From Ventas Blancas, from Ocón, and also from the N-232 as it passes through the municipalities of Galilea and Corera. The propellers of two of the wind turbines that will make up the Jubera I and II wind farms can already be seen from different points in the Jubera and Ocón Valleys. The remaining nine … Continue reading The Jubera wind farm is already operational with two of its eleven wind turbines.
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Inauguration of the large Horizonte wind power in Chile
Enercon installed 140 wind turbines in the Atacama Desert for the energy company Colbún. Completion of a project under difficult conditions. What began in October 2022 with the delivery of the first rotor blades to the port of Antofagasta, Chile, culminated with the official inauguration of the Horizonte wind farm. Last November, the construction team … Continue reading Inauguration of the large Horizonte wind power in Chile
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SANY Renewable Energy wins first offshore wind turbine order in China
SANY Renewable Energy has secured a bid for Guangdong Energy Group’s Jieyang Shibeishan offshore wind project, which will deploy 14 offshore wind turbines of 13.6 MW and one 10 MW unit. This milestone project represents SANY’s first back-commercialisation order of large capacity offshore wind turbines, marking the company’s new phase of developing its offshore and … Continue reading SANY Renewable Energy wins first offshore wind turbine order in China
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Chile’s largest wind farm inaugurated today with 140 wind turbines
The wind farm has 140 wind turbines with an installed capacity of 816 megawatts, generating 2,500 GWh, equivalent to powering a city of 750,000 inhabitants day and night. This Thursday, the Horizonte Wind Farm will be inaugurated. Located 130 kilometers from the municipality of Taltal, it will mark a milestone of special importance for the … Continue reading Chile’s largest wind farm inaugurated today with 140 wind turbines
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Chinese Manufacturers Lead Global Wind Turbine Installations, BloombergNEF Report Shows
Wind turbine installations hit a record for a second year in 2024, driven by rapid growth in mainland China, according to a new report by research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF). Globally, developers brought online 121.6 gigawatts (GW) of wind turbines worldwide last year, double the capacity commissioned in 2019, according to BNEF’s 2024 Global Wind … Continue reading Chinese Manufacturers Lead Global Wind Turbine Installations, BloombergNEF Report Shows
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Nordex Receives 94 MW Wind Power Order in Canada
A wind energy project developer has placed an order with the Nordex Group for the supply and installation of 16 N163/5.X wind turbines. The 94 MW order also includes maintenance for the turbines for a period of 25 years. Nordex will supply the wind turbines for the wind farm in Nova Scotia starting in mid-2026, … Continue reading Nordex Receives 94 MW Wind Power Order in Canada
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Chinese wind turbine manufacturers sweep the global wind energy podium for the first time.
Goldwind leads with 20 GW installed, followed by Envision and MingYang. Wood Mackenzie’s latest report on global wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) reveals that Chinese companies dominated the market in 2024, with Goldwind, Envision, and MingYang securing the top three positions globally for the first time. Key findings: Endri Lico, Principal Analyst at Wood … Continue reading Chinese wind turbine manufacturers sweep the global wind energy podium for the first time.
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Enercon and BürgerEnergiepark Druiberg GmbH & Co KG sign wind power purchase agreement
Major order includes 13 x E-160 EP5 wind turbines. First community wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt (Germany). ENERCON and BürgerEnergiepark Druiberg GmbH & Co KG have today signed a contract for the delivery and installation of 13 x E-160 EP5 with a total capacity of around 72 MW for a community wind farm project in Dardesheim, … Continue reading Enercon and BürgerEnergiepark Druiberg GmbH & Co KG sign wind power purchase agreement
Continue readingGoldwind, Envision, MingYang lead wind turbine market in 2024: Wood Mackenzie
A report by Wood Mackenzie highlights a major shift in the global wind turbine industry, with Chinese manufacturers Goldwind, Envision, and MingYang securing the top three positions for the first time. This development underscores China’s growing dominance in wind energy infrastructure, driven by robust domestic demand and strategic market positioning. Vestas, Windey, SANY, DEC, Siemens … Continue reading Goldwind, Envision, MingYang lead wind turbine market in 2024: Wood Mackenzie
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Wind power company Enercon expands its EP5 tower portfolio with new HST towers for its wind turbines.
New hybrid steel tower variants cover expected volume and make high hub heights available worldwide ENERCON is developing additional and taller hybrid steel towers (HST) for the current EP5 turbine types. With the additional steel tower variants, the tower portfolio will be expanded to cover the expected demand against the background of increasing customer demand … Continue reading Wind power company Enercon expands its EP5 tower portfolio with new HST towers for its wind turbines.
