Kyle O’Connor is the CEO of kWantera, a company that uses advanced predictive analytics and machine learning to identify the optimal price, time and location at which to buy, sell or consume power in deregulated markets across the world. Kyle runs kWantera as its CEO, managing the strategic direction and growth in addition to its … Continue reading Using cutting-edge technology to maximize asset value
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Comparing American and European wind power is apples to oranges
The clear success of wind energy in the U.S., which leads the world in wind energy production, has forced critics to attack the renewable record of other countries because the evidence against them is so strong here. Thanks to America’s world-class resources, wind energy is now the lowest-cost source of new electricity generation in the … Continue reading Comparing American and European wind power is apples to oranges
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Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
In the first quarter of 2016, Nordex obtained three new orders for a total of more than 40 MW in Turkey. These projects, for 18 turbines altogether, are located in different regions of the country and cover wind classes IEC 1 to 3. The largest of the projects is the “Karacabey” wind farm in … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Enercon debuts 4 MW wind turbine
According to ENERCON, the new E-126 EP4 is expected to generate an annual output of approximately 14.8 million kWh at sites with an average wind speed of 7.5 meters per second at a hub height of 135 meters. Serial production is scheduled to begin this year, and a low-wind IEC III model and a high-wind … Continue reading Enercon debuts 4 MW wind turbine
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MidAmerican announces $3.6 billion wind energy project
MidAmerican Energy Company says it plans to spend $3.6 billion on a wind turbine operation that will generate up to 2,000 megawatts of electricity. Bill Fehrman, the utility’s CEO and president, announced the project Thursday at an event in Des Moines attended by Gov. Terry Branstad and other state officials. Officials say the wind farm … Continue reading MidAmerican announces $3.6 billion wind energy project
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Vector Cuatro joins the Spanish Wind Power Association (AEE)
The Spanish multinational continues to strengthen its activities in the wind power industry and begins now a new stage of commitment becoming a member of the Spanish Wind Power Association AEE, the voice of the wind sector in Spain. Thus, Vector Cuatro joins the project of more than 200 companies associated with the AEE to … Continue reading Vector Cuatro joins the Spanish Wind Power Association (AEE)
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Gamesa contracted to supply 33 MW for five wind power developments in United Kingdom
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has been contracted to supply 33 MW for five wind farms being developed by REG Windpower, which have already been sold to funds managed by BlackRock. In total, the company will install 17 turbines of the 2 MW platform, and will maintain them for the next ten … Continue reading Gamesa contracted to supply 33 MW for five wind power developments in United Kingdom
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Vestas : Information in the market regarding project in the USA
Today there is information in the market regarding Vestas and a 600 MW project in the USA. Vestas can confirm that Vestas has entered into a conditional agreement to supply wind turbines for a 600 MW project in the USA. If and when the project translates into a firm and unconditional order in accordance with … Continue reading Vestas : Information in the market regarding project in the USA
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Brazil wind energy expected to grow by 2 GW
Investors have already registered interest for the first auction, which will take place on 29 April and requires energy generation to begin within five years — by 2021. The second auction, announced in March, is scheduled for 28 October, and generation must start within three years, by 2019. In April’s A-5 auction, 864 wind power … Continue reading Brazil wind energy expected to grow by 2 GW
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Adani Green gives Inox Wind two wind energy projects
Inox Wind Ltd on April 12 said it has bagged two wind energy projects totalling 70 MW from Adani Green Energy Ltd an arm of Adani Enterprises Ltd. “Inox Wind inked two contracts for a cumulative capacity of 70 MW with Adani Green Energy Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited and part of … Continue reading Adani Green gives Inox Wind two wind energy projects
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Gamesa lands contract to supply 18 MW to a wind farm in France
Gamesa has signed its first contract with the Belgian renewable energy producer Elicio for the supply of 18 MW at Quint wind farm, located in Flers-Sur-Noye, in the Picardy region, in Northern France. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will handle the transportation, installation and commissioning of 9 of its G97-2.0 MW turbines. Delivery … Continue reading Gamesa lands contract to supply 18 MW to a wind farm in France
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2015 sets record for renewable energy
Renewable generation capacity increased by 152 gigawatts (GW) or 8.3% during 2015, the highest annual growth rate on record, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Capacity Statistics 2016 finds that as of the end of 2015, 1,985 GW of renewable generation capacity existed globally. “Renewable energy deployment continues … Continue reading 2015 sets record for renewable energy
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Suzlon lands 105 MW wind energy order
Suzlon Energy Ltd has announced that it has received maiden order of 105 MW from Greenko Group. The project will be located in Andhra Pradesh, India and will be progressively commissioned by January 2017. Suzlon says the order, which marks its first with Greenko, comprises 50 units of the S97 120-meter 2.1 MW hybrid tower. … Continue reading Suzlon lands 105 MW wind energy order
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Renewable energy capacity up by 152GW
The renewable energy generation capacity increased by 152 gigawatts (GW), which is equivalent to 8.3% last year, the highest annual growth rate on record, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). The Renewable Capacity Statistics 2016 found that as of the end of 2015, 1,985 GW of renewable generation capacity … Continue reading Renewable energy capacity up by 152GW
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the Joncels wind farm
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the Joncels wind farm with 11.9 MW in installed capacity. The group now operates 444.2 MW in wind energy capacity in the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region, or close to 45% of local installations in this area of south-western France that boasts high-quality wind resources. The wind farm is located near … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the Joncels wind farm
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Wind energy in Kansas: Enel begins its largest wind farm
With a total installed capacity of 400 MW, Cimarron Bend will be Enel’s largest wind farm worldwide. Enel will invest approximately 610 million US dollars in the construction of the new facility. The power and the renewable energy credits from Cimarron Bend will be sold under power purchase agreements to Google and to the Kansas … Continue reading Wind energy in Kansas: Enel begins its largest wind farm
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A Research Note from Make Consulting examines the dynamic forces affecting the changes in global turbine OEM market share and analyses the leading turbine OEMs in major wind markets. It explores the market trends and implications of technology changes and sales strategies that have shifted the market positions of key turbine OEMs around the world … Continue reading 1, Vestas, 2 Goldwind, 3 GE, 4 Siemens, 5 Gamesa, 6 United Power, 7 Enercon, 8 Envision, 9 Mingyang, and 10 Senvion, the top
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WindEurope welcomes Enel Green Power’s Francesco Venturini as new chairman of the board
WindEurope has elected Francesco Venturini, Chief Executive Officer of Enel Green Power, as its new chairman. Mr. Venturini was elected for an 18-month term by WindEurope’s Board of Directors, which is comprised of corporate members, national associations and other organisations. Upon his appointment, Mr. Venturini said: “It is an honour for me to have been … Continue reading WindEurope welcomes Enel Green Power’s Francesco Venturini as new chairman of the board
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Big brands buy wind power
Any time a new market becomes available, it’s usually good news for business. That was certainly the case for wind power in 2015, as major brands and other emerging non-utility buyers increasingly purchased wind to meet their energy needs. This gives the U.S. wind industry a new arena of customers in addition to traditional utility … Continue reading Big brands buy wind power
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Gamesa climbs two places to secure fifth place on the global wind energy
According to MAKE Consulting, Gamesa was the top-ranked manufacturer in India and Mexico for the third year in a row, and took second place in Brazil. The company is also the leading western OEM in China, the world’s largest market. In 2015, Gamesa bolstered its leadership in the world’s biggest wind power markets: the company … Continue reading Gamesa climbs two places to secure fifth place on the global wind energy
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