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voda 7 maart 2018 22:04

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Gujarat aims to double wind power capacity by 2022

NYOOOZ reported that Gujarat is likely to see huge investments in wind power over the next few years as the state government is targeting to double wind power generation capacity in the state by 2022. As of December 2017, Gujarat was home to 5,526 MW of wind power generation capacity, the second highest in the country after Tamil Nadu, with a little over 7,800 MW. While the southern state is likely to remain at the top, Gujarat will see significant addition in wind power capacity over the next five years, and it is likely to cross 10,000 MW.

Mr Sujit Gulati, additional chief secretary of Energy & Petrochemicals Department, told DNA that "We plan to add 1,000 MW wind power capacity every year till 2022.”

Installing one MW of wind power typically costs approximately INR 6 crore, which means that wind power could see investment of around INR 6,000 crore a year if the state achieves the 1,000 MW target.

The target is definitely ambitious as the state has seen wind power capacity going up by 200-300 MW annually in the past few years. Official figures reveal that 392 MW wind power capacity was added in 2015-16, while the figure stands at 209 MW at the end of December in the current year.

The only exception to this was the year 2016-17 when wind power capacity went up by 1,388 MW.

A senior official in Gujarat Energy Development Agency, whose mandate is to promote renewable power sources, told DNA that the sharp rise in installation of wind power capacity in the last financial year, i.e. 2016-17, was because of generation-based incentive of Rs 0.50 per unit from the central government.

A senior official, requesting anonymity said that "The target to add 1,000 MW every year is challenging, but achievable. It is also a must for the central government to achieve the targeted wind power capacity of 60 GW (60,000 MW) by 2022.”

According to official figures, the installed wind power capacity in the country stands at 32,200 MW. Apart from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, Maharashtra (4,770 MW), Rajasthan (4,280 MW), Karnataka (3,750 MW) and Madhya Pradesh with 2,500 MW are the other states which are home to significant capacities.

Source : NYOOOZ

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voda 7 maart 2018 22:06

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SEIL wins 300 MW wind project

Economic Times reported that Sembcorp Energy India Ltd has been awarded a 300-megawatt project in the country's third wind power auction conducted recently. This is the third consecutive win for the subsidiaries of Sembcorp Green Infra, a wholly-owned arm of SEIL.

The nationwide wind power auction was conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India. With this order, SEIL has bagged a combined capacity of 800 MW from the three auctions, which is by far the largest combined capacity won by an independent power producer.

SECI in a letter of award has confirmed acceptance of SEIL s final offer and committed to purchase power from the new project.

The project is proposed to be set up in Gujarat. After completion, the project s entire power output would be sold to SECI under a 25-year power purchase agreement.

The project will be connected to India s Interstate Transmission System and supply power to many states, helping them meet renewable energy requirement.

As of December 31, 2017, SEIL had a total power generation capacity of 4.07 GW, comprising 3.57 GW of operating capacity and 0.50 GW of under construction capacity.

Source : Economic Times

voda 8 maart 2018 21:08

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Orascom, Engie, and Toyota Tsusho to build wind farm in Egypt

English Ahram reported that Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company signed an agreement with a consortium comprising Orascom Construction, Engie, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation to build a USD 400 million wind farm in the Gulf of Suez’s Gabal El-Zeit. The agreement is under a build-own-operate framework to generate wind power at a capacity of 250 MW. This represents a third of the total wind power currently generated in Egypt.

The wind farm will be linked to the national grid for trial operation by mid-2019, and will be fully linked by the end of 2019.

The consortium of companies had reached financial close for the project last December, with funding from Japan Bank for International Corporation, Nippon Export and Investment Insurance, SMBC and Societe Generale, according to a statement last December by Shalakany law firm, which acted as local counsel for the lenders.

Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker noted at the signing ceremony that all power-purchase agreements were finalised for the Benban solar power complex, which is set to be the largest solar installation in the world, with a capacity of 1,460 MW.

A EUR 22 million multipurpose applications by thermodynamic solar (MATS) plant was also inaugurated last week in Borg El-Arab, Alexandria to produce over 3,000 MWh of electricity and about 8,900 MWh of thermal energy every year when it becomes fully operational.

