30 June 2024 =OceanX, the world’s largest floating wind power platform developed by Mingyang Smart Energy, has successfully completed its tower hoisting. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. OceanX boasts a total capacity of 16.6MW, powered by two MySE8.3-180 super compact hybrid drive wind turbines featuring counter-rotating rotors. These…
29 June 2024 –Siemens Gamesa has announced its partnership with Iberdrola Renewables to supply its industry-leading SG 14-236 DD turbines for the Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. This collaboration marks the 23rd offshore wind farm project for Siemens Gamesa in German waters and the first installation of its most powerful offshore turbine in…
29 June 2024 – The Nordex Group has announced the restart of production at its manufacturing facility in West Branch, Iowa, USA. The facility will produce nacelles for the N163 turbine variant and a new product tailored to the US market. After a temporary suspension, the Iowa facility is set to resume operations, primarily producing…
June 26, 2024 –Vestas, has secured a 155 MW order for the second stage of Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Downs wind farm in New Zealand. The order includes the supply and installation of 36 Vestas V136-4.2 MW turbines in 4.3 MW operating mode, along with a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service and maintenance contract….
June 26, 2024 –Siemens Gamesa has achieved a significant milestone with the receipt of type certification from TUV Nord for its 15MW wind turbine, the SG 14-236 DD. This achievement follows a year of rigorous testing, including the successful production of first power from the prototype at the Oesterild test site in Denmark in March 2023….
June 22, 2024 – Goldwind has successfully installed its first Medium-Speed Permanent-Magnet (MSPM) turbine outside of China as part of the Lagoa do Barro Retrofit project (LDBR) in Brazil. This achievement marks a crucial step in Goldwind’s expansion into the international market. The installation of the first of three turbines will enable Goldwind’s Brazilian team to…
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has received a firm order from First Look Solutions, a subsidiary of Rezolv Energy and Low Carbon, to deliver a full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solution for the 192 MW Vifor project in south-eastern Romania. The order includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of 30 V162-6.2 MW turbines…
June 22, 2024: GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) has begun delivering 88 of its 2.8 MW-127m wind turbines to Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Beaver Creek wind farm in Stillwater County, Montana. The wind farm, expected to have an initial capacity of 248 MW, will generate enough energy to power approximately 83,000 homes per year. The…
June 21, 2024 –Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has received a significant order from TagEnergy to supply 93 of its V162-6.2 MW wind turbines for the second stage of the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Australia. The 577 MW order is an extension of the existing 756 MW contract for the first stage, bringing the…
June 20, 2024 – Maersk, renowned for its integrated logistics solutions, has been awarded a significant contract by Danish renewable energy leader, Vestas. This contract involves transporting the massive powertrains for Vestas’s largest wind turbine, the V236, as part of Maersk’s Project Logistics (MPL) division’s heavy lift capabilities. The V236 turbine’s powertrain, a critical component…
20 June 2024 – Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is making significant strides in its Gennaker offshore wind project by signing an updated Master Supply Agreement with Siemens Gamesa. This agreement ensures the delivery of 63 advanced wind turbines, each with a capacity of up to 15 MW and a rotor diameter of 236 meters. The new…
20 June 2024 – Vestas, has announced a significant milestone with a conditional agreement to supply 112 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind projects. These projects, a collaboration between Vattenfall and BASF, are set to be developed in the German North Sea. The contract includes a 5-year service and…
Danish manufacturer Vestas is spearheading a transformative project in Scotland by planning to establish the country’s first wind turbine blade factory at Leith Docks in Edinburgh. This initiative represents a significant milestone for Scotland’s renewable energy sector, promising to localize the supply chain and create high-skill jobs in the region. The proposed factory will manufacture…
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has secured a significant order from RWE for the Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany. The firm order, announced today, is for 44 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines, totaling 660 MW. Vestas V236-15.0 MW The Nordseecluster project is being implemented in two phases, with Nordseecluster A being the first…
The Nordex Group has achieved a significant milestone in the Nordic region, exceeding the 5 GW threshold of installed capacity with the installation of a N163/5.X turbine at the Kalistanneva wind farm in Finland. The company’s 1,234 turbines, operating in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway, generate clean electricity for approximately 2 million households. The Nordic…
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has secured a 72 MW order from Denker & Wulf AG for the Holtsee wind energy project in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The project will feature ten V162-7.2 MW wind turbines, which will be delivered, installed, and commissioned by Vestas. Vestas V162-7.2 MW The EnVentus platform’s efficient technology was a key…
Envision Energy has successfully connected the world’s largest offshore wind turbine, the EN-256/16.7 prototype, to the grid in Sheyang, China. This achievement marks a significant milestone in China’s offshore wind power industry, positioning it at the forefront of global technological advancements. The EN-256/16.7 is not only the largest wind turbine in the world but also…
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has announced a significant order from ImWind Erneuerbare Energie GmbH for a wind power project in Loidesthal, Austria. The deal includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of 11 wind turbines, totaling 68 MW. Vestas-Wind turbine-Sommeralm_-Austria The order comprises ten V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and one V150-6.0 MW turbine. Upon…
