BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB), one of Germany’s leading service providers in the field of wind energy, was recently granted accreditation by the German Accreditation Board (DAkkS) to conduct wind measurement in accordance with DIN ISO/IEC 17025:2005. At the same time, the company was reaccredited in the field of “determining wind potential and energy yields of wind energy systems” after a… Read more »
Today the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) publishes a new report with a vision for a modern renewable energy power system, which sets out how the grid can integrate increasing amounts of wind energy. Last week the European Commission said: “The EU pays the price for its outdated and poorly interconnected energy infrastructure”. Today the… Read more »
Transcat, Inc. (TRNS 6.99, 0.00, 0.00%) (“Transcat” or the “Company”), a leading distributor of professional grade handheld test and measurement instruments and accredited provider of calibration, repair and weighing system services, announced today that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire substantially all of the assets of Wind Turbine Tools, Inc…. Read more »
Cape Wind passed another major milestone today with the approval by the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) of the 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with National Grid to buy Cape Wind’s energy, capacity and renewable energy credits. Cape Wind President Jim Gordon said, “Massachusetts is now in a position to become a global leader in… Read more »
Make it a priority: cross-border interconnection capacities, key European corridors for electricity trade, offshore grids, and even a future supergrid.The EU and Member States need to acknowledge the urgency and importance of major grid investments, according to a joint statement by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), the European Wind Energy… Read more »
During the Olympic Summer Games in August 2008, China appeared as an environmentally-friendly host. In addition to the use of solar energy and terrestrial heat, the organizers relied primarily on wind energy, which alone was intended to cover 20 percent of the energy demand of all Olympic event facilities. The electricity is generated in the… Read more »
They couldn’t believe something so big is in Ashtabula County. Members of the Great Lakes Energy Development Task Force met at the GaREAT sports complex Thursday afternoon and were wowed by the size, scope and implications of the nonprofit economic development engine. When Lorry Wagner, the president of the Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. (LEEDCo)… Read more »
Vestas has received a 90 MW order for 50 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines from John Deere Wind Energy for the Michigan Wind II project near Minden City, Michigan, USA. The contract includes delivery and commissioning along with a 10-year service and maintenance agreement. Delivery is scheduled for mid-2011 and commissioning is expected by the end… Read more »
Tentec’s Wind Energy Division is pleased to announce it has received a major order for the Aero range of tensioners from India. Working together with its agent, Gemini Power Hydraulics Pvt Ltd, Business Manager Roy Sheldon travelled to India and secured an order for a range of WTB tensioners. “We have worked hard to establish… Read more »
Tony Jack – Marketing Manager for Tidal Today and Wind Energy Update will be tweeting live from the ‘4th International Tidal Today Summit and 1st International Tidal Today Awards’. Yes, for the first time ever content from this year’s Tidal Today Summit will be updated on the social network, Twitter. The tweets will consist of live quotes from… Read more »
The Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) has signed agreements for the creation of two large wind farms that will significantly alter life in a country where only 25 percent of residents currently have access to electricity. Ethiopia’ first ever wind power plant will be built in Ashegoda, near Mekelle, the capital of the nation’s Tigray… Read more »
International wind energy developer Windlab has adopted Second Wind’s Triton Sonic Wind Profilers as part of its standard wind resource assessment methodology, Second Wind and Windlab announced today. With a fleet of 12 Tritons, Windlab has added remote sensing to its wind resource assessment studies worldwide. Windlab is a global wind development company, with a… Read more »
WindTamer Corporation (“WindTamer” or “The Company”) (OTC Bulletin Board: WNDT) announced today that its 8.0GT wind turbine has been submitted to Intertek (LSE: ITRK) for testing, inspection and certification. Intertek, a global third-party testing company, tests wind turbines and provides data to determine product eligibility for incentive programs and for verification of compliance with national… Read more »
As corporate financial reporting season gets underway, Siemens AG said it has seen a big jump in orders over the past year, including a 48 percent increase in sales of renewable energy equipment such as wind turbines, which brought in €977 million. The report from the German electronics and engineering giant is yet another sign… Read more »
Global wind turbine market, a rapidly growing market segment of global renewable energy, has recorded double digit annual growth in the past ten years and the market is expected to maintain this growth till 2015 by reinstalling and additions of new generation turbines as well as increasing the size and efficiency of the turbines. In… Read more »
XZERES Wind Corporation (XWND 0.00, 0.00, 0.00%) announced today the release of its new web-based analytical tool, called WindRx(TM). Designed to provide a comprehensive site assessment and financial review, WindRx(TM) is used to quickly assist potential customers with the purchasing decision of an XZERES wind turbine system. WindRx(TM) uses the best wind data available today… Read more »
Globeleq Generation Limited, the emerging markets power company, announced the Cerro de Hula (CdH) wind energy plant in Honduras has reached financial close and that formal notice to proceed with construction has been issued. Globeleq’s majority owned subsidiary, Energias Renovables de Mesoamerica S.A. (known as Mesoamerica Energy) the owner, operator and leading developer of wind… Read more »
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced an order from Suncor Energy for 55 of GE’s advanced 1.6-megawatt wind turbines for one of the largest wind power projects in the province of Alberta, Canada. The Wintering Hills project is part of a new “crop” of wind farms being built across Canada with the help of GE’s technical… Read more »
