The 500 MW Saint Brieuc wind farm off the coast of Bretagne will get Siemens Gamesa’s newest 8 MW direct-drive offshore wind turbine.
The 500 MW Saint Brieuc wind farm in France will be supplied by Siemens Gamesa.
Adwen’s AD 8-180 model will be replaced by the SG 8.0-167 DD direct drive wind turbine after Siemens Gamesa opted to concentrate on an offshore direct drive platform. The French Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition has given his approval for the project being developed by Ailes Marines to transition to the Siemens Gamesa direct-drive platform as the technological solution.

With the Dieppe/Le Tréport, Yeu/Noirmoutier, and Provence Grand big projects, Siemens Gamesa will supply 189 Siemens Gamesa direct drive turbines for installation over almost 1.524 GW of projects in France.

The newest turbine on the Siemens Gamesa offshore direct-drive platform has a rotor diameter of 167 meters and B82 blades that are over 82 meters long. This allows for an 18% bigger swept area and up to a 20% increase in yearly energy production over the SWT-7.0-154. The SG 8.0-167 DD utilizes well-established technology as part of the tried-and-true offshore direct-drive platform, together with its upgraded rotor, to provide clients with dependable income streams with low energy costs and decreased risk.

According to Andreas Nauen, CEO Offshore at Siemens Gamesa, “This transition in technology for the Saint Brieuc project is good news for the project as well as for the whole industry.” It “showcases Siemens Gamesa’s strong position in the French offshore wind sector.”

For Cepsa’s first ever wind farm, Siemens Gamesa will provide wind turbines.

The Spanish multinational oil and gas firm Compaa Espaola de Petróleos, S.A.U. (Cepsa), which is building its first wind farm, has placed a fresh order with Siemens Gamesa for turbines.
For Cepsa’s first ever wind farm, Siemens Gamesa will provide wind turbines.
At the wind farm being built in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Siemens Gamesa will install eleven G114 2.625 MW turbines, with an anticipated total capacity of close to 29 MW. Additionally, the facility will be run and maintained by the corporation for five years. Toward the end of this year, the wind farm is scheduled to start up.

Siemens Gamesa now holds a market share of over 55% in Spain after installing 13,000 MW there. Additionally, the business has installed about 2 GW in Andalusia, making up nearly 60% of the region’s installed base, and services more than 7,500 MW of turbines nationwide. The company’s primary R&D facility, as well as one of its major worldwide manufacturing and supply centers, are both located in Spain.

Midway Wind, LLC, was purchased by Sammons Renewable Energy from Apex Clean Energy. For SRE, Franklin Park Investments found the deal, helped structure it, and helped close the purchase.
Project for Texas Wind Acquired by Sammons Renewable Energy
On 16,000 acres between the cities of Portland and Taft in San Patricio County, the Midway Farms Wind Project is situated. The project is around 15 miles northeast of Corpus Christi and close to the Texas Gulf Coast. For a total project capacity of 162.9MW, plans call for the building of 47 Siemens Gamesa G132 turbines. The project is scheduled to begin doing business in December 2018.

According to Heather Kreager, chief executive officer of Sammons Enterprises, the parent company of Sammons Renewable Energy, “Midway’s location near Texas’ wind-rich Gulf Coast and its proximity to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas’ South Hub position the development to fill an energy gap that will grow as coal-generation in ERCOT is retired.”

It is projected that the project would offset around 480,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Mark Goodwin, president and CEO of Apex, remarked that Midway Wind “once again highlights the promise and value of wind energy on the Gulf Coast of Texas.”

Midway is the first wind farm purchased by Sammons Renewable Energy in its native state of Texas.

The deal was finished on December 27. Leidos Engineering, LLC offered engineering guidance, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld offered legal counsel. On behalf of SRE, Franklin Park Investments will oversee the project. The deal’s specifics weren’t made public.

Midway Wind Farm rendered digitally in this image (San Patricio Economic Development Corp)

UK-based To supply met mast services for SSE, Innogy, Brookfield Renewable UK, and E.ON, Dulas has inked framework agreements.
Framework agreements are signed by Dulas for the supply of met mast services at onshore wind farms.
In accordance with the four framework agreements, Dulas will conduct site evaluations, plan construction schedules, and calibrate anemometers and other measuring equipment. In accordance with the timeframe for the whole project, the business will also handle the masts’ installation, upkeep, and ultimate deactivation.

