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voda 22 april 2019 17:46

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E.ON and Equinor launch the largest wind farm in Baltic Sea

The Arkona offshore wind farm of E.ON and Equinor went into operation with a festive event in the port of Sassnitz-Mukran on the island of Rügen. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig and Norway's Minister of Energy and Petroleum Kjell-Børge Freiberg launched power generation together with E.ON CEO Johannes Teyssen and other guests of honor. Arkona is the largest wind farm in the entire Baltic Sea.

Chancellor Angela Merkel said that “Arkona sets a standard for the transition of the energy system. We will discuss how we achieve the climate goals. It is not sufficient to convert energy production. We see great potential in the heating sector. We are also facing a major change in the transport sector.”

Johannes Teyssen said that “The task now is to expand renewable energies vigorously and at the same time make them cheaper. Green energy must be delivered to people and businesses much more efficiently than before. This is a Herculean task that requires all the strength of large companies. E.ON will focus on better integration and utilization of renewables for our customers and society.”

Prime minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig said that “Today we are sending out a strong signal: we are making progress with the energy revolution. Offshore wind power is a crucial element here. This is a path with a future. It is a path we are taking together with strong partners like E.ON and Equinor. I congratulate the Arkona project on its completion,” said Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig on the occasion of the commissioning of the Arkona offshore wind farm today in Sassnitz.

Norway's Energy Minister Kjell-Børge Freiberg said that “Today, we are not only celebrating the opening of the Arkona wind farm and the productive cooperation between E.ON and Equinor. The event is also a symbol of the close relations between Norway and Germany in the energy field.” Furthermore: “Technological advancements and cost reductions has given offshore wind a momentum in Europe, and I am glad to see Equinor and a number of other Norwegian companies entering this market in cooperation with companies like E.ON.”

Mr Jon Erik Reinhardsen, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Equinor said that “The Arkona opening is a key milestone for Equinor. The wind farm has the capacity to supply renewable energy to 400,000 German homes. Equinor is already meeting 25 percent of Germany’s need for natural gas. Arkona is Equinor’s fourth wind farm coming online since 2012 and is a key contribution to developing Equinor into a broad energy company. We would also like to thank E.ON for its excellent work on the development and operations of Arkona.”

Chris Peeters, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of 50Hertz said that “50Hertz was able to connect the Arkona offshore wind farm to the grid on time and at a lower cost to the grid customer than originally calculated. We are just as proud of this as we are of the very cooperative European cooperation in this major project with our two partners E.ON and Equinor. The joint offshore platform is clear proof of this and has also set a new standard for the implementation of such projects. Today is a really good day for the energy revolution in Germany and Europe and for the development of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea.”

The Arkona wind farm is located 35 kilometers northeast of the island of Rügen. The wind farm has a capacity of 385 megawatts and can supply approximately 400,000 households with renewable energy. The investment volume amounts to EUR 1.2 billion. Compared to conventionally generated electricity, Arkona saves up to 1.2 million tons of CO2 annually. 60 turbines of the six-megawatt class from Siemens were installed. Arkona is a joint venture between E.ON and the Norwegian energy company Equinor.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 24 april 2019 14:59

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LM Wind Power produces 107 meter long wind blade at Cherbourg

Power Engineering reported that LM Wind Power said that it has successfully manufactured the world’s first wind turbine blade to surpass 100 metres in length. The 107-metre blade completed the molding process at LM’s factory in Cherbourg, France and will now proceed with post-molding finishing touches, before undergoing rigorous testing and validation to demonstrate its ability to withstand more than 20 years of operation offshore. Operating in three shifts, workers build the blades from a high-tech sandwich made from thin layers of glass and carbon fibers, and wood. They fuse everything together with a special resin.

The blades will be used in GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW offshore wind turbine, the world’s most powerful wind turbine to date.