The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Sherif Ismail, Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker, Investment and International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr, and Finance Minister Amr El-Garhy.

Egypt’s national strategy looks to bring the contribution of electricity from renewable energy to 20 percent by 2022, to be increased to 42 percent by 2035.

Source : English Ahram

voda 13 maart 2018 16:45

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Inox Wind wins 50MW in the Maharashtra State auctions

Inox Wind Limited, one of India’s leading wind energy solutions providers, has won 50MW in the Maharashtra state auctions. The bid was won at a fixed price of INR 2.86/unit for 25 years. This win is on back of the 300MW order win from SECI-1 auctions, 300MW in SECI-2 auctions and 200MW from SECI-3 auctions. This win enhances our auction based order book to a sector leading 850MW.

The 50MW project would be executed over the next 12-15 months and Inox Wind will be responsible for the development, construction and commissioning and will provide long-term operations and maintenance services. Our wins in SECI and Maharashtra state auctions are the testament to our competitiveness in the auction regime. Our low-cost structure makes us one of the lowest cost producers of wind turbines and places us in an ideal position under this regime. We would also highlight that our order book can be higher from the Maharashtra auction if we are selected by other winning IPPs as a WTG provider for their bids. We remain committed to execute these projects on a profitable basis meeting our company targets.

Mr Kailash Tarachandani CEO of Inox Wind Limited said that “With this auction, the government has auctioned 5.5GW in SECI & state auctions this year and we look forward to a strong end to the year with the upcoming 2GW SECI-4 auction and 500MW(with 500MW Greenshoe option) Gujarat auction. We look forward to contributing towards achieving the 60GW wind power capacity goal by 2022 as shared by the Honourable Power Minister through the 10GW wind power auctions in FY19 and FY20 each. The Maharashtra wind power auction tariff of INR 2.86/unit also highlights our belief that states with lower PLF sites will show higher tariffs than what are discovered in central auctions where higher PLF sites are used.”

Source : Strategic Research Institute

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voda 14 maart 2018 17:11

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Suzlon wins 75 MW order through MSEDCL bid

Wind turbine maker Suzlon said it has bagged an order for development of 75 megawatt wind energy project from an independent power producer through Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd bid.

The company in a filling said that Suzlon will install around 36 units of S111-140m wind turbine generators with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project will be located in Maharashtra and will be commissioned as per MSEDCL bid guidelines.

Suzlon said it will execute the entire project on a turnkey basis and will also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services for the complete project lifecycle.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 15 maart 2018 19:23

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Suzlon Installs and Commissions S128 in Tamil Nadu

Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, has announced the installation and commissioning of its new product, S128; the largest wind turbine generator in India. The first prototype of S128 has been commissioned at the Sanganeri, site in Tamil Nadu. Testing is underway with certification expected in Q3 of Calendar Year 2018 (CY2018). The S128 WTG is available in 2.6 MW to 2.8 MW variants and offers hub heights up to 140 meters.

The S128 wind turbine generator is the latest addition to Suzlon’s product portfolio and features the time tested Doubly Fed Induction Generator technology. It also consists of the country’s largest rotor blade measuring 63 meters and has a rotor diameter of 128 meters. The SB 63 blade has been engineered and developed by Suzlon utilizing carbon fiber which provides the capability to utilize thinner aerodynamic profiles. This technology provides excellent performance in low wind sites. The S128 series offers ~33% more swept area (12,860 m2) and is expected to deliver ~32% more energy generation compared to the S111. It is designed to optimally harness wind resources at higher altitudes making low wind sites viable. This next generation turbine is well equipped to improve energy yield and support competitive tariff environment in India while protecting customers return on investment.

Mr JP Chalasani, Group CEO, Suzlon Group said that “The S128 wind turbine is going to be a revolutionary product in India. It has been our continuous effort to reduce the levelised cost of energy (LCoE) and we continue to invest in R&D with an aim to develop technologically advanced and innovative products. It is a proud moment for us to manufacture, install and commission the largest wind turbine generator in the country. With its reduced levelised cost of energy (LCoE), cost effective design and superior performance S128 will unlock unviable sites and set new benchmarks in the Indian wind industry”

Mr Duncan Koerbel, Chief Technology Officer of Suzlon Energy said that “Our focus is on developing efficient turbines that ensure higher ROI to our customers. The prototype of the S128 is delivering close to conventional fuel competitive Plant Load Factor. We are leveraging the S128 technology to further grow our portfolio to bring offshore size technology onshore to India and other developing markets.”

Source : Strategic Research Institute

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voda 15 maart 2018 19:27

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GE Renewable Energy and Fina Enerji to drive renewable energy development in Turkey

GE Renewable Energy and Fina Enerji signed an agreement to work on potential eight wind projects in Turkey providing up to 410 MW of power by December 31st, 2020. With the previous agreement signed in 2017 for K?z?lcaterzi Wind Project, Fina Enerji is expected to add up to 425 MW to their installed base by 2020. The signature of this agreement supports Turkey's national goal of reaching a capacity of 20 GW in wind power and generating 30 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2023.

The signing of the agreement which calls for GE to supply its GE's 3.8-130 wind turbines and related services and long-term Services for projects was witnessed by GE's Chairman and CEO, Mr John Flannery, and Chairman of the Board of Fina Enerji, Murat Ozyegin. The wind farms are intended to start commercial operations in 2019 /2020, and to be located across different regions of Turkey.

Mr Murat Ozyegin, Fina Enerji's Chairman of the Board, said that "We are proud to sign this agreement, which we believe will make a major contribution to the achievement of our country's renewable energy goals. By expanding our goals day by day, we have been continuing our investments at full speed since 2007. Our installed base in wind power will be reaching from 336 MW up to 761 MW in two years through the agreement we signed in 2017 and the agreement we signed today. We are particularly pleased to continue our journey with GE, our long-time business partner, who is extending its contribution to local production"

GE's 3.8-130 wind turbine features a 130-meter rotor and offers the latest enhancements in load management controls, low acoustic emissions, efficient electrical power conversion and robust performance. The turbines have to meet local content requirements, supporting employment and localization efforts in the country.

Dr. Manar Al Moneef, General Manager, GE's Onshore Wind Business, in Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, said that "It's truly exceptional when our work can actively contribute to the realization of essential national strategies – our relationship with Fina Enerji continues to be a shining example of what true collaboration can accomplish. Our commitment to Turkey is a holistic one – in addition to working toward renewable energy targets, GE is fully committed to supporting and advancing local manufacturing and employment in Turkey; GE's LM Wind Power blade factory, which last year started manufacturing in ?zmir, is testament to this. We are thrilled and excited by what this signature can offer."

This agreement builds on the already strong relationship between GE and Fina Enerji. In April 2017, GE and Fina Enerji announced their agreement to broaden their cooperation by entering into a comprehensive 10-year Full-Service Agreement (FSA), complemented by a 2-year trial of GE's Predix-powered Digital Wind Farm solutions for Fina Enerji's existing wind farms.

Source : Strategic Research Institute,

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voda 21 maart 2018 20:47

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Suzlon wins two projects of 300 MW and 200 MW each under SECI bid

Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced that it has won two projects of 300 MW and 200 MW each for development of wind power projects. Suzlon will install 238 units of S111 140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project will be located at Kutch district in Gujarat. Suzlon will execute both the projects on a turnkey basis and will also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance services.

Speaking on the order win, J.P. Chalasani, Group CEO, Suzlon Group said, “The two projects totalling 500 MW order is a testament to the customer’s confidence in our technologically advanced and innovative products and services. There is an increased interest from all customer segments to invest in renewable energy in their pursuit of contributing towards mitigating risks of climate change and providing affordable and renewable power for all. With the introduction of the bidding regime, the industry is poised to grow to 8-10 GW annually. We are committed to partner with our customers to scale it up further and enable India’s transition from conventional fuel dominated energy architecture to renewable energy sources.

Suzlon has more than two decades of experience in the wind sector and is the custodian of more than 11 GW wind assets across India. We are best equipped to cater to the growing demand for renewable energy in India with our pan-India presence, comprehensive product portfolio, robust in-house R&D and best-in-class services.”

The S111 wind turbine generator (WTG) is the latest addition to the 2.1 MW platform and features the time tested Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) technology. With a swept area of 9,852 sq. metre, the S111 140m is designed to optimally harness wind resources at higher altitudes making low wind sites viable. It not only delivers superior energy yield, but also offers higher return on investment for customers.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

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voda 26 maart 2018 21:54

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Suzlon designs and produces India’s longest wind turbine blade of 63 meters

Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider has designed and manufactured the country’s longest wind turbine blade at its Padubidri Rotor Blade Unit. The advanced blade measures 63 meters in length and has been specifically developed for Suzlon’s new S128 wind turbine family with a rotor diameter of 128 meters, 1.5 times taller than the India Gate monument in terms of height. Suzlon’s turbines have been setting industry benchmarks across the technology value chain by bringing global scale capability to India.

This blade has been engineered with a carbon girder which provides the capability to utilize thinner aerodynamic profiles and provides higher lift with less drag to contribute to the turbine’s excellent performance in low wind sites. The blade also incorporates flat back technology at the root that minimizes drag and saves additional weight and cost. The S128 series offers ~33% more swept area (12,860 m2) and is expected to deliver ~32% more energy generation compared to the S111. With an increase in the swept area Suzlon’s next generation turbine is well equipped to improve energy yield and support competitive tariff environment in India while protecting our customers return on investment.

These rotor blades will be transported using an innovative two fold transport system, which will use a specialized ‘Adapter Trailer’ for the first time in India, which ensures safe and unbound maneuverability through the hilly terrain, while transporting the long blades. This innovative approach will ensure a safe, cost effective and time efficient mode of transport for the 63 meters long rotor blade to the most remote areas.

Mr JP Chalasani, Group CEO, Suzlon Group said that “It has been our continuous endeavor to reduce the levelised cost of energy by leveraging technology. Our R&D efforts are focused on developing technologically advanced and innovative products. The new blade will offer higher aerodynamic performance and improved annual energy production (AEP) and will harness the optimal available wind resources.”

Duncan Koerbel, Chief Technology Officer of Suzlon Energy said that “The SB 63 blade is the longest and most efficient aerodynamic blade Suzlon has ever produced. We have introduced carbon fiber in the new generation of blades. This simultaneously reduces the weight of the blade and allows us to design even more aggressive airfoils. This creates a win-win solution for our turbine and our clients.”

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 27 maart 2018 21:45

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Akfen energy to invest TL 1.6B in wind power

DAILY SABAH reported that Akfen Renewable Energy will invest TL 1.6 billion (USD 403 million) in four wind power plants to be built in Canakkale and Denizli. In a statement released by the company, it was noted that three wind farms will be built in Canakkale while a fourth plant will be constructed in Denizli. It was stated that the power plants, which will have 242 megawatts of installed power in total, will produce 835 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.

According to the statement, Siemens Gamesa will supply 81 wind turbines at a total of 79.5 meters in four projects, which will cost a total of TL 1.6 billion. When the projects begin to be commissioned by the end of this year, they will meet the annual energy needs of 310,000 households. Focusing on generating energy only from domestic and renewable sources such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power and aiming to reach a thousand-megawatt clean installed power in this area by 2020, Akfen Renewable Energy will realize its first wind projects in Canakkale and Denizli, namely 99 MW Ucp?nar wind energy plant, 51 MW Hasanoba RES and 26 MW Kocalar RES in Canakkale and 66 MW Denizli RES in Denizli.

In the aforementioned statement, Akfen Renewable Energy Deputy General Manager Kayr?l Karabeyo?lu said the company has a capacity of 245 MW installed power in domestic and renewable energy.

Karabeyo?lu stressed that investments in this area will continue with the wind power plants in Çanakkale and Denizli. He added that "In an environment where renewable energy sees so much interest in Turkey along with incentives and projects, we will strengthen the clean energy platform we have continuously realized with new investments.”

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 3 april 2018 21:56

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Vestas wins first order for V120-2.2 MW from India

Long-term customer Powerica Limited has placed the first V120-2.2 MW order globally for the 50 MW power project in Bhatel Wind Farm in Gujarat state. The project was awarded as part of the state-level wind power auction in Gujarat concluded in December 2017. The V120-2.2 MW is latest extension of Vestas’ 2 MW platform, making the order another step forward for one of the most widely installed platforms in the history of wind energy. V120-2.2 MW is specifically designed for markets like India where it offers optimised energy production in medium to low wind with higher turbulence conditions.

The order also includes a VestasOnline® Business SCADA solution and a 15-year full-scope Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. Turbine delivery is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2018, whilst commissioning is planned for the first quarter of 2019.

Mr Clive Turton, President of Vestas Asia Pacific said that “This order strengthens our relationship with Powerica Limited further and by ordering the first V120-2.2 MW turbines globally for the Bhatel Wind Farm, we are together setting a new benchmark for levelised cost of energy at park level. We continue to offer our most advanced solutions in India which together with our broad range of capabilities and close collaboration with Indian customers provide a strong foundation for being successful in auctions.”

Mr Naresh Oberoi, Chairman and Managing Director, Powerica Limited said that “For more than 10 years, Vestas has been a partner for Powerica Limited for its wind energy projects in India. Powerica will be the first company in India to use Vestas’ V120-2.2 MW turbines and we are confident to commission the project as per schedule.”

The order follows last year’s record order intake for Vestas in India of more than 600 MW, which was the company’s highest in one year since pioneering the Indian wind energy market in 1986. The wind power plant has an estimated annual production of 183,960 MWh, which can cover the annual electricity consumption of around 1.2 million urban electricity consumers in India.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 3 april 2018 21:58

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TNERC to take a call on wind energy banking in next order

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission said that it would decide on the issue of wind energy bank in its next tariff order, after considering the views of stakeholders and based on its consultative paper. The banking facility allowed captive wind power generators to sell their surplus to distribution companies. This policy was adopted by the State government long ago to promote clean energy.

It added that Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) had filed a petition with the TNERC, seeking removal of the facility and change of banking period to the calendar year from the financial year. In a recent consultative paper, the TNERC said wind energy banking had remained a bone of contention between Tangedco and power producers. With the State becoming energy surplus, the Tangedco says it was recording losses because of the additional cost incurred on banking while wind energy generators, on the other hand, cited concerns about the investments made factoring in the banking provision.

According to the consultative paper, of the 7,900 MW of wind energy capacity in Tamil Nadu, largest in the country, captive generation accounted for nearly 70% or 5,500 MW.

Based on Tangedco’s submission and views of all the stakeholders, the TNERC would decide on the new norms for wind energy banking in the next tariff order.

The consultative paper suggested a slew of restrictions on the banking facility. The TNERC said in its paper that “The rise in captive installation is a cause for concern with respect to the facility of banking of energy.”

The commission has proposed that the captive wind power generators should restrict the installed capacity in such a way that the generation did not exceed the annual average demand after taking into account the figures for the previous two or three years.

The commission has suggested other options, including scrapping banking, but with deemed purchase of surplus power or banking facility with a restriction on timing from one month to 12 months, with various riders and charges.

Source : Hindu

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voda 6 april 2018 16:56

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Siemens Gamesa reinforces its presence in Vietnam with a new order for 39 MW

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy continues to reinforce its presence in Vietnam where it will install and commission the Dam Nai wind farm with 39 MW for the independent operator, The Blue Circle, headquartered in Singapore.

Development of this project has been divided into two phases1: phase one, in which Siemens Gamesa last year installed three SG 2.6-114 turbines that are already operational; and phase two, signed now, in which the company will furnish the remaining 12 turbines for commissioning by October of this year.

Siemens Gamesa will also handle the operations and maintenance services at this facility, located in the southern Vietnamese province of Ninh Thuan, for the next 10 years.

Constrained by the strong winds that kick up in this region from around October, the deadline between the contract's execution and the commissioning of the wind farm is very tight, demonstrating once again the company's ability to adapt to its customers' tailored requirements on a project by project basis.

Álvaro Bilbao, CEO of Siemens Gamesa in Asia Pacific, who added that the company has recently opened a permanent office in the country said that "We are committed to Vietnam as a market and we want to be our customers' preferred partner in developing wind power projects.” SGRE expects significant growth in Vietnam in the coming years as the country begins to utilize some of the best wind resources in South East Asia, the target being to install 1 GW by 2020.

