Vaisala, a provider of environmental and industrial measurement, has performed an extensive validation, confirming the accuracy of its unique energy assessment methodology. The results of this assessment validation process have revealed that on average the wind projects reviewed performed within 0.1% of Vaisala’s pre-construction estimates during the years analyzed. This statistic is based on a comprehensive…

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured type certification for its G114-2.5 MW turbine from DEWI-OCC, the accredited independent certification body of the UL/DEWI group. José Antonio Malumbres, Gamesa’s Chief Technology Officer, was handed this certification in person by Hergen Bolte, head of DEWI-OCC, during the EWEA 2015 Trade Fair, one of…

Gamesa recently unveiled its new 2.5-MW wind turbine, especially designed for less windy conditions. The new turbine combines a longer rotor (126 meters in diameter), a nominal capacity of 2.5 MW, and a range of tower heights to choose from 84, 102, and 129 meters. Because of its extremely low power density, an outstanding capacity factor,…