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Air-Cooled Gas Turbine Design and Analysis Webinar

This webinar will describe and demonstrate the cooled gas-turbine design and analysis system, developed by SoftInWay, via the utilization of AxSTREAM, AxSTREAM NET and AxCYCLE. The software presentation walks attendees through the main steps of how to use these tools to develop a highly efficient cooled gas turbine unit in a relatively short time frame. Jan 19th, 2017 | Start Time 10:00 – ...

Dec. 16, 2016

By SoftInWay Inc.

Lesignano HPP Nr. 1 Archimedean screw turbine

Lesignano HPP, N.1 Archimedean screw turbine. Hydraulic design and unit layout. ...

Jun. 19, 2019

By Hydroalp S.r.l.

A new micro wind turbine designed for remote regions

A new micro wind turbine has been designed by Nils Ferber, a student at École cantonale d’art de Lausanne (ECAL) in Switzerland, and has recently won the 2016 BG Sustainable Development Prize. The wind turbine was created as part of Ferber’s Master’s thesis project entitled “Micro Wind Turbine”. He was looking to create something small, compact and ...

Jul. 18, 2016

By Orenda Energy Solutions Ltd.

Gamesa’s G97-2.0 MW turbine awarded first type certificate

The certified G97-2.0 MW turbine is the first to be equipped with Gamesa’s infused blade. This model is already being marketed in India. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has achieved a new product strategy milestone by having its G97-2.0 MW turbine, equipped with an infused glass fibre blade, obtain the first class A type certificate issued by independent ...

Oct. 16, 2014

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Gamesa completes assembly of the first offshore turbine installed in Spain

This morning Gamesa completed assembly of the main parts (tower, nacelle and blades) of Spain's first prototype offshore wind turbine, which has been installed at the Arinaga Quay in Gran Canary Island. Installation of the tower, nacelle and the three blades, which were shipped from Bilbao port to the Canaries, began in the middle of April with the tower assembly work. The tower measures 90 ...

May 28, 2013

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Gamesa continues to grow in China, having signed new agreements for the supply of 95 MW

These turbines are custom-designed to withstand the extreme winds typical of this coastal area which is often hit by typhoons. Gamesa has achieved a new product strategy milestone, namely the introduction of its new G114-2.5 MW turbine into China. Specifically, the company will supply 38 (95 MW) of these turbines to state-owned developer Zhognmin1 at two wind complexes. Nineteen of these ...

Oct. 21, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Seminar highlights distrust in tech transfer pledges

Instead of waiting endlessly for transfer of climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies from developed countries, developing countries can resort to indigenous technologies, common technologies and stronger south-south cooperation, policy analysts have suggested. Participants at a seminar on trade and technology in energy use and climate change, held in New Delhi on 29 September, said ...

Nov. 6, 2012

By SciDev.Net

United States Patent and Trademark Office Issues Building Turbines, Inc. an Additional New Patent on Its Rooftop Wind Turbine Systems

In a follow-up to their 01/03/2012 press release, Building Turbines, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BLDW), a designer and manufacturer of patented commercial rooftop wind turbine systems, issued a statement today that The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a New Patent -- #8,257,020 -- in response to their United States Patent Application #20090167025. On September 4, 2012, the USPTO ...

Oct. 2, 2012

By Building Turbines, Inc. (BTI)

Space-Scraper: sustainable twisting towers amidst spectacular pyramids

Egypt has and will always be known for its amazing pyramids, but just like the rest of the world looks towards skyscrapers for a green living, this beautiful nation too is making way for a sustainable tower. Dubbed the "Space-Scraper", this mixed-use development has been for the Maadi neighborhood located in the southern part of Cairo, Egypt. The design features three twisting towers that have ...

Jul. 6, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

DOE Seeking Proposals to Advance Distributed Wind Turbine Technology and Manufacturing

On December 29, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released a third round of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) under DOE’s Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP). The CIP aims to help U.S. manufacturers of small and mid-sized wind turbines with rotor swept areas up to 1,000 square meters improve their turbine ...