Source : Power Engineering

voda 24 april 2019 15:03

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DEME Offshore announces Moray East wind farm Tier One suppliers

DEME Offshore, formerly GeoSea, has announced the selection of Tier One suppliers for its Moray East offshore windfarm foundation contract, many of which are based in the UK, the company said in its release. The 950 MW wind farm is being developed by Moray Offshore Windfarm East Ltd (MOWEL) which is a joint venture company owned by Diamond Green Limited (33.4%), EDPR (33.3 %), ENGIE (23.3%) and CTG (10%).The project was initiated following the award of a £57.50/MWh Contract for Difference (CfD) by the UK Government in 2017.

DEME Offshore’s announcement of Tier One suppliers for its EPCI works marks the culmination of around 1.5 years of work, which it carried out under an early works’ contract for the design and procurement of 100 wind turbine foundations, plus three offshore substation platform foundations. DEME Offshore will perform the transport and installation of each of the foundations and the three topsides for the offshore substation platforms.

The offshore installation works will be undertaken from northern Scottish ports, including the Port of Invergordon which has been lined up by DEME Offshore to act as a staging facility under a multi million pound contract. A major portion of the fabrication works (including all final assembly) on 55 of the jackets will be done by Smulders in the UK (Wallsend, Newcastle) supported by fabrication activities in Europe. The balance of the jackets will be supplied by Dubai-based Rig Metals LLC (part of the Lamprell Group) and then shipped and offloaded to northern Scottish ports. A contract was also awarded to PSG Marine & Logistics Ltd which will manage the onshore handling works at the marshalling harbour in Invergordon.

DEME Offshore has also awarded the fabrication of 150 pin piles to the Scottish company BiFab, now owned by Canadian DF Barnes. The remaining piles have been awarded to the German fabricator EEW. Furthermore, the specialised UK-based davit crane supplier Granada is lined up to supply over 100 offshore cranes for the project.

In the coming months, DEME Offshore, together with its partner Smulders, will organise Tier Two local supply chain workshops to identify and contract other work packages with local suppliers.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 25 april 2019 16:44

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EDPR announces an €800 million Asset Rotation deal for wind farms in Europe

EDP Renewables a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world, signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with institutional investors advised by JP Morgan Asset Management to sell EDPR’s full equity shareholding and outstanding shareholder loans in an operating onshore wind portfolio with 997 MW of installed capacity (491 MW net for EDPR – shareholding at 51% in most of the wind farms), for a total consideration of approximately EUR 800 million (subject to customary adjustments until closing). A Master Services Agreement has also been executed pursuant to which EDPR will provide operating and maintenance services to the above mentioned portfolio.

In detail, the transaction scope covers 388 MW in operation in France, 348 MW in operation in Spain, 191 MW in operation in Portugal (part of ex-ENEOP assets) and 71 MW in operation in Belgium. The total portfolio has been in operation for 7 years on average. EDPR had already previously sold minority stakes in these wind farms in 2013, 2014 and 2016, and with this agreement is fully exiting ownership of these projects.

Based on i) the transaction price and ii) the outstanding external net debt, the total implied enterprise value for 100% of the assets amounts to EUR 1.6 billion, which translates to an implied enterprise value multiple of EUR 1.6 million/MW. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other precedent conditions and is expected to be completed in the 2Q19.

The asset rotation deal announced today is part of the asset rotation program for 2019-22 period contemplated in the Strategic update announced in March 12th 2019.

The sale majority stakes in projects in operation or under development, while continuing to provide operating and maintenance services, allows EDPR to accelerate value creation and book up-front profits, while recycling capital to reinvest in accretive growth.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 25 april 2019 16:53

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Vestas win largest order in Poland

Vestas has received a 132 MW order from Windfarm Polska III sp zoo, owned by Stadtwerke München for the Jasna wind project Pomorskie Voivodship, in northern Poland. Underlining the strong competitiveness of wind energy, the project was awarded at the Polish wind-solar energy auction held in November last year, which was won exclusively by wind projects with record-low prices. The order is Vestas’ largest order ever in Poland and takes its order intake from the country’s latest auction round to 220 MW. To maximise power production and cater for specific local site constraints, Vestas has developed a site-specific solution utilising our product portfolio’s flexibility by optimised rating and deploying different hub heights. Specifically, the site will feature V126-3.45 MW turbines with both 3.45 MW and load optimised 3.3 MW rating, as well as 117m and 137m hub heights.

