Wind Manufacturers Progress On Recycling, With Siemens Gamesa Claim on Turbine Blades Updated On Wed, Sep 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Spanish turbine maker Siemens Gamesa announced on September 7 that it has started producing recyclable offshore wind turbine blades for commercial use. The move matters to an industry that, even while seen as renewable and clean, needs to do more to truly reduce its carbon footprint, and start carbon free payback earlier for projects. Competitor Vestas […] Read more
Wind Energy Accounted for 42% New U.S. Capacity in 2020 Updated On Wed, Sep 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy More wind energy was installed in 2020 than any other energy source, accounting for 42% of new U.S. capacity, says the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). By contrast, solar amounted to only 38% of new capacity last year. The U.S. wind industry supports 116,800 jobs. The DOE has released three reports showing record growth in […] Read more
ONGC to Expand RE Portfolio Through Offshore Wind Updated On Tue, Aug 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is planning to generate electricity from wind at its vast offshore acreage in order to expand its renewable energy portfolio. Owned by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, ONGC has oil and gas fields both in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. That experience […] Read more
Norwegian Company gets €957,000 Grant for Mobile Offshore Wind Units Updated On Thu, Aug 19th, 2021 by Saurenergy Norwegian offshore drilling contractor Odfjell Oceanwind has been awarded a NOK 10 million (EUR 957,000) pre-project grant from Enova, Norway’s fund for climate and energy technologies, for maturing its first commercial contracts for Mobile Offshore Wind Units (MOWUs) and WindGrid for electrification of oil and gas installations. The grant is awarded under Enova’s full scale innovative […] Read more
10% Hike in Store for Wind Turbine Prices, says WoodMac Updated On Tue, Aug 17th, 2021 by Saurenergy According to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie, wind turbine prices are expected to increase by up to 10% over the next 12 to 18 months due to increases in commodity prices, logistics costs, and coronavirus-related challenges. As noted in a recent Wood Mackenzie report, a rise in steel, copper, aluminium, and fibre prices, coupled with […] Read more
Asia Pacific Offshore Wind Market To Be Worth $56.8 B by 2026: Report Updated On Tue, Aug 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy The global offshore wind market is expected to grow from an estimated USD 31.8 billion in 2021 to USD 56.8 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period. During this time, the Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the market. Offshore wind turbines are increasingly being installed and is showing […] Read more
Vestas to Supply 16 Turbines to 58 MW Wind Farm in NSW Updated On Wed, Aug 4th, 2021 by Saurenergy Danish wind turbine maker Vestas and its partner Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of the multinational power company Naturgy Group, have secured a 58 MW deal for Crookwell 3 Wind Farm in New South Wales, Australia. The project will feature sixteen V126-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode which Vestas will supply and […] Read more
Wind Turbines Design Engineer Updated On Sat, Jul 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Perform design and analysis of the steel structures of the Nacelle (bolted and welded structures) and elastomeric components. The Design Engineer provides innovative design solutions and supports the product through its life cycle. Essential Responsibilities:- Design and analysis by means of FEA and analytical methods. The role includes performing complex structural analysis requiring a deep […] Read more
Power Equipment Major Alfanar Acquires Wind Energy OEM Senvion India Updated On Thu, Jul 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Saudi power equipment major Alfanar has made a formal entry into India’s energy sector through its 100% acquisition of wind turbine OEM Senvion India from Senvion GmbH. The acquisition was made through Global Renewable Energy Development Holding Company Limited (GREDHCL), a dedicated investment vehicle set-up by promoters of Alfanar. Announced back in December 2020, the […] Read more
