Wind power News for February 2015

Wind power News Archive

Iberdrola USA and UIL Holdings to merge

The transaction creates a combination of geographically complementary businesses and opens up opportunities for Iberdrola and UIL to jointly develop new projects and operations.

East Anglia ONE Offshore Windfarm secures 714MW contract

ScottishPower Renewables set to buy Vattenfall shareholding in project.

DECC releases results of UK’s first Auction for Contracts for Difference DECC releases results of UK’s first Auction for Contracts for Difference

Reviews of programme’s implementation are mixed, despite clear evidence of early success.

European Commission proposes dramatic energy market reforms European Commission proposes dramatic energy market reforms

Long-term goal is to secure, sustainable, competitive, affordable energy for all of Europe’s citizens while transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-friendly economy.

Ground breaking trial at world’s second largest offshore wind farm in Liverpool Bay concludes

Trial demonstrates the importance of research and development projects in helping the offshore wind energy industry continue to find effective and innovative methods of utilising technology to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

RES Offshore signs 5-year O&M contract

Deal calls for RES to maintain the newly installed West of Duddon Sands met mast.

USDA announces funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

'REAP' Program Reduces Energy Costs for Ag Producers and Small Businesses, Boosts Economy, Reduces Dependence on Foreign Oil

Hybrid Energy Innovations 2015 Conference set for April 8-9 in New York Hybrid Energy Innovations 2015 Conference set for April 8-9 in New York

Inaugural event established to provide a broad perspective on hybrid energy and an ideal networking forum for practitioners in the field.

Siemens provides 157 wind turbines for three projects in South Africa. Siemens provides 157 wind turbines for three projects in South Africa.

Deal represents Africa's biggest order ever awarded for wind turbines, Siemens said.

Mainstream Renewable Power launches $1.9bn pan-African renewable energy platform

The new platform, called Lekela Power, will provide between 700 and 900 MW of wind and solar power across Africa by 2018.

Vaisala and Puhuri Oy form partnership for better wind measurement

Vaisala selected to deliver the planning and wind resource evaluation services as part of the measurement campaign to help Puhuri better assess the performance potential of its proposed wind farms.

DNV GL releases 'Article 8' compliance tool

New DNV GL database aims to help multinationals to meet urgent EU energy efficiency deadline.

E.ON reaches major milestone in North Sea project

First turbine installed at Amrumbank West offshore wind farm.

Pattern Development selects Siemens for onshore wind power plant

Siemens to supply and service 87 wind turbines for 200 MW 'Logan’s Gap' project in Comanche County, Texas.

2015 WINDPOWER educational schedule released

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) invites WINDPOWER 2015 attendees to preview the educational sessions for this year's conference and convention.

Gamesa signs new contracts for Indian market Gamesa signs new contracts for Indian market

Latest deals call for the supply of 260 MW.

KIC InnoEnergy announces new call for innovative cleantech project proposals

Initiative is part of an ambitious support programme dedicated to boosting sustainable innovations in Europe.

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult names new finance director

Andrew Walls brings a brings with him a wealth of financial and commercial experience.

NREL, EPRI launch ‘Clean Energy Incubator’ network

New program aims to assist clean-energy entrepreneurs.

Allianz agrees to acquire OX2 wind farm in northern Sweden

As part of the deal, Google has signed a power purchase agreement to buy the electricity output of the wind farm for the next ten years.

"The Future Cost of Wind Power" 2015 market research report unveiled

Informative wind power market research is primarily targeted for power utility strategists, energy analysts, research managers and the like.

Alstom, Andrade Gutierrez form joint venture

New partnershilp dedicated to the production of steel towers for wind turbines in Brazil.

Record-breaking January for UK wind energy

Wind energy provided 14% of Britain’s electricity last month, according to National Grid.

Harworth opens wind turbine project at former colliery in Derbyshire

Wind turbines to provide enough energy to power 1,000 homes.