The Jasna wind project will feature a VestasOnline® Business SCADA solution, lowering turbine downtime and thus optimising the energy output. The contract further includes supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement. Turbine deliveries are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2020, while commissioning is planned for the third quarter of 2020.

Dr Florian Bieberbach CEO of SWM said that "With the realisation of the Jasna wind farm, our renewable energies expansion campaign will take a further step forward. It will be our first major renewable project in Poland. By 2025, SWM aims to generate enough green power in its own installations to supply all of Munich, making Munich the first city with over a million inhabitants worldwide to reach this target. Wind power will play a significant role in achieving our goals.”

Mr Helge-Uve Braun, CTO of SWM said that “Together with our strong and wind-driven partners we make use of the big potential of wind power in Northern Poland. In this way, we are increasing the production of green electricity in Europe, thereby strengthening climate protection throughout Europe. Jasna is not only a push for Munich’s energy goals, but also one of many necessary actions for a successful energy transition.”

Mr Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern and Central Europe said that “This order, from our valued partner SWM, once again underlines Vestas’ ability to win in auctions and deliver clean and low-cost wind energy. We are determined to contribute to the overall growth of renewable energy production in Poland, ensuring the lowest cost of energy to the Polish energy consumers, and we look forward to maximise our customer’s return on investment by offering a competitive cost of energy.”

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 26 april 2019 14:38

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EU approves EUR 385 million renewable energy scheme for Lithuania

Smart Energy reported that European Commission has approved a EUR 385 million renewable energy scheme to support renewables generation in Lithuania. The Lithuanian government plans introduce a new scheme in May which will provide assistance for the installation of renewable power sources such as wind, solar and hydropower in the country, and will support Lithuania’s goal to have 38% of all generation sourced from renewables by 2025. The new scheme will run until the 1st of July that year, or until the 38% goal has been reached, and is open to all renewables installations.

Those participating in the scheme will benefit from a new premium, to be set which through a competitive bidding process for all types of installations. The premium will be applicable, regardless of the size of the installation, or the renewables technology implemented.

Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy said that “The scheme will contribute to Lithuania’s transition to low carbon and environmentally friendly sustainable energy supply, in line with the EU environmental objectives and our state aid rules.”

Source : Smart Energy

voda 30 april 2019 16:17

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PPC Renewables to acquire 45% stake in 4 Volterra wind project in Greece

Balkan Green Energy News reported that Greece’s PPC Renewables, a subsidiary of the country’s majority state-owned power utility, Public Power Corporation and Volterra, a subsidiary of AVAX Group, have agreed the joint development and operation of 69.7 MW wind farms in Greece. PPC CEO Mr Manolis Panagiotakis said that “This deal supports the company’s strategic plan to achieve 15-fold increase of the power generation from renewables by 2030 and to boost its installed capacity from renewables to 600 MW by 2022. This kind of agreement is one of the mechanisms to meet those targets.”

PPC is in the process of acquiring 45% of Volterra’s two SPVs, which own 4 wind farms. Two 16 MW wind farms in Etoloakarnania region are already operational with a feed-in premium (FiP) of 98 EUR/MWh. The other 2 wind farms in Viotia region, one with an installed capacity of 42.9MW with a FiP of 98€/MWh and the other with an installed capacity of 10.8 MW capacity with a FiP of 56,45 EUR/MWh, are in the pipeline, with construction to start soon.

These transactions are subject to the notification and approval of the Hellenic Competition Commission

PPC Renewables operates 20 wind farms, 17 small hydro power plants and 28 solar power plants with a total installed capacity of 153 MW.

Volterra operates or is in the process of constructing renewable power plants with an installed capacity of 340 MW.