Dec. 30, 2014

By US Department of Energy

Gamesa makes progress on its offshore strategy as it begins to erect its 5 MW turbine

The offshore turbine’s blades, nacelle and tower, set to be installed at the Arinaga Quay (Gran Canaria, Spain), are loaded onto a ship at the port of Bilbao The company expects the turbine to begin operating in the third quarter of 2013 Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind power industry, has marked further progress on its offshore strategy by shipping components for its 5 ...

Apr. 12, 2013

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

BOEM Issues First Renewable Energy Lease for MHK Technology Testing in Federal Waters

On June 3rd, 2014 the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued the first ever lease to test marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) energy devices in federal waters to Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Harnessing the power of ocean currents, FAU’s Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center (SNMREC) plans to deploy experimental demonstration devices in an area located approximately 10 ...

Jun. 23, 2014

By US Department of Energy

Gamesa to supply 304 MW at five wind farms in India

The company has been contracted install a total of 152 of its G97-2.0 MW class S and G114-2.0 MW class S turbines, custom-designed for the low wind speed sites typical of India Gamesa continues to make further inroads into the Indian market, where the company is the number-one OEM, having commanded the leadership spot for three years in a row. Specifically, Gamesa has secured five new ...

Nov. 3, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Gamesa showcases its new 5 MW offshore wind turbine at the Offshore Wind 2013 trade fair

The company expects the turbine installed in Arinaga, Canary Islands, Spain, to begin operating in the third quarter of 2013 and the installation of the initial units in 2014 Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, is exhibiting for the 3rd consecutive year at the Offshore Wind 2013 trade fair, one of the industry's premier events, in Manchester, UK, from 12-13 June. At this ...

Jun. 12, 2013

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Gamesa to supply 65 G114-2.1 MW turbines in Brazil

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has received a new order1 for the supply of 65 of its G114-2.1 MW turbines at the Babilonia wind complex being developed in the town of Morro do Chapéu, in Bahia state. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will transport, install and commission the 65 turbines (136.5 MW). Delivery of the wind turbines is scheduled to begin at the end ...

Apr. 28, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

DOE announces more than $5 million to support wind energy development

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy is awarding more than $5 million to support U.S. wind energy development. Two projects receiving a total of $3.4 million over two years will improve short-term wind forecasting, which will accelerate the use of wind power in electricity transmission networks by allowing utilities and grid operators to more accurately ...

Sep. 13, 2010

By US Department of Energy

A setback for tidal power in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia-based OpenHydro will begin the process of raising a 400-tonne, six-storey water energy turbine from a text site in the Bay of Fundy, home of some of the most awesome and powerful tides in the world. Earlier this month, the two companies discovered that the harsh ocean environment had broken two of the turbine"s blades. The massive 1-megawatt machine is now scheduled to be removed ...

Jun. 23, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

Gamesa awards prizes for two patents related to turbine load management and onsite validation of turbine electrical systems

Third edition of Gamesa’s Patents and Innovators competition, designed to reward employee patenting efforts Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has celebrated the third edition of its Patents and Innovators Competition, which acknowledges its employees' innovation and patenting efforts, viewed as crucial to development and protection of the company's technological ...

May 31, 2013

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Endurance wind power showcased on US television

The US-based Ion Network's "World's Greatest" television series recently wrapped up a three-day showcase featuring Vancouver-based Endurance Wind Power. "World's Greatest" is a television show that takes a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most amazing and unique companies, products, people, and travel destinations the world has to offer. This is the show's fourth year in production. In ...

Aug. 25, 2010

By Endurance Wind Power

Gamesa showcases at Awea its new G114-2.5 MW wind turbine: more energy production with the lowest CoE

The new turbine, based on the 2.0 MW platform proven technology, reaches the highest efficiency and profitability in medium wind sites G114-2.5 MW produces 29% more energy than Gamesa’s G97-2.0 MW turbine while lowering the cost of energy by 10% Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind industry, showcases its new wind turbine with 2.5 MW of unitary power: the G114-2.5 MW at the ...

May 6, 2013

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

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