Offshore wind power is one of the world’s fastest growing energy sources, with strong year on year growth expected across the next few decades. Many nations are banking on offshore wind to play a major role in reaching their decarbonization and sustainability targets and helping their economies recover from the COVID-19 crisis. On the technology … Continue reading The Offshore Wind Energy Podcast
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Full power at first floating wind energy project in continental Europe
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind confirms that the final of three V164 8.4 MW wind turbines is now generating power to the Portuguese grid. The third and final V164-8.4 MW wind turbine installed on Principle Power’s semi-submersible WindFloat floating platform has now completed testing at the WindFloat Atlantic project site, and is generating clean, renewable wind … Continue reading Full power at first floating wind energy project in continental Europe
Continue readingThe first floating wind farm in continental Europe is now fully operational
The last platform of WindFloat Atlantic has been connected to the grid and the windfarm has been fully commissioned.The three units are now supplying the Portuguese electrical grid with the energy generated by their 8.4 MW wind turbines, the world’s largest turbines ever installed on a floating platform.The commissioning of this floating wind farm is … Continue reading The first floating wind farm in continental Europe is now fully operational
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Wind energy in Brazil, Vestas will produce wind turbines for Casa dos Ventos
Vestas will produce, at its factory located in Aquiraz (Ceará), its main onshore wind turbine, the V150-4.2 MW, which was selected for the 151 MW Folha Larga wind farm project, located in Bahia, for a total of 252 MW in signed contracts in Brazil. The order includes 36 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and was made … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Vestas will produce wind turbines for Casa dos Ventos
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Wind energy in Argentina, already operates the largest San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm
The Management Company of the Wholesale Electricity Market (CAMMESA) authorized the Commercial Operation of the San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm for a power of 203.4 MW. It is one of the largest wind power projects in the country, carried out by the PCR firm (Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.). PCR managed to start the … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, already operates the largest San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm
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El Salvador advances in wind energy projects
The bet of the current government of El Salvador to diversify the energy matrix continues. For this year 2020, in the Municipality of Metapán, in the coming months, the first wind power plant in El Salvador will come into operation, in charge of the company VENTUS, it is a million dollar investment that will generate … Continue reading El Salvador advances in wind energy projects
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Vestas wins 40 MW order with Japan Wind Development for wind power project in Nagasaki
Vestas has secured a 40 MW order with Japan Wind Development (JWD) for the Hirado Minami Wind Farm in Japan’s Nagasaki prefecture, following last month’s project win with Japan Wind Development and Tokyu Land Corporation. The order includes the supply and supervision of 11 V105-3.6 MW wind turbines, delivered with customised 72.5-meter towers. The solution … Continue reading Vestas wins 40 MW order with Japan Wind Development for wind power project in Nagasaki
Continue readingVestas wins 50 MW order for second phase of largest intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam
Vestas obtained an order for 50 MW of wind turbines with local construction company EPC, Bac Phuong JSC, for the second phase of the Dong Hai 1 intertidal wind project. This project comes after Vestas was awarded the first phase of the wind farm in December 2019. With this second phase, the 100 MW Dong … Continue reading Vestas wins 50 MW order for second phase of largest intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam
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Casa dos Ventos and Grupo Moura announce partnership in self-production of wind energy
After announcing long-term agreements with the technological multinational TIVIT, the shoe manufacturer Vulcabras Azaleia and, more recently, with the Anglo-American mining company, Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and important investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, celebrates association with Grupo Moura, the largest battery manufacturer in South America. The agreement envisages … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos and Grupo Moura announce partnership in self-production of wind energy
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Wind energy in Poland, Vestas supplies 121 MW of wind turbines
Vestas has developed a customised wind energy solution that has enabled our long-term customer Polenergia Farma Wiatrowa 3 Sp. z o.o.to secure a 121 MW wind farm in Poland from a competitive auction round. Together with Vestas’ previously announced orders from Poland’s technology-neutral energy auctions, this auction win showcases onshore wind energy’s competitiveness and underlines … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland, Vestas supplies 121 MW of wind turbines
Continue readingVestas secures 101 MW for the final phase of its largest wind power project in Vietnam to date
