ENGIE Fabricom
Date: 2020-09-11
Offshore wind engineering specialist ENGIE Fabricom is reporting a contract with a major offshore wind provider to analyze the current performance and suitability of its monopile foundations on over 50 wind turbines on a wind farm on the east coast of England.

The work will include complete cathodic protection and pH monitoring of the internal water within each monopile and comprehensive external foundation inspections.(Source: ENGIE Fabricon, PR, Energy Global, Contact: ENGIE Fabricom, Richard Webster, CEO, www.engie-fabricom.com/en

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Korea National Oil Corporation
Date: 2020-09-09
In Ulsan, the South Korean state-owned Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) is reporting plans to build floating offshore wind turbines and establish a carbon capture and storage (CCS) operation in an East Sea gas field slated to be shut down in June 2022.

The KNOC initiative is in line with South Korean state -owned energy sector companies efforts to expand into new eco-friendly businesses. (Source: Korea National Oil Corporation, PR, Korea Bizwire, 8 Sept., 2020) Contact: Korea National Oil Corporation, www.knoc.co.kr/ENG/main.jsp

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Siemens Wind Energy Generation ,Flender
Date: 2020-09-09
Following up on our 13 May, 2020 coverage, Siemens Wind Energy Generation (WG) reports it has been merged into Siemens AG's wholly-owned subsidiary Flender GmbH in Bocholt, Germany. The deal is expected to be finalized in Feb., 2021.

Flender GmbHF, which Siemens acquired 2005, produces mechanical drive systems for wind turbines and other power generation sectors, including mining, and oil and gas. It also supplies gearboxes under the Winergy brand. (Source: Siemens, PR 7 Sept., 2020) Contact: Siemens AG, new.siemens.com/global/en.html; Flender GmbH, Andreas Evertz, CEO, www.flender.com; Winergy, www.winergy-group.com

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Korea National Oil Corporation
Date: 2020-09-09
In Ulsan, the South Korean state-owned Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) is reporting plans to build floating offshore wind turbines and establish a carbon capture and storage (CCS) operation in an East Sea gas field slated to be shut down in June 2022.

The KNOC initiative is in line with state -owned energy sector companies efforts to expand into new eco-friendly businesses. (Source: Korea National Oil Corporation, PR, Korea Bizwire, 8 Sept., 2020) Contact: Korea National Oil Corporation, www.knoc.co.kr/ENG/main.jsp

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Siemens Gamesa,Enel Green Power
Date: 2020-09-04
In Madrid, Spanish wind energy giant Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy reports it will install 87 wind turbines covered by a 5-year service agreement at a 300-MW wind farm north-east of the city of Boujdour in southern Morocco. The roughly $435.4 million project is expected to come online in Q3, 2022.

The Boujdour wind farm, which is owned by a consortium of Moroccan energy company Nareva and Italian Enel Green Power, was acquired by the consortium in 2016 as part of an 850-MW tender under the Moroccan Integrated Wind Power Project.

Morocco aims to source 52 pct of its installed electrical capacity from renewable energy sources by 2030. Siemens Gamesa presently operates eight wind farms totaling 856 MW in Morocco representing over 72 pct of the local market share, according to the company. (Source: Siemens Gamesa, Morocco World News, 2 Sept., 2020) Contact: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, www.siemensgamesa.com; Enel Green Power Chile,+56 2 2847 9000, www.enelgreenpower.com

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Apple
Date: 2020-09-04
Apple reports it is investing in the world's largest onshore wind turbines as part of its commitment to becoming 100 pct carbon neutral by 2030.

The wind turbines, which will be located near the Danish town of Esbjerg and will power an Apple data center in the town of Viborg, are expected to generate 62 gigawatt hours per year -- sufficient to power almost 20,000 homes with the excess power feeding into the Danish national grid. (Source: Apple, PR, 9TO5MAC, 3 Sept., 2020)Contact: Apple, www.apple.com

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GE Renewable Energy,LM Wind Power
Date: 2020-09-04
GE Renewable Energy is reporting the installation and commissioning of the 53 MW Kirazli and 32 MW Meryem wind farms in Turkey.

The two wind farms are part of a larger 2019 order with Turkerler and RT Enerji to supply five onshore wind farms incorporating 49 of GE's 3 MW onshore wind turbines totaling 158 MW -- sufficient power for 183,000 homes.

GE produced the turbine blades at its LM Wind Power's wind turbines blades manufacturing site in Bergama, Izmir, Turkey. (Source: GE Renewables, STL News, 3 Sept., 2020) Contact: LM Wind Power, www.lmwindpower.com; GE Renewable Energy, www.ge.com/renewableenergy/contact-us, www.ge.com/renewableenergy.com

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Siemens Gamesa
Date: 2020-09-02
Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa is reporting receipt of orders for 65 units of its SG 5.0-145 wind turbines totaling 325MW from an undisclosed client for two wind projects in Texas. The order, which includes a multi-year service agreement, is expected to begin delivery in summer 2021 for commissioning before the year end.

