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Launch of new mako tidal turbine model

Australian-based tidal turbine developer MAKO Tidal Turbines Pty Ltd ("Company") today announced that production has commenced on a new model in its tidal turbine range, the ...

Nov. 30, 2016

By MAKO Turbines Pty Ltd

New feature: color markings on turbines

Windplanner has a catalog with the 3D models of many turbines, such as Enercon, Vestas, Siemens, and GE. You can adjust the rotor diameter, hub height, and lighting according to your needs. Now, you can also add color markings to your 3D model. This comes in handy when local legislation requires color markings on the rotor blades, for example. Or when you want to adjust the coloring of the ...

Sep. 17, 2019

By Windplanner

Gamesa wins supply agreement for 155 MW for a Terna Energy wind farm in the United States

Gamesa, a global leader in wind energy, has entered into an agreement with Terna Energy for the supply of 74 of its G114-2.1 MW turbines (155 MW) at a wind complex being developed in Texas, in southern United States. This order is included in the third-quarter order intake figure already disclosed, which amounted to 1.090 MW. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will deliver and commission ...

Nov. 29, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Gamesa to build a 70-MW wind farm in Uruguay under a turnkey arrangement

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has received an order from Rafisa, trustee of the Financiero Arias Trust, backed and managed by Uruguay's state utility, UTE, for the turnkey construction of a 70-MW wind farm in Uruguay. Under the scope of the agreement, the company will supply, install and commission 35 G114-2.0 MW turbines at the Colonia Arias wind farm located in the ...

Mar. 2, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

New way of predicting ice on wind turbines

As wind turbines become an increasingly important source of energy, there is a growing need to better predict when ice forms on them and prevents electricity from being produced. A research project at SMHI has developed new methods for projecting ice formation on wind turbines. There is growing interest in wind turbines as an energy source in Sweden, but wintertime the turbines are affected by ...

Feb. 7, 2013

By SMHI International Consulting Services

Gamesa secures first orders for the G114-2.0 MW in India: it will install 184 MW at two wind farms

Since its launch, the global orderbook for this turbine model has grown to over 2,000 MW. The company will install 50 of its G114-2.0 MW class S wind turbines at a wind farm being built in the state of Andhra Pradesh and 42 turbines of this same model at a second project located in the state of Karnataka. Gamesa’s order intake in 2015 topped 3,880 MW. Gamesa continues to notch up ...

Feb. 18, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Gamesa travels to the WindEnergy Hamburg trade fair with its most innovative turbines and services

The company is participating in various expert conferences and talks that will tackle the looming challenges facing the wind power industry Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, is attending Europe's largest wind event, the WindEnergy Hamburg trade fair, with its newest turbine models, the G132-3.3 MW and the G126-2.5 MW, and its innovative services solutions for the European ...

Sep. 22, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Opening of Largest Wind Power Facility in British Columbia

Pattern Energy Group announced the Grand Opening of its 179 megawatt (MW) Meikle Wind power project located in British Columbia, approximately 33 km north of Tumbler Ridge, which was celebrated at a dedication ceremony. "This project has been critical to the community for the past three years when other industries were leaving Tumbler Ridge," said Don McPherson, Mayor of Tumbler Ridge. ...

Sep. 26, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

Improved rotor blades increase turbine yield

In Wettendorf in Lower Saxony, seebaWIND Service GmbH is upgrading four Fuhrländer FL2500 wind turbines with aerodynamically improved rotor blades. The innovative product was developed by BayWa r.e. and adapted for Fuhrländer FL2500 and Nordex N100 wind turbines with the help of seebaWIND Service. In a further development, the partners have been able to increase the turbine yield by ...

May 19, 2015

By seebaWIND Service GmbH

EPF Energy at Hidroenergia 2014

EPF Energy takes part in Hidroenergia 2014, a focus event for the small bydro sector and organized by the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) since 1989. EPF Energy will be present with its own stand and our technical-commercial staff will be on hand to provide information on technologies and solutions for small hydropowe plants. The Fair provides a rich ...

Apr. 25, 2014

By EPF Elettrotecnica S.r.l.

