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Expansion of Transmission Grids Is Gaining Worldwide Momentum

11/04/2016

One factor that has caused exploding costs of the German energy transition in recent years is grid expansion. This is not about to change much in the coming years, as the existing grid is simply no longer sufficient to ensure a modern power supply for the country. But not only Germany has to deal with the grid problem, as a closer look to other countries shows.

Amazon Web Services Announces Amazon Wind Farm US Central 2

11/03/2016

This is AWS’s fifth renewable energy project globally and its second wind farm in Ohio / Amazon Wind Farm US Central 2 is expected to generate more than 530,000 MWh of energy annually, enough to power approximately 50,000 US homes per year

Comment: Climate Protection and Election Campaigns - a Contradiction?

10/27/2016

In the US, the election campaign is coming to an end, in just under two weeks. A remarkable thing in the dirty fight between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is the fact that the topic of climate protection did not seem to even exist in the four public TV debates that matter. Neither show hosts nor on-site audiences asked one single question about it, like 'We really have more pressing matters...'

DONG Energy rounds 1,000 wind turbines at sea

10/25/2016

DONG Energy is the first company worldwide to have installed 1,000 offshore wind turbines, and its offshore wind power venture will continue unabated: From 2016 to 2020, DONG Energy is set to build more offshore wind capacity than it built altogether in the preceding 25 years. Today, every single one of the biggest wind turbines delivers almost twice as much energy as the first offshore wind farm.

GWEC Global Wind Energy Outlook: Lots of light, but also lots of shadows

10/20/2016

Studies, surveys and figures on the topic of energy transformation and the development of renewable energies are now reaching the market almost every day. However, the annual report of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), which presents not only the figures for the previous year, but also comprehensive scenarios for the future, has made particularly significant contributions in this sector. For the first time this year, the figures appear after the Paris Climate Agreement which is used as a starting scenario.

JDR is planning its new service support centre in Newcastle, UK

10/18/2016

The 4000 square metre facility will include a workshop, a warehouse and state-of-the-art offices and is suppose to act as the central base for JDR’s UK and European service operations.

Veja Mate TP fabrication and load-out completed

10/18/2016

The final 6 transition pieces for the Veja Mate Offshore Wind Farm were delivered to Offshore Windforce VM V.O.F. from Bladt Industries’ production facilities in Aalborg at the end of 3rd quarter 2016.

Vestas receives 148 MW order in Sweden for upgraded 3 MW platform with de-icing technology

10/17/2016

OX2 has placed an order for 41 V126-3.45 MW turbines with power optimised mode to 3.6 MW and Vestas’ de-icing technology for their largest wind power project to date.

Australian first project to harness sun, wind and batteries

10/14/2016

A world-leading project combining solar, wind and battery storage will be built near Hughenden in North Queensland, delivering renewable energy on demand.

Eurus Energy Acquires Two Wind Farms in Finland from Maas Capital Renewables and YARD ENERGY

10/13/2016

Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation (“Eurus”), a leading Japanese renewable energy company, Maas Capital Renewables (“Maas Capital Renewables”), a dedicated investor in renewable energy, 100% owned by ABN AMRO Bank N.V., and YARD ENERGY (“YARD”), a Dutch based developer of wind energy projects jointly announced today the successful completion of the acquisition of two wind farms in Finland by Eurus from a joint venture of Maas Capital Renewables and YARD.

Moventas Gears UK - MW Full Load Test Facility Open for Business

10/13/2016

Moventas Gears UK is pleased to announce the achievement of a significant milestone with the completion of the 3.6MW Load Test Bench and MW Final Assembly centre during August 2016.

Environmental protection measures pay off – Offshore wind does not pose a threat to porpoises

10/13/2016

Offshore wind energy and environmental protection do not need to be on different plates. Two studies have now shown for the first time that noise mitigation measures for the piling of offshore wind power plants have a positive impact on the population of the porpoise.

Awarded Siemens Wind Power frame agreement

10/12/2016

Head Energy Denmark A/S has signed a frame agreement with Siemens Wind Power A/S. The agreement further boosts Head Energy’s efforts in the European offshore wind market.

New technology solution to extend life of wind turbine towers and reduce failures

10/12/2016

Aquaterra Energy and Proeon Systems have developed a cost-saving, integrated structural monitoring system to improve the integrity of offshore wind structures.

TPI Composites Extends and Enters into New Contracts with General Electric International

10/12/2016

TPI Composites, Inc., the largest U.S.-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades, announced today that it has extended two supply agreements with General Electric International in Newton, Iowa and Juarez, Mexico through 2020.

