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Vattenfall Wins 600MW Offshore Project For The Largest Wind Farm In The Nordics

Deals & Finance, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Head Lines, Policy, Wind

Vattenfall has won the tender to build Kriegers Flak, a 600 MW offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The winning bid was €49.9 per MW, which is among the lowest costs in the world for offshore wind power. It will be Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm; supplying 23% of all households in Denmark, 600,000 in total, with clean energy. Vattenfall’s investment will be €1.1–1.3Bn, pending a final decision. Kriegers Flak is part of Denmark’s 2012 agreement to become a green and resource efficient economy entirely independent of fossil fuels by 2050.

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Nordex Wins 111MW Wind Turbines Order For Projects In Turkey

Deals & Finance, Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Head Lines, Wind

The Nordex Group is strengthening its position in Turkey: the manufacturer recently received 3 new orders from its customer, Eksim Yatirim. Nordex is to install a total of 37 N117/3000 wind turbines for Eksim. The wind market in Turkey has expanded greatly in the past 10 years, from 150MW to more than 5GW in installed capacity. Since entering the market in 2007 Nordex has installed a good 1.3GW in Turkey, making it the market leader according to the latest report by the Turkish Wind Energy Association.

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Technology, Lower Costs Drive Offshore Wind Boom Towards Growth Of 650% By 2030

Head Lines, Region, Technology, Wind

Offshore wind power could grow more than 650% by 2030, according to a new analysis from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). “It’s poised to become a leading power generation technology in a decarbonised global economy,” said Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General of IRENA, this week, at the World Wind Energy Conference. “Now that onshore wind power is cost-competitive with conventional power generation technologies, more attention is shifting to offshore applications, characterised by high technical power generation potential”.

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New Report Sees Huge British Export Potential In Booming Offshore Wind Sector

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Head Lines, Policy, Technology, Wind

RenewableUK has released a new document today which highlights the offshore wind industry’s export potential. The document shows that British companies have already won 115 contracts to provide services for 50 offshore wind projects abroad in this rapidly-growing global sector. British companies are winning multimillion-pound contracts; making and laying cables, installing turbines, and providing other essential services. The analysis highlights 250 offshore wind farms in development around the world, representing a massive economic and industrial opportunity for the UK.

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Wind Turbines And Asset Sales Increase, As Clean Energy’s Momentum Accelerates

Americas, Deals & Finance, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Wind

Wind industry giant Vestas, one of the world’s leading manufacturers, instructed the SIA Group to manage the sales and disposal of excess wind turbine parts and accessories. Large quantities of spare parts and components are available due to the rationalisation of the warehouse inventory. The sale will take place through an online auction, with key locations also in Denmark, Germany, USA and Canada

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Growing Stronger: Wind Energy Can Supply 20% Of Global Electricity By 2030

Carbon, Energy, Head Lines, Wind

A new report states that by 2030 wind power could reach 2,110 GW, and supply up to 20% of global electricity, creating 2.4 million new jobs and reducing CO2 emissions by more than 3.3 billion tonnes per year, and attract annual investment of about €200 billion. With dramatic price decreases in recent years for wind, solar and other renewables, a decarbonised power sector is not only technically feasible but is economically competitive as well. New markets are developing rapidly across Africa, Asia and Latin America, supplying clean energy to support sustainable development.

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Vestas Receives Another Order For Wind Turbines Using De-Icing Technology

Deals & Finance, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Head Lines, Technology, Wind

Swedish company OX2 has placed another order for 41 V126-3.45 MW turbines with power optimised mode to 3.6 MW and Vestas’ de-icing technology for their largest wind power project to date. This is the third time OX2 has placed an order for Vestas turbines in 2016, reinforcing the two companies’ strong collaboration and market position in the Nordic region. Delivery of the wind turbines is expected to begin in the Q2, 2018 and the order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of the turbines as well as a 15-year Active Output Management service agreement.

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Energy In Full Force During Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016

Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Policy, Wind

On 25 and 26 October 2016 Amsterdam RAI will again host the international gathering of the whole offshore energy industry, during Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2016, where exhibitors and visitors can meet more than 11,500 professionals, from engineering to sales, from procurement to finance and from project management to executive management. The event will be kicked-off with the first Offshore Energy Opening Gala Dinner which will take place on the evening prior to the official start of OEEC on Monday, October 24th. This festive evening will take place at the impressive Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam and will also see the presentation of the Offshore Energy Awards.

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Gamesa Secures 50MW Wind Farm Project With ReNew Power In Karnataka, India

Asia Pacific, Deals & Finance, Energy, Head Lines, Wind

Gamesa has secured a new order in India from ReNew Power, one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP), for the EPC construction of a 50MW wind farm located in Bijapur, in the state of Karnataka. The agreement with ReNew Power encompasses the installation of 25 G114-2.0 MW class S turbines. With a tower height of 106 metres, this new turbine variant is custom-designed for the low wind speed sites typical of India. Since it’s a turnkey contract, Gamesa will also provide the infrastructure needed to install and operate the facility. The wind farm’s commissioning is scheduled for March 2017.

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IEnova Agrees Acquisition Of Mexico’s Largest Wind Farm For $852m

Americas, Deals & Finance, Head Lines, Wind

IEnova has announced that it has agreed to the purchase of 100% of the equity interests in the “Ventika” wind generation facility. It is a 252 MW wind generation facility powered by 84 turbines, making it the largest wind farm in Mexico and one of the largest wind farms in Latin America. The facility is comprised of two adjacent wind farms located in the General Bravo municipality in the state of Nuevo Leon and was jointly developed by Fisterra Energy and Cemex, a global building materials company with presence in more than 50 countries. In December 2015, construction was completed and commercial operations commenced in April 2016.

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