Siemens Gamesa wins 100MW from latest Mexico auction
The OEM is slated to supply 29 of its SG 3.4-132 turbines to a wind farm in Coahuila state in the first quarter of 2019Wind rechargenews.com 2 minutes old
India's first wind-solar hybrid up and running
Hero Future Energies says co-deployment in Karnataka offers big performance and revenue benefitsTransition rechargenews.com 19 minutes old
High-profile figures to analyse geopolitics of energy transition
Group is to work on an 'authoritative report' to be released during the Irena assembly in January 2019Transition rechargenews.com 1 hours old
US approves last segments of major western wind power line
The 1,000-mile Gateway West transmission project will deliver low-cost electricity from wind and other sources to Idaho and other western statesWind rechargenews.com 18 hours old
Algeria's Sonatrach plans solar focus as Eni deals are signed
Algerian state group's CEO talks up PV ambitions as it courts foreign partnersTransition rechargenews.com 21 hours old
Offshore wind bird-risk less than feared: Carbon Trust study
Major study at Thanet offshore wind farm says collisions less than half level expected as birds take evasive actionWind rechargenews.com 21 hours old
Siemens Gamesa to shed 213 jobs in Germany
German-Spanish OEM says most losses will be in Hamburg and Bremen, but the former will remain its offshore wind baseWind rechargenews.com 22 hours old
Jackets off for EA1 offshore wind farm
Heavy-lift contractor Mammoet transporting 60 foundations for 714MW Iberdrola project moving into construction off UKWind rechargenews.com 23 hours old
UK urged to raise offshore wind local-content target to 60%
Study by former energy minister Sir Michael Fallon says move would help reinforce UK as global sector leaderWind rechargenews.com 24 hours old
Indian wind to add 3GW in 2018/19 as auctions kick in: ICRA
Ratings agency says wind sector installations to improve over next 12 months but solar set for reversalTransition rechargenews.com 19 Apr 10:20 GMT
'Beware the false positives as predictive maintenance evolves'
OPINION | Statistical models based on data science alone are not yet enough to give owners and operators the clarity they need to make the right decisions about wind turbine O&M, says Bruce HallWind rechargenews.com 19 Apr 08:43 GMT
'How to finance floating wind is becoming a critical issue'
OPINION | Financiers will need reassurance on key issues as floating projects move to commercial deployment, writes Jérôme Guillet in the latest of a series of articles ahead of FOWT 2018Wind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 22:00 GMT
Non-utility buyers signed 40% of 2017 US wind PPAs: AWEA
Companies have emerged as a significant demand driver of industry growth as buyers move beyond technology companies to the broader economyWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 15:54 GMT
SunPower to acquire SolarWorld Americas and return to US manufacturing
SunPower's decision will be seen by many as further vindication of the Trump administration's solar tariffs following JinkoSolar's recent US factory announcementSolar rechargenews.com 18 Apr 15:39 GMT
Utility Alliant Energy gets nod for 500MW Iowa wind expansion
The regulatory approval means Alliant's Interstate Power and Light utility will add 1GW of wind in Iowa by 2020Wind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 14:14 GMT
Element takes on 750MW North Irish Sea Array
Developer says project well placed to join first wave of big offshore wind projects as Irish sector gathers momentumWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 13:54 GMT
Mainstream nears Neart na Gaoithe exit as CEO thinks global
IN DEPTH | Mainstream Renewable Power poised to announce sale of 450MW Scottish offshore wind project, as Ireland-based developer plots expansion in Asia, Africa and LatAmTransition rechargenews.com 18 Apr 12:27 GMT
UK offshore wind humming in 'busiest yet' 2017: Crown Estate
UK industry hits 5.8GW in operation and pumps out record power in 'milestone year', says reportWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 10:14 GMT
Four line up for 400MW debut wind tender in Saudi Arabia
Acwa Power, EDF, Enel and Engie reported in running for first project in oil-rich kingdomWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 09:09 GMT
Canadian group buys troubled Scottish fabricator BiFab
JV Driver has acquired the closure-threatened yard-operator, which faced problems when a major offshore wind contract finishedWind rechargenews.com 18 Apr 08:38 GMT
Total renewables base swells with $1.7bn Direct Energie deal
