Nordex has been awarded a contract for supply of wind turbines for the “Castlecraig” wind farm by a new customer NTR plc. The project comprises ten N100 turbines (six from the Gamma series and four from the Delta series) reaching a 125m tip height. These turbines are specially designed for strong wind conditions of the … Continue reading Nordex awarded 25-MW wind power project in Northern Ireland
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Nordex Group launches 140 meter-rotor for AW3000 platform
The Nordex Group has launched a new 140-meter rotor option for its AW3000 wind turbine platform that delivers lower cost of energy for lighter-wind sites. The AW140/3000 boasts one of the highest capacity factors in its class and is the latest addition to the proven AW3000 platform. The design of the AW140/3000 is optimized for … Continue reading Nordex Group launches 140 meter-rotor for AW3000 platform
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Wind energy in Argentina: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
The Nordex Group has added a further chapter to its success story in Argentina with an order for 26 N131/3900 turbines for the “Pomona” wind farm. The contract will be executed on a full EPC basis, including civil and electrical engineering, procurement, construction and manufacturing, delivery and installation of the wind turbines. Preparations for construction … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Nordex to break 2 GW threshold on wind power installations in UK and Ireland
After installing and commissioning a total of 862 turbines in the UK and Ireland, the Nordex Group has now reached the 2 GW milestone of installed capacity in these two countries. Just under 1.5 GW of this is in the UK as well as what is fast approaching 600MW installed in the Republic of Ireland. … Continue reading Nordex to break 2 GW threshold on wind power installations in UK and Ireland
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Acciona Energía has put the 78-MW capacity Bannur wind farm into service in India
It is the fourth owned by the company in the country, taking its operational capacity there to 163.8 MW. Located in Mysore district in the state of Karnataka (south-west India), Bannur has twenty-six AW125/3000 Nordex-Acciona Windpower wind turbines (rotor diameter 125 metres) mounted on 120-metre high concrete towers. The new facility will generate … Continue reading Acciona Energía has put the 78-MW capacity Bannur wind farm into service in India
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TÜV SÜD to certify new Nordex wind turbine
Nordex has commissioned TÜV SÜD to carry out the type certification of their new wind turbine N149/4.0-4.5. Type certification of wind turbines is a procedure recognised at international level for establishing that these complex technical systems comply with international standards. The Nordex Group is an international leading supplier of wind turbines. Their focus is on … Continue reading TÜV SÜD to certify new Nordex wind turbine
Continue readingNordex substantiates cost-cutting targets
The Nordex Group has adopted a cost-cutting programme to respond to the continuing decline in demand and the sharp change in market conditions in its core market Germany as well as in other European countries, as already announced before. In addition to planned savings in the cost of materials and other operating expenses, it also … Continue reading Nordex substantiates cost-cutting targets
Continue readingNordex benefits from rising demand in the second quarter of 2017
In the second quarter of the current year, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) registered increasing momentum in its business. Business volume rose to EUR 852.7 million in the quarter (EUR 846.9 million), making a material contribution to the sales of EUR 1,501.1 million recorded in the first half of the year (H1/2016: EUR 1,483.9 million). … Continue reading Nordex benefits from rising demand in the second quarter of 2017
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Twelve months of operation confirm the projected high yield at sites with light winds
One year ago the Nordex Group installed a N131/3300 turbine with a hub height of 164 metres at the “Hausbay-Bickenbach” site in the Rhineland-Palatinate. Despite only light winds over the past year and the fact that the turbines were not often continuously available due to scheduled measuring activities in the first twelve months the N131/3300 … Continue reading Twelve months of operation confirm the projected high yield at sites with light winds
Continue readingNordex growing in line with the market in Germany
The German wind power market is characterized by light and shadow at the moment. Whereas sales volumes in the industry are heading for a new record, the award of projects resulting in short-term revenues for producers is declining. According to calculations by the industry association, the capacity of new installed onshore turbine rose by eleven … Continue reading Nordex growing in line with the market in Germany
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Nordex laying the foundations for closer collaboration with EDF Energies Nouvelles
