Wind-Energy

GE Vernova Expands European Onshore Wind Presence with Romania Deal

GE Vernova has secured a significant agreement with Public Power Corporation Renewables (PPC R) to supply, install, and commission 23 of its 6.1-MW 158-meter turbines for a wind farm in Vaslui County, Romania. The deal, confirmed in the second quarter of 2024, will add 140 MW to GE Vernova's existing 700 MW installed capacity in Romania.

Gilan Sabatier, GE Vernova’s Chief Commercial Officer for Onshore Wind in International Markets, emphasized the importance of technology in accelerating Romania's wind energy growth. Initial deliveries for the project are slated for early 2025, with full operation expected by the end of the year.

The collaboration supports Romania’s goal to add 5 GW of wind energy by 2030, aligning with the country’s energy transition strategy. PPC Renewables CEO Konstantinos Mavros highlighted the company’s expanding renewable portfolio, which includes 4.7 GW of production capacity and a pipeline of 20 GW. GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind division, with a global base of 56,000 turbines and 120 GW of capacity, continues to lead the renewable energy sector.

Source: POWER Magazine

U.S. Launches First Offshore Wind Farm, Vineyard Wind 1, in Historic Energy Milestone

The United States commissioned its first commercial offshore wind farm, Vineyard Wind 1, in 2023, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s renewable energy sector. Located off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, the project boasts 62 state-of-the-art turbines with a combined capacity exceeding 800 megawatts (MW). Vineyard

Downing Completes Sale of Gabrielsberget Wind Farm with 54% Return

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) has finalized the sale of its entire stake in the Gabrielsberget wind farm in Sweden, achieving a total return of approximately 54% over the investment period. The asset was acquired in January 2022 for £19.8 million and yielded €36 million (£29.8 million)

Israeli Enlight Completes 94MW Pupin Wind Farm in Serbia

The construction of the Pupin wind farm in Kovačica, Serbia, with an installed capacity of 94MW comprising 16 wind turbines, has been completed and entered trial operation, the Renewable Energy Sources Association of Serbia announced today. