GE Unveils 3MW Wind Turbines Exclusively For North America Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has unveiled its newest onshore wind turbine platform designed called ‘Sierra’ specifically for the North America region. The 3.0-3.4 MW turbine features a 140-meter rotor and is offered with a variety of hub heights for its 2 blade operations. GE says that Sierra also includes the revolutionary two-piece blade of GE, designed […] Read more
European Energy, Vestas to install largest wind turbines offshore Denmark Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy European Energy has announced its joining forces with Vestas to make Frederikshavn – a city in Denmark – a global focal point for test and demonstration of new offshore wind technology. The joint venture aims at developing and constructing three of Vestas’ newest V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines at three of the five test positions […] Read more
Aerones Raises $9 Million to Inspect Wind Turbines With Robots Updated On Tue, May 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Robot company Aerones – that manufactures robots to serve wind turbines – has announced an important milestone in its history whereby it has raised $9 million in seed funding to further accelerate global scaling of robotic wind turbine maintenance and inspection. The official statement has informed that the round was led by Future Positive Capital, […] Read more
After Solar, Volatility Impacts Wind Manufacturers, Projects Affected in India Too Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Rising demand and orders have failed to convert to profits for many wind energy manufacturing firms. Wind power heavyweights Vestas Wind Systems A/S, General Electric Co. and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA are all reeling from high raw material and logistics costs, changes in key clean-power subsidies, years of pressure on turbine prices and an […] Read more
Danish Wind Energy Component Maker Polytech Opens India Manufacturing Facility Updated On Fri, Apr 29th, 2022 by Saurenergy Polytech is establishing a facility in Bangalore, India. The facility will open in early Q4 2022. India is the third fastest growing wind market in the world with approximately 60 GW new capacity to be installed by 2030 (projected by Wood Mackenzie, 2021). This projection fits in well with the Indian Government’s recent announcement on […] Read more
GE unveils turbine tower 3D printing facility in New York Updated On Fri, Apr 22nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Paris-based GE Renewable Energy has inaugurated a new research and development facility that will conduct research on how to 3D print the concrete base of towers used in wind turbines. The research will enable GE to 3D print the bottom portion of the wind turbine towers on-site at wind farms, lowering transportation costs and creating […] Read more
Wind Power Now Accounts For 8% Of Global Generation Updated On Tue, Apr 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy A surge in Chinese offshore installations has pushed global wind capacity additions to nearly 100 GW for 2021, according to new research from Rethink Energy. Hitting 92.5 GW for the year, the figure surpassed expectations of 86.4 GW, despite additions falling by 25% compared to 2020. The findings are set out in a new report […] Read more
Offshore wind developers alliance to launch 16 new R&D projects Updated On Mon, Apr 18th, 2022 by Saurenergy UK-based Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), a collaboration between nine offshore wind developers, is launching 16 new research and development (R&D) projects this year. The Carbon Trust is a company that helps organisations reduce their carbon emissions and become more resource efficient. The planned 16 projects span five key areas of logistics and operations […] Read more
Taiwan Based Taiya Renewable Energy Announces 4GW Offshore Wind Pipeline Updated On Wed, Apr 13th, 2022 by Saurenergy Taiwan based renewable energy developer Taiya Renewable Energy has said that it has increased its portfolio of offshore wind projects to 4GW. The Island state has natural advantages when it comes to offshore wind and wind energy. The company has said that it has identified potential wind resource sites off Taiwan coasts that could add […] Read more
