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When Rotor Aerodynamic Imbalance impacts WT performance
When Rotor aerodynamic imbalance impacts your wind turbine performance... Windfit is there to help. How? Let us share a client's case where Windfit detected a sudden increase of the aerodynamic imbalance (1). At the same time, a significant plunge of the turbines power curve was observed (2) on the Windfit web portal results. Our client called their O&M ENERCON who, based on Windfit's ...
By Sereema
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VALECO embraces WINDFIT for wind farm optimization strategy
“Test it keep it”, could be the motto to sum up Windfit’s journey inside the fleet of European wind turbine operator Valeco’s. Windfit boxes generalized on Valeco’s fleet of wind turbines to pursue 100% optimization goal Valeco’s wind farms equipped with Windfit have shown results convincing enough to have Valentin Odoul and his team promote Sereema’s ...
By Sereema
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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 ...
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GE 1.5-Megawatt wind turbine commissioned for DOE program designed to move US wind energy technology forward
As part of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) initiative to drive new levels of performance in wind turbine technology, which will help ensure further U.S. wind industry growth, a GE (NYSE: GE) 1.5-megawatt wind turbine today was commissioned at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) in Boulder, Colo. Building off the experience of the country’s largest installed turbine base, the GE 1.5 ...
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DOE and NREL announce inaugural collegiate wind competition teams
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are pleased to announce the teams selected to take part in the inaugural DOE Collegiate Wind Competition. The following 10 student teams were selected through a competitive process to compete in the inaugural competition: Boise State University California Maritime Academy Colorado School of Mines James ...
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US Wind Industry Statement on Trump Infrastructure Plan
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) responded to the Administration’s infrastructure principles released today. Importantly, the principles address energy and rural infrastructure along with roads, bridges, airports and other projects.“We see significant promise in President Trump’s plan,” said Amy Farrell, Senior Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, for the American Wind Energy ...
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NREL Distributes Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project Round Four Funding
The Energy Department's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is awarding four subcontracts under the fourth round of funding through DOE's Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP). The CIP aims to help manufacturers of small and mid-size wind turbines improve their turbine design and manufacturing processes while reducing costs and improving efficiency as they work ...
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Cadmus Releases New Tool to Improve Siting Practices for Wind Energy Projects
The Cadmus Group, Inc. today announced the release of a new online tool designed to help companies choose the most effective site for their wind energy project. The Distributed Wind Site Analysis Tool (DSAT) allows users to predict the energy output and environmental benefits of wind energy projects at sites across the United States. “DSAT represents a step ...
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Kinangop Wind Farm in Kenya to be Powered by 38 GE Wind Turbines
One of the Largest Wind Power Generation Projects to be Built in Sub-Saharan Africa Iberdrola Engineering to Build the 61-Megawatt Wind Farm; Aeolus Kenya Developing Project Planned Energy Mix Will Give Kenya’s Population the Reliability of Supply and Contribute to the Social and Economic Development of Kenya GE to Provide 38 1.6-MW Wind Turbines and Operations and Maintenance for 10 ...
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McLean’s Mountain Wind Farm to be Powered by GE Turbines
Northland Power and Mnidoo Mnising Power’s McLean’s Mountain Wind Farm on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Will be Powered by 24 GE Wind Turbines McLean’s Mountain Wind Farm Will Provide 60 Megawatts of Wind Power to the Ontario Grid GE Will Provide around-the-Clock Innovative Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics and 10-Year Service Agreement for Operations and Maintenance GE ...
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Nareva Selects GE Turbines for 100MW Wind Farm in Morocco
Agreement supports Moroccan Integrated Wind Energy Project to develop 2000MW installed capacity of wind power by 2020 GE to provide 56 1.7-100 wind turbines for wind farm in Akhfennir Renewable wind power generated to support the country’s industrial sector Today, GE (NYSE: GE) announced it will supply 56 1.7-100 wind turbines for its first wind farm in North Africa developed by ...
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The new Torque wind turbine is the world’s most advanced small wind turbine
Torque Wind Turbine is presenting the world’s most advanced small wind turbine at the Clean Tech Business Day on December 9th 2014 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The driven scale model prototype provides interested customers, investors, part and generator manufacturers, distributors and installers, and of course the media, the opportunity to experience how this new wind turbine will ...
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Catch the wind makes senior appointments
Manassas, Va.-based Catch the Wind Ltd., the developer and manufacturer of the Vindicator laser wind sensor, has appointed two senior individuals who will help to accelerate the implementation of the company's business plan targeted at producing greater profits for the wind energy market. Jon Hykawy has been named director of the Vindicator product line and will be responsible for bringing to ...
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The EIB endorses R&D at Gamesa by granting it a EUR 200 million loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica a EUR 200 million loan to fund its Research, Development and Innovation Plan between 2008 and 2011. The financing agreement was signed in Bilbao this morning. The EIB loan will contribute to financing R&D&i investments in critical wind turbine components aimed at improving their performance and ...
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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 ...
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Gamesa reinforces its presence in the US: framework agreement for the supply of up to 450 MW to EDPR
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed a framework agreement with EDP Renovaveis (EDPR) for the supply of up to 450 MW through 2016 in the US. Under terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply up to 225 of Gamesa G114-2.0 MW wind turbine generators in wind projects that the EDP Renovaveis (EDPR) plans to build in the country. This agreement represents the largest contract ...
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Gamesa reinforces its leadership in India with orders for the supply of 460 MW at seven developments
The company has been contracted to install a total of 230 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 solid inroads into the Indian market, reinforcing its leadership position with seven new orders1 for the supply of 460 MW in total to several customers. The company will handle the turnkey ...
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Intertek to Host International Small Wind Association of Testers (SWAT) 2012 Conference
Intertek(LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, today announced that it is playing host to the International Small Wind Association of Testers (SWAT) 2012 Conference. The conference will be held April 24 – 26 at the Statler Hotel on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. This Conference is designed to help ...
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Gamesa Launches New G97-2.0 MW Platform for North American Market
Turbine Designed for Low-Wind Locations LANGHORNE, Pa. - Gamesa Technology Corp., a world leader in wind turbine manufacturing, will launch its new G97-2.0 megawatt (MW) turbine platform for the North American market at the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s annual conference and exhibition, one of the wind energy industry’s premier events. The new G97-2.0 MW Class IIIA model is ...
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Gamesa receives three new orders for the supply of 130 MW in India
The company will build two wind farms, with capacity of 50 MW and 30 MW, under turnkey agreements. It has also been selected to supply 50 MW to a third project. Factoring in these three supply contracts, Gamesa's order intake surpassed 1,300 MW in India in 2015, up 54% from 2014. Gamesa continues to consolidate its leadership of the Indian market, having received three new orders1: two EPC ...
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