Iron Mountain Wind Power Purchase in Texas to Deliver as Much As 30 Percent of Company’s Total North American Power Usage

10/12/2016

New agreement, along with other projects & investments, expected to help Iron Mountain utilize renewable sources for two-thirds of total North American electricity load by 2018

EDF Energies Nouvelles’ Latin American pipeline close to 1.4 gigawatt (GW)

10/11/2016

With 648 MW recently won in new solar and wind energy projects to be built, EDF Energies Nouvelles is stepping up the pace of its development in Latin America. In this area, the Group has a portfolio of 1,368 MW in renewable energy projects that are either in operation or due to be commissioned in the coming years. The Group has won or acquired three solar projects in Chile, Brazil and Mexico for a total of 396 MWc, and was also awarded a 252 MW wind project in Mexico.

Summer lull in Europe, Asia slowdown make for weak clean energy investment in third quarter

10/11/2016

Highlights of Q3 included two $1bn early-stage financings for Chinese electric vehicle companies

DNV GL brings wind industry leaders together in “Validation of Turbulence Models”

10/11/2016

A new Best Practice will be developed to improve the design of modern wind turbines and wind farms that will lead to cost reductions.

ABB launches flexible “plug and play” microgrid solution to boost use of renewables

10/11/2016

ABB has announced a modular and scalable “plug and play” microgrid solution to address the globally growing demand for flexible technology in the developing market for distributed power generation. The cost-efficient, containerized solution is relevant for mature and emerging countries and will help maximize the use of renewable energy sources while reducing dependence on fossil fuels used by generator sets.

Turbine deliveries begin at SSE’s Bhalraidh wind farm

10/10/2016

Construction of SSE’s 32 turbine Bhlaraidh wind farm near Invermoriston reached an important milestone this week as the first turbine components made their way to site.

PALFINGER MARINE wins contract for delivery of 66 PSM 400

10/07/2016

With a project capacity of 396 MW and a turbine capacity of 6 MW, Merkur is one of the biggest German wind farms. It is located 45 km from Borkum in the North Sea and is being built and operated by Merkur Offshore GmbH.

EDPR opens the Dammarie wind farm

10/07/2016

EDPR opened a new wind farm in France with an installed capacity of 12 MW. The wind farm is located in the municipality of Dammarie, in the French Department of Eure-et-Loir. The wind farm’s output will allow it to supply clean energy to the equivalent of almost 11,000 homes.

Learners visit wind farm to learn more about wind energy

10/07/2016

The Loeriesfontein Wind Farm and Khobab Wind Farm hosted a group of 38 secondary school learners, from Loeriesfontein High School, as part of an awareness and career day initiative, on 27 September 2016.

EDF EN Mexico Wins 342 megawatts in Mexico’s Second Auction

10/07/2016

EDF EN Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., a subsidiary of the EDF Energies Nouvelles Group, has announced that the Company has won 342 megawatts (MW) in Mexico’s second long-term auction for energy and clean energy certificates supply and purchase contracts with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), Mexico’s state utility. Two projects were successful in the auction: Gunaa Sicarú wind project and Bluemex Power Solar Project.

ACCIONA Energía signs agreement with Sentient Science to extend the working life of its global wind turbine fleet

10/07/2016

The innovative solutions by the US company will include full turbine monitoring, testing, life prediction and life extension actions for the critical failure components

Norfolk offshore wind farm reveals early plans

10/06/2016

Vattenfall to lay 50km onshore power cable underground.

Envision Energy wants to connect the world: Data collection for a good cause

10/06/2016

Envision is pushing for the European wind energy market – with all force. Last week, the Chinese company exhibited for the first time at the WindEnergy fair in Hamburg and scored two records at the same time: They had booked the largest stand area for a single stand, and they brought a massive LED screen that was second to none.

Siemens latest onshore wind turbine receives type certificate from DNV GL

10/06/2016

DNV GL and Siemens Wind Power (Siemens) announced that the Siemens SWT-3.6-130 onshore wind turbine has been successfully type certified by DNV GL. This certification confirms that the new turbine complies with all the requirements of the international wind turbine standard IEC 61400-22 for conformity testing and certification.

Rather Solar than Nuclear Power - The British prefer Renewable Energies for the Future

10/06/2016

German market and economy research company EuPD Research recently surveyed 1,000 British home owners about energy matters and photovoltaics. One of the results is that the British prefer renewables for their future energy supply. Furthermore, they also believe that renewable sources are already outcompeting fossil or nuclear sources in financial aspects.

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