In the U.S., Siemens Gamesa has supplied 22GW across 34 states, providing enough energy for over 6.5 million average US homes, according to the company. (Source: Siemens Gamesa, PR, renews, 1 Sept., 2020) Contact: Siemens Gamesa, Siemens Gamesa onshore North America, Shannon Sturgil, CEO, www.siemensgamesa.com

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Ventient Energy,Iberwind
Date: 2020-08-28
Edinburgh, UK-based Ventient Energy reports it will acquire Portuguese on-shore wind operator Iberwind from CK Infrastructure Holdings Limited and Power Assets Holdings Ltd.

The purchase, which includes 31 wind farms, more than 320 wind turbines with 726 MW of installed capacity, will build Ventient's onshore wind installed capacity to 2,556 MW, is expected to close before the year end, subject to regulatory approvals.

Ventient presently owns and operates wind assets in Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and the UK (Source: Ventient Energy, PR,reve, 27 Aug., 2020) Contact: Ventient Energy , Mark Jones, CEO, +44 0131 243 1380, info@ventientenergy.com, www.ventientenergy.com; Iberwind, Arnaldo Navarro Machado, CEO, www.iberwind.pt

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Nordex,Voltalia
Date: 2020-08-26
Nordex is reporting receipt of a supply and installation order from Sao Paulo-based TODA Energia do Brasil for 8 units of its AW132/3465 wind turbines for a 27.7 MW wind farm in Paris-headquartered renewable energy developer Voltalia's 2.4 GW Serra Branca wind and solar cluster in north-eastern Brazil. The order includes a 15-year service contract.

Project construction is slated to break ground in March, 2021. The wind power project is part of the 2.4 GW Serra Branca cluster to which the Nordex Group previously provided wind turbines totaling 341 MW. (Source: Nordex, PR, reve, 25 Aug., 2020) Contact: TODA Corp., TODA Energia do Brasil, +55-11-3886-5844, www.toda.co.jp/english; Voltalia, +33 1 81 70 37 00, accueil.paris@voltalia.com, www.voltalia.com/en; Nordex, Felix Losada, +49 40 300 30 1000, +49 40 300 30 1101, flosada@nordex-online.com, www.nordex.com

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Vestas
Date: 2020-08-21
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas reports it will supply and install 103 turbines totaling 443 MW at the Viking wind project, which is operated by Dublin, UK-based SSE Renewables, on the Shetland Islands in the Northern Atlantic.

Turbine deliveries and commissioning is expected to commence in Q1, 2023. The order covers the supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. When fully operational in 2023, the facility is expected to generate sufficient energy for roughly 500,000 homes. (Source: Vestas, PR, 20 Aug., 2020) Contact: SSE Renewables, www.sse.com; Vestas, +45 97 30 00 00, vestas@vestas.com, www.vestas.com

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EMBER
Date: 2020-08-17
According to London, UK-headquartered independent climate and "coal to clean energy" think tank EMBER's recently released Global Electricity Review 2020, power generation from wind turbines and solar panels generated 10 pct of the world's electricity in the first half of this year as coal-powered generation declined to the lowest half-year level since at least 1990.

During the same period, coal-fired generation dropped by 8.3 pct but still accounted for 33 pct of global production -- too high to meet global climate change targets of keeping global temperatures from increasing by more than 2.7 F which, the report claims, needs coal power generation to fall by 13 pct per year for a decade, according to the report.

The EMBER -- fka "Sandbag" -- report collected data from 48 countries which make up 83 pct of global electricity production. Download the Global Electricity Review 2020 report HERE. (Source: Ember, Aug., 2020) Contact: Ember, (+44) 020 8144 8663, ember-climate.org

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NovaWind
Date: 2020-08-12
Moscow-based NovaWind JSC reports construction is underway on its 120-MW Marchenkovskaya wind farm in Southern Russia's the Rostov region.

The facility will incorporate 48 wind turbines with a capacity of 2.5 MW each. The project cost is in the 16 billion rubles ($220.8 million) range. (Source: NovaWind, Strategic Research Institute, SteelGuru, 11 Aug., 2020) Contact: NovaWind, +7 (495) 286-52-00, info@novawind.ru, www.novawind.ru/eng

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Global Wind Energy Council
Date: 2020-08-10
"As the (offshore wind) market continues to grow, industry innovations such as floating offshore wind power, larger and more efficient turbines, as well as solutions Power-to-X will continue to open new doors and markets for the sector and place the marine industry in an increasingly important position to drive the global energy transition." -- Feng Zhao, Strategy Director, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Aug., 2020

The world market for offshore wind farm energy has jumped by 24 pct every year since 2013. 29.1 GW are generated in the world and the forecast is that in 2030 we will achieve 234 GW offshore wind turbines, according to the GWEC.

GWEC anticipates that by 2030 more than 205 GW of offshore wind power capacity will be added globally, including at least 6.2 GW of floating offshore wind turbines, according to the GWEC World Report. (Source: GWEC, PR, 9 Aug., 2020) Contact: Global Wind Energy Council, www.gwec.net

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Ingeteam
Date: 2020-08-10
Milwaukee-based Ingeteam, an international technology group specialized in electrical energy conversion, reports it has commissioned 50 GW of wind energy conversion equipment with wind turbines since 1995, thanks to strong sales of wind energy converters and wind control cabinets.

