After ten months of construction, Enovos Luxembourg inaugurates a new 10 MW wind farm in Souilly, near Verdun. The Souilly wind farm, which started production in November 2012, consists of five wind turbines with a power capacity of 2 MW each. The site has an estimated annual production of more than 22,000,000 kWh a year, … Continue reading Enovos Luxembourg S.A. Inaugurates its Second Wind Farm in France
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Vestas: Case concerning former CFO handed over to the Fraud Squad
In December last year, Vestas’ Board of Directors took steps to involve the State Prosecutor for Serious Economic and International Crime (the Fraud Squad) in the case regarding the former Chief Financial Officer’s (CFO), Henrik Nørremark’s financial transactions in relation to an Indian cooperation partner, ref. company announcement No. 36/2012 of 2 October 2012. This … Continue reading Vestas: Case concerning former CFO handed over to the Fraud Squad
Continue readingVestas receives 155 MW order in Mexico for IEnova
The project consists of 47 V112-3.3 MW – one of Vestas’ newly launched 3 MW product variants – which will be installed in the state of Baja California, Mexico. Turbines delivery will start in the third quarter of 2014, and the wind power plant is expected to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2015. … Continue reading Vestas receives 155 MW order in Mexico for IEnova
Continue readingEngel encourages EU leaders to adopt 2030 climate and energy targets
Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel conveys to EU leaders meeting in Brussels, “With the right policies, business and industry will make the investments, take the risks, and create the green growth, competitiveness and energy security that Europe needs. But the EU must act fast to create greater regulatory certainty.” If the EU hopes to reach its … Continue reading Engel encourages EU leaders to adopt 2030 climate and energy targets
Continue readingDelay of Vestas contract in Mexico
Today, there is information in the market that the installation of the 396 MW Mareña Renovables project in Mexico (ref. company announcement No. 14/2012 of 12 March 2012) has been delayed. Vestas can confirm that access to the project sites has continued to be impacted by minority opposition groups, which has caused significant delays in … Continue reading Delay of Vestas contract in Mexico
Continue readingEDC plans to expand wind farm in Ilocos
Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the Lopez-led geothermal arm, has plans to expand its 87-megawatt Burgos Wind Farm in Ilocos, a ranking official said. “We’re very excited about the wind because there’s a chance for us to actually expand Burgos,” said EDC president Richard Tantoco. He said there is room to expand Burgos to 150 MW … Continue reading EDC plans to expand wind farm in Ilocos
Continue readingVestas shares jump as cost cuts help reduce losses
Danish wind turbine maker Vestas stood by its outlook for the full year, after reduced cost and higher turbine prices helped it cuts operating losses by over 50 percent and improved its cashflow in the first quarter. Vestas maintains its full-year guidance and the focus on cost reductions, low investments and increased capacity utilisation continues. … Continue reading Vestas shares jump as cost cuts help reduce losses
Continue readingVestas deploys multiple ZephIR Lidars at largest wind power project in the Southern Hemisphere
Leading wind turbine manufacturer Vestas have announced the deployment of three ZephIR 300 Lidar systems at the 420MW Macarthur Wind Farm in Australia to provide hub height and full rotor wind speed measurements across the Southern Hemisphere’s largest wind power project. The site already containing six traditional 84 metre met masts, will see the ZephIR … Continue reading Vestas deploys multiple ZephIR Lidars at largest wind power project in the Southern Hemisphere
Continue readingFirst V112-3.0 MW onshore wind turbines for Belgium
Aspiravi NV and Limburg win(d)t order 3 V112-3.0 MW and 9 V90-2.0 MW turbines for wind power plants in Flanders Vestas is pleased to announce an order for 27 MW consisting of three units of the V112-3.0 MW and nine units of the V90-2.0 MW for wind power plants in Flanders, Belgium. The order has … Continue reading First V112-3.0 MW onshore wind turbines for Belgium
Continue readingVestas ships first V112-3.0 MW offshore wind turbines
Yesterday’s first ever shipment of V112-3.0 MW offshore turbines marks a significant milestone for Vestas in several ways. The shipment confirms Vestas’ strong presence in the offshore-market with the highly competitive V112-3.0 MW offshore specific turbine. It also marks the first shipment of offshore turbines based on Vestas’ industry leading pre-assembly concept where the offshore … Continue reading Vestas ships first V112-3.0 MW offshore wind turbines
Continue readingVestas in 110MW Chile wind energy deal
Vestas has received a 109.6 MW order for Chile. The project, which will be Vestas’ largest in Chile, consists of 22 V100-1.8 MW and 35 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines, which will be installed in Coquimbo region, Chile. The turbines are scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2013, and the wind power plant is … Continue reading Vestas in 110MW Chile wind energy deal
Continue readingVestas releases new 2 MW wind turbines to the wind energy market
Vestas signs renewal of offshore service contract for 120 MW with Eneco in the Netherlands
Vestas has signed a 10-year extension of the service contract for Eneco’s wind power plant Prinses Amaliawindpark (PAWP) in the Netherlands. The contract has a total capacity of 120 MW comprising 60 units of the V80-2.0 MW wind turbine. The contract is a 10-year service agreement extension with Vestas’ latest Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 … Continue reading Vestas signs renewal of offshore service contract for 120 MW with Eneco in the Netherlands
Continue readingVestas and GE were neck-and-neck for lead in wind
General Electric of the US and Vestas of Denmark were tied for pole position among turbine manufacturers in the world wind market in 2012 – a record year that saw 48.4GW of new capacity installed. Research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, published for clients today, finds that a surge of development activity in the US, … Continue reading Vestas and GE were neck-and-neck for lead in wind
Continue readingVestas receives an order for 24 V100-2.6 MW wind turbines in Italy
Vestas has received an order for 24 V100-2.6 MW wind turbines, based on one of the most proven platforms in the industry – the 3.0 MW platform, for the Gravina-Poggiorsini wind power plant in Puglia, Italy. The wind turbines are scheduled to be delivered in the third quarter of 2013, and to be commissioned by … Continue reading Vestas receives an order for 24 V100-2.6 MW wind turbines in Italy
Continue readingVestas wins Danish Internet Award
Vestas took first prize within the categories “Digital Business Development” as well as “Data Application”. Furthermore, Vestas was awarded the jury’s special award, the “Pioneer Prize”, for creating a positive, forward looking image of e-business. Winning not only one but three digital business awards underlines the Danish turbine makers’ ability to make innovative digital solutions … Continue reading Vestas wins Danish Internet Award
Continue readingIlocos Norte welcomes 2nd wind farm in Burgos
Another wind farm project in Ilocos Norte breaks ground today in Burgos town, 50 kilometers north of Laoag City. The Energy Development Corp., the country’s largest geothermal producer, will build the $300 million, 87-megawatt Burgos Wind Project (BWP) which covers around 600 hectares of land across three villages in Burgos, namely, Saoit, Poblacion and Nagsurot. … Continue reading Ilocos Norte welcomes 2nd wind farm in Burgos
Continue readingZernitz II wind farm completed and Langwedel II wind farm under construction
The wind farm project developer, PNE WIND AG, has completed the construction of the “Zernitz II” wind farm in Brandenburg comprising of three Vestas V90 wind turbines with a hub height of 95 meters and a total nominal capacity of 6 MW. The wind turbines are already operating. In addition, PNE WIND AG has begun … Continue reading Zernitz II wind farm completed and Langwedel II wind farm under construction
Continue readingVestas appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Vestas Wind Systems A/S appoints Marika Fredriksson as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Management. Marika Fredriksson, a Swedish national, will take up the position as CFO of Vestas on 1 May this year. She succeeds Dag Gunnar Andresen who unfortunately has decided to leave the company by the end of … Continue reading Vestas appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Continue readingGestamp Wind starts the operation of a new wind farm in Nabugo (Puerto Rico)
Gestamp Wind, the wind energy division of Gestamp Renewables has started the commercial operation of the wind farm Puerto Lima, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. The wind farm is composed by 13 turbines with Vestas Technology of 1,8 Mw each, summing up 23,4 Megawatts of nominal installed power. This new Gestamp wind, wind farm supposes an … Continue reading Gestamp Wind starts the operation of a new wind farm in Nabugo (Puerto Rico)
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