Source : Balkan Green Energy News

voda 1 mei 2019 17:23

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Suzlon is still top wind gear manufacturer in 2018-19

Economic Times reported that among wind equipment manufacturers, Suzlon installed the most in 2018-19 with 581 MW, followed by the Denmark headquartered Vestas with 492 MW, while Siemens Gamesa put up 261 MW, according to multiple sources close to the development. India installed a modest 1544 MW of wind energy capacity in 2018-19, which was even lower than the 1739 MW commissioned the previous year, and way below the 5400 MW installed in 2016-17.

In 2017-18 too, Suzlon was the leading original equipment manufacturer in India, installing 626 MW, with Siemens Gamesa in second place with 552 MW, and Vestas with 181 MW in third.

Other OEMs, however, added very little in 2018-19, due to overall paucity of orders. Inox Wind added a mere 36 MW through the year and Regen Powertech just 25 MW. GE India added 132MW, while Germany’s Nordex Acciona added a paltry18MW.

The low capacity addition is hurting OEMs as much of their capacity remains unutilized due to shortage of orders. A wind developer on the condition of anonymity said that “OEMs with deep pockets can sustain their operations but for the others, it is not possible to recover the fixed cost at this level of capacity addition. This in turn will have adverse impact on banks as all of them must have taken loans. It is also likely to affect employment at their units.”

Growth in wind energy capacity has fallen sharply in India since the introduction of auctions for wind projects in early 2017, as against the feed in tariff regime that prevailed earlier. This is because, in the first year after auctions were initiated, very few auctions were actually held.

However, around 10,000 MW of wind projects were auctioned in 2018-19, which are currently in various stage of construction. If they are completed during the current year, wind installation will go up sharply this year. Mr Markus Tacke, global CEO of Siemens Gamesa told ET that “The Indian market did go into a standstill for several months, but we know it will revive.”

Some OEMs and developers, however, were skeptical of how many MW would ultimately be installed this year, because projects have been moving at a glacial pace lately due to problems in land acquisition and obtaining access to the power grid.

Source : Economic Times

voda 1 mei 2019 17:25

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Van Oord completes installation of Norther offshore wind farm

Van Oord has successfully installed the last of 44 in total wind turbines of the Norther offshore wind farm. Achieving this milestone and already delivering renewable energy makes an important contribution to the energy transition. Van Oord was contracted as main contractor. The entire scope, from cable installation and burial, installation of the Offshore High Voltage Station to turbine installation, was completed ahead of schedule and in less than 9 months. Van Oord deployed a wide range of equipment at the project, amongst others offshore installation vessel Aeolus, the newest trencher Dig-It and cable-laying vessel Nexus.

Mr Floren Verweij, Project Manager Van Oord, said that "The achievement of completing such a complex scope of work in this time frame, is something that all involved on this project can be proud of."

The 370 megawatt offshore wind farm supplies almost 400,000 households with renewable energy. The Norther offshore wind farm will contribute significantly to Belgium meeting its target of generating 13% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2020.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

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voda 1 mei 2019 17:27

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Luxcara invests in one of Europe largest onshore wind projects

Luxcara, a leading asset manager in renewable energy, increases its Scandinavian portfolio with the acquisition of one of Europe’s largest single onshore wind projects with an expected total capacity of 750 MW. The project is part of Markbygden 1101 in Northern Sweden, a cluster that was declared by the Swedish government as exceptional in scale. Project Önusberget has been developed by Svevind. The German-Swedish company develops, sells and operates onshore wind power projects and will continue to support the realization of the project until connection to the grid in 2021.

Mr Alexandra von Bernstorff Managing Partner of Luxcara said that “We are thrilled to invest in one of Europe’s most attractive locations for wind power and contribute to Sweden’s ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2045. The project combines great natural resources with our expertise to structure long-term power purchase agreements in the world’s largest power market.”

Mr Wolfgang Kropp CEO of Svevind, said that “Having worked on the development of the Markbygden 1101 cluster since 2002, Svevind is very excited about this partnership with Luxcara. We are pleased to see the success of our hard work, once more demonstrated by the attention the Önusberget wind farm has attracted from world-class asset managers such as Luxcara. We look forward to seeing this project and future projects within Markbygden 1101 constructed and contributing to the much-needed fight against climate change. Svevind is very thankful for our local partners in Northern Sweden, who have contributed substantially to the success of this landmark project.

Project Önusberget will be situated in Sweden’s Norbotten county, 30 km west of Piteå, with excellent existing infrastructure and strong wind resources. It was acquired for a portfolio for institutional investors and will receive revenues under a power purchase agreement.

CMS Hasche Sigle Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern mbB and Advokatfirma DLA Piper Sweden KB acted as legal advisors to Luxcara.

Cirio Advokatbyrå AB and Hogan Lovells LLP acted as legal advisors to Svevind. 4initia GmbH and Fieldstone acted jointly as financial adviser to Svevind.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

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voda 3 mei 2019 15:55

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Dutch onshore wind farm to provide a quarter million Vattenfall customers with renewable energy

Vattenfall has signed a long term purchasing agreement for renewable electricity from the new upgraded Zeewolde wind farm in the Netherlands. Until the end of 2021, 220 existing wind turbines will be replaced by 91 larger and more powerful turbines which will produce more than 850 GWh every year. This makes it the largest onshore wind project in the Netherlands. According to the agreement, Vattenfall will purchase power from 83 of the new turbines with an installed capacity of more than 300 MW.

Mr Erik Suichies, head of Vattenfall’s European wholesale customer business said that “This is the largest purchasing contract that Vattenfall has ever concluded for renewable energy in the Netherlands. Zeewolde wind farm will supply sustainable electricity to 250,000 Vattenfall customers.”

Zeewolde wind farm is owned by more than 200 farmers, residents and entrepreneurs from the outskirts of Zeewolde. Together they form the largest farmers / civil wind collective in Europe. The repowering work to exchange the existing wind turbines by more powerful turbines will start at the end of 2019 and is expected to last until the end of 2021.

Mr Sjoerd Sieburgh Sjoerdsma MD at Windpark Zeewolde BV said that “In Vattenfall we have a solid partner in the first place, one with extensive experience in this area. I also find it positive to see that a local organization such as ours and an internationally operating company like Vattenfall, know how to find each other.”

With the Windpark Zeewolde agreement Vattenfall has now concluded purchase contracts in its various markets with a combined capacity of 6.5 GW.

Mr Peter Buskermolen Senior Originator from Vattenfall said that “Vattenfall wants to make a fossil-free living possible within one generation. The purchase of sustainable electricity from this wind farm fits perfectly with that strategy. More and more people want to switch to sustainable energy. With this collaboration we can help to meet that demand.”

Source : Strategic Research Institute

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voda 6 mei 2019 15:38

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MHI Vestas installs Norther turbines in record time

Average installation time for the company’s latest project is half of the installation time at Burbo Bank Extension. Reflecting the company’s dedication to operational efficiency and continuous improvement, the installation team at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, in partnership with Norther NV and Van Oord, completed the safe installation of Norther’s 44 V164-8.4 MW turbines in record time, despite inclement weather. The 44th and final turbine was safely installed last Thursday.

MHI Vestas Chief Operations Officer, Flemming Ougaard said that “The MHI Vestas installation team, together with our partners, has completed installation at Norther in record time. Not only did we finish ahead of schedule despite inclement weather, but most importantly, the project was installed safely. A truly exceptional job by everyone involved.”

Mr Vincent Leenders, MHI Vestas Project Director, said that “From the first V164 projects installed by MHI Vestas only 3 years ago, our installation times have progressively improved with the company seeing 50% faster installation times on Norther.”

After completion and start of commercial operations at the end of summer, Norther will supply 370 MW of green electricity to Belgium, the equivalent of powering nearly 400,000 Belgian homes. Norther is now the largest commercial wind farm off the Belgian coast.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 6 mei 2019 15:41

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Trelleborg secures cable protection contract for WindFloat Atlantic

JDR Cable Systems, owned by the TFKable Group, awarded Trelleborg’s offshore operation the contract to design, manufacture and deliver dynamic cable protection products for the Windfloat Atlantic project. Set for installation off the coast of Portugal in 2019, Trelleborg will provide Distributed Buoyancy Modules, bend stiffeners and Uraduct® for this project.