Ingeteam was the first manufacturer to launch DFIG converters on the market. 25 years later, this technology remains the gold standard in the industry, according to the company release. (Source: Ingeteam, PR, reve, 10 Aug., 2020) Contact: Ingeteam Inc., (855) 821-7190, usa@ingeteam.com, www.ingeteam.com

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Global Wind Energy Council
Date: 2020-08-07
According a new industry report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the world's offshore wind farm capacity could grow to 234GW by 2030 powered by a clean energy surge led by China where 2.4 GW of offshore wind power capacity came on stream in 2019.

The report also noted 75 pct of the world's offshore wind farms are in European waters but by the end of the decade China is expected to host more than a fifth of the world's offshore wind turbines, equating to 52GW.

The report notes the offshore wind industry could create 900,000 jobs globally over the next decade and that every 1GW of offshore wind helped to avoid 3.5 million tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere . (Source: GWEC, PR, reve, 6 Aug., 2020) Contact: GWEC, Ben Blackwell, CEO, Alyssa Pek, +32 490 56 81 39, alyssa.pek@gwec.net, www.gwec.net

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Banpu Public Co
Date: 2020-08-05
Banpu Public Co Ltd, a leading integrated energy solutions company in Asia-Pacific, is reporting it will acquire the 37.6-MW El Wind Mui Dinh Wind Farm in Vietnam for $66 million (US), subject to adjustments. Banpu notes it has secured a feed-in-tariff of $0.085/kWh for a period of 20 years in a power purchase agreement with Vietnam Electricity.

The El Wind Mui Dinh Wind Farm began commercial operation in April, 2019, with 16 Enercon 2.35-MW wind turbines. Banpu has a 20-year full-comprehensive maintenance services agreement with Enercon GmbH. (Source: Banpu Public Co Ltd., Nation Thailand, 3 Aug., 2020) Contact: Banpu Public Co Ltd., Somruedee Chaimongkol, CEO, www.banpu.com

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Date: 2020-08-03
The 2020 US Democratic presidential presumptive candidate Joe Biden's campaign has released his climate change and clean energy position with the following the following specifics:

Wind and solar energy will be increased dramatically through the installation of 500 million solar panels and 60,000 made-in-America wind turbines.

Any clean energy infrastructure financed with federal support "through the tax code" should include robust wage and labor requirements.

Editor's Note: To ensure unbiased and equal coverage to all candidates , this publication will provide detailed coverage of the incumbent Republican Donald Trump's position on clean energy and climate change if and when his position paper is released.

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Vestas, Bright Energy Investment
Date: 2020-08-03
In the Land Down Under, Vestas is reporting the last of 51, V123 wind turbines has been installed at the Warradarge wind farm north of Perth in Western Australia.

The Warradarge project is owned by Bright Energy Investments, a JV combining state-owned retailer Synergy, Dutch Infrastructure Fund and Australian super fund CBus. (Source: Vestas, LinkedIn, 2 Aug., 2020) Contact: Bright Energy Investments, www.brightenergyinvestments.com.au

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Envision Group,Vive Energia
Date: 2020-07-31
Envision Group is reporting commissioning of the 90-MW, 300 GWh per year Peninsula Wind Farm project in Yucatan, Mexico. The project incorporates 36 Envision 2.5 MW onshore wind turbines and is Vive Energia's second and largest t project in Mexico.

The project is jointly owned and developed by Envision Energy, Mexican developer Vive Energia, and Spanish conglomerate ACS, and has two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in place. (Source: Envision Group, PR 30 July, 2020) Contact: Envision Energy, Rafael Valdez Mingramm, Managing Director Latin America, www.envision-group.com; Vive Energia, +52 55 2167 3120, www.viveenergia.com

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Climate Change
Date: 2020-07-31
The 2020 US Democratic presidential presumptive candidate Joe Biden's campaign has released the following position on clean energy and climate change:

Democrats commit to eliminating carbon pollution from power plants by 2035.

Wind and solar energy will be increased dramatically through the installation of 500 million solar panels and 60,000 made-in-America wind turbines.

Any clean energy infrastructure financed with federal support "through the tax code" should include robust wage and labor requirements.

Fossil fuel subsidies will be repealed.

California's primacy in Clean Air Act regulation of cars and trucks will be recognized and protected.

Oil and gas methane pollution will be reduced by the application of "robust" federal standards and targeted support for repairing and replacing aging distribution systems.

By 2030, all new buildings will achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Within five years, the Democrats will "incentivize" tens of billions of dollars in private-sector investments to retrofit the energy efficiency of four million buildings.

The country's entire fleet of school buses will transition to zero-emission buses to reduce harmful air pollution within five years.

The US will rejoin the the Paris Climate Agreement. A new Executive Order should be issued on climate and environmental Justice. There will be a strong emphasis on building environmental justice governmental institutions and practices. An environmental justice fund will be created to make "historic investments" in low-income communities, and remediating Superfund and other contaminated sites will address other issues afflicting these communities. Democrats will employ screening and mapping tools to ensure racial and socio-economic equity in federal climate, energy and infrastructure programs.