For developers looking to do wind energy evaluations for a particular site type, such as those in developing wind markets and at complicated sites, met masts continue to be the best choice. Co-locating met masts and remote sensing units is a strategy being used by certain developers, which is driving up demand for mast installation services.

In accordance with the framework agreements, Dulas will assist with mast installation at construction sites all around the UK. Before recommending the optimal position for the installation of the met masts, the firm will look at site locations compatible with desktop studies performed by developer wind yield teams as well as those suggested by the customer. After the planning clearance has been granted, Dulas will assist the customer in choosing the mast instrumentation that best satisfies the requirements of both the developer and the project itself. Then, at Dulas’s specialized facilities, this equipment will be calibrated and tested internally, and a data link will be created with the developer’s operations.

“At Dulas, we constantly invest the time to fully comprehend each site, enabling us to recommend the ideal combination of technology that will ensure bankability. However, because the UK has a developed wind industry, many new and potential locations there are highly complicated. Met masts are frequently the most effective way to evaluate these sites since they are a tried and tested technology. As a result, we are glad to provide our entire range of met mast services to Brookfield Renewable UK, SSE, E.ON, and Innogy.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received plaudits from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) for deciding to start a new procedure to assess the system’s resiliency.
AWEA applauds FERC’s grid resiliency policy.
The Department of Energy started the Grid Reliability and Resilience Pricing process in September 2017. (DOE). It has recently announced the beginning of a new procedure to assess the robustness of the regional bulk electricity systems run by independent service providers and regional transmission organizations (RTOs) (ISOs). RTOs and ISOs must provide information to the Commission in the new process within 60 days, and the public will have 30 days to respond with comments.

FERC specifically asks the following information from each RTO/ISO: (1) comments on the proposed definition of “resilience;” (2) a description of how they evaluate resilience threats, including as accidents, lengthy fuel supply interruptions, and extreme weather occurrences; (3) a description of current or new market-based strategies RTOs/ISOs rely on to minimize resilience risks.

The statement sent by AWEA and other American energy organisations reads, “We are extremely delighted by the decision taken by FERC today.” “We look forward to discussing what resiliency of the electrical power system means and demands with FERC, DOE, and grid operators, and to showcasing the commitment of our businesses to guaranteeing dependable electricity for all.”

Advanced Energy Economy, the American Council on Renewable Energy, the American Petroleum Institute, the Electric Power Supply Association, the Energy Storage Association, the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, the Natural Gas Supply Association, and the Solar Energy Industries Association are additional organizations that have joined AWEA in the statement.

According to Tom Kiernan, CEO of AWEA, “every American shares an interest in conserving and enhancing the US electrical grid, which propels our economy and keeps the lights on.” “We are heartened by FERC’s move because it acknowledges that no power plant retirements, whether recent or anticipated, pose a danger to system resiliency. This decision kicks off a detailed investigation into how to gauge the grid’s resilience and how FERC and the RTOs may use more market-based strategies to safeguard it. We particularly appreciate the FERC’s attention to the regulations, transmission planning, and standards established by the North American Energy Reliability Corporation in the wholesale electric market. All of those are essential to guaranteeing long-term grid resilience. The importance of wind power in enhancing the grid’s energy diversity cannot be overstated. Important grid services that increase our power supply’s dependability and resistance to extreme events can be provided by wind turbines. In order to determine the optimal route to the grid of the future, we look forward to continuing to collaborate with FERC, NERC, grid operators, and the Department of Energy.

Despite the broad economic doom brought on by the Brexit vote, the burgeoning UK wind power industry is a constant source of good news. However, the industry will still require governmental backing.
In the Brexit-related economic doom, the UK wind sector stands out, according to a new analysis.
According to the latest Finance Quarterly Q1 report from industry intelligence agency A Word About Wind, many UK wind projects are now on the verge of profitability, even without government subsidies, but political backing remains crucial to ensure their future success.

The study is the most recent research created particularly for the organization’s swiftly growing global membership of energy investors, financiers, and developers. It is released four times a year and offers information on significant mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, information on the noteworthy agreements from the previous three months, economic nation projections, and investment analysis.

