

Project owner Nexif Energy has proactively negotiated with turbine manufacturer Senvion to ensure continued progress on the Lincoln Gap Wind Farm while Senvion addresses its financial difficulties and requirements

Sky Is the Limit

RenewableUK publishes new report highlights the potential for the growth of aviation services, from helicopters to drones

Fast, Faster, MHI Vestas

MHI Vestas installs the turbines for Norther offshore wind farm in Belgium in record time

Nordex Group Joins Global Wind Organisation

The Global Wind Organisation is an international collaboration for creating safer and more productive workforces

Nordex Continues Ukraine Success Story

The manufacturer received an order for the supply of wind tubrines for the final construction phase of the Syvash project

ABO Wind Pushes Energy Transition in Spain

ABO Wind has sold three wind farms (Chinchilla, Barrax and Soliedra) with a total capacity of 88.5 megawatts to an international investor.

Braun Small Wind Turbine in the U.S.

The customer has even built its own tower

Van Oord and AdBm Technologies have demonstrated the new AdBm Noise Mitigation System (NMS), with support from TNO. The NMS reduces underwater noise resulting from offshore pile driving wind turbine foundations.

Vestas Works with VALOREM

Turbine manufacturer Vestas will develop customised solutions featuring V150-4.2 MW turbines for two projects in Finland

u[sonic]WS6: New weather sensor made by Lambrecht meteo

The user-friendly all-in-one solution

New Cooperation for More Digital Safety and Security for the Energy Sector

Siemens and TÜV SÜD are cooperating with a new approach

Jack Up Barge works Deutsche Bucht Offshore Wind Farm

Jack Up Barge (JUB) has signed a contract with Van Oord for the accommodation and supply of Balance of Plant operations on the Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm.

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier was awarded a contract by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the transport and installation of 100 V164-9.5MW wind turbines for the Moray East project off the East coast of Scotland.

After nearly two decades of strong annual growth, renewables around the world added as much net capacity in 2018 as they did in 2017, an unexpected flattening of growth trends that raises concerns about meeting long-term climate goals.

The improved insight into damage and damage progression on wind turbine bearings subject to very high loads can now be integrated directly into the design stage which, to date, was essentially based on experience.

Schaeffler Publishes Q1 Revenue

Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler announced slightly increased quarterly revenue

The European Wind Energy Association WindEurope has launched a new Aviation Task Force, gathering a wide range of stakeholders to tackle one of the major challenge areas for wind energy today.

Change of Management at Vestas

Anders Runevad to step down as Vestas CEO with Henrik Andersen, currently Group CEO Hempel A/S and member of Vestas’ Board, to succeed

In almost all parts of Europe, renewable energies are now taken for granted as part of the national electricity mix and contribute to reducing CO2 emissions. In the Balkan States, though, renewable energy projects still face numerous institutional, political and regulatory challenges.

Foard City Wind Project Gets Green Lights

Innergex Renewable Energy has announced the closing of a construction financing and tax equity commitment for the Foard City wind project located in Foard County, Texas

WindEurope Launches Campaign: "Go Vote!"

The European Parliament is a key enabler of renewable energy, so WindEurope encourages people to go vote in the European Election

'WIN WIN' Ready for Prototype Development

DNV GL is urging offshore oil and gas operators to implement a new solution using floating wind turbines to power water injection for oil recovery.

Vestas Receives 459 MW Order for Wyoming Wind Farms

Vestas secures an 459 MW order from PacifiCorp for two wind projects located in Wyoming, U.S.

Researchers at the University of Rhode Island who analyzed AirBnB rental data before and after construction of the Block Island Wind Farm have found that, contrary to some concerns, the turbines have increased tourism on the island.

Project Developer PNE Posts Successful First Quarter

German developer PNE says first quarter results are on target

Germany Threatens European Renewable Targets

The lack of growth of wind energy in Germany will cause troubles for the whole European Union / A failed auction system in combination with a slowed permitting process is to blame

ENERCON Reaches Gigawatts Milestone in France

German turbine manufacturer ENERCON has installed more than 4 GW wind energy in France which is the most important market for the company from Aurich after their home market in Germany

Schaeffler Opens New Plant in Vietnam

Products made in Asia for customers worldwide

First U.S. Wind Farm Gets Delta4000 Turbines

Manufacturer Nordex has received the first order for its Delta4000 series from the U.S.

Prysmian Posts Positive Results for Q1

Submarine cable market confirmed at ~€3 billion in 2019 / Extensive tendering activity underway

Nordex Group Confirms its 2019 Guidance

First quarter went in line with expactations / Nordex Group expects weaker sales in the first half of the year and significantly higher sales in the second half

Keppel O&M Wins Contract for Two Substations in Taiwan

Keppel Offshore & Marine has secured a contract from Ørsted for the construction of two offshore wind farm substations worth more than S$150 million

The representatives of 35 countries expressed their expectation that the international community will submit revised climate targets and long-term strategies to the United Nations by the year 2020.