Broadwind Energy, Inc. (BWEN 1.93, -0.06, -3.02%) reported revenue of $38.2 million for the third quarter of 2010, up 4% from the second quarter of 2010. Versus the third quarter of 2009, revenues declined 36% from $59.5 million primarily due to lower tower production, reduced deployment of service technicians and lower hauling activity linked to… Read more »
Wind energy projects developer Edison Mission Group (EMG), a subsidiary of Edison International (NYSE: EIX | PowerRating), stated on Wednesday that its subsidiary Edison Mission Energy (EME) has started construction of its tenth wind project in Minnesota. The 30-megawatt Community Wind North project represents a total investment of USD58m and is scheduled for completion by… Read more »
Tentec, a leading supplier of bolt tightening solutions for the wind turbine industry is pleased to announce that it has received vendor approval for its range of bolt tensioning equipment from Acciona, the world leader in renewable energy. This homologation means that Acciona companies throughout the world can purchase Tentec’s innovative Aero range of bolt… Read more »
Edison Mission Group (EMG), a subsidiary of Edison International (EIX 37.15, -0.03, -0.08%) , announced today that its subsidiary Edison Mission Energy (EME) has begun construction of its 10th wind project in Minnesota, the 30-megawatt Community Wind North project in the southwestern part of the state. All of the electricity produced by the project will… Read more »
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) recognized organizations and individuals who have worked to advance the Canadian wind energy industry during its gala Awards Banquet yesterday as part of its 26th annual Conference and Exhibition. Awards were presented in four categories: Individual Leadership, Group Leadership, the R.J. Templin Award for scientific, technical, engineering work and… Read more »
RMT, Inc. (RMT), a leader in the engineering and construction of renewable energy facilities, is expanding its presence in Canada. The company, operating as RMT Canada Construction Inc., will provide site development support, engineering and construction services for wind and solar energy facilities. “This is very familiar territory for RMT,” explains RMT President, Steve Johannsen…. Read more »
The renewable energy markets of Africa have been experiencing increasing demand with continued development and this provides exciting opportunities and challenges for the renewable energy industry. The Wind Power Conference, to be held at the Cairo Ramses Hilton Hotel in Egypt, will take place on December 13th and 14th, with interactive workshops to be held… Read more »
As of September 2010, SGS has become a member of Suisse Eole, an association for the promotion of wind energy in Switzerland. As a newly recognized Suisse Eole member, SGS attended its first meeting of the association on September 14th in Bern. During the one-day event SGS held an informative presentation on Site Assessment for… Read more »
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 specially designed for low-wind sites,… Read more »
It would be too easy for us, as champion of wind power, to focus on the desperate situation that befell the Gulf of Mexico earlier this year. The oil spill has been ruinous and BP’s reputation was severely damaged, but it’s encouraging to know that the company is still pressing ahead with its wind energy division. It’s an area… Read more »
The GRIDS 2010 conference & exhibition, organised by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) will provide policy-makers, industry leaders and engineering experts with a platform to debate the issues surrounding the design, planning and building of new European electricity infrastructure that will meet Europe’s energy, consumer and climate needs. · Top speakers representing all stakeholders:… Read more »
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is pleased that the European Commission has released a document, “Wind energy developments and Natura 2000”, which provides clear guidance to national and regional authorities on how to ensure that the development of wind farms in Natura 2000 areas is compatible with the EU’s Birds and Habitats Directives. The… Read more »
Hi Alberto, Thank you for catching up with us quickly today, I have a few questions for youregarding Operation and Maintenance within the Wind Energy industry. Could you tell us a little bit about the projects that you’re currently working on? What areyour current aims for the next 6 months? As The Spanish wind energy… Read more »
Wind energy has arguably become the dominant renewable energy in Europe. The number of turbines now production in mean that operators are looking at reducing O&M costs to see significant gains in profitability. With no fuel costs, a wind farm is totally dependent on smart use of operational expenditure (OPEX) to be profitable. In less… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD-U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) brought together a cross-section of local leaders to find ways to help South Dakota reach its full wind energy output potential. Johnson highlighted bipartisan legislation he cosponsored in September to establish a national renewable electricity standard, which would help South Dakota expand its renewable energy production. “South Dakota ranks… Read more »
(Source: Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine))By Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News, MaineOct. 19–NORTHPORT, Maine — If there really are answers blowing in the wind, several dozen scientists, regulators and energy industry officials hoped to draw closer to them as they gathered Tuesday at a local conference center. The event, held at Point Lookout, was billed… Read more »
A unique, non-political, national organization that is a think-tank and project manager, The Wind Alliance is currently gaining momentum in the US. With a raft of organizations coming on-board to further the goals and perceptions of the wind industry, it looks set to shift perceptions and drive change. PES is proud to put some questions… Read more »
As the voice of Canada’s wind energy sector, CanWEA actively promotes the responsible and sustainable development of wind energy, and serves as the country’s leading source of credible information about wind energy and its social, economic, and environmental benefits. PES is proud to present this exclusive update from the organisation, which outlines the success of… Read more »