In addition to Vietnam, Siemens Gamesa's footprint in Asia Pacific extends to China, South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, where it has already installed more than 6.6 GW and has another 1.2 GW in execution. In addition, the company has recently announced a new offshore contract in Taiwan to supply 120 MW.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 6 april 2018 17:09

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Australia biggest wind farm project approved in NSW

Business Insider reported that the NSW government has signed off on Australia’s biggest wind farm, which will be built in the Upper Hunter region. The AUD 643 million Liverpool Range wind farm, between the Cassilis and Coolah, 350km northwest of Sydney, will have 272 turbines generating nearly 1000MW (megawatts) of power, enough to supply nearly 500,000 homes. The total number of turbines is 16 less than originally planned.

Planning Minister Anthony Roberts signed off on the project last week as a State Significant Development, saying it would generate around 800 jobs over the three year construction phase, as well as delivering up to USD 800,000 annually (USD 3000 per turbine) in community funding through a voluntary planning agreement with the local councils.

The project is 20km across and 36km from north to south, on 25 different properties near the Coolah Tops National Park.

The Liverpool Range project was originally proposed by Sydney based Australian renewable energy developer Epuron in 2011, but attracted a range of concerns from nearby residents.

Epuron was responsible for the AUD 80 million 30MW Cullerin Range wind farm, near Goulburn in southern NSW, completed in 2009 and sold to Origin Energy.

Minister Roberts said locals “had a major say” in the Liverpool Range project leading to reduction in the total number of turbines by 16, increasing setbacks of turbines from property boundaries, changing the alignment of the electricity transmission line to reduce clearing of native vegetation, and reducing the number of proposed substations from six to four.

Other conditions include strict noise criteria, visual screening for nearby residents, and biodiversity offsets to compensate for clearing of native vegetation.

Epuron will also upgrade 143km of regional and local roads.

The project sits just to the south of the fertile Liverpool Plains, where the controversial $1 billion Shenhua Watermark coal mine project has divided the agricultural community.

Both projects are in the electorate of former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce.

Source : Business Insider .com

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voda 6 april 2018 17:21

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India to achieve 60 GW wind capacity before 2022 - Manufacturers

According to Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association, the Indian wind industry is on course to achieve the government's 60 GW capacity target ahead of the 2022 deadline as it has already crossed 34 GW mark. IWTMA Chairman Tulsi Tanti said that "At the current rate, the wind industry is on course to add 30GW of new capacity in next three years, thereby taking the cumulative total capacity to 60 GW by FY'21.”

Mr Tanti said that the wind industry witnessed a transition from the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) to the competitive bidding regime in FY2017-18 which resulted in a temporary drop in volume. The industry is now on a growth trajectory with a healthy order pipeline.

There was a clear business visibility of 10-12 GW even before the start of this financial year with announcement and plan of bids by the New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Ministry. The industry is confident of the government's continuous support, the association said.

Mr tanti said that "We are seeing large scale projects of 200 to 300 MW capacity, which brings in advantages of scale at project level, leading to cost optimization there by benefitting working capital of companies."

India looks to achieve the target of 175 GW of installed renewable energy capacities by 2022.

Source : Economic Times

voda 10 april 2018 21:28

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Enel awarded 285 MW of wind in first Indian green energy tender

Enel, through its Indian renewable subsidiary BLP Energy Private Limited has won its first ever renewable energy tender in the country with the awarding of the right to sign a 25-year energy supply contract for a 285 MW wind farm in the State of Gujarat. The project was awarded under the Fourth Tranche of the 2 GW national wind tender issued by the government company Solar Energy Corporation of India.

Mr Antonio Cammisecra, Head of Enel’s Global Renewable Energies Division Enel Green Power said that “We are very pleased about this first tender award in India. With this award, we have made an important step forward in strengthening and consolidating our presence in a country we consider strategic. Looking ahead, we are planning to expand further in India, which will also serve as a platform for growth throughout the overall Asia Pacific region, fully leveraging on the huge availability of renewable resources and growing energy demand of this area.”

Enel will be investing more than 290 million US dollars in the construction of this wind farm, which will be supported by a contract for the sale of specified volumes of energy over a 25-year period to SECI.

