May 2020
ARTICLES
Wind: Largest Renewable Energy Source in the U.S.
Wind-energy capacity in the United States is now in the triple gigawatt digits, and it will continue to grow as the reliable power source begins to take hold offshore.
The U.S. wind industry achieved two remarkable milestones in 2019 thanks to the ingenuity and hard work of the country’s wind-energy workforce. First, we now have more than 100 GW of installed capacity. That’s enough wind power to meet the electricity needs of 32 million homes. This success story is decades in the making, and […]
U.S. Forecasts Call for Offshore Wind
Offshore wind projects are major undertakings that involve a vast array of stakeholders, so the key to the success of an offshore project is to ensure modern technology is in place and conventional wisdom is implemented.
Offshore wind projects are major undertakings that involve a vast array of stakeholders, so the key to the success of an offshore project is to ensure modern technology is in place and conventional wisdom is implemented. Some of the most favorable wind-energy resources in the U.S. happen to be in places where there simply aren’t […]
NEWS
Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD offshore turbines planned for Taiwan project
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Hai Long Offshore Wind recently announced that the new SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine will be used at the upcoming 300 MW Hai Long 2 project in Taiwan. The deployment of the new turbine for the rest of the 1,044 MW Hai Long pipeline is also being considered. The […]
May 26, 2020
ALL Crane announces Shared Equipment Program
Today’s construction job sites are evolving, and project owners demand partner companies that embrace new methods to drive down costs without negatively impacting quality. It is with this in mind that the ALL Family of Companies announces its Shared Equipment Program (SEP), a new approach to equipment rental that can shave millions of dollars and […]
May 5, 2020
Vestas wins order for two wind projects in Vietnam
Vestas has secured another order in Vietnam for two projects totaling 64 MW in complex mountainous terrain in Quang Tri province. Leveraging its extensive siting and project planning capabilities, Vestas was able to help the customer pick the right turbine model for the projects’ specific wind conditions to achieve the highest possible return on investment […]
May 5, 2020
Gevo’s wind towers have begun commercial operation
Gevo, Inc. recently announced that the two wind turbines that will supply up to 5 MW of fully renewable electricity to Gevo’s production facility located in Luverne, Minnesota (the “Luverne Facility”) are being placed into service and will begin delivering energy. The electricity generated from wind is wired directly to the Luverne Facility, which is […]
May 5, 2020
Siemens Gamesa acquires Ria Blades plant
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy recently announced the final acquisition of all shares in Ria Blades, S.A., the business entity which owns and operates the onshore wind turbine blade production plant in Vagos, Portugal, as well as other additional assets required to operate the facility. The completion of this acquisition means that the company has fully […]
May 5, 2020
O&M costs fall with COVID-19-induced wind work practices set to become new norm
As wind-farm owners and investors prioritize critical equipment maintenance, reduce subcontractor reliance, and adopt virtual working practices for non-essential kit monitoring and analysis, operational and technology teams have fast-tracked a new working framework for wind-turbine operations and maintenance that will drive future operational efficiencies, post COVID-19. This is according to a detailed survey of globally […]
May 5, 2020