Gamesa to deliver its first G114-2.5 MW turbines in Sweden

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed an agreement for the supply of its first G114-2.5 MW turbines. Under the terms of the agreement reached with leading international infrastructure investor and asset manager John Laing, the company will install six of this new turbine model (aggregate capacity of 15 MW) at a wind farm in Sweden. "This contract represents a milestone in ...

Nov. 12, 2014

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

GE Energy and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sign final agreements to co-develop world’s most advanced new steam turbine for combined-cycle power plants

GE Energy and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have signed final agreements to co-develop a “next generation” steam turbine for use in gas turbine combined-cycle power plants. The co-development effort will focus on the design of a new, advanced steam turbine, leaving each of the parties to separately manufacture and sell the co-developed steam turbine in support of its natural gas-fired, ...

Jun. 24, 2009

By General Electric

SgurrEnergy shows it’s ahead of the curve following release of new standard

SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group’s clean energy business, has shown it is ahead of the curve following the publication of a new wind turbine standard from the International Electrotechnical Commission, the 2nd edition of IEC 61400-12-1. The leading renewable energy and grid integration consultancy’s Power Performance Testing (PPT) services, which deliver wind turbine power curve ...

May 6, 2017

By SgurrEnergy Ltd.

GE unveils new onshore wind platform Cypress that lowers energy costs

GE Renewable Energy has recently introduced a new onshore turbine platform, Cypress, along with the next model from the platform, GE’s 5.3-158 turbine. The platform apparently boasts of innovations and architecture from the 4.8-158 turbine unveiled in 2017, while advancing the proven technology of the 2MW and 3MW fleets from GE. Cypress has enabled remarkable AEP improvements, improved ...

Sep. 26, 2018

By CMFE Research

Gamesa reaffirms its leadership in India with orders for the supply of 278 MW at seven wind developments

Gamesa continues to reinforce its positioning in India, where the company has ranked as the leading OEM for the last three years, with seven new orders. Specifically, the company will supply a total of 278 MW to several customers1. Gamesa will supply, install and commission the turbines at all seven developments. Three of them are EPC contracts, so that it will also perform the corresponding ...

Feb. 16, 2017

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

New wind turbines to replace old in Germany

Many of Germany’s wind turbine projects began in the late 1990’s and are now faced with declining output, thanks to wear and tear. Now with newer technologies surpassing old, and larger available wind turbines, it makes sense to start replacing older systems with new. As a result, Nordex will be replacing 16 legacy wind turbines with 9 newer models by the end of the year, at the ...

Jun. 30, 2016

By Orenda Energy Solutions Ltd.

Paldiski onshore wind farm officially opened in Estonia

Eighteen GE 2.5-100 Wind Turbines to Mark Company’s Debut in the Country 45 Megawatts of Wind Power to Increase Estonia’s Renewable Energy Capacity Estonia in Pole Position to Reach the 2020 Renewable Energy Targets GE (NYSE: GE) announced today the opening of the Paldiski Wind Farm on the Pakri peninsula in northwestern Estonia. With 18 GE 2.5-100 wind turbines, the Paldiski ...

Aug. 13, 2013

By General Electric

We’ve got the power: GE-powered wind farms can increase output by up to 5 percent

Five Percent Incremental Power Delivers up to 20 Percent More Profit per Turbine for Wind Operators Using GE’s 1.5-77 Turbine Before-and-after Wind Farm Power Output Analysis Validates Performance Improvement Continuous PowerUp Platform Available for Incremental Power Output Increases Today, GE (NYSE: GE) announced PowerUp, a customized software-enabled platform that will increase a ...

Oct. 9, 2013

By General Electric

Gamesa reinforces its manufacturing base in India with a new blade factory

This facility will make blades for the G114-2.0 MW class S turbine and marks Gamesa's second blade factory in India, where it also has a nacelle manufacturing facility The new blade factory is part of the company's plan for tapping the growth opportunity in India, where it is the number one OEM Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has achieved a fresh milestone in its growth ...

May 11, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Gamesa wins EPC contracts for two wind farms in Egypt with combined capacity of 160 MW

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured two new EPC orders1 for the construction of two wind farms in Egypt. The facilities will have combined capacity of 160 MW and are located in the Gabbal El Zayt region along the Red Sea coastline. The first contract, for the supply of a total of 120 MW, was awarded by Egypt's New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) by means of ...

Apr. 5, 2016

By Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

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