Global Health Benefits of Climate Action Offset Costs

Cutting emissions while improving health is economically attractive – and justifies immediate climate action

ACCIONA Posts Q1 Results

ACCIONA earns net profit of €73 million in first quarter (+19.2%)

AWEA Reacts to U.S. Renewable Energy Transferability Act

AWEA supports the Act as a way to allow the PTC and ITC to be transferable on a limited basis to any entity involved in a renewable power project.

Schunk Group: Growth Across All Divisions

2018 was another successful year for the Schunk Group.

British Public Concerned about Climate Change

According to a new opinion poll, people support renewable energy as more and more become afraid of climate change

The 'World Energy Investment 2019' report signal a growing mismatch between current trends and the paths to meeting the Paris Agreement and other sustainable development goals.

Australia Votes Again - What about Renewable Energy?

The Clean Energy Council has worked hard to raise the profile of clean energy in the lead-up to the election, running a strong and positive campaign

U.S. Department of Energy Finances Wind Energy Research

The Department of Energy has selected four projects to develop high-efficiency, lightweight wind turbine generators for tall wind and offshore applications

In Massachusetts, a discarded coal-fired power plant will be turned into a logistics centre for offshore wind energy. In Germany, too, former coal mining areas could be converted to new life and promising regions using renewable energies.

PNE Acquires German Wind Farm Papenrode

The wind farm will be prepared for repowering

Testing the Gravity Tripod

A new offshore wind turbine foundation is getting the testing treatment

Prysmian Wins U.S. Offshore Order

The race for U.S. offshore wind has begun / Prysmian seures approx. €200 million offshore wind energy project by Vineyard Wind

Vestas Technology for the 250 MW Ekola Flats Wind Project in Wyoming

Danish Turbine Manufacturer Vestas has received an order for 228 MW of V136-4.2 MW from PacifiCorp

wpd to Construct Wind Farm in Sweden

After a long planning period and a few setbacks, the construction gets the green light

If drones can get the OK for use in commercial situations — such as infrastructure inspection, agricultural operations, even package delivery — analysts see the potential for an industry worth tens of billions of dollars in the next few years.

IWEA Publishes First Q1 Report

37 percent of Ireland’s electricity in the first quarter of 2019 was provided by wind energy.

Attaching Solar Panels to Wind Turbine Towers

ACCIONA has installed flexible organic photovoltaic modules in a wind turbine tower

RES Ramps up O&M Capabilities in the UK

The company takes over O&M contracts for six wind farm sites from Ainscough Wind Energy Services (AWES)

Nordex Presents New Delta4000 Model

The new model of the Delta4000 series is designed for markets with fewer siting restrictions

Haliade-X 12: Vattenfall and GE cooperate

The two companies join forces to deploy the largest wind turbine in the world

German Battery Energy Storage System Inaugurated

The 22 MW Cremzow is located in Brandenburg and was constructed by Enel Green Power, Enertrag and Leclanché

DEME Offshore Awarded Hornsea Two Contract

DEME Offshore won contract for transport and installation of 165 foundations and turbines at UK’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm

An increasingly positive assessment of the world-wide market situation in both, the onshore and offshore segments, is reflected by the results of the most recent WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix) survey

Detecting Failures at an Earlier Stage

The Clir AI platform learns to detect turbine failures early

GE Renewable Energy Celebrates Strong May

The turbine manufacturer was able to secure contracts for more than 2 GW in the U.S. through May 2019

Octopus Energy Acquires Wind Farm under Construction from RES

The 18 MW Roche Quatre Rivières Wind Farm is expected to be in commercial operation by late 2019.

Sif will manufacture two monopiles for the Two Towers Borssele V innovation site with a number of innovations to be applied in the project such as a slip joint connection, seabed protection and a full aluminum sprayed coating.

Vestas Receives 249 MW Order from EDF Renewables

Vestas has received an order for 249 MW from EDF Renewables for Las Majadas wind project in Texas

TenneT Issues Green Bond

TenneT Holding successfully launched and priced another Green Bond issue of EUR 1.25 billion

EDP and ENGIE Joint Venture for Offshore Wind

The two energy companies join forces and signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a co-controlled 50/50 joint-venture in fixed and floating offshore wind.

Vestas to Supply Finnish Wind Farm for Fortum

Fortum’s first large-scale wind project in Finland will be equipped with 21 V150-4.2 MW turbines in 4.3 MW power optimised mode and a site-specific hub height of 155m.