Paul van Es, Renewables Project Manager at JDR said that “We’re delighted to have won this project and to be working with the Trelleborg team. The harsh environment of the Atlantic is a perfect proving ground for floating offshore wind and our technology. We believe engineering innovations such as these are essential to make a success of floating offshore wind and to enable the sector to make the most of its global potential.”

Mr Daniel Bate, Renewables Sales Manager with Trelleborg’s offshore operation based in Skelmersdale, England, said that “After supplying cable protection products for JDR’s WF1 prototype in 2011, we are very pleased to be chosen to support this significant European commercial floating wind farm project. With over 30 years of experience and track-record as subsea polymer engineering experts, we take pride in our engineering capabilities and approach to offshore wind cable protection systems for both floating and fixed foundations. The opportunity permits Trelleborg to reaffirm its commitment to contributing to the growth of the renewable energy industry and securing this contract is a significant achievement, which follows on from previous contract wins in this growing sector.”

In floating production environments, subsea electrical power cables are used to inter-connect floating structures on offshore wind farms and run between the substation (electrical hub of the wind farm) and the shore. Trelleborg’s high performance DBMs and bend limitation products are designed to secure, guide and protect these power cables from excessive movement and bending that cause fatigue damage.

WindFloat Atlantic, developed by WindPlus, has a total capacity of 25MW in a 100 meters depth area on the Portuguese coast of Viana do Castelo. Each of its three platforms will be equipped with an 8MW commercial turbine that will operate on a WindFloat floating platform. The platform ensures stability and is only connected to the seabed by a catenary mooring system. The system avoids the complex offshore operations associated with installing traditional fixed structures, so it reduces potential impact on the environment.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 6 mei 2019 15:42

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Could high-flying drones power your home one day?

BBC reported that a growing number of companies believe using tethered kites and drones is a viable way to harness the stronger and more consistent high-altitude winds. Could this tech release wind power's full potential, or will it always remain a niche solution?. Wind power generated five times more electricity in 2018 than in 2008, according to recent figures from the US Energy Information Administration. Yet it still only accounts for about 4% of the world's electricity. Critics point to the fact that the wind doesn't always blow - the intermittency problem - making this form of renewable energy unreliable.

But winds at higher altitudes - above 500m (1,640ft) blow stronger and more consistently. An influential 2012 study from California's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory found that high altitude winds alone could provide 100 times the global energy need.

Mr Udo Zillmann of trade association Airborne Wind Europe said that "Wind turbines have been getting bigger and bigger in a bid to access winds at high altitude. But that means huge, expensive towers."

So hi-tech drones and kites are now becoming accepted, lower-cost supplements, he argues.

He explained that "Airborne wind energy is a minimalistic version of a turbine, incorporating only the necessary elements: a blade and a tether measuring a few centimetres in diameter. These systems require between 1% and 10% of the materials used to construct a turbine and can also be grounded if required, for example to ease the passage of migrating birds."

Makani, part of Google's parent company Alphabet, is one of the companies working in the high-altitude wind space.

Its huge prototype kite is tethered to the ground and guided in loops by flight computers that use GPS and other sensors.

As the kite completes its loops, rotors on the 26m (85ft) wing spin in the wind, powering generators to produce electricity down the tether to the grid.

Makani began testing its current prototype, which is designed to produce up to 600 kilowatts of electricity enough to power about 300 homes in 2015.

And in partnership with energy giant Shell, it is about to trial a new offshore system mounted on floating buoys.

Firm's chief executive, Mr Fort Felker said that "We plan to mount Makani's kite on a small spar buoy moored with a synthetic line and gravity anchor. This is possible because Makani's kites are 90% lighter than turbines of a similar power rating. It's an exciting technical challenge."

Flying energy-capturing kites or drones offshore makes sense from a regulatory point if view, given that some can travel 600m in each direction.

