The wind turbine manufacturer Vestas presented this Wednesday a net loss of 71 million euros in the first nine months of the year, 93% less than in the same period of 2022. The reduction in loss was driven by an increase in activity levels and a higher gross margin, explained Vestas, one of the world’s … Continue reading Wind power company Vestas reduces its net loss by 93% in the first nine
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Innovative floating wind turbine to begin testing off Norwegian coast
A new floating wind turbine design could soon be floating off the coast of Norway. Oslo-based startup World Wide Wind (WWW) has just been given the green light to test its novel wind turbine design at a site in Vats, southwest Norway.“We are very proud to test our first prototype in cooperation with AF Gruppen … Continue reading Innovative floating wind turbine to begin testing off Norwegian coast
Continue readingVestas wins 42 MW of wind power in Germany: order intake exceeds 10 GW by 2023
Vestas has received a firm order from Strom 2020 GmbH & Co. KG for the Bosau wind farm in Germany. The order consists of seven V150-6.0 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM … Continue reading Vestas wins 42 MW of wind power in Germany: order intake exceeds 10 GW by 2023
Continue readingWho owns the most wind farms?
In the race to transition to renewable energy sources, wind power has emerged as a leading contender. With its ability to generate clean electricity and reduce carbon emissions, wind farms have become increasingly popular worldwide. But who exactly owns the most wind farms? Let’s take a closer look. The Global Leaders When it comes to … Continue reading Who owns the most wind farms?
Continue readingWhat is the minimum speed for a wind turbine?
Wind turbines have become a prominent source of renewable energy, harnessing the power of the wind to generate electricity. But have you ever wondered what the minimum speed is for a wind turbine to start spinning and producing energy? Let’s delve into this fascinating topic and explore the factors that influence a wind turbine’s minimum … Continue reading What is the minimum speed for a wind turbine?
Continue readingIberdrola joins forces with Masdar in offshore wind energy with the investment of 1.6 billion euros in the Baltic
After obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, the companies have closed the agreement announced last July to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, which has a capacity of 476 MW Iberdrola has closed a strategic agreement with Masdar, a renewable group from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to co-invest in the German Baltic Eagle … Continue reading Iberdrola joins forces with Masdar in offshore wind energy with the investment of 1.6 billion euros in the Baltic
Continue readingMainstream Renewable Power’s JV Freja Offshore applies for 2.5 GW offshore wind permit on Sweden’s east coast
Freja Offshore, a 50-50 joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”) and Hexicon, has submitted a planning application for the up-to 2.5 GW Dyning floating offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, located in Sweden’s economic zone, approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Oxelösund. Dyning will have the potential to deliver up to 10 TWh of … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power’s JV Freja Offshore applies for 2.5 GW offshore wind permit on Sweden’s east coast
Continue readingRecord Third Quarter for US Clean Energy Installations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released the Clean Power Quarterly Market Report | Q3 2023, showing that the industry brought online 5,551 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale clean power capacity in the third quarter of 2023, enough to power 813,000 American homes. Third quarter installations increased 13% over the same period in 2022 and … Continue reading Record Third Quarter for US Clean Energy Installations
Continue readingEEDP Renewables net profit increases to 467 million euros in the first nine months of 2023
Recurring net profit in the first nine months of 2023 increased 12% compared to the same period in 2022, and investment amounted to €3.4bn, with a focus on Europe and North America; EDPR added more than 600 MW in solar capacity since the beginning of the year and has 5.2 GW in wind and solar … Continue reading EEDP Renewables net profit increases to 467 million euros in the first nine months of 2023
Continue readingVestas wins first order for V172-7.2 MW wind turbines for 43 MW wind project in Germany
Vestas has received its first firm order for the V172-7.2 MW wind turbine, the latest addition to Vestas’ EnVentus platform. The order was placed by the developer Uhl Windkraft and consists of six wind turbines for the Hoßkirch wind project, a project in collaboration with the Koenigsegg-Aulendorf Comital House. The order includes the supply, delivery … Continue reading Vestas wins first order for V172-7.2 MW wind turbines for 43 MW wind project in Germany
Continue readingSolar and wind power curtailments are rising in California
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the grid operator for most of the state, is increasingly curtailing solar- and wind-powered electricity generation as it faces the rapid growth of wind and solar power in California. Grid operators require wind and solar generators to curtail production to reduce energy output below the levels they would have … Continue reading Solar and wind power curtailments are rising in California
Continue readingSuzlon secures 50.4 MW wind order for its 3 MW wind turbines from Juniper Green Energy Private
To supply 16 wind turbines with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm to be completed in 2025 at Dwarka district in Gujarat. Part of bid awarded to Juniper Green Energy Private Limited by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL). A project of this size can provide electricity to ~38 thousand households and … Continue reading Suzlon secures 50.4 MW wind order for its 3 MW wind turbines from Juniper Green Energy Private
Continue readingHow reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?
