Wind power News for July 2015

Wind power News Archive

The German wind industry takes a breather The German wind industry takes a breather

Despite a downturn for onshore wind in Germany in the first six months of this year, the trade associations predict a net additional installation for 2015 of at least 4,000 megawatts, which would make climate goals achievable.

Gamesa and Technical University of Madrid to develop a wind tunnel Gamesa and Technical University of Madrid to develop a wind tunnel

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint design, development and operation of a high-performance aerodynamic testing tunnel in Madrid.

Hillary Clinton announces a comprehensive climate change plan Hillary Clinton announces a comprehensive climate change plan

During her visit to Iowa State University Alumni Center, Hillary Clinton set ambitious goals to generate enough clean renewable energy to power each American home in the decade following her election.

Radically falling costs put offshore wind on track to become cheaper than gas generation Radically falling costs put offshore wind on track to become cheaper than gas generation

The latest report by BVG Associates outlines how advances in technology, the supply chain and policy have combined to put UK offshore wind power generation on track to become sustainable without financial support from consumers.

Gamesa enters the Thai market with an order to supply 60 MW at three wind farms Gamesa enters the Thai market with an order to supply 60 MW at three wind farms

The company will install 30 of its G114-2.0 MW turbines and maintain them for 10 years

Demonstration project to kick-start Irish Offshore Energy Revolution Demonstration project to kick-start Irish Offshore Energy Revolution

Oriel Windfarm Ltd. and Gaelectric Holdings plc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop a significant offshore wind farm in the north Irish Sea. The North Irish Sea Array (NISA) has the potential to produce up to 870 MW of wind energy from the Irish Sea and will commence with the development of a 15 MW demonstration project entailing an investment of €80million in a new research and development hub for offshore wind energy.