The Nordex Group has signed two promising contracts with EDF Energies Nouvelles. The French utility has now ordered a total of ten turbines with a combined output of around 36 MW from Nordex. The turbines are for the “Espiers” and “Guilleville” wind farms that are being built around 100 kilometres south of Paris. “We view … Continue reading Nordex laying the foundations for closer collaboration with EDF Energies Nouvelles
Continue readingNordex awarded new contract in France
The Nordex Group has been awarded a contract for the installation of the “Pays Chaumontais” wind farm. With a capacity of 14.4 MW, the project is composed of six N117/2400 turbines that will be installed in Jonchery around 250 kilometres south-west of Paris in the first quarter of 2018. In this way, Nordex has gained … Continue reading Nordex awarded new contract in France
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Nordex wins out again in Turkey – now with the N131/3600 too
In June 2017, Nordex has received further orders for 72 MW from Turkey. The customer Pakmem Elektrik ordered a total of 16 N131/3600 turbines for the “Cerit” project, to be delivered by the wind turbine manufacturer as of spring 2018. Pakmem Elektrik has also signed a Premium Service Agreement covering a period of fifteen years. … Continue reading Nordex wins out again in Turkey – now with the N131/3600 too
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Wind energy in Germany: Nordex awarded new contracts for 81 MW
In the second quarter, Nordex received contracts for the execution of a total of 13 projects with a combined capacity of 81 megawatts. These are already approved wind farms for which finance has been finalised and which are eligible for remuneration under German renewable energies legislation (EEG). The projects will be executed this year for … Continue reading Wind energy in Germany: Nordex awarded new contracts for 81 MW
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Wind energy in Norway. Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
The Nordex Group has secured a follow-up order from Norway. For Midtfjellet Vindkraft AS, a long-standing customer, the manufacturer will be supplying eleven N117/3600 turbines for the Midtfjellet III wind farm on the island of Stord in the south-west of Norway. Delivery and installation of the turbines is scheduled for spring 2018. The owner of … Continue reading Wind energy in Norway. Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Nordex installs multi-megawatt turbine on 134 metre tubular steel tower for the first time
In February this year the Nordex Group installed a 3 MW turbine on a 134 metre tubular steel tower in a test field operated by windtest grevenbroich gmbh for GP Joule, a project developer. Prior to this the manufacturer had always installed its turbines with hub heights in excess of 120 metres in continental Europe … Continue reading Nordex installs multi-megawatt turbine on 134 metre tubular steel tower for the first time
Continue readingNordex receives order for ten N131/3900 wind turbines from Turkey
Erdem Holding A.S. has placed another order with Nordex to deliver and install a wind farm. The manufacturer is to supply ten N131/3900 turbines for the “Eber” wind farm. A Premium Service covering at least 15 years also forms part of the deal. The “Eber” site is located 250 kilometres to the south-west of Ankara, … Continue reading Nordex receives order for ten N131/3900 wind turbines from Turkey
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Nordex with a hattrick in France
The Nordex Group has been awarded three new contracts covering a total capacity of 36 megawatts in France. Different project developers and power station operators have placed orders for the installation of a total of 13 N131/3000, N117/3000 and N117/2400 turbines. Work on the wind farms is to commence this year. Nordex will be installing … Continue reading Nordex with a hattrick in France
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Energia opens Ireland’s largest ever wind farm in Donegal
Ireland’s largest ever wind farm officially has opened following a €145m investment by Energia at Meenadreen in south Donegal. Ireland’s leading competitive energy provider Energia will use power from Meenadreen to supply green electricity to homes and SMEs all over Ireland. Energia is already well established as the most competitive dual fuel (electricity and gas) … Continue reading Energia opens Ireland’s largest ever wind farm in Donegal
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Ireland’s largest wind farm officially opened in Donegal
The Meenadreen wind farm has 38 Nordex N90 2.5MW wind turbines, taking just over two years to complete. Ireland’s largest ever wind farm officially opened today following a €145m investment by Energia at Meenadreen in Donegal today. Energia will use power from Meenadreen to supply green electricity to homes and SMEs all over Ireland. Energia’s … Continue reading Ireland’s largest wind farm officially opened in Donegal
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