French oil and gas giant agrees to take majority stake in energy group with 2.5GW renewables portfolioTransition rechargenews.com 18 Apr 07:59 GMT
Berkshire top US utility with wind energy on system: AWEA
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Energy in 2017 contracted or owned 6.75GW of wind capacity, edging long-time leader Xcel EnergyWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 17:50 GMT
US Energy Department opens purse for solar R&D
Funding totalling $105.5m earmarked for early-stage PV and CSP projects and grid integration technologySolar rechargenews.com 17 Apr 16:55 GMT
2MW turbine platform dominates 2017 US market: AWEA
Vestas led all OEMs with a 35.4% market share and in the 2MW platform capacity rating with 932 turbines installed in 2017Wind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 16:09 GMT
Siemens Gamesa wins 77MW turbine deal for Wind XI in US
Deal with Warren Buffett's MidAmerican Energy Company includes 30 turbines with option for five more and service and maintenance agreementWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 16:07 GMT
Enel Green Power claims top spot in 2017 US wind market: AWEA
NextEra retained its leadership in overall US wind ownership, but EGP-NA's huge year elevated it to the top-10 listWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 15:54 GMT
Germany to halve coal generation by 2030: energy minister
Altmaier argues a coal exit is more difficult for the country, as it is phasing out nuclear power at the same timeTransition rechargenews.com 17 Apr 13:50 GMT
E.ON completes turbine commissioning at UK's Rampion
Last of 116 Vestas wind turbines powers up at project off coast of southern EnglandWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 13:00 GMT
WindEurope and Irena chiefs warn of French support change risks
WindEurope CEO urges French government to be flexible on permitting rules to allow latest turbine technology at projectsWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 12:27 GMT
Paris goals need sixfold rise in renewables uptake rate: Irena
Agency launches update of 2050 roadmap at the Berlin Energy Transition DialogueTransition rechargenews.com 17 Apr 12:05 GMT
European wind investments hit €51bn in 2017: WindEurope
Investment outlook 'strong' to 2020 but visibility lapses on new projects after decade's end, says industry bodyWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 11:45 GMT
‘Even non-offshore players see floating wind as something to reckon with’
FACE TO FACE | With a week to go to the world’s biggest floating wind power conference – FOWT 2018 in Marseille, France – Darius Snieckus spoke with Bruno Geschier, chairman of WindEurope’s Floating Wind Task ForceWind rechargenews.com 17 Apr 09:26 GMT
How to install supersize floating turbines without the heavy lifting
OPINION | Floating wind can avoid many of the big costs incurred by fixed-bottom deployments, not least through risky and expensive offshore operations, writes Trond LandboWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 22:00 GMT
France sets July deadline to renegotiate offshore wind deals
Officials say projects could be retendered without significant tariff reductions, as FEE warns of 'disastrous' consequencesWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 16:30 GMT
Wyoming regulators OK PacifiCorp's 1.1GW wind plan for 2020
Warren Buffet-owned utility takes a big step with its Energy Vision 2020 plan after dropping one Invenergy-backed wind projectWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 15:39 GMT
Nautilus floating concept braves tank trials
Successful wave and wind tests at Sintef Ocean R&D facility in Norway are next step toward commercialisation of 10MW steel-hull unitWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 12:43 GMT
Enertrag and Genesis link for 1.8GW of South Africa wind
Partners announce joint development deal days after nation resolves long-running impasse over PPAsWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 12:21 GMT
Innogy tests Triton Knoll offshore wind foundation sites
Geotechnical vessel Fugro Scout used by developer for borehole testing off eastern EnglandWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 09:38 GMT
Gas Natural Fenosa taps Siemens Gamesa for 166MW in Spain
The OEM will produce blades and nacelles for the order at factories in Spain and MoroccoWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 09:20 GMT
Chinese OEMs feel the pinch as market slows: MAKE
Envision a rare exception as Chinese manufacturers' 2017 additions reflect weaker growth in giant domestic market, analyst's figures showWind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 09:08 GMT
