European Comm Approves Germany’s Problematic RE Law: WindEurope Updated On Mon, May 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy Last week the European Commission approved the latest amendments to the German Renewable Energy Act. This means Germany can now publish the results of its last onshore wind auction, and work on the relevant wind farms can start. But the Commission have set an unhelpful precedent by approving a new mechanism in the Act which […] Read more
Vestas Wins 212 MW Order in Brazil, Surpasses 5 GW in Order Intake of 4.2 MW Turbines in the Country Updated On Fri, May 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vestas has signed a new agreement with Omega Energia for the 212 MW Assuruá 4 project, located in the cities of Gentio do Ouro and Xique-Xique, in Bahia. The order includes 47 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.5 MW Power Optimised Mode as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Confirmed as Supplier for 1044 MW Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Fri, May 7th, 2021 by Saurenergy The collaboration between Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Hai Long Offshore Wind Project (Hai Long) has been extended to 1044 MW. The strong collaboration between Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and customer Hai Long Offshore Wind Project (Hai Long) has been extended to 1,044 MW. Siemens Gamesa’s largest offshore agreement in Taiwan to date now covers […] Read more
Investments Worth $810 Billion Expected in the Offshore Wind Sector This Decade Updated On Mon, May 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy The combined capital and operational expenditure in the offshore wind sector for the decade is set to add up to a massive USD 810 billion A new report by Rystad Energy has predicted that the offshore wind industry’s global installed capacity will exceed 250 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, driven by a surge in coming projects. […] Read more
Total Enters 640 MW Offshore Wind Project Under Construction in Taiwan Updated On Fri, Apr 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy Total will acquire a 23 percent interest in Yunlin Holding, the owner of 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm located off the coast of Taiwan Total has signed an agreement with wpd to acquire a 23 percent interest in Yunlin Holding GmbH, the owner of Yunlin offshore wind farm located off the coast of Taiwan, […] Read more
German Govt to Expand Capacity in Solar & Wind Power Auctions Updated On Sat, Apr 24th, 2021 by Saurenergy The German government, led by Angela Merkel, has said that it will expand the energy capacity tendered in renewable power project auctions to help decarbonise electricity, and will relieve the burden on consumers by reducing a fee charged to support wind and solar operators. While renewable sources hold a 50% stake in the power mix […] Read more
Wind Energy Could Go The Solar Way With Huge Cost Reductions by 2050 Updated On Mon, Apr 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy After a decade when it has been left playing catch up with Solar, thanks to the swift reduction in costs seen with Solar, Wind energy might yet see better days, as costs come down further. According to an article published in the journal Nature Energy, a recent global survey of 140 wind energy experts conducted […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Awarded Order from RWE for 1.4 GW Sofia offshore Wind Project Updated On Thu, Apr 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded the firm order from RWE for the 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power project. Sofia represents a giant leap for the company; located 195 km off the UK’s north eastern coast on Dogger Bank in the North Sea, the project will be the first to install the company’s flagship 14 MW Direct Drive offshore wind turbine. At 593 […] Read more
Improving Data Exchange Between Wind Farms and Power System key to Cost-Effective Energy Transition Updated On Wed, Mar 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy With increasing shares of distributed energy, seamless data exchange between power generation assets and grid operators is central to a cost effective management of the energy system. Clear guidance at EU level and consistent implementation at national level can reduce system operation costs. And they can make the EU power system more secure and reliable. […] Read more