Amid a challenging year for the offshore wind sector, recent setbacks have increased costs but are now also starting to spur vital policy changes. The industry is now in a position to reverse setbacks and advance toward ambitious goals, encouraging greater investments in renewables and job growth over the next decade Søren Lassen Head of … Continue reading How reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?
Continue readingInstallation of Türkiye´s highest capacity wind energy project to be kicked off
The main components of the first wind turbines for Akköy Wind Power Plant (WPP) will be on their way to the site in Türkiye shortly. At the 5th Turkish-German Energy Forum in Ankara on 27 October, ENERCON CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff and Sabanc? Holding Energy Group President K?vanç Zaimler announced that the units were ready … Continue reading Installation of Türkiye´s highest capacity wind energy project to be kicked off
Continue readingOffshore wind energy at a pivotal moment
There is a great Philip Larkin poem, Wires, about the experience of young steers that believe the open spaces of the prairie are limitless, until they bump up against an electric fence and realise for the first time the constraints on their freedom. New industries suffer a similar experience when they hit their first downturn. … Continue reading Offshore wind energy at a pivotal moment
Continue readingWind Power Package: game-changer for Europe’s energy security
In her State of the Union speech in September 2023 EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the current challenges faced by Europe’s wind energy industry. She committed to ensure the future of wind energy was ‘made in Europe’ – and promised a new package to support the wind industry. Today the Commission unveiled its Wind … Continue reading Wind Power Package: game-changer for Europe’s energy security
Continue readingTotalEnergies joins forces with Corio and Rise to develop 3+ GW wind power project offshore New York & New Jersey
TotalEnergies today announces it partnered with Corio Generation (Corio), an offshore wind developer, and Rise Light & Power (Rise), a New York-based electricity producer, for the joint development of the Attentive Energy offshore wind project off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Corio and Rise took respective stakes of 27.7% and 16.3% in … Continue reading TotalEnergies joins forces with Corio and Rise to develop 3+ GW wind power project offshore New York & New Jersey
Continue readingGov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Director of Eastern Region State Affairs Moira Cyphers, after New York Governor Hochul vetoed the Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act today: “Governor Hochul must get serious about reaching 70% clean energy by 2030. Today, she dealt a significant blow to the state’s own … Continue reading Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals
Continue readingSiemens Energy Considering New Turbine Design to Improve Wind Energy Business
Siemens Energy AG is exploring the possibility of developing a new turbine to replace a system that has caused significant financial losses for its wind energy business. The company is looking for ways to shore up its beleaguered wind energy division, and creating a new turbine is one option being considered. According to sources familiar … Continue reading Siemens Energy Considering New Turbine Design to Improve Wind Energy Business
Continue readingAEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain
The Wind Energy Association (AEE), the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) and Navantia Seanergies will join forces to develop the first training program taught by a business school in our country specialized in Offshore Wind Energy. The three organizations have signed an agreement with the intention of taking a step forward in the strengthening and … Continue reading AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain
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