The UK market and its future course in a post-Brexit world are among the primary topics of the most recent issue. The UK’s wind industry was greatly unsettled as a result of the EU referendum and Brexit decision, and changes to the economic environment had an impact on both domestic investors and international companies looking to develop in the UK.

The devaluation of the pound, which has lost 22% of its value versus numerous other currencies since the referendum decision, was the direct result of the vote. Other effects stemming from this have been many. For instance, consumer price inflation has reached its highest level since 2012, which has led to an increase in interest rates. The Bank of England’s decision to increase its benchmark interest rate from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent in November, the first increase in 10 years, serves as evidence of this. The UK economy would only increase by 1.5 percent in 2018, according to the International Monetary Fund, compared to a 2.1 percent average annual GDP growth during the previous five years.

The UK wind sector, however, is thriving. Despite the Brexit decision in June 2016, the UK completed the year with over 14 GW of built wind capacity, placing it third in Europe. The UK government’s political support of renewable energy sources has been a significant factor in this accomplishment.

Although the Conservative administration received harsh criticism for eliminating onshore wind subsidies in 2015 and UK Chancellor Philip Hammond has prohibited further renewable energy subsidies until after 2025, the government’s support for offshore wind has not changed.

In forthcoming Contract for Difference (CfD) auctions, which potentially support up to 10 GW of additional offshore wind power, the government’s Clean Growth Energy Strategy announced intentions to grant £557 million assistance for renewables. With the Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, and minister Claire Perry hinting that projects in Scotland and Wales might appear in a CfD auction without subsidies this spring, the future of onshore wind also appears bright.

Richard Heap, Editor of A Word About Wind, stated that “the UK government’s backing for renewables projects over the years has been vital to the industry’s development.” “While it is becoming clearer that initiatives may succeed without subsidies, political support is still essential. If the UK government is serious about making wind, especially offshore wind, a success story of Brexit, their backing will be crucial.

Mr. Heap said that more could be done by the government because the UK planning system continues to be a major barrier to the development of wind energy projects because it presently allows local councils to prohibit wind farms greater than 50 MW.

Adam Barber, Managing Director at the Company, a significant component of which is A Word About Wind, asserts that regulatory policy will ultimately make or destroy the sector. The planning system’s limitations must be eliminated for the industry to thrive.

For the Murra Warra Wind Farm, located 25 kilometers north of Horsham in the State of Victoria, Australia, RES has received planning clearance.
The location is east of the intersection at Murra Warra, between the Henty Highway and the Blue Ribbon Road. When finished, it will be one of the biggest wind farms in the southern hemisphere, with 116 cutting-edge wind turbines with a generating capacity of up to 420 MW. The wind farm, which is owned by RES and Macquarie Capital, would eliminate more than 1.3 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually while producing enough electricity to power up to 248,000 people in Victoria.

The $650 million project will be finished in around two years. The 226 MW initial stage of the wind farm is covered by long-term power purchase agreements, according to a group of substantial energy consumers led by Telstra. The consortium is made up of ANZ, Telstra, Coca-Cola Amatil, and the University of Melbourne.

When completed, RES will have contributed over $1 billion in new renewable energy projects to the State of Victoria, according to RES Australia Chief Operating Officer Matt Rebbeck. “This is our second major project in Victoria.” “RES is the largest independent renewable energy firm in the world and operates in ten nations. We are quite pleased of Murra Warra, a remarkable initiative that has strong support from the local population. Another historic agreement coordinated by Telstra underwrites the first phase of this wind farm, bringing investment, genuine job growth, and carbon reduction to regional Victoria.

Tim Bishop, the head of Macquarie Capital, added that the company has a significant and long-standing commitment to renewable energy globally, including on and offshore wind projects in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, and that more and more significant energy consumers are entering into direct contracts with renewable energy producers. According to Macquarie, this direct involvement will significantly aid in the transition of the globe to a reduced carbon economy.

The 75-turbine Ararat wind farm, a 240 MW project that will supply power to over 120,000 homes—roughly 6 percent of Victoria’s households—is approximately two thirds of the way through development.

