Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from MidAmerican Energy Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for 356 MW of V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Wind XI project. The order references Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ company announcement No. 22/2016 of 17 June 2016 and includes previously purchased PTC-qualifying components. The order includes supply…
New products launched at WindEnergy Hamburg event
A number of product launches and business transactions have been reported from WindEnergy Hamburg during the first two days of the world’s leading wind industry expo. The biggest gathering of the global wind industry is always a platform for showcasing visions, products, services, and business, said Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency…
World’s biggest wind energy event kicks off in Hamburg
The world’s biggest wind energy event, the Global Wind Summit, begins today in Hamburg. The event will be held from September 25th to September 28th, 2018. Under the theme “Breaking new ground” the event will show wind energy is starting to evolve rapidly in terms of costs, technology and where it’s being deployed – and…
WindEnergy Hamburg opens next week with more than 1400 exhibitors
On Tuesday September, 25th, the world’s leading expo for wind energy opens its doors. More than 1,400 exhibitors from 40 countries will present their innovations and services for the onshore and offshore wind industry at the Hamburg Messe fair site until September 28th. In nine exhibition halls, all international industry leaders and specialised suppliers to the entire value…
Leading wind companies to present for the global market at WindEnergy Hamburg
When WindEnergy Hamburg opens its doors to industry visitors from around the world on September 25th, the exhibition halls will be a global stage for the novelties and the innovative impetus of this fast-growing industry. More than 1400 exhibitors from 40 countries will showcase their products and services at the world’s leading expo for wind energy.…
Siemens Gamesa commits to Science Based Targets Initiative, aiming to reduce carbon emissions
Siemens Gamesa announces formal commitment to Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) which aims to reduce companies’ carbon emissions. The company commits to developing a measurable, science-based emissions reduction target within the next two years, which will be independently validated by SBTi’s team of technical experts. SBTi encourages companies to commit to making measurable reductions in…
North American wind-power O&M costs to increase nearly 40% in next decade
Operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses for wind power assets will cost the industry about $7.5 billion annually by 2021, according to new analysis from IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics, and solutions. IHS Markit estimates the current North American wind O&M market is valued at approximately $5 billion to $6 billion annually but…