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Chinese manufacturers unveil 27 new wind turbine models at China Wind Power

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Now.Solar

China moves at a different pace. On October 16, 17, and 18, the China Wind Power 2024 fair was held in Beijing, one of the largest in the world alongside Wind Energy Hamburg, and undoubtedly the one with the greatest influence from Chinese … Continue reading →

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Tüv Nord certifies Mingyang’s 18 MW offshore wind turbine

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Now.Solar

Mingyang Smart Energy has contracted TUV Nord to certify its 18MW offshore wind turbine. At China Wind Power in Beijing, the partners (pictured) celebrated the signature of the contract for the type certification work on the MySE18.X-260. The certification, according to the … Continue reading →

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20 Teams Win First Phase of Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

Winning Teams Submitted Creative Solutions To Boost U.S. Wind Energy Industry Sustainability. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 20 winners of the first phase of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. Administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), … Continue reading →

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China proposes first standards for recycling wind turbines to manage imminent surge of retired equipment

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

Proposed standards prioritise reuse and recycling of wind blades while banning landfilling and burning. By 2030, 35 million tonnes of waste from decommissioned wind and solar photovoltaic equipment will need to be recycled, recycling association says. China has issued its … Continue reading →

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China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

newable energy technologies such as wind turbines and photovoltaics, according to a study by the EU, creating a challenge for its green technology ambitions.China led the number of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as solar and wind energy, as well … Continue reading →

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Enercon installs 2.4 GW of wind turbines in 2023

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

German wind turbine manufacturer and installer Enercon GmbH installed 2,421 MW of wind power in 2023, a 28% increase over the previous year. With a total of 628 wind turbines, Enercon achieved its operational goals over the past year. In … Continue reading →

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Suzlon secures new order for 642 MW of wind power from Evren

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

Suzlon will supply 214 wind turbines with a nominal capacity of 3 MW each. Wind farm in Andhra Pradesh, with a total installed capacity of 642 MW.Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced the award of an … Continue reading →

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GE Vernova, Kandenko and Cosmo Eco Power to develop onshore wind farm in Fukushima, Japan

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

Signed Turbine Supply Agreement for 28 units of GE Vernova’s 3.2-103 wind turbine and long-term Full Service Agreement. Total installed capacity is approximately 90 MW, which can meet the power demand of an estimated 50,000 households on an annual basis. … Continue reading →

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Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Wind Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project Developer working toward first delivery of clean energy to 30,000 homes and businesses from first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United … Continue reading →

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Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Now.Solar

As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to grow, engineers and scientists are pushing the boundaries of innovation with floating offshore wind turbines. These unconventional structures are revolutionizing the way we harness wind power, paving the way for a … Continue reading →

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Mingyang increases its bet in the wind turbine race with a 20 MW wind turbine

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

Mingyang Smart Energy, a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, has announced plans to develop a new 20 MW offshore wind turbine. The move comes as part of a growing “arms race” in the wind energy industry, as companies compete … Continue reading →

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Vestas is awarded a 186 MW wind power project in Finland

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vestas has received a firm order from Ilmatar, a Nordic energy company and independent power producer (IPP), for the Pahkakoski wind farm in the municipality of Ii, located 60 kilometers from the city of Oulu, Finland. The order consists of … Continue reading →

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Suzlon wins 100.8 MW wind order for 3 MW wind turbines

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

Supply 32 wind turbines with a nominal power of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm with a total installed capacity of 100.8 MW to be completed in Gujarat. The electricity generated by the project will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas … Continue reading →

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Vestas supplies 14 V162-6.2 wind turbines and 87 MW of wind power in Lithuania

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vestas has received a firm order from UAB Vejoteka, owned by Enefit Green, for the Kelme II wind farm project in Lithuania. The order consists of 14 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the … Continue reading →

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Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vattenfall, the Swedish power company, has announced that it will switch from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas as the supplier of wind turbines for its planned offshore wind projects in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Vattenfall’s decision to opt for Vestas’ 15 MW … Continue reading →

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Vestas secures 1.053 MW orders for V163-4.5 MW wind turbine in the USA

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vestas has received a 603 MW order to power an undisclosed wind farm in the USA. The order consists of 134 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high-capacity wind turbine. The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the wind … Continue reading →

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Vestas secures 945 MW order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vestas has received a 945 MW order for the undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 210 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high-capacity wind turbine. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind … Continue reading →

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Offshore wind energy in northern California and southern Oregon

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Now.Solar

The potential for offshore wind power development along the northern California and southern Oregon coasts remains largely untapped. However, there is growing interest in taking advantage of this abundant renewable resource.Here we explore the challenges and opportunities of expanding offshore … Continue reading →

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Vestas wins order for 41 wind turbines and 254 MW of wind power in Australia

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vestas has received an order for 254 MW to power an undisclosed wind farm in Australia. The order consists of 41 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. Vestas will also deliver the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of … Continue reading →

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Events: Wind IPP Summit: 2012 – Scale, Offshore and Repowering: Building Future Wind Capacity

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Ritesh Pothan

Wind IPP Summit: 2012 – Scale, Offshore and Repowering: Building Future Wind Capacity  17 – 18 January, 2012, Mumbai, India Wind energy is the largest source of renewable energy in India. Wind power in India has shown sharp growth, with … Continue reading →

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