Nowadays, you can see how our planet is getting older and suffering from many problems. From the greenhouse effect to the increase in the earth’s temperature, you can see there are so many problems to conquer. If you’re wondering how to make a change, of course, you need to start yourself. The simplest step can give a huge impact.

You might see many people campaigning about global warming and the destruction in the world. However, it doesn’t stop people from exploiting the earth. Coal mining and deforestation have been some of the most done things in the world.

You can do something to change it. You don’t have to do something big or something expensive. It comes to you to realize that you’ll live in a world where your environment is getting worse, and you want to make it better. This realization alone is a baby step to a much bigger step in the future.

Things We Can Do to Save Our Home Planet

Do you realize that the earth is our home? Where can we go back once it gets worse? Of course, this is the only place we can live. So, protecting it to make it healthier is important. Finding the best way to start your project to rejuvenate the planet is important.

When you are about to start, there are some things to consider. We resume some of the little things you can do at home and in your local community.

1. Start from your house by conserving water. Save water when you don’t need it the most. You can close the tap when you don’t need to use it. Besides, you can also save water by washing your clothes every 2 days instead of every day.
2. The legendary reduce, reuse, and recycle tagline is also a good thing to start. Separating your waste is also recommended. Make two different trash bins and you can get one as the recyclable and another as the non-recyclable. Of course, you also need to be disciplined when you use it. Composting is also a good way to recycle organic waste.
3. Consider what you eat. Some kinds of seafood can be a good thing you will ever experience. However, you will also need to understand that some kinds of seafood are in danger. You can choose the ones which are not in conservative status. However, you’ll still experience the juicy seafood, right?
4. Shopping is fun, but you need to also remember that you need to shop wisely. Do you shop because you want it or because you need it? Shopping just because you want is not wide. Make sure you know what to do with the stuff you buy. It helps you prioritize which things to buy, which one to donate, and which one to invest in for future wear.
5. Planting a tree is also a legendary advice people give when you want to make a good start. Indeed, start at home to plant vegetables. You can plant your foods, making your household a strong house without depending on the grocery stores for fresh, delicious veggies. If you have any opportunity to plant a bigger tree, then go for it.

Trees provide oxygen to keep the air healthy and fresh. Of course, you want to live in a comfortable place.

6. Volunteering is also a good thing to do. While you might love to clean up the environment near your house, you can also clean some places. If you see garbage, you can put them in the trash bin. You can also be a volunteer to educate more people about the importance of living a clean, mindful life.

Your life is your choice. It also applies to how you treat mother nature. You get lots of things from mother nature. So, this is the right time to pay it back to keep it healthy and protected from any damage.

Starting from Yourself

The biggest obstacle is to start. When it comes to you start saving the earth, you might think is it worth trying? However, it is so worthy that you can experience more mindful activities. You can sense nature, get along with the world, and get what you want to live on a healthy planet.

Recently, the renewable energy has been a trend in society. Not only it gives an alternative to the significantly rising price of conventional electricity but also gives a healthier, much safer electricity generator for producing electrical energy. It is more nature-friendly and good to know. So, what are the things you need to know about it?

Many companies have made a patented technology to make their breakthrough more recognized in the world. One of the most popular technologies is the one using wind energy. It is known as the most efficient one of all.

Wind energy is good as it has so many benefits, but what benefits does the wind provide? Take a look at our article to understand what benefits it has.

Getting to Know the Key Benefits of Wind Energy

Wind power is also known as a form of energy that is produced by the wind. it is one of the oldest, most used energy sources for centuries. Many people in the past use wind energy by building windmills. At first, they use it as a tool to grind.

As the years have gone by, wind power is getting more important in people’s lives. Indeed, there are some reasons why it is good and how it will give a new benefit for the users. What are the benefits of having wind energy for today’s industry and everyday living?