In a significant leap for renewable energy, the world’s largest offshore wind turbine, an 18-megawatt semi-direct drive unit, has been successfully installed at the coastal wind power test base in Shantou City, Guangdong Province. This groundbreaking installation sets a new global benchmark in offshore wind power capacity. World First 18MW semi-direct-drive offshore wind turbine Developed…
Vestas, a leading global partner in sustainable energy solutions, has announced the receipt of a 124 MW order for a wind energy project in Telsiai, Lithuania . The project, awarded by Utilitas Wind and Latvenergo AS, involves the delivery of 20 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, including supply, delivery, and commissioning. Vestas V162-6.2 MW Vestas will…
Siemens Gamesa, a leading member of Aalborg Renewables, has received a significant investment of DKK 162.2 million from the Green Investment Fund. The funding was announced by Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov and marks a major step forward for green technology in Aalborg. Siemens Gamesa Wind Turbine The investment will facilitate…
Envision Energy, the world’s largest producer of wind turbines, has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Zhang Lei, Envision Energy is also known for operating the fastest electric car racing team. This is all part of Zhang’s ambitious vision for a “Green Utopia.”…
The Xuwen Dongsan Offshore Wind Power Demonstration Project, a joint venture between Mingyang Smart Energy and BASF, has received approval in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China. Mingyang Offshore Wind Turbine The project has a capacity of 500 MW and is scheduled to begin construction in 2024, with a target to achieve grid-connected power generation by the…
April 2024 has been a remarkable month for ENERCON Spain, marked by significant achievements and celebrations. In the first quarter, ENERCON Spain reached an impressive milestone of 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed capacity. This landmark achievement was celebrated with a special event in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Valverde, El Hierro,Spain The celebratory event brought together…
Vestas has announced a significant restructuring aimed at improving its wind energy solutions delivery. The company will merge its Technology (CTO) and Manufacturing & Global Procurement (COO) organizations into a single entity named the Technology and Operations organization (CTOO). This new unified structure is designed to strengthen Vestas’ end-to-end delivery approach and streamline operations within…
Siemens Gamesa, the wind turbine division of Siemens Energy, plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 4,100 jobs, representing around 15% of its total staff. This decision was communicated by the division’s Chief Executive, Jochen Eickholt, in an internal letter to employees on Tuesday. Eickholt highlighted the need for significant adjustments due to lower business…
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind division have entered into a groundbreaking agreement valued at over €700 million to supply wind turbines for the Maestrazgo cluster within the Teruel wind project. This significant contract marks one of the largest wind power agreements in Spain and is poised to significantly boost the Spanish…
Vestas Wind Systems A/S has announced a conditional agreement to supply turbines for a substantial offshore wind power project in Northern Europe, with a total capacity exceeding 1 GW. This large-scale project will be developed in two construction phases. The agreement, if confirmed and made unconditional, will be disclosed in line with Vestas’ disclosure policy….
Siemens Energy AG is selling its Indian wind turbine business, a subsidiary of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, in a strategic move to address ongoing losses and aim for profitability. The Indian unit, which generates $700 million in annual revenue, is valued at $1 billion. Barclays has been appointed to manage the sale process, and potential…
Envision Energy has announced a strategic partnership with Harmony Energy Income Trust to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) for Harmony Energy’s power plants in Wormald Green and Hawthorn Pit in the UK. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding energy storage capabilities in the region. Harmony Energy Income Trust, listed on the London…
A powerful tornado swept through southwest Iowa, destroying ten wind turbines and causing extensive damage. The storm struck near Greenfield, a city already reeling from four tornado-related deaths. MidAmerican Energy reported that six turbines in Adair County were toppled, while Vestas, an Oregon-based company, confirmed the destruction of four turbines in Adams County. MidAmerican spokeswoman…
China’s largest wind turbine company, Mingyang Smart Energy, is planning to establish its inaugural European manufacturing facility in Scotland. Despite concerns surrounding China’s increasing involvement in the UK’s energy infrastructure, the company remains committed to supplying equipment for wind farms in the North Sea and initiating an offshore wind supply chain in Scotland. This month,…
China is solidifying its position as a global leader in the wind energy revolution. A new report by BloombergNEF reveals that worldwide wind capacity additions reached an all-time high of 118GW in 2023, with China driving staggering growth. Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, particularly Goldwind and Envision, dominated the market. Goldwind retained the top spot for…
MySE 16-260 Video The MySE 16-260 surpasses the previous largest wind turbine, Goldwind, GWH-252, !6 MW which had a rotor diameter of 252 meters and an exposed wind area of 50,000 square meters. The race to bigger wind turbines is not over yet. Lets see who will introduce first 20 MW Wind Turbine. Mingyang Smart…
Watch the featured video of Goldwind !6 MW offshore Wind Turbine The Goldwind has recently installed the world’s first 16 MW offshore wind turbine. This remarkable engineering achievement signifies a major stride towards sustainable energy and sets a precedent for global renewable efforts In this post, we will highlights the features of their newly installed…