Fossil fuel companies will be held accountable for cleaning up abandoned mine lands ,oil and gas wells and industrial facilities so they can be safely "repurposed," especially in the coal country.

Innovative technologies will be advanced that create cost-effective pathways for industries to decarbonize, including carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and "advanced nuclear" that eliminates risks associated with conventional nuclear technology.

America's natural carbon sinks on public lands will be increased by ensuring 30 percent of our lands and waters are conserved by 2030.

A new "climate test" will be applied to ensure that all major domestic and international infrastructure projects that require federal approval will avoid or minimize climate impacts, including impacts from export terminals.

The Federal Government should be reorganized by transforming the CEQ into a Council on Climate Change; establish a new office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice; create an Office of Climate Mobilization in the White House; establish a White House Council on frontline Environmental Justice where community and national leaders would inform the design and execution of climate change laws, policies and programs.

Editor's Note: To ensure unbiased and equal coverage to all candidates , this publication will provide detailed coverage of the incumbent Republican Donald Trump's position on clean energy and climate change if and when his position paper is released.

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WEC Energy,Avangrid Renewables
Date: 2020-07-29
Milwaukee-headquartered WEC Energy Group reports it will pay $235 million for an 85 pct ownership interest in Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm, under construction in Deuel County, South Dakota.

The Tatanka Ridge project is being developed by Avangrid Renewables, LLC, and will incorporate 56 wind turbines totaling 155 MW capacity. The project is expected to come online early in 2021 and has a long-term PPA for 100 pct of its energy output. WEC Energy Group investment is expected to be eligible for 100 pct bonus depreciation, The deal is subject to regulatory approvals.

WEC Energy Group principal utilities include: We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources and Upper Michigan Energy Resources. Another major subsidiary, We Power, designs, builds and owns electric generating plants. In addition, WEC Infrastructure LLC owns a growing fleet of renewable generation facilities in the U.S. Midwest. (Source: WEC Energy Group, PR, 28 July, 2020) Contact: WEC Energy Group, 414-221-2345, www.wecenergygroup.com; Avangrid Renewables, www.avangridren.com

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Vestas Offshore ,Principle Power
Date: 2020-07-29
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is reporting installation of the third and last V164-8.4 MW wind turbine on Principle Power's semi-submersible WindFloat Atlantic test platform 20 km off the Portuguese coast. The V164-8.4 MW wind turbines are the largest commercially-operating wind turbines installed offshore on floating platforms anywhere in the world.

WindFloat Atlantic is the first floating offshore wind farm in continental Europe, and will deliver an installed capacity of 25 MW -- sufficient power for 60,000 consumers in one year. The WindFloat Atlantic project was developed by the Windplus consortium, made up of EDP Renewables, Engie, Repsol and Principle Power. (Source: MHI Vestas, PR, reve, 28 July, 2020) Contact: Principle Power, (510) 280- 5180, www.principlepowerinc.com; Vestas, +45 97 30 00 00, vestas@vestas.com, www.vestas.com

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Date: 2020-07-24
Spanish wind turbine giant Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) reports receipt of contracts to supply and maintain 34 of its SG 5.0-145 totaling 170 MW wind turbines across two projects in Chile.

Twelve turbines are slated for the Cabo Leones III project 110MW extension, which forms part of the 600MW Cabo Leones cluster located in Chile's Atacama Desert, and 12 turbines totaling 60MW will be added to the 115MW Cabo Leones 1 wind project at Comuna de Freirina in the north of the country. Turbine delivery is slated by December, this year. (Source: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, PR, July, 2020) Contact: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, www.siemensgamesa.com

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Brazilian Association of Wind Energy
Date: 2020-07-20
The Brazilian Association of Wind Energy (Abeeolica) is reporting Brazil's installed wind energy capacity stands at 14.71 GW, with 583 wind farms and more than 7 thousand wind turbines in 12 states. The wind generation produced from January to November was enough to supply 23 million homes in one month.

In addition to the 14.71 GW of installed capacity, another 4.33 GW are already contracted and/or under construction, bringing the country's total wind energy capacity to at least 19.04 GW by 2024, according to the release. (Source: Brazilian Association of Wind Energy, PR, reve, 19 July, 2020) Contact: Brazilian Association of Wind Energy, www.BrasilBrazilCearaeolicawind energy

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KEPCO
Date: 2020-07-15
Osaka, Japan-headquartered Kansai Electric Power Co.(KEPCO) Inc. is reporting its subsidiary KPIC USA, LLC has acquired a 48.5 pct stake in Aviator Wind Holdings, LLC owned by funds managed by NYC-based Ares Management Corporation's Infrastructure and Power strategy.

The Aviator project, which will incorporate 191 wind turbines totaling 525MW, is located northwest of Houston in central Texas. When fully operation next month, Aviator will be the largest single-phase wind project in ERCOT and the largest single-phase, single-site wind project in the U.S. Aviator is KEPCO's first U.S. renewable energy and onshore wind farm project. Worldwide, KEPCO's net generation assets total approximately 2,861 MW. (Source: Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., PR, Website, 10 July, 2020) Contact: KEPCO, www.kepco.com.jp

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Vestas
Date: 2020-07-10
Vestas is reporting receipt of a 166 MW order for two projects awarded at the Polish wind-solar-energy auction in December 2019. Vestas leadership has installed more than 2.1 GW accounting for a 36 pct market share in Poland.