The project, which is expected to start operations in the second half of 2019, will be able to generate more than 1,000 GWh of renewable energy every year, making a significant contribution to both India’s need for new power generation capacity and the country’s environmental goals. The current Indian government has set a target of achieving 100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind power generation capacity by 2022, up from around 20 GW of solar and about 33 GW of wind today.

Enel, through BLP Energy, one of India’s leading renewable energy companies, owns and operates 172 MW of wind capacity producing around 340 GWh per year in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 11 april 2018 19:37

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Siemens Gamesa reinforces its presence in Vietnam

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy continues to reinforce its presence in Vietnam where it will install and commission the Dam Nai wind farm with 39 MW for the independent operator, The Blue Circle, headquartered in Singapore. Development of this project has been divided into two phases1: phase one, in which Siemens Gamesa last year installed three SG 2.6-114 turbines that are already operational; and phase two, signed now, in which the company will furnish the remaining 12 turbines for commissioning by October of this year.

Siemens Gamesa will also handle the operations and maintenance services at this facility, located in the southern Vietnamese province of Ninh Thuan, for the next 10 years.

Constrained by the strong winds that kick up in this region from around October, the deadline between the contract's execution and the commissioning of the wind farm is very tight, demonstrating once again the company's ability to adapt to its customers' tailored requirements on a project by project basis.

Mr Álvaro Bilbao, CEO of Siemens Gamesa in Asia Pacific said that "We are committed to Vietnam as a market and we want to be our customers' preferred partner in developing wind power projects.” He added that the company has recently opened a permanent office in the country. SGRE expects significant growth in Vietnam in the coming years as the country begins to utilize some of the best wind resources in South East Asia, the target being to install 1 GW by 2020.

In addition to Vietnam, Siemens Gamesa's footprint in Asia Pacific extends to China, South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, where it has already installed more than 6.6 GW and has another 1.2 GW in execution. In addition, the company has recently announced a new offshore contract in Taiwan to supply 120 MW.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 11 april 2018 19:38

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Siemens Gamesa get contract from Formosa for wind power plant

Only one year after the successful commissioning of Taiwan's pioneering Formosa 1 Phase 1 offshore wind power plant, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has been contracted to supply an additional 120 MW of capacity for Formosa 1 Phase 2. The contracts signed today are subject to the joint venture's final investment decision and financial close, which are expected later this year. In addition to the turbine supply agreement, a 15-year Full service agreement is also signed and includes the provision of spare parts and tools to help ensure the reliability and optimal performance of the turbines. The installation of the 20 SWT-6.0-154 wind turbines will start in 2019. They will expand the total capacity of Formosa 1 wind power plant to 128 megawatts (MW).

SGRE signed the contract today together with the owner's consortium partners including Macquarie Capital, Ørsted and lead developer Swancor Renewable Energy Co. When completed, Formosa 1 will be the first project successfully built as part of the official Taiwanese Grant Scheme. The program defined by the government in 2012 supports an offshore turbine fleet of up to 520 MW to be in operation by 2020.

The project is located around six kilometers off the west coast of the Miaoli district in the Taiwan Strait with water depths between 15 to 30 meters. The Siemens Gamesa wind turbines will be installed on monopile foundations. This foundation has already proven its suitability in the local sea bed conditions when the first two SWT-4.0-130 turbines were installed for Phase 1.

SGRE Offshore CEO Andreas Nauen said that "We are proud to be involved with the Formosa 1 development team in this pioneering project, which we started a few years ago with Phase 1, and are now able to continue with an even more advanced technology. This contract is an important milestone for the development of offshore wind in the region. Also, it is an important step for Siemens Gamesa in our ambition to support Taiwan in implementing a reliable and efficient energy system to meet the government's targets for decarbonization."

With the authorities aiming to see 5.5 GW grid capacity distributed for installations between 2020 and 2025, the Taiwanese offshore wind market is a high-potential segment. To this end the government has announced a tender for which several developers are presenting bids; the results of the first round of winning projects are due to be released end of April. Siemens Gamesa is today preparing for the offshore business in Taiwan. A new Taipei office to serve as its regional Offshore wind hub in Asia-Pacific (APAC) excluding mainland China has already opened in 2017. After a first agreement with Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) in late 2017, a second Memorandum of Understanding was signed in February 2018 with Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group and a third one last week with Swancor Holdings Co. (TWSE 3708) to collaborate on the development of the offshore wind supply chain in Taiwan.