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured an order for 101 MW with AMI AC Renewables Corporation, a joint venture between AC Energy and AMI Renewables, for the second phase of the B&T wind farm. The order closely follows the recent 84 MW order for the first phase of the wind power project. With this second … Continue reading Vestas secures 101 MW for the final phase of its largest wind power project in Vietnam to date
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Wind energy in Vietnam, Ayala Corp. is building the largest wind farm
Ayala is building the largest wind farm in Vietnam to date, as the conglomerate tries to keep the momentum of its power generation business in a country that has been less ravaged by the health crisis than others. Located in the coastal area of the Quang Binh province, the wind farm is AC Energy’s latest … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Ayala Corp. is building the largest wind farm
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MHI Vestas Signs Major Wind Power Supply Chain Contract in Taiwan
State-of-the-art facility will deliver technical components, furthering MHI Vestas’ local supply chain footprint, and local workers will be trained in world-class manufacturing standards. MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has signed a purchase agreement with KK Wind Solutions for local power conversion module (PCM) assembly, and local manufacturing of low voltage cabinets and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) … Continue reading MHI Vestas Signs Major Wind Power Supply Chain Contract in Taiwan
Continue readingWind energy in Argentina, Wind farms with Vestas wind turbines begin commercial operations
The administrator of the Argentine wholesale market, Cammesa, authorized the start of commercial operations of two wind farms in the province of Buenos Aires. The wind power project consists of the San Jorge and El Mataco wind farms, which were originally developed as separate initiatives but later unified by owner Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia. Together, they … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, Wind farms with Vestas wind turbines begin commercial operations
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Fasteners and cables for MHI Vestas wind energy projects in Taiwan to be produced by local companies
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has reached agreements with local Taiwanese suppliers to source both fasteners and cables, becoming the only wind turbine manufacturer to source these components locally. Deepening its commitments to Taiwan, MHI Vestas has become the only wind turbine manufacturer to source fasteners and cables locally, signing agreements with Boltun Corporation (Boltun) for … Continue reading Fasteners and cables for MHI Vestas wind energy projects in Taiwan to be produced by local companies
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Vestas enters into a wind power service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Croatia
Leveraging industry-leading multibrand service capabilities, Vestas has secured a service agreement for the Croatian wind energy project Orjak in northern Croatia from VJETROELEKTRANA ORJAK d.o.o., a daughter company of ECOwind Handels-und Wartungs-GmbH, which is a subsidiary of global renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. Vestas will deliver the maintenance of the project’s five Senvion MM92-2.05 wind … Continue reading Vestas enters into a wind power service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Croatia
Continue readingWind energy in Illinois, GWS has completed wind turbines installation at EDP Renewables’ 200 MW wind farm
Global Wind Service (GWS) has completed wind turbine installation at EDP Renewables’ 200 MW Harvest Ridge wind farm in Illinois. GWS was contracted by Vestas to deliver crane and installation for the wind power project, which is located in Douglas county. The scope included unload, pre-assembly, erection and mechanical completion of all wind turbines at … Continue reading Wind energy in Illinois, GWS has completed wind turbines installation at EDP Renewables’ 200 MW wind farm
Continue readingWind energy in the Netherlands, Vestas’ wind turbines for 36 MW repowering order with Vattenfall
Vestas has received an order from Vattenfall Wind Development Netherlands B.V. for the Jaap Rodenburg II wind power project in the Netherlands. The wind farm will be installed in the Province Flevoland, near Almere and will feature ten V117-3.45 MW wind turbines with 91.5 m towers delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode to maximise … Continue reading Wind energy in the Netherlands, Vestas’ wind turbines for 36 MW repowering order with Vattenfall
Continue readingWind energy in Italy, Vestas wind turbines for a 49 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a 49 MW order for two wind power projects in Italy that showcase the versatility of Vestas’ product portfolio. The auction-based projects, located in the Campania region, will include six V110-2.0 MW wind turbines delivered in 2.2 MW Power Optimised Mode and ten V117-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode. … Continue reading Wind energy in Italy, Vestas wind turbines for a 49 MW wind farm
Continue readingVestas consolidates in wind energy in France with two new orders
The international renewable energy developer Valeco has placed a 42 MW order for three wind power projects in France. The contract includes the supply and installation of eight V100-2.0 MW wind turbines delivered in 2.2 MW Power Optimised Mode and eight V117-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.0 MW operating mode, as well as Active Output … Continue reading Vestas consolidates in wind energy in France with two new orders
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