Here are some of them:

1. Wind energy is inexhaustible. Unlike any other conventional energy, the wind energy is limitless and available at any time. The wind is a natural phenomenon caused by the difference in air pressure. Of course, it causes the energy to be easily produced. We will never lose the source.
2. It is renewable, as the first point stated. We will never lose the wind, so it is eternal. As the first batch of energy production is used, the second batch is available and will be ready to be distributed. Renewable energy is also better than the non-renewable ones, as the renewable ones will still be available even after getting exploited.
3. The conventional energy generator mostly uses fossils. However, the fossil can actually get exhausted and exhausted. Of course, it will become a problem when the demand increases. When you want to improve the way to choose cleaner energy, then it is one of the best options to try.
4. You can also get more benefits as it is a good thing, it doesn’t pollute the nature, which means it is safer than conventional energy sources. You can opt to choose the energy for your house. Indeed, a bigger responsibility, like a local government, is needed. So, you better understand how you can do it.
5. For the society, having a wind-powered generator will open more opportunities for work. People can get hired by the new facilities. It means, more families are getting a good living and they will also afford their living expenses. In case you’re wondering, the existence of the new installation will require hundreds of workers.
6. Many countries have been importing energy abroad, making it difficult for them to compete. They become dependent on other countries. In fact, building their wind-powered generator is way cheaper and more sustainable. This affordable technology is free to be adopted.

Wind energy is also popular in many countries with highlands. As the wind can be strong, it means they have a big chance to get their win-powered energy stocked up. Of course, it is also low maintenance and will not exploit nature.

The First Step is Now

You might imagine how come this smart solution for electricity and energy is not launched yet. However, when it comes to you to start a new thing, you need to have initiative. While some countries have been thinking to open their wind energy farm, some other countries are still struggling to get the right place for planting them.

No matter how complicated the process is, every country must start anew with wind energy. As it is affordable and requires low maintenance, it doesn’t burden you as much as you might imagine. Trying some other solutions like solar panels is also recommended! So, are you ready to make a change?

As the days go by, we might have some concerns about energy usage in our life. Indeed, nowadays, energy usage can be quite challenging. Many people urge to use the energy. They need it for working, living, and even for basic activities.

The available energies from fossils are not the solution, as they will be exhausted and easily exploited. When it comes to you opting for an alternative to the traditional energy source. So, the answer to this problem is renewable energy. The sources can be various, starting from the sun to the wind. However, all those sources are a good thing.

Converting to renewable energies can be challenging, especially because in some countries, the government has not started their renewable energy plan. When it comes to renewable energy options, you can find lots of alternatives, but some of them are popular to try.

The Alternative Energy Options for Cities

Among all renewable energy options, the natural ones are the best. They provide an unlimited source of force, converting the original energy to electricity. Luckily, in some developed countries, unlimited energy has been developed perfectly.

Here are some options for limitless energies:

1. Green Crude, which is also popular as biofuels, are oils made from plants. It went through several steps to be harvested. It comes from the algae, which produced oil that will be refined to be oil. This idea comes from Synthetic Genomics, which threw out an idea of biocrude.

The key idea is that it will be a good alternative for jet fuel, gasoline, and diesel. However, it is not affordable economically. It takes lots of dollars. The scientists take extra hours for working to make it true.

2. High winds are the alternatives to conventional, relatively low wind turbines. the conventional ones depend on the wind and it is weak on the surface. Therefore, high winds are essential for renewable energy. It makes the wind gets constant and the turbines can produce more electrical energy.

The idea comes from Magenn Power, which is the first commercial company to have it. This project is also quite promising, as there is a good condition up there for the wind. Of course, governments can consider this alternative.

3. Solar energy is available in many countries. It has become one of the most popular alternatives for energy sources. Many companies have made their products to be patented. Of course, it makes the technology affordable and reachable by society.

Nowadays, houses with solar panels are easily found in our neighborhood. From small houses to huge, grand mansions, many have adopted the green energy lifestyle. Some installed solar panels to still get the energy.

4. Wave in the ocean is not a new thing. Indeed, its forceful energy can generate power electricity. When it comes to wave energy, some companies have tried to do the test. For example, in Portugal, there has been a trial of a 13 feet diameter machine that can supply electricity for a village.

These alternative energy sources can be options for everyone who wants to get a different, exploitable energy source for life. In the case of choosing the sources, of course, a deep test and research are needed.

Reasons to Get the Limitless Energy

When it comes to you to choose limitless energy, you might want to try something new. Indeed, the simplest way is to get a solar panel. But, why do you have to try it? Among all, why do you need to save energy?

