Wind Majors Come Together For Africa Task Force Updated On Wed, May 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Global Wind Industry Council (GWEC) has set up a new Task Force to speed up and facilitate the development of wind energy in Africa. The Task Force brings together leading developers, manufacturers and associations that are active in the African market, including Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Vestas, the South Africa Wind Energy Association, Africa […] Read more
Vestas Reports Drop in Earnings in Q1 Results Updated On Thu, May 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy Denmark-based turbine manufacturer and wind energy solutions provider, Vestas, recently issued its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2019. The financial report revealed that in the first quarter of 2019, the company generated revenue of EUR 1,730 million, marking an increase of 2 percent compared to the same period last year. However, the […] Read more
Suzlon Retains Top Position Among Wind Equipment Manufacturers in India Updated On Mon, Apr 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Like in the previous year, in 2017-18 too, Suzlon became the leading original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India. Among the wind equipment manufacturers in India, Suzlon installed the most in FY 2018-19 with 581 MW, followed by Denmark based wind energy company Vestas with 492 MW, while Siemens Gamesa installed about 261 MW, according to […] Read more
Senvion Signs EUR 100 Mn Loan Agreement to Avoid Bankruptcy Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The DIP facility enables Senvion to continue its business operations following last week’s self-administration filing. Germany-based Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of onshore and offshore wind turbines and its lenders and main bondholders have signed a binding loan agreement, setting forth terms for a EUR 100m debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) facility. The DIP facility has received Board […] Read more
Nebraska-Based IPP Closes $302 Mn Financing For Wind Project in Missouri Updated On Sat, Apr 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy Vestas has been selected for supplying 111 wind turbines and providing maintenance services for the project. Leading Nebraska-based independent energy provider Tenaska has closed approximately $302 million (Rs 20 billion) in commercial financing for Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center, a 242-megawatt (MW) wind project now under construction in Nodaway County in Northwest Missouri. “Tenaska has […] Read more
Argentina Unveils Landmark Tender For Renewables and Grid Capacity Updated On Fri, Apr 12th, 2019 by Saurenergy The tender currently under analysis will support the commitment to incorporate 20% of renewable electricity by 2025 into Argentina’s energy system. The Undersecretary for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency of Argentina, Sebastian Kind, has recently unveiled a landmark new renewables and grid capacity tender during the Global Market Session hosted by the Global Wind Energy […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa’s Indian Manufacturing Units Start Equipment Export Updated On Thu, Apr 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The ongoing trade tariff negotiations between China and the US is seen as an opportunity by Siemens Gamesa’s India manufacturing units to take part and meet the rising demand for wind energy equipment. Markus Tacke, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Gamesa, responding to a query on the scope for Siemens Gamesa to increase its wind energy […] Read more
Shell and Eneco to Co-Develop Offshore Wind Farms in Dutch Part of North Sea Updated On Thu, Mar 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy The wind farms are expected to have a total installed capacity of about 760 MW, which is enough to supply around 1 million households with green energy. Royal Dutch Shell has teamed up with energy solutions company Eneco and builder Van Oord to develop two wind farms in the Dutch part of the North Sea. […] Read more
Global Wind Capacity Grew By 51.3 GW in 2018 Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy According to a new report, the wind industry installed 51.3 GW of new capacity in 2018, a decrease of 3.6% compared to 2017, as total installed wind capacity reached 591 GW. The latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council shows that the wind energy industry installed 51.3 GW of new capacity in 2018. […] Read more