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Vessel Arrives in Puerto Madryn with Wind Turbines for La Flecha Wind Farm
After 34 days at sea, the vessel brought components for 11 wind turbines.The cargo includes the largest wind turbines unloaded in Puerto Madryn, with blades measuring 86 meters in length and generators weighing up to 120 tons. Once unloading is complete, the components will be stored in the bonded warehouses of the Puerto Madryn Port … Continue reading Vessel Arrives in Puerto Madryn with Wind Turbines for La Flecha Wind Farm
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Saipem unveils its advanced floating offshore wind technology
Saipem has introduced Star1, a cutting-edge floating wind foundation designed to support next-generation offshore wind turbines, including those exceeding 20 MW, Trend reports via the company. Star1 features a steel semi-submersible structure with a distinctive star-shaped design, consisting of three arms converging at the center, where the turbine tower is installed. This configuration enhances stability, … Continue reading Saipem unveils its advanced floating offshore wind technology
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Reviving retired wind turbine blades for sand control
After enduring harsh desert conditions, massive retired wind turbine blades are set to be locally repurposed as an innovative material used for sand control. Chinese “sand scientists” have proposed a groundbreaking solution: transforming used wind turbine blades into porous sand barriers. This initiative is a significant win in both countering desertification and addressing waste management … Continue reading Reviving retired wind turbine blades for sand control
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Voltalia signs a PPA for its 526 MW hybrid wind power and photovoltaic project in Uzbekistan
Voltalia has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned utility JSC Uzenergosotish for its 526 MW Artemisya hybrid project in Uzbekistan. The Artemisya project is located in the Bukhara region and combines 126 MW of solar power, 300 MW of wind power, and 100 MW/200 MWh of battery storage. The PPA will provide JSC … Continue reading Voltalia signs a PPA for its 526 MW hybrid wind power and photovoltaic project in Uzbekistan
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Türkiye ranks 3rd in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase
Europe adds 13.8 GW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2024, WindEurope says. In wind turbine installations, Germany led with 644 wind turbines, followed by France with 387 wind turbines and Türkiye with 272 wind turbines. Türkiye has moved up eight places to rank third in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase, adding … Continue reading Türkiye ranks 3rd in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase
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EDPR mulls selling offshore wind power business
The Portuguese company owns 50% of Ocean Winds with France’s Engie.EDP Renováveis ??(EDPR) is mulling selling its stake in offshore wind company Ocean Winds. The company owns 50% and the remaining 50% is held by France’s Engie. The news was revealed by Bloomberg. No final decision has been made and one possibility is to sell … Continue reading EDPR mulls selling offshore wind power business
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China contributes to global wind power development with another 14,388 wind turbines in 2024
China will actively and prudently work toward peaking carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality through a number of measures including accelerating the construction of renewable energy bases in “desert, gobi, and wilderness”, developing offshore wind power, etc., according to the Government Work Report delivered at the ongoing “two sessions”.Looking back on 2024, China’s wind power … Continue reading China contributes to global wind power development with another 14,388 wind turbines in 2024
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China’s wind turbine exports surge
Chinese manufacturers exported wind turbines with a total capacity of 5.19 gigawatts (GW) of wind power in 2024, up nearly 42% from the previous year, with the majority going to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The top five destinations for wind turbine exports were Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Egypt and Kazakhstan, … Continue reading China’s wind turbine exports surge
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Nordex receives an order for wind turbines from Auren Energia in Brazil for 112 MW of wind power
Brazilian energy holding company Auren Energia has commissioned Nordex Group to supply and install 19 N163/5.X wind turbines. The 112 MW order includes maintenance service for the turbines for an initial period of fifteen years, with various extension options up to 30 years. The turbines are destined for the Cajuína 3 wind farm, part of … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for wind turbines from Auren Energia in Brazil for 112 MW of wind power
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Wind energy in Europe: 2024 Statistics and the outlook for 2025-2030
Europe installed 16.4 GW of new wind power capacity in 2024. The EU-27 installed 12.9 GW of this. 84% of the new wind capacity built in Europe last year was onshore. 2.6 GW of new offshore wind power capacity was connected to the grid. Europe now has 285 GW of wind power capacity, 248 GW … Continue reading Wind energy in Europe: 2024 Statistics and the outlook for 2025-2030
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