Suzlon claims top spot as India adds 1.77GW in 2017/18 FY
Locally-based OEM says 626MW came amid 'extremely challenging' policy transition but now sees 'exponential growth'Wind rechargenews.com 16 Apr 08:23 GMT
New Jersey passes bill supporting 50% RE target for 2030
The densely populated Garden State is likely to need plenty of offshore wind to reach its ambitious renewables targetWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 15:34 GMT
Tough love for zero bids as offshore wind awaits German result
DISPATCHES | With more zero-subsidy winners likely in Germany, developers and financiers crave support mechanisms that can bring long-term stability, writes Bernd RadowitzWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 13:10 GMT
Taiwan to announce first 3.5GW offshore allocation by April 30
An auction for the lowest price for a further 2GW is slated to be held in May or JuneWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 11:13 GMT
MHI Vestas chosen to supply turbines for Borssele V
Economics ministry adviser says Dutch government still mulling whether to auction off further offshore wind innovation zonesWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 11:07 GMT
UK offshore wind industry calls in F1 boss for supply chain review
Sector leaders to join former McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh for major study of supply chain opportunities as part of 2030 visionWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 10:27 GMT
MeyGen 6MW first phase moves into full-time operation
World’s largest tidal stream array, in Scotland’s Pentland Firth, gears up after production record-setting in MarchTransition rechargenews.com 13 Apr 09:29 GMT
Pension group PKA ditches 35 oil companies
Danish group says focus will now turn to auto sector as it steps up scrutiny over investee adherence to aims of Paris dealTransition rechargenews.com 13 Apr 09:08 GMT
Scottish government in row after ‘taking over’ Inch Cape ruling
Controversy as Edinburgh uses powers to decide plans for onshore infrastructure of 784MW offshore wind farmWind rechargenews.com 13 Apr 09:01 GMT
'Floating wind can reap rewards of the wider industry's advance'
OPINION | Wind power has already made huge breakthroughs and the nascent floating industry is well placed to feel the benefit, writes Henrik Stiesdal in the latest of a series of columns by key figures in the sectorWind rechargenews.com 12 Apr 22:00 GMT
Chile prepares to decarbonise economy
Chile’s new energy minister, Susana Jiménez, pledges to modernise the country’s energy legislationTransition rechargenews.com 12 Apr 16:36 GMT
EDF Energies Nouvelles rebrands globally as EDF Renewables
Most of EDF's global renewables subsidiaries will be placed under the new banner, including all North American unitsWind rechargenews.com 12 Apr 16:08 GMT
'IFC was a catalyst for Argentine renewables - now others are following'
FACE TO FACE | Juan Payeras, chief investment officer focused on RE investments in Argentina at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), tells Alexandre Spatuzza how it helped kick-start Argentina’s renewables programmeTransition rechargenews.com 12 Apr 11:52 GMT
Oil & gas group Shell to pump up to $2bn a year into new energies unit
Capital investment to go towards wind, solar and gas projects in North America and EuropeTransition rechargenews.com 12 Apr 10:32 GMT
Yaskawa boosts The Switch as group takes global wind role
Finnish power technology specialist to get drive-train testing capability up to 15MW as Japanese owner's new EU Environmental Energy unitWind rechargenews.com 12 Apr 09:06 GMT
Australian renewables tender draws 3.5GW of bids
Victoria state auction attracted roughly six times the capacity available under the 650MW schemeWind rechargenews.com 12 Apr 08:35 GMT
Solar beats onshore wind in 210MW mixed German tender
Average winning bid for PV arrays came in at €46.70/MWh, says federal grid agency BNetzATransition rechargenews.com 12 Apr 08:33 GMT
France set to decide fate of offshore wind projects
Prime Minister set to announce verdict on 3GW of projects off northwest coast within days, claims bodyWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 15:02 GMT
EnBW starts building Hohe See and Albatros in North Sea
The two arrays will feature 87 SWT-7.0-154 turbines with commissioning foreseen in late 2019Wind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 15:02 GMT
Pattern claims top spot in Canadian wind market
Pattern has become the top operator of wind capacity in Canada after switch-on at the 147MW Mont Sainte-Marguerite project in QuebecWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 14:31 GMT
MHI Vestas boots up ‘smart’ suite to supercharge V164