Milestone: First Design Conformity Statement for Wind Turbines with a Lifespan of 40 Years

TÜV NORD issued the statement for GE Renewable Energy’s 2.7-116 turbine

Hope for Senvion

Negotiations underway for takeover of insolvent German wind turbine manufacturer Senvion

GE Renewable Energy on the Repowering Path

The turbine manufacturer announces they have repowered more than 4 GW of wind tubrines in the U.S. alone

Massive Drone-Based Blade Inspection Campaign in Sweden and Finland Underway

Sulzer Schmid and WKA have been enlisted by Vestas to conduct a massive and challenging drone-based blade inspection campaign

How can the UK continue to decarbonise by building a reliable modern energy system, managing variability of demand and supply, based on renewable technologies, with offshore wind playing a leading role?

Two current US examples show how the wind energy industry and conservationists work together to support species. In Germany, on the other hand, both sides are increasingly irreconcilable.

PNE: General Meeting Approves All Agenda Items

General meeting of shareholders approved a dividend of euro 0.04 per eligible share.

Nordex and innogy Start Construction of Polish Wind Farm

The 33 megawatt wind farm in Zukowice is expected to be commissioned in 2020.

EU Countries Need Stronger National Energy & Climate Plans

WindEurope: "The measures in the plans are weak"

Siemens Gamesa's SG 4.5-145 Turbine Makes a Splash

Siemens Gamesa has been awarded another order by EDF Renewables marking 1 GW of SG 4.5-145 wind turbines sold world-wide

Vestas Sells Tall Tower Solution to China

Leveraging its high tower solution to increase annual energy production, Vestas has secured a 44 MW order for 20 V120-2.2 MW turbines for an undisclosed wind project in China.

Study: Increasing Renewable Energy Production

A new study, conducted by the University of Notre Dame, aims to improve capturing wind power for energy production

Pressure on German Offshore Wind Chain Rises

Germany needs to put offshore wind back on track in its National Energy & Climate Plan for 2030.

Microsoft Powers Cloud with Clean Energy

Microsoft signs PPA for 90MW of the 731.5 MW offshore wind project Borssele III/IV

Schaeffler Creates Compact Industry 4.0 Solution Package

Vibration analysis and torque monitoring combined in a single system

Enel Starts Construction of Russian Wind Farm

The 90 MW Azov Wind Farm, which is also the Rostov region’s first-ever renewable project, is expected to enter into service in 2020

The Antaris 5.5 kW, spoiled by the sun!

On Sicily the Antaris 5.5 kW works on a 15m high lattice mast.

Dörken MKS Publishes New Seminar Program

Experts of Dörken MKS provide their know-?how about effective corrosion protection.

Barásoain Wins Eolo 2019 Prize for Rural Integration of Wind Power in Spain

The municipality of Barásoain is an example of economic development, facilitated thanks to the exploitation of wind power.

The project aims to optimise the recharging of electric vehicles during periods of high production of wind energy through an energy-management solution designed for recharging points.

Danish Test Stand Ready for Turbines

The test centre in Østerild has been expanded and is now ready for the construction of new turbines

China To End Subsidies for Onshore Wind

China will end subsidies for new onshore wind power projects at the beginning of 2021, the state has announced

Senvion Continues Borkum II Duties

Senvion and Trianel have agreed on a new contract after Senvion filed for self-administrration

Enel Starts Construction of Oyster Bay Wind Farm

Enel has begun construction of its 140 MW Oyster Bay wind farm in the Kouga Local Municipality, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.

Study: Community Wind in Germany

A new study proves auctions and restrictive approval procedures constrain community wind power.

The SSCV Sleipnir is a new-generation semi-submersible crane vessel with a pair of revolving cranes that can lift 20,000 tonnes in tandem – no other existing crane vessel has this capability

There has been significant progress in recent years as more and more peoploe have access to electricity, but the world will fail in reaching its climate goals

Nordex Receives U.S. Order

Nordex will install a 198 MW wind farm in Texas.

The European Union experienced the first climate election in history on Sunday. Not because politicians had put the topic at the centre of their election campaigns, but because of citizens aware of their power at the ballot paper.

Senvion Installs New 2.3M130-Turbine in Indien

The turbine is designed to maximize power generation at low wind sites.

Task Force for African Wind Energy Development

Wind Industry creates Task Force to speed up development of wind energy in Africa

Welcome to the Future of Offshore Wind Farm Inspection

A new £4 million cross-sector innovation project is set to develop the world’s first fully autonomous robotic inspection and repair solution for offshore wind farms

EDF Renewables Orders Vestas Turbines for Brazil Wind Farm

The contract includes the supply and installation of 35 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines with 105m hub height.

Global Wind Day 2019 Photo Competition: “Future Wind”

The photo competition will close on 5 June 2019. Winners will be announced on Global Wind Day – 15 June 2019.

Siemens Gamesa Appoints New Onshore CEO

Alfonso Faubel joins the company

Global Order Intake Soars in Q1

Developers in China, Latin America and North America collectively ordered 3.1GW more capacity YoY in Q1, says new research from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables.

Another Helicopter Joins Wiking Fleet

A H145 helicopter will support the offshore industry.

Huge Order for Vestas in Australia

Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas secures 227 MW merchant project