The Debnica Kazubska and the Bialy Bor wind projects will comprise six and 42 V126-3.45 MW turbines respectively. The deal includes supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as 20-year service agreements. Deliveries and commissioning are expected to begin in Q3 2021. (Source: Vestas PR, Website, 8 July, 2020) Contact: Vestas, Christina Schmidt, Communications Partner, Vestas Northern & Central Europe, +49 40 46778 5153, chbut@vestas.com, www.vewstas.com

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DTU
Date: 2020-07-10
In a recent Technical University of Denmark (DTU) synfuel research project, researchers succeeded in combining two known technologies -- thermal gasification of biomass and electrolysis that is utilized for the production of biofuel -- can produce more biofuel from the same amount of biomass, according to a DTU release.

An electrolysis cell (solid oxide electrolysis cell, SOEC) developed jointly by DTU and Haldor Topsoe is used for electrolysis. In an SOEC, electricity from e.g. wind turbines is used to split water into its two constituents -- oxygen and hydrogen. The oxygen can be utilized in a thermal gasification process, where a biomass such as straw is broken down at high temperature. This creates synthesis gas -- a mixture of mainly hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide. The gas mixture can be used in the production of methanol when the hydrogen produced by the electrolysis is added. Methanol can be used directly as fuel or catalytically upgraded to more familiar fuels used in ships and aircraft.

"In Synfuel, we have improved the two in technologies in several areas, and we've demonstrated that we can achieve higher utilization rates by combining the two technologies than when they run separately. We derive far more biofuel from the biomass resources and at the same time we can use surplus power from e.g. wind turbines to make fuel for heavy transport," says Professor Peter Vang Hendriksen, Synfuel project manager and Head of Section at DTU Energy.

The Synfuel project was supported by Innovation Fund Denmark. Haldor Topsoe, Orsted, Energinet.dk, MIT, Aalborg University, Chalmers University of Technology, INSA Lyon, TU Berlin, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and others participated in the project. (Source: DTU, 10 July, 2020) Contact: DTU Professor Peter Vang Hendriksen, +45 46 77 57 25, pvhe@dtu.dk, www.dtu.dk

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Dominion Energy, Orsted
Date: 2020-07-01
The Richmond-based utility Dominion Energy and its partner Orsted are reporting the installation of the second of two Siemens Gamesa 6-MW wind turbines and thus the completion of the second offshore wind facility ever built in U.S. waters -- the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot located 30 miles off Virginia Beach. When fully operational the pilot installation will generate sufficient energy for roughly 3,000 homes.

As previously reported, Dominion is planning a 2,600 MW follow-up wind farm adjacent to the pilot site project site with construction slated to get underway in 2024 (Source: Dominion Energy, PR, July, 2020) Contact: Dominion Energy Virginia, Keith Windle, VP Business Development and Merchant Operations, www.dominionenergy.com; Orsted, +45 99 55 97 22, www.orsted.com

More Low-Carbon Energy News Offshore Wind,  Dominion Energy,  Orsted,  

Eolien Maritime France
Date: 2020-06-29
Croydon UK-based global engineering firm Mott MacDonald is reporting construction on the 497 MW Fecamp offshore wind farm in the English channel 13 km northwest of the town of Fecamp, France is underway.

The project will incorporate 71 Siemens Gamesa 154-7.0 MW direct drive wind turbines installed on gravity-based foundations. When fully operational in 2023, the wind farm is expected to generate sufficient energy for as many as 770,000 people annually.

Mott MacDonald, technical advisor on the project on behalf of prospective lenders, provided a due diligence review of the project, identifying technical risks and working with the developer to find suitable mitigations Eolien Maritime France (EMF) , a consortium of EDF Renouvelables France and Enbridge, along with wpd are the owners of the wind farm. (Source: Mott MacDonald, PR, reve, 28 June, 2020) Contact: EDF Renewables, Manon de Cassini-Herail, +33 (0)1 40 90 48 22, manon.decassini-herail@edf-re.fr, www.edf-renewables.com; Enbridge, Mandy Dinning, (888)992-0997, John Whelen, EVP, CDO, www.enbridge.com; wpd AG, Alison Aguile, a.aguile@wpd.fr, www.wpd.fr

More Low-Carbon Energy News EDF Renewables,  Enbridge,  Fecamp Offshore Wind,  Offshore Wind,  

Siemens Gamesa
Date: 2020-06-24
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is reporting receipt of a conditional order for 100 units of its new SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines for installation at Innogy's 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. A comprehensive service and maintenance contract is included in the conditional order.

