Eos is the first company to accept orders below $100 per usable kWh for a complete dc battery energy storage system including battery modules.
Ten latest developments in the offshore wind logistics industry
10 news items regarding logistics in the offshore wind industry.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announces Rosa García as Chairwoman & first appointments for the management team
“It is a privilege to preside the company’s Board of Directors. I am convinced that we have the vision and talent necessary to successfully address the market and customer needs”, said Rosa García, the combined company’s non-executive Chairwoman.
Gamesa and Siemens merger is now effective
The merger between Gamesa and Siemens Wind Power becomes effective today, after the registration of the combined company in the Mercantile Registry of Biscay, in Spain. This was the last step required to close the transaction announced in June 2016, after fulfillment of all the conditions precedent and other closing actions. This transaction creates a…
Siemens to provide wind turbines for 21-MW Futuren project in France
Siemens Wind Power has received an order for a new onshore wind project in the southwest of France. The new 21-MW wind-power plant, owned by Futuren, an international independent renewable energy producer, will be installed on a site close to the towns of Courant and Nachamps (Charente-Maritime) in the region of Nouvelle- Aquitaine. “We are…
Siemens and Sumitomo partner on HVDC transmission system
A consortium between Siemens and Sumitomo Electric Industries has been awarded an HVDC order from Indian transmission operator Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system. The about 200-km long HVDC connection will be India’s first DC link featuring voltage-sourced converter (VSC) technology. VSC is the latest innovation in…
Siemens 44-MW aerospace derived gas turbine for mobile power generation
With an electrical generating capacity of up to 44 megawatts, this aeroderivative gas turbine and mobile power generation is packaged for rapid deployment and can be installed in less than two weeks.
Siemens awarded turbine order from EDF Luminus for two projects in Belgium
EDF Luminus, the second largest player in the Belgian energy market, has ordered wind turbines at Siemens Wind Power for two projects located in the Belgian municipalities of Dessel and Mol as well as in Beveren. EDF Luminus, is mainly owned by Électricité de France (EDF) with a 63.5% stake. The nine 3.2-MW machines of the…
Siemens low-wind prototype turbine successfully installed in Denmark
Siemens‘ new direct-drive, low-wind turbine has reached the prototype testing stage. The onshore model SWT-3.15-142, with a rotor diameter of 142 meters has successfully passed prototype approval and has now been erected at the Drantum wind test site in Jutland, Denmark. The IEC Class IIIA turbine is the first Siemens model to be equipped with…
European Commission clears Gamesa-Siemens merger
The European Commission has unconditionally cleared the proposed acquisition of wind-turbine manufacturer Gamesa by Siemens under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission found that the transaction raises no competition concerns because a number of credible competitors would remain in the market. The EU Commission has also investigated the impact of the proposed transaction on the…
Siemens uses 3D-printing to produce an impeller for a power plant
Following the addition of 3D-printing as part of its digital services portfolio, Siemens has achieved an industry breakthrough with the first successful commercial installation and continuing safe operation of a 3D-printed part in a nuclear power plant.
Siemens intros Sinamics V20 Smart Access web server module
A simple, embedded graphical user interface (GUI) enables easy use of the Sinamics V20 in every phase of operation.
Siemens to supply 13 direct-drive turbines for two projects in Northern Germany
Siemens has been awarded three further contracts for the supply and installation of 13 of its direct-drive wind turbines in Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The company will install and commission six units of the latest type SWT-3.3-130 for the WPD Windpark Damme GmbH & Co. KG. Siemens will provide another seven units of its SWT-3.0-…
Siemens to supply HVDC link between Great Britain and France
Siemens has been awarded an order to supply a link between the French and British power grids. The customer is ElecLink Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Groupe Eurotunnel SE. The “ElecLink” high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) link will enhance power supply reliability in both countries and promote the integration of renewable energy sources into the power…
Siemens to build EnBW Hohe See as first offshore wind project with extended scope
For the first time, Siemens Wind Power will provide complete offshore wind engineering and development, including foundation work, for the EnBW Hohe See offshore wind project. Hohe See owner EnBW is a planned 497-MW offshore wind power plant in the North Sea. Investment decisions for the offshore wind farm are now final, and the project will be installed…
Siemens partners with U.S. technical schools for L.E.A.P. initiative
Siemens has launched a new workforce development program for secondary and technical schools across America, called L.E.A.P. — the Lifelong Educational Advantage Program. Made available through Siemens Cooperates with Education, the effort is designed to give high school and technical school graduates basic to advanced machine-tool knowledge that will benefit them in their future careers as…
Siemens offshore-wind service vessel receives 2017 OSJ award
Siemens’ specialized service operation vessel (SOV), the WINDNEA La Cour, was awarded for its unique design concept at the Annual Offshore Support Journal (OSJ) Conference in London this week. The 88-m vessel works as a platform for offshore wind operations and maintenance support, including technician accommodation and transport. According to the jury, the specialized vessel, which started its service…
Siemens 8-MW wind turbine up and running
The SWT-8.0-154 is rated at 8-MW and equipped with the proven 154- meter rotor.
Siemens’ 8-MW wind turbine is up & running
Siemens Wind Power has installed the latest version of its offshore direct-drive turbine at the national test center in Østerild, Denmark, and all has gone according to plan. The SWT-8.0-154 is rated at 8 MW and equipped with the proven 154-meter rotor. The prototype was certified by DNV GL in January, confirming all relevant safety…
Eos Energy Storage & Siemens launch battery storage solutions
Eos Energy Storage (Eos), developer of the low-cost Znyth battery technology, announced a partnership with Siemens to integrate, install, and service energy storage solutions. Eos packages its patented Znyth technology in a modular, pre-integrated, outdoor-rated enclosure called the Energy Stack. “By combining Eos’ cost and performance advantage with Siemens’ capabilities in system integration and project execution,…