Portfolio of tools ranges from foundation design software to a performance monitor app for hand-held devicesWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 14:15 GMT
Senvion sees 40-50% LCOE reduction with 10MW+ turbine
Asia would be the “obvious choice” for a new offshore turbine factory, but no decision has been taken, Drücker saysWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 13:34 GMT
India opens EOI for 1GW offshore wind farm in Gujarat
National Institute for Wind Energy invites industry players to set out their stall to develop zone in the Gulf of KhambhatWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 13:27 GMT
Cables and inspection in the spotlight for floating wind JIP
Latest studies launched by Carbon Trust-led group will look into 'notable gaps' in the market for the fast-emerging sectorWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 11:47 GMT
Engie and Air Products in Blockchain technology partnership
Duo to launch platform that will certify the traceability of green electricityWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 09:25 GMT
Poland ready for 4GW of offshore wind by 2027: TSO chief
Sector hails PSE announcement that up to 8GW of offshore capacity could ultimately be grid-connectedWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 08:49 GMT
WindEurope optimistic on Polish offshore wind development
Chief executive Giles Dickson says Polish government recognises industrial benefits of backing wind at seaWind rechargenews.com 11 Apr 00:47 GMT
Siemens Gamesa still undecided on size of 10MW-plus turbine
Wind OEM weighs options for '1X' turbine platform amid fast-changing offshore market and shareholder pressureWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 22:57 GMT
'Hywind shows the way for floating wind – come and join us'
OPINION | Floating offshore wind needs to prove it can perform and reduce costs — and Hywind Scotland is a great start, writes Sebastian Bringsvaerd in the first of a series of columns by key figures in the sectorWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 22:00 GMT
BP signs battery storage deal with Tesla for US wind farm
Tesla to supply 212kWh rechargeable lithium-ion battery to BP Wind Energy in first deal of its type for oil giant's US wind fleetTransition rechargenews.com 10 Apr 19:57 GMT
Fraunhofer IWES to assess soil conditions for new German offshore clusters
‘Multichannel seismic survey’ to start in September in preparation for regular tenders in the next decadeWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 14:29 GMT
Renewables offer socio-economic boost to Pakistan: Irena
Irena assessment shows Pakistan’s abundant renewable resources can boost power generation and energy accessWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 14:17 GMT
Acciona Energia to invest $200m in 145MW Texas wind farm
The facility will use Nordex AW125/3150 model turbines at a site near the developer's San Roman wind farm near the Mexico border.Wind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 14:07 GMT
EDF lines up Vestas 4MW platform after Brazil tender win
EXCLUSIVE | French developer plans first Brazilian deployment of Danish group's V150 at 114MW project that won tender with record-low wind bidWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 13:44 GMT
Offshore wind ramps up again with 8.8MW V164 off Scotland
Vattenfall hails new record commercial deployment after installation of power-boosted MHI Vestas turbine in Aberdeen BayWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 10:23 GMT
Siemens Gamesa to build 194MW Australia wind farm with storage
The OEM will supply 56 of its SG 3.4-132 turbines in an EPC contract, with PPAs signed with Victoria state and Nectar FarmsWind rechargenews.com 10 Apr 09:28 GMT
Statkraft and BayWa in Spanish first with 170MW no-subsidy PV
Norwegian and German partners conclude PPA for the subsidy-free Don Rodrigo projectTransition rechargenews.com 10 Apr 08:55 GMT
Latest CIP fund raises $4.3bn to invest in renewables
Energy infrastructure specialist hits target with its CI 3 fund, diversifying its investors in the processTransition rechargenews.com 10 Apr 08:51 GMT
Apple hails 100% renewable milestone for global facilities
Technology giant says all data centres, shops and offices in 43 nations now powered by wind, solar and other renewablesTransition rechargenews.com 10 Apr 07:49 GMT
Two more senior Brazilian energy officials leave government
The departures came after mines and energy Minister Fernando Coelho Filho resigned but will not affect the upcoming A-6 energy capacity tenderWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 21:44 GMT