Here are some reasons why you need to be kinder to mother earth:

• Saving energy means you will contribute to saving the earth. You might think it’s just a simple thing to do, but it gives a huge impact on the earth.
• Sustainable energy will help you to get a cleaner lifestyle. It is safe for the environment and will give you peace of mind.
• Sustainable energy is affordable and will not get exhausted. Indeed, the wind, solar rays, and waves will always be available. The only thing to be concerned is about how much cost to make the technology work.

This technology is good and wonderful to try. As many ways are necessary for saving our planet, this renewable energy is the perfect answer.

The wind is not something strange for us. We can feel it anytime, as we walk, work, or even when we’re at home. The wind can be gentle, playing with your hair and giving you comfort on a hot day. However, the wind can also go wild and cause damage. You can find wind anytime and anywhere.

At some points, the wind can also generate electricity for a whole city. The wind-powered electricity is also a good alternative in this energy crisis. As fossil energy is limited and can be exhausted one day, opting for sustainable, renewable energy is crucial for society. So, what do we need to know about wind energy?

Introducing the Gentle Wind to Our Lives

As we discussed before, wind can be gentle and calming. Maybe, we usually take the wind for granted, as it’s just something we usually find. However, when we get the right technology and strategy to use the wind for goodness, it can give benefits to many living creatures.

The wind is a natural phenomenon that has speed. Although it may be gentle, it still has power and energy. Theoretically, the wind is caused by gases that move from a high to a low-pressure area. The pressure difference causes the air to move.

When we talk about wind, there is also Coriolis Effect that causes the wind to move in curves. The wind, which usually moves in a straight line, now is moving in a curve which can also cause circular motion.

Understanding the Windmills and How It Works

People have used windmills for centuries. Indeed, the late human builds their wind-powered generator; windmills. We can see it on farms and other places. So, how did our ancestors use wind as their generator, and how it helps them with their daily life?

1. Let’s start with the windmill parts. The most important part of a windmill is the blades, which has 2 axis. The axis is the horizontal and vertical ones.
2. Previously, the windmill is used for grinding grains. They also use a windmill to pump water. Modern windmills are the ones that generate electrical energy from the breeze.
3. In the modern world, windmills are used for generating electricity and even to supply a city’s electricity demands.

Windmills have been more than just a tool to help the human with their daily needs. Now, windmills are a crucial part of human lives. Especially as the wind is useful for generating electricity. With increasing demands for electrical energy and the dependence of modern people on electricity, windmills will be more than their initial function.

Famous Windmills in The World

As windmills get rare, the functioning traditional windmills are getting more attention. The remaining windmills are now tourist attractions. Here are some popular windmills you can find around the world:

ASIA

– De Liefde Windmill (Sakura, Japan)

– Naganuma Futopia Park (Tome, Japan)

AUSTRALIA

– Partington’s Mill (Auckland, NZ)

– De Molen Windmill (Foxton, NZ)

AMERICA & NORTH AMERICA

– Betty’s Hope Hills (Antigua, North America)

– Morgan Lewis Mill (St Andrew, Barbados)

– Moulin du Distrillerier Damoiseau (Le Moule, Guadeloupe)

EUROPE

– Rudes Windmill (Otanki, Latvia)

– Hortobagy Windmill (Debrecen, Hungary)

– Kiskundorozsma Windmill (Szeged, Hungary)

These windmills are popular and are protected from vandalism. Their existence is a symbol of how humankind gets technology to overcome their obstacles in daily life.

The Benefits of Using Wind Energy

The wind is not only beneficial as an alternative. However, you can also get so many other benefits. When it comes to you to find the best benefits, then you need to try using it. What are the benefits of having wind energy as your alternative source?

1. It is renewable, which means it doesn’t get exhausted by time. Renewable energy will give you a sense of comfort when you use them. It will be available easily, doesn’t have to exploit nature, and is safer.
2. When the windmills are placed in the right places, the windmills can get enough wind and produce enough electrical energy to supply a city.
3. The maintenance is affordable. It makes windmills a good option if you want to get an alternative for getting electricity for your house.

Nowadays, there are some individual, small windmills that will be compatible with your house. Individual usage will also be a good option for you. Thus, you can opt to get this alternative for getting renewable energy.