Source : BBC

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voda 7 mei 2019 15:31

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Vestas develops customised solutions for two projects in Finland

Vestas has received a 71 MW order from VALOREM, a major player in the French wind energy market, for the Saunamaa and Suolakangas wind projects located in southern Finland. The wind parks are VALOREM’s first in Finland. To maximise power production and cater for local tip height requirements, the Saunamaa project will feature a customised Vestas solution, including eight V150-4.2 MW wind turbines with a 135m hub height specifically developed for the site. The Suolakangas project comprises nine V150-4.2 MW turbines, featuring Vestas’ standard towers with a hub height of 155meter. Located in Finland, the sites’ cold climate conditions are dealt with through Vestas’ Anti-Icing-SystemTM that efficiently manages ice formation on blades during operation to maximise energy production. Targeting icing only where and when it is needed minimises the system’s power consumption and maximises the effective climatic operating range.

Mr Jean-Yves Grandidier, Founder and President of VALOREM said that “We are very pleased to initiate the construction of our first Finnish wind farms. These two projects mark the beginning of a successful platform for VALOREM in the Nordics with a portfolio of more than 700 MW of assets under development with developer Megatuuli. We are happy to have found in our partnership with Vestas the right technology, especially through anti-icing, to get the most of the assets.”

Mr Christer Baden Hansen, Vice President Sales North & West, Vestas Northern & Central Europe said that “This order, from our valued, long-term partner VALOREM, once again underlines our ability to deliver profitable, customised wind energy solutions under merchant market conditions, offering the lowest cost of energy to the Finnish market. We thank VALROEM for choosing Vestas as partner for their market entry to Finland and look forward to maximising our customer’s return on investment.”

The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines and a full-scope service agreement (AOM 5000) for 25 years. Deliveries are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2020, while commissioning is planned for the third quarter of 2020.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 8 mei 2019 15:55

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ERG exceeds 3,000 MW of installed capacity in Europe

ERG, through its subsidiary ERG Eolienne France SAS, has completed its acquisition from the Zurich-based Profond Finanzgesellschaft AG of a 100% equity stake in "Les Moulins de Fruges SAS", a company incorporated under French law, owner of six wind farms located in the Northern France region of Hauts-de-France, with an overall installed capacity of 52 MW

This transaction, which has been approved by the French Ministry for the Economy and Finance, allows ERG to exceed 3,000 MW of installed capacity in Europe in the four technologies managed, and to consolidate its position in France by stepping up the growth path envisaged in the business plan.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 8 mei 2019 16:30

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Siemens Gamesa reports record order backlog of EUR 23.6 billion

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has reported the results of the first half (October-March) and the second quarter (January-March) of fiscal year (FY) 2019. Revenue increased by 6% YoY in the first half, to UR 4,651 million, the EBIT margin pre-PPA and integration and restructuring costs stood at 6.8%, and net profit increased from UR 0 million in the same period last year to UR 67 million this year In the second quarter, revenue increased by 7%, to UR 2,389 million, the EBIT margin pre-PPA and integration and restructuring costs amounted to 7.5%, and net income rose 40% YoY to UR 49 million. Solid commercial activity enabled the company to fully cover the low end of the FY 2019 revenue guidance range (UR10,000-11,000 million). The company has logged orders worth EUR 10.9 billion in the last twelve months (+8% YoY), driven by strong performance in all segments

Siemens Gamesa has become the first wind turbine manufacturer to attain an investment grade rating. The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, with positive outlook, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and a Baa3 outlook stable rating from Moody’s. Siemens Gamesa has debuted in the public rating arena within investment grade.

Commercial activity remained strong during the period, with a record order backlog of EUR 23.6 billion (+7% YoY), fully covering the low end of the FY 2019 revenue guidance range, providing enhanced visibility for following years.

Order intake amounted to EUR 2.5 billion in the second quarter of FY 2019, driven by Service, where order intake increased by 11% year-on-year. In the last twelve months, order intake amounted to €10.9 billion (+8% YoY), supported by strong performance in all segments.

