Wind Academy, a wind energy technician training program operated by international supplier of wind power solutions Siemens Gamesa, today announced a new initiative designed to help more aspiring wind turbine technicians to excel in careers in the fast-growing industry of U.S. wind energy, which supports 116,800 jobs throughout the United States. Through a partnership with…
GCube releases decade-long research report on offshore wind project insurance claims
Increasing focus on cost-competitiveness has led to prolific cost-cutting in the design, manufacture, construction and operation of offshore wind over the past decade. This competitiveness has increasingly come at the expense of quality control, increasing the frequency and severity of insurance claims in the sector, and putting pressure on a strained insurance market. As the…
IEA subsidiary selected as EPC on 110-MW Michigan wind project
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA), an infrastructure construction company with renewable energy and civil expertise, has been awarded a $49 million contract for the Deerfield II Wind Farm in Michigan. The award is for the construction of the approximately 110-MW utility-scale wind farm in Huron County, Michigan. Algonquin Power & Utilities, a North American renewable…
Siemens Energy will connect New York’s 1st offshore wind project to the grid
Siemens Energy was awarded its first offshore grid connection project in the United States. In a consortium with Aker Solutions, the company will supply the high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system that will bring green energy from Sunrise Wind, New York’s first utility-scale offshore wind project, to the mainland. It’s the first offshore wind project…
New WindEsco Swarm system takes cues from birds to manage wind energy fleets
WindESCo has launched a turbine control system for autonomous, cooperative control of wind assets, called WindESCo Swarm. Taking cues from nature, and the intuitive decision-making of birds in flight, WindESCo Swarm will enable turbines to cooperatively adjust positioning to boost production for the entire farm – not just single machines – by 3 to 5%…
Offshore platform developer Gazelle Wind Power opens Texas office
Offshore wind supports manufacturer Gazelle Wind Power opened its first U.S. office in Austin, Texas. This is the company’s first office in the United States as it moves to capitalize on the country’s emerging offshore wind market. Gazelle Wind Power’s floating wind platform was designed to be lighter and more flexible than other offshore platforms.…
Enel breaks ground on 250-MW Oklahoma wind project
Enel Green Power North America has started construction of the 250-MW 25 Mile Creek wind project in Ellis County, Oklahoma. It is the company’s 12th wind farm in the state and with this new construction, Enel Green Power’s Oklahoma wind portfolio now exceeds $3 billion in investment. The company now has over 2.5 GW of…
Siemens Gamesa establishes blade facility in Virginia for 2.6-GW offshore project
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will establish an offshore wind turbine blade facility in Virginia for the emerging U.S. offshore market. Siemens Gamesa will develop more than 80 acres/32 hectares at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Portsmouth, Virginia, upon execution of a firm order for the 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project with Dominion Energy.…
Mammoet’s in-development onshore crane pushes closer to emissions-free turbine erection
As developers chase stronger flows, onshore wind hub heights are growing beyond the reach of conventional crawler cranes. Mammoet’s new WTA lifting system allows theoretically infinite hub heights and paves the way towards emissions-free turbine erection. The WTA assembles wind turbine generators by attaching directly to the tower itself, using a series of clamps to…
Mortenson tests Vita Lifting System for wind turbine construction applications
Vita Inclinata and M. A. Mortenson Company are conducting a case study to evaluate the potential value a new precision lifting technology can bring to the wind industry. This technology holds the promise of overcoming setbacks associated with wind turbine installations, maintenance and repower projects. The single biggest concern on wind turbine installation projects is the effect…
Hitachi ABB Power Grids formally known as Hitachi Energy going forward
It’s now official: The company formerly known as Hitachi ABB Power Grids is now called Hitachi Energy. “At Hitachi Energy, we are championing the urgency of a clean energy transition, through innovation and collaboration. There are many pathways towards a carbon-neutral future – to tackle this global challenge, we nurture diverse global teams bringing authentic…
Vineyard offshore project will use GE Haliade-X turbines
GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has received an order in September from Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, to supply Haliade-X turbines for Vineyard Wind 1, the first utility-scale offshore wind installation in the United States. GE was announced as the preferred turbine supplier for the project in December of 2020.…
Moog Focal now hiring workers for slip ring manufacturing plant in Canada
Moog Focal is further expanding into the renewable energy sector with a move of its specialized slip ring manufacturing from the United States to a facility in Nova Scotia, Canada. The company is hiring to fill different roles now. Moog Focal is currently ramping up operations and has started the hiring process to grow production…
Haliade-X prototype gains more power, operates now at 14 MW
GE Renewable Energy announced that its Haliade-X prototype in Rotterdam, Netherlands, has started operating at 14 MW. With this new milestone, GE Renewable Energy becomes the first industry player to operate a turbine at this power output. The Haliade-X 14 MW is an uprated version of the Haliade-X 13 MW, which received its type certification…
Vineyard Wind proposes offshore wind port site in Salem, Massachusetts
Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has entered an agreement with Crowley Maritime Corporation and Salem, Massachusetts to create a public-private partnership aimed at establishing Salem Harbor as the state’s second major offshore wind port. The agreement, part of the “Commonwealth Wind” proposal, is contingent upon the company winning…
Developers replace and repower California wind farm
East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) marked the commercial operation of the Scott Haggerty Wind Energy Center in Livermore, California. The wind farm is a re-powered source of clean energy for residents within its district that spans 14 cities and Alameda County. The new facility represents a $20 million investment into Alameda County through tax revenue…
New York City makes plans to become key offshore wind player
New York City Mayor de Blasio and the New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) have announced a 15-year, $191 million Offshore Wind Vision (OSW) plan to make the city a leading destination for the offshore wind industry. The plan also ensures the city meets nation-leading climate goals of 100% clean electricity by 2040 and…
Duke Energy enters Iowa market with 207-MW wind project
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is planning to construct the 207-MW Ledyard Windpower project in Kossuth County, Iowa, the company’s first renewable energy project in the state. Verizon has entered a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for 180 MW of wind energy generated by Ledyard Windpower to support the company’s sustainability goals. “We’re excited to…
Parker develops bladder replacement kits for wind turbines
Parker Accumulator and Cooler, a motion and control technologies manufacturer, has developed a line of replacement kits for bladder-style accumulators used in wind turbines. The kits let wind turbine technicians replace bladders in the field, avoiding potential downtime and power capacity disruption. The bladder replacement kits are engineered with rubber compounds that Parker formulated specifically…
Remotely operated rescue vessel designed for offshore wind sites
Zelim, a startup developing a complete lifesaving system for offshore energy, has partnered with Chartwell Marine to deliver a remotely operated rescue vessel. The ‘Survivor Class’ vessel will be the cornerstone of Zelim’s wider offshore rescue system, incorporating search technology and remote operations. Offshore wind energy sites present a hazardous environment for personnel and vessel…