When fully operational, the project will generate sufficient power for more than 1.2 million British households. The final investment decision is expected to be made in Q1 of 2021. Installation is expected to begin in 2024 at the UK North Sea Dogger Bank location. (Source: Strategic Research Institute, SteelGuru,Siemens Gamesa, 23 June, 2020) Contact: Innogy, Julian Garnsey, Project Dir., www.innogy.com; Seimens Gamesa, www.siemensgamesa.com

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Capital Power Corp
Date: 2020-06-24
On the Canadian prairies, Edmonton, Alberta-based Capital Power Corp. reports it will invest $92-million to add 54 wind turbines by late 2021 to its Whitla Wind power facility in southern Alberta.

With the expansion, the facility will increase its production capacity to 353 MW, making it the province's largest wind farm. (Source: Capital Power Corp., PR Global News, 23 June, 2020) Contact: Capital Power Corp., Brian Vaasjo, CEO, Randy Mah, Inv. Relations, 780-392-5305, www.capitalpower.com

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Enel Green Power North America
Date: 2020-06-22
Renewables developer Enel Green Power S.p.A. reports construction is underway on the 199-MW expansion of its Cimarron Bend wind farm in Clark County, Kansas.

The expansion includes an additional 74 wind turbines totaling 400 MW at a cost of $281-million. When fully on line, the 599-MW Cimarron Bend facility will be the largest wind facility in Enel's North American portfolio, according to the company. (Source: Enel Green Power, PR, Renewables, 19 June, 2020) Contact: Enel Green Power, www.enelgreenpower.com

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GE Renewable Energy,LafargeHolcim
Date: 2020-06-19
GE Renewable Energy, 3D printed construction specialist COBOD and cement giant LafargeHolcim are announcing a collaboration to co-develop processes for 3D-printed concrete wind town bases as well as produce a wind turbine prototype with a printed pedestal, a production ready printer and materials to scale up production.

Printing a variable height base directly on-site with 3D-printed concrete technology will enable the construction of towers up to 150-200 metres tall, according to the release.

For the project, GE Renewable Energy will provide expertise related to the design, manufacture and commercialisation of wind turbines, COBOD will focus on the robotics automation and 3D printing and LafargeHolcim will design the concrete material, its processing and application. (Source: GE Renewables, World Cement, Various Media, 17 June, 2020) Contact: COBOD, Asger Dath, +45 2067 9535, ad@cobod.com, www.cobod.com; GE Renewable Energy , Matteo Bellucci, Advanced Manufacturing Leader, www.ge-energy.com; LafargeHolcim, www.LafargeHolcim.com

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Eleon AS
Date: 2020-06-12
Estonian private wind technology and wind turbine manufacturer Eleon AS is reporting a long-term strategic cooperation, JV agreement with the Chinese giant state-owned Chinese State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the development of wind energy.

CSSC's subsidiary Haizhuang Windpower has manufactured wind turbines and invested in wind farms since 2004. Eleon AS develops and manufactures multi-megawatt class wind turbines using patented technology that provides a substantial competitive edge in the construction of both land and offshore wind farms, according to the release. (Source: Eleon AS, err.ee, 10 June, 2020) Contact: Eleon AS, +372 5839 8522, www.eleon.ee; CSSC, cssc@cssc.net.cn, +86-10-68038833, Fax: +86-10-68034592, www.en.cssc.net.cn

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Kipeto Energy
Date: 2020-06-10
In Kenya, Kipeto Energy Plc reports construction at the Kipeto Wind power project in Kajiado County, Kenya has been largely completed following the installation of all the 60 General Electric (GE) 1.7-103 wind turbines.

The 100 MW project is expected to come online before the year end when it will supply Kenya Power and Lighting company with sufficient energy for more than 40,000 area homes under the terms of a 20-year PPA. (Source: Kipeto Energy Plc, PR, Website, Contact: Kipeto Energy Plc, +254 020 7803820 /+254701177541, info@kipetoenergy.co.ke, www. kipetoenergy.co.ke

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Vestas, EDL Energy
Date: 2020-06-10
Danish wind turbine specialist Vestas is reporting a service agreement with Brisbane, Australia-based global energy producer EDL Energy for the company's three Australian wind farms of Coober Pedy in South Australia, Cullerin Range in New South Wales and Wonthaggi in Victoria. Under the agreement, Vestas will maintain 23 Senvion MM82-2.05 MW wind turbines across the three sites for a total of 47 MW, effective immediately.

With this agreement, Vestas' service portfolio of Senvion turbines in Australia stands at 287 MW, and to over 300 MW across the Asia Pacific region. EDL Energy owns and operates a portfolio of 99 power stations in Australia, North America and Europe.(Source: Vestas, PR, 8 June, 2020) Contact: Vestas, www.vestas.com; EDL Energy, James Harman, CEO, Phone: +61 7 3275 5555, (517) 208-0743 -- US Office, Fax: +61 7 3275 5512, www.edlenergy.com

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Technical University of Denmark,
Date: 2020-06-08
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark, DTU Bioengineering report they have identified a number of enzymes that can capture CO2 and transform it into sustainable chemicals with the use of electricity from the wind turbines. The specific enzymes can effectively convert carbon dioxide into formic acid and then into methanol.

The DTU Bioengineering scientists contend that Denmark can become a market leader if there is a high production of the particular enzymes.