Siemens Gamesa currently has approximately 2,300 offshore wind turbines in operation globally with a combined capacity of more than 11 GW.

Source : Strategic Research Institute,

voda 11 april 2018 19:39

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GE Renewable Energy to develop with Mass Energy Group its first wind farm project in Jordan

GE Renewable Energy announced that it will provide its latest generation of 3.6-137 wind turbines to Mass Energy Group Holding, a subsidiary of Mass Global, to develop a 100 MW Mass Wind project in the country. This clean energy project will meet the power requirements of over 150,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by 233,800 metric tons annually. This will be the first windfarm in Jordan for both GE and Mass Global and builds on their longstanding business relationship. GE Renewable Energy and their consortium partner Elecnor signed a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of the project.

Set to be operational by the end of 2019, the Mass Wind project supports Kingdom of Jordan’s commitment to meeting its renewable energy targets, outlined in its Vision 2025, to increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix to 11% and drive domestic energy production to 39%.

Dr Manar Al Moneef GM of GE’s Onshore Wind Business, in Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, said that “The greenfield wind project in Rashadeh is aligned with Jordan’s Vision 2025 to strengthen the renewable energy sector and boost domestic energy production, and adds significant value to the economy and the local community. Through our cooperation with Mass Global for its first project in Jordan, we are proud to provide our advanced wind technology that is ideally suited for Jordan and the region’s needs.”

Mr Shadi Abu Al-Khair, Director General of the Commercial Department of Mass Jordan for Renewable Energy, said that “To develop this project is a milestone in our international expansion and our commitment to showcase our competencies in the energy and renewable energy sectors across the region. GE’s wind technology is leveraged globally, and by working with GE, we are bringing highly flexible and efficient operations to the new wind farm that will serve Jordan’s people.”

GE Renewable Energy is strengthening its presence in the wind energy sector of the Middle East region having recently marked a milestone with the supply of two wind turbines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the Dhofar windfarm in Oman. GE’s global wind footprint extends to more than 35 countries with over 60 Gigawatts of onshore wind turbines installed across the globe.

Source : Strategic Research Institute

voda 11 april 2018 19:53

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India average turbine size reaches 2.5MW

Wind Power Monthly reported that the average turbine capacity installed in 2017 was above 2.5MW for the first time, following a 17% increase compared with 2016, new analysis has found. According to figures from FTI Consulting, the 2.525MW average turbine size worldwide is 0.365MW higher than in 2016.

In its Global Wind Market Update — Demand & Supply 2017 report, FTI found the UK (3.764MW), Denmark (3.408MW) and Germany (3.263MW) driven by their offshore markets helped to grow the average turbine size.

The UK was the first country to have an average installed turbine size above 3.5MW. Across Europe as a whole, the average size was above 3MW the only region to reach this benchmark.

FTI said that in the world's biggest markets, the average capacity was below the 2.5MW mark: 2.332MW in the US, 2.111MW in China and 1.933MW in India. However, it is the first time the average turbine capacity in China exceeded 2MW.

FTI noted that in Canada, which has no offshore capacity, the average turbine capacity was 3.091MW.

According to FTI data, 21,691 individual turbines were installed globally last year, supplied from 46 turbine manufacturers.

FTI reaffirmed the top five manufacturers in 2017 by turbine supply it announced in February.

Vestas retained its top spot, increasing its 16.5% market share by 0.9% year-on-year, with the help of its MHI Vestas offshore wind joint venture.

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy moved up to second, as a result of the merger, which was finalised in early April 2017. The new combined Spanish-German firm also now has the largest market spread, supplying turbines to 35 markets in 2017, compared to the previous leader Vestas (30 markets in 2017).

Chinese manufacturer Goldwind saw its market share fall 1.1% compared to 2016, due to the slowdown in its home market.

Similarly, GE Renewable Energy's market share fell 4.5% year-on-year, after it lost out in the US to Vestas once again.

Source : Wind Power Monthly

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