During the quarter, Siemens Gamesa continued to reinforce its technological leadership. After presenting a 10 MW offshore wind turbine, the SG 10.0-193 DD, the company has unveiled a new platform with the SG 5.8-155 and SG 5.8-170 wind turbine models, including the largest Onshore rotor in the market. This platform is a combination of proven and next-generation technologies, with a highly flexible design which makes it suitable for a broad range of sites. Production of the SG 5.8-155 model is scheduled to commence in Q4 2020, while the SG 5.8-170 will start in Q1 2021.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 9 mei 2019 16:48

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OX2 inks wind power project deal with SCA

SCA has entered into an agreement for project planning for new wind power with OX2, a wind power project manager. The goal of the agreement is to realise around 1,000 MW of new wind power within 5 years. The estimated annual production capacity will be approximately 3.5 TWh. Initially, SCA and OX2 have identified a small number of areas that are suitable for wind power in Norrland county. OX2 and SCA have begun to develop four projects and further areas may be considered.

SCA owns 2.6 million hectares of environmentally certified forest in northern Sweden. There were 324 operational wind turbines on SCA’s land, which is equivalent to around 13% of Sweden’s wind power production. OX2 has contributed to the development of around 12% of the wind power production in Sweden.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 14 mei 2019 14:43

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Rentel offshore wind farm based on steel from Dillinger

The largest turbines installed so far in the Belgian North Sea are based on steel from Dillinger: At water depths of 22 to 36 meters, the 55,000 tonnes of thermomechanically rolled heavy plate in the form of monopile foundations weighing up to 1,250 metric tons ensure that the Rentel offshore wind farm is standing securely. Heavy plate from Dillinger (1,150 tons of thermomechanically rolled plate in thicknesses from 30 to 100 mm) is also contained in the monopile foundation of the farm’s electrical substation, which converts the voltage from 33 to 225 KV before the generated current is fed back to the on-shore power grid through an underwater cable.

The wind farm is located about 40 km north of Ostend in the Belgian part of the North Sea and covers an area of 22.72 km². It consists of 42 wind turbines with an output of 7.35 MW each. With a total installed capacity of 309 MW, Rentel can supply around 285,000 Belgian households with green electricity – and thereby significantly help achieve Belgian and European climate targets.

The masts, weighing 470 metric tons each, rise 106 meters above the water’s surface. The nacelles, 20 meters long and 6 meters wide, are equivalent in size to two standard houses. Each blade weighs nearly 30 metric tons, is at least 75 meters long and up to 5 meters wide, which is one and a half times the length of an Olympic pool. With a diameter of 154 meters, the rotor covers a swept area of 18,600 square meters – equivalent to the wing span of two Airbus A380s. In sum, the total weight of a single wind turbine (tower + nacelle + rotor) amounts to approximately 950 metric tons. When the foundation is included, a turbine reaches a height of almost 200 meters, which is twice the height of the Atomium and more than one and a half times that of the Cathedral of Antwerp.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

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voda 14 mei 2019 15:51

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Ardian to buy Cerberus owned wind farms in Spain - Report

Reuters quoted two sources with knowledge of the deal said as saying that reported that French investment fund Ardian is close to buying wind farms from Spanish renewables group Renovalia in a 550 million euro (USD 617.87 million) deal, marking a move into green energy where buyer interest is hotting up.

Renovalia has been owned by US private equity fund Cerberus since 2015. Among the assets covered by the deal is Renovalia Reserve, a joint venture between Renovalia and BlackRock, according to one of the sources.

The deal shows renewed investor interest in green energy assets now the threat of subsidy cuts that scared investors away from Spanish renewable assets in 2013 has faded. Also, the cost of wind and solar technology has fallen and governments and companies have stepped up efforts to cut carbon emissions.

Ardian aims to put to work some of a 6 billion-euro ($6.74 billion) fund for investments in Europe with the acquisition of Renovalia's 420-megawatt portfolio.

Renovalia has 1,484 MW wind and solar assets around the world, including 512 MW under development.

Source : Reuters

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