According to the researchers, 200 tonnes of the enzyme can capture one million tpd of CO2. A new technology needs to be developed to produce enzymes on a large scale, the DTU release notes. (Source: DTU Bioengineering , CPH Post, 6 June, 2020) Contact: DTU Bioengineering, (+45) 4525 2600 , info@bio.dtu.dk, www.bioengineering.dtu.dk

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National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium
Date: 2020-06-08
The not-for-profit National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium (the Consortium) is reporting the selection of 12 projects for contract negotiation, completing its first solicitation for offshore wind research and development technology projects.

The 12 awards totaling $10.3 million will support a variety of research areas, including comprehensive U.S. supply chain analyses, studying the impacts of offshore wind on the electric grid system and innovations in anchoring structures. The awarded projects include:

Demonstration of Shallow-Water Mooring Components for FOWTs (ShallowFloat)-- Principle Power Inc.;

Design and Certification of Taut-synthetic Moorings for Floating Wind Turbines -- University of Maine;

Dual-Functional Tuned Inerter Damper for Enhanced Semi-Sub Offshore Wind Turbine -- Virginia Tech University;

Innovative Anchoring System for Floating Offshore Wind, Triton Systems Inc.:

Techno-Economic Mooring Configuration and Design for Floating Offshore Wind -- University of Massachusetts Amherst.

As the first federally-funded public-private partnership focused on advancing offshore wind technology in the U.S., the Consortium supports the cost-effective and responsible development of offshore wind to maximize the economic benefit to the country.

Virginia, Massachusetts and Maryland also contribute to the Consortium's funding. NYSERDA administered the initial solicitation on behalf of the Consortium. (Source: National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium, PR, JUne, 2020) Contact: National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium, Carrie Cullen Hitt, Exec. Dir., www.nationaloffshorewind.org

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Vestas
Date: 2020-06-08
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is reporting receipt of a Russian order for the supply, installation and commissioning of 226 MW of wind turbines for commissioning in Q3, 2021. Long term management, service and maintenance is included in the contract.

The order was sanctioned by the Wind Energy Development Fund, a joint fund by Russian innovation development institution RUSNANO, and Finnish energy company Fortum. (Source: Vestas, PR, Various Media, June, 2020) Contact: RUSNANO, en.rusnano.com; Vestas, +45 97 30 00 00, vestas@vestas.com, www.vestas.com

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Greenalia
Date: 2020-06-05
In Spain, Coruna-based independent power producer and renewable energy specialist Greenalia reports construction of its first floating offshore wind energy installation is underway.

The 50 MW GOFIO wind farm Southeast of the Island of Gran Canaria incorporates four 12.5 MW marine wind turbines to generate sufficient energy for as many as 70,000 homes while avoiding 140,000 tpy of CO2 emissions, according to the company release. (Source: Greealia, PR reve, 3 June, 2020) Contact: Greenalia, +34 902 905 910, info@greenalia.es, www.greenalia.es

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Juwi Renewable Energy
Date: 2020-05-29
In the Land Down Under, Juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd , the Brisbane-based unit of German renewables developer Juwi AG reports it has contracted with Contract Power for the construction of a hybrid wind and solar power plant in the town of Esperance in Western Australia.

The project, which is expected to be completed early in 2022, will combine a 4-MW solar farm with two 4.5-MW wind turbines, a lithium ion battery system and gas generators. (Source: Juwi Renewable Energy Australia, Website, 27 May, 2020) Contact: Juwi Renewable Energy, Cameron Garnsworthy, Managing Director, +61 7 3107 0908, www.juwi.com.au

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Tenaska
Date: 2020-05-22
Omaha, Nebraska-based Tenaska reports its 242-MW Clear Creek Energy Center wind farm in Northwest Missouri, is now in operation The facility incorporates 111 Vestas turbines across approximately 31,000 acres.

The $300 million wind farm produces renewable energy under a 25-year PPA with Associated Electric Cooperative, an electric generation and transmission cooperative based in Springfield, Missouri, that provides wholesale power to six regional cooperatives. The wind farm is owned by Tenaska Clear Creek Wind, which is comprised of affiliates of Tenaska and Bright Canyon Energy. Construction of the wind farm began in spring 2019. Vestas, a global wind turbine manufacturer, supplied the wind turbines and is providing maintenance services for the project. Mortenson was the engineering, procurement and construction contractor. (Source: Tenaska, 18 May, 2020) Contact: Tenaska, Jerry Crouse, CEO,(402) 691-9700, info@tenaskacapital.com, www.tenaskacapital.com

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General Electric,Fina Enerji
Date: 2020-05-20
GE Renewable Energy reports it will supply Fina Enerji with 52 of its 3 MW platform onshore wind turbines totaling 193 MW -- sufficient to power roughly 195,000 Turkish homes -- for four wind farms in Turkey. The 156 blades will be manufactured at GE’s LM Wind Power factory in Bergama, Izmir, Turkey. The sale includes a 15-years service agreement.

To date, GE has an installed base of 1.2 GW of wind energy in Turkey and has built 500 wind turbines in the country, including the 350 MW of onshore wind energy projects that Fina Enerji and GE Renewable Energy have built together. (Source: GE, PR reve, 18 May, 2020) Contact: Fina Enerji, www.finaenerji.com

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Tenaska
Date: 2020-05-20
Omaha, Nebraska-based Tenaska reports its 242-MW Clear Creek Energy Center wind farm in Northwest Missouri, is now in operation The facility incorporates 111 Vestas turbines across approximately 31,000 acres.

The $300 million wind farm produces renewable energy under a 25-year PPA with Associated Electric Cooperative, an electric generation and transmission cooperative based in Springfield, Missouri, that provides wholesale power to six regional cooperatives. The wind farm is owned by Tenaska Clear Creek Wind, which is comprised of affiliates of Tenaska and Bright Canyon Energy. Construction of the wind farm began in spring 2019. Vestas, a global wind turbine manufacturer, supplied the wind turbines and is providing maintenance services for the project. Mortenson was the engineering, procurement and construction contractor. (Source: Tenaska, 18 May, 2020) Contact: Tenaska, Jerry Crouse, CEO Mortenson

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Scout Clean Energy
Date: 2020-05-19
Boulder, Colorado-based renewable energy developer, owner and operator Scout Clean Energy reports it will apply for a conditional use permit from Benton County, Washington for its 600-MW Horse Heaven Wind Farm project south of Kennewick later this year.

The project is expected to incorporate as many as 212 GE wind turbines at a total cost of $850 million and generate sufficient energy for approximately 140,000 homes when fully operational in 2022.

Horse Heaven Wind Farm is subject to regulatory review under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (Source: Scout Clean Energy, Facebook, Tri Cities Journal of Business, May, 2020)Contact: Scout Clean Energy, Michael Rucker, CEO, (303) 284-7566, michael@scoutcleanenergy.com, www.scoutcleanenergy.com

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iemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Date: 2020-05-19
Further to our 15 Nov. 2019 report, Madrid-based wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (SGRE) is reporting plans to expand its production capacity in Taiwan to deliver turbines for the Hai Long 2 wind farm with which it has a preferred supplier agreement.

The Hai Long offshore wind farm project is being developed by Toronto-based Northland Power Inc and Singapore's Yushan Energy Pte . SGRE is to supply wind turbines for the latter's 300 MW wind farm off the coast of Changhua County. (Source: Siemens Gamesa, Taipei Times, 16 May, 2020) Contact: Seimens Gamesa, Morten Pilgaard Rasmussen, www.siemensgamesa.com; Northland Power Inc., (416) 962-6262, www.northlandpower.com; Yushan Energy, www.yushanenergy.com

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Liberty Utilities
Date: 2020-05-13
Following up on our 15 Jan report, in the Show Me State, Joplin-based Liberty Utilities is reporting the first of more than 270 wind turbines slated for its $1.2 billion, 600-MW wind project in Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas has been completed. The project includes two wind farms, North Fork and King's Point, in Southwest Missouri, each of which incorporates 69 turbines that combined are projected to generate a total of 300 megawatts.

Work is also underway on the utility's Neosho Ridge Wind Farm in Neosho County, Kansas, north of Parsons, where 139 more turbines will generate another 300MW of electricity.

When the project is completed, Liberty will generate over half of its electricity from its wind farm, or through purchasing agreements with two wind farms in Kansas. (Source: Liberty Utilities, Joplin Globe, 11 May, 2020) Contact: Liberty Utilities, Tim Wilson, VP, 855-872-3242, www.libertyutilities.com

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Siemens, Flender
Date: 2020-05-13
German industrial major Siemens AG is reporting plans to merge its wind power generation unit with its Bocholt, Germany-based mechanical drive systems subsidiary Flender. The merger would "complete the company's electrical and mechanical portfolio, making it an important tier-one supplier to the wind power industry" and create a "one-stop-shop" for Siemens' wind power customers, according to the company.

Flender, which Siemens acquired 2005, produces mechanical drive systems for wind turbines and other power generation sectors, including mining, and oil and gas. It also supplies gearboxes under the Winergy brand.

Siemens is also proceeding with its planned transfer of its 67.1 pct majority stake in wind turbine OEM Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) to its gas and power unit to the new "Siemens Energy" unit, and spin it off in a public listing. (Source: Siemens AG, PR, WindPower, 11 May, 2020) Contact: Flender, www.flender.com; Siemens AG, new.siemens.com/global/en.html

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European Investment Bank
Date: 2020-05-13
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved an undisclosed sum to finance the development of the 30 MW Golfe du Lion offshore floating wind project, 16 km off the coast of the Leucate-Le Barcares area in the Mediterranean Sea. .

The demonstration project will incorporate three V164 MHI Vestas 10 MW wind turbines supported by Principle Power's WindFloat semi-submersible floating foundations. The project, which is being developed by Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion (EFGL), a consortium comprising Engie, EDP Renewables, and Caisse des Depots, is expected to be commissioned in 2022. The commissioning of the wind farm is scheduled for 2022 (Source: EIB, offshore wind biz, 12 May, 2020) (Contact: Eoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion, www.info-efgl.fr; EIB, www.eib.org

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