Brazil sets 31 August for A-6 power capacity tender
Wind project developers have registered more than 26GW of capacity even though only a fraction is likely to be awarded power purchase agreementsWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 17:51 GMT
EDPR unveils 200MW PV off-take deal in US state of Indiana
The deal comes as company is expanding its wind power capacity in the midwestern state to more than 1GW.Transition rechargenews.com 09 Apr 15:34 GMT
Blade-maker TPI seals $150m refinancing to fuel global growth
US group says new credit facility will sharply cut borrowing costs as it pursues expansion ambitionsWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 15:05 GMT
Enel seals corporate off-take deals for Illinois wind farm
General Motors will take 100MW of capacity and Bloomberg 17MW from the $325m HillTopper facility now under constructionWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 14:36 GMT
Ampyx tests waters for floating high altitude wind
Dutch technology outfit completes study that finds tethered-aircraft-driven concept would be 'technically possible and cost competitive' with fixed or floating offshore wind powerTechnology rechargenews.com 09 Apr 14:31 GMT
Part of Adwen nacelle falls into North Sea at Alpha Ventus
The cause of the incident at Germany’s first offshore wind farm is still unknownWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 14:14 GMT
Scotland’s AREG to share expertise with US offshore wind group
The pair will collaborate in pursuit of mutual commercial, strategic and policy interests in promoting the offshore wind industryWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 13:02 GMT
Norway's central bank ‘should be allowed to invest in unlisted renewables’
Reports suggest Norway’s ruling Conservative party voted in favour of the pro-clean-energy proposal from the world’s largest sovereign wealth fundWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 10:37 GMT
Tunisia prepares for 1GW renewable energy auction
North African country to publish details of $1bn wind and solar tender on 27 April, says prime ministerTransition rechargenews.com 09 Apr 10:14 GMT
GE set for Jordan wind debut with 100MW Mass Global deal
US group will deliver 3.6-137 machines to developer for Rashadeh wind farmWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 09:44 GMT
ERG acquires 770MW wind portfolio in France
Italian group buys two onshore wind farms and developer Epuron from Impax in $70m dealWind rechargenews.com 09 Apr 09:11 GMT
Changing Brazil power market forcing new business models
ANALYSIS | Strong competition and sluggish electricity demand are making developers adopt new thinking to remain relevant, writes Alexandre SpatuzzaWind rechargenews.com 08 Apr 21:03 GMT
Interior secretary backs 'God-given' US offshore wind
IN DEPTH | Ryan Zinke says Trump administration wants to be 'full partner' to spur development along east coast, writes Richard A. KesslerWind rechargenews.com 07 Apr 22:30 GMT
US seeks developer interest for New York offshore areas
New York governor applauds move as supportive of his administration's efforts to have 2.4GW offshore power capacity in place by 2030Wind rechargenews.com 06 Apr 19:20 GMT
Two more offshore wind areas up for grabs in Massachusetts
The upcoming competitive auction was prompted by US subsidiaries of Statoil and PNE submitting unsolicited lease requests for one or both areasWind rechargenews.com 06 Apr 18:13 GMT
Emerging European markets to add 4.4GW offshore by 2027: MAKE
New markets from Ireland to Estonia are set to benefit from low strike prices established elsewhere in EuropeWind rechargenews.com 06 Apr 15:34 GMT
'We need the right decisions on GOs to speed the energy transition in Europe'
OPINION | The EU's new Renewable Energy Directive could supercharge growing clean energy demand in Europe by making a Guarantee of Origin seal of approval mandatory, writes Tom LindbergTransition rechargenews.com 06 Apr 15:10 GMT
SSE, Fluor apply to boost Seagreen wind plan to 1.05GW
Duo looking to boost capacity at Alpha and Bravo in Scotland’s Firth of Forth zone to a maximum generating capacity of 525MW eachWind rechargenews.com 06 Apr 14:55 GMT
Novel oyster growth project for Borssele V innovation site
Two Towers pilot will feature erosion-reducing oyster beds under two 9.5MW turbines in Dutch offshore wind zoneWind rechargenews.com 06 Apr 14:39 GMT
Xcel Energy adds 150MW project as wind expansion continues
The Foxtail facility will enter operation next year, part of the company's plan to add 1.85GW of renewable power capacity in its Upper Midwest service areaWind rechargenews.com 06 Apr 14:27 GMT