We recently went down to New Orleans to finalize all the plans for AWEA WINDPOWER 2016 Conference & Exhibition, opening just two weeks from today. It’s the first time our annual conference has come to the Big Easy, and I wanted to show you firsthand how everything is shaping up to make for a tremendous event- … Continue reading Take a sneak peek at WINDPOWER 2016 in New Orleans
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Gamesa inaugurates a prototype of its pioneering offgrid solution for the supply of power in remote areas without grid access
The system combines four sources of power – solar, wind, diesel and batteries – with installed capacity of over 2 MW and enables the provision of cheaper and cleaner power to communities without a grid connection. Gamesa’s entry into the offgrid segment falls under the scope of its 2015-2017 Business Plan, which contemplates analysis of … Continue reading Gamesa inaugurates a prototype of its pioneering offgrid solution for the supply of power in remote areas without grid access
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Learn how wind energy can be a player in Washington at WINDPOWER 2016
John Purcell is the Vice President of the Energy Division at Leeco Steel. 2016 is already proving to be one of the most fascinating years in politics. And whether we like it or not, the wind industry will be impacted a new Presidential Administration and a shift in the makeup of the House and Senate … Continue reading Learn how wind energy can be a player in Washington at WINDPOWER 2016
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service clarifies proposed rule
This week the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed a new rule concerning its eagle conservation program. While the proposal would govern a number of different industries, some have reported the facts incorrectly and erroneously conflated it with wind energy. As a clean energy source, wind energy contributes to eagle conservation by mitigating climate … Continue reading U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service clarifies proposed rule
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Republicans know wind energy is a good deal
Over the last three months, we’ve seen three different journalists with three different articles in three high-profile outlets write about how the secret is out: More Republicans than ever know wind energy and other renewables are a good deal. And why shouldn’t they? 86 percent of wind farms are in Republican districts. That means the … Continue reading Republicans know wind energy is a good deal
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DONG Energy Awards ABS Group Certification Contract for Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm
ABS Group Ltd. (ABS Group), headquartered in England and a subsidiary of ABS Group of Companies, Inc., a leading provider of project certification and quality assurance services for offshore wind assets, has received a contract to provide project certification services from DONG Energy Wind Power A/S (DONG Energy) for the planned Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm … Continue reading DONG Energy Awards ABS Group Certification Contract for Hornsea Offshore Wind Farm
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China’s wind power installed capacity will escalate to 495 GW by 2030
Wind power installed capacity in China will more than treble from approximately 149 Gigawatts (GW) in 2015 to over 495 GW by 2030, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that China has the highest wind power globally by far, accounting … Continue reading China’s wind power installed capacity will escalate to 495 GW by 2030
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ABB to supply special transformers for the world’s most powerful wind turbines
ABB will deploy 40 special transformers to equip wind turbines for an offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea. The MHI Vestas Offshore Wind turbines are 195 m (640 ft) tall – around two-thirds the height of the Eiffel Tower – and weigh 1000 metric tons, approximately double a fully-loaded Airbus A380 plane. Its 80 … Continue reading ABB to supply special transformers for the world’s most powerful wind turbines
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Vestas receives 178 MW order in Kansas
First Vestas V117-3.3 MW turbines in Kansas, underlining the 3 MW-platform’s versatility. Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) has placed a firm and unconditional order for 54 V117-3.3 MW turbines, to be deployed at the 178 MW Bloom Wind Project in Kansas. The order includes a five-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement, which is … Continue reading Vestas receives 178 MW order in Kansas
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Wind industry recognizes Sen. Grassley’s leadership at factory that exemplifies Iowa’s wind energy success story
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today recognized U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, for his leadership in advancing wind energy in Iowa and around the country, at a factory that has played a key role. “Senator Grassley has long been a friend of the wind energy industry,” said Tom Kiernan, CEO of AWEA. “He was … Continue reading Wind industry recognizes Sen. Grassley’s leadership at factory that exemplifies Iowa’s wind energy success story
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Wind power cost-competitive with all fuels
It’s no secret we like to tout wind’s falling costs, which have decreased 66 percent over the last six years. After all, cheaper electricity is good for business and it’s good for consumers. Now another new report confirms yet again how cost-effective wind power has become. MAKE Consulting recently found that, “Wind and solar energy … Continue reading Wind power cost-competitive with all fuels
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Acciona has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities
ACCIONA, working with consulting firm EY, has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities in the markets where it operates. The theory behind the method was developed in parallel with the first two real-world applications, to measure the impact of ACCIONA Energy in the renewable energy business in Mexico and South … Continue reading Acciona has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities
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Gamesa reports €72 million net profit on €1,064 million in revenues
Net profit excluding the impact of Adwen amounted to €80 million (+82%1 vs. 2015, which included a one-off positive impact of €18 million from the joint venture). The company maintains the profitable growth envisaged in its Business Plan 2015-2017 and registered its highest-ever EBIT: €119 million (+81%1). Revenue growth to €1,064 million in the first … Continue reading Gamesa reports €72 million net profit on €1,064 million in revenues
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Wind power helps us breathe easy on World Asthma Day
I still remember the ritual well. First thing every morning, my sister would have to sit for 10 minutes and breathe in asthma medication through a nebulizer machine. It didn’t matter if we were at home or on vacation, school day or weekend, that’s how my family began the day, every day, for the early … Continue reading Wind power helps us breathe easy on World Asthma Day
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Vietnam urged to increase use of renewable energy
In the adjusted planning, thermal power will account for more than 50 per cent of the total capacity, Nguyen Thu Trang, co-ordinator at VSEA, said. Trang spoke at a seminar on sustainable development held yesterday in HCM City. The seminar was organised by VSEA in co-operation with Centre of Hands-on Actions and Networking for Growth … Continue reading Vietnam urged to increase use of renewable energy
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Siemens onshore wind turbines ready to enter German market
Siemens’ high performance wind turbine for medium to low wind sites has reached the next milestone. The onshore wind turbine SWT-3.3-130, with hub heights of 85, 115 and 130 meters, has successfully passed independent type testing and is now certified by TÜV Nord according to the current DIBt-guidelines. The certificate allows operators to get the … Continue reading Siemens onshore wind turbines ready to enter German market
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Wind energy storage devices market gains from rising demand for renewable sources of energy, investment opportunities 2020
Wind energy storage devices, as the name suggests, are used to store energy harnessed from wind. Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind have considerable potential of reducing dependence on non-renewable energy sources such as fossil fuel. Concerns pertaining to climate change, favorable initiatives adopted by government (such as renewable portfolio standards), and consumer … Continue reading Wind energy storage devices market gains from rising demand for renewable sources of energy, investment opportunities 2020
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Suzlon installs 900 MW wind energy projects in India in FY16
Suzlon group, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, announced that it has done commissioning of 900 MW projects of wind energy in the financial year 2015-16. Out of which, the commissioning 520 MW is done in the fourth quarter of 2015-16. This marks 100 percent growth in installations by Suzlon, when compared to 442 … Continue reading Suzlon installs 900 MW wind energy projects in India in FY16
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Senvion secures turbine order in Japan and opens office in Tokyo
Senvion, one of the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturers, today announced the opening of its office in Tokyo to service the local market. Furthermore, Senvion has secured the go ahead to deliver three turbines to a wind farm in Japan. The wind farm will use three Senvion MM92 turbines designed to withstand extreme wind loads … Continue reading Senvion secures turbine order in Japan and opens office in Tokyo
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Nordex secures orders for two Irish wind farms totalling 42.5MW
Nordex has secured orders for two wind farms in the South West of Ireland totalling 42.5 MW, which will enter full operation in summer 2017. Both orders include a 15 year “Premium” full-service contract. The “Killaveenoge” Wind Farm near Drinagh in County Cork will feature ten N90/2500 turbines with a 125 m tip height for … Continue reading Nordex secures orders for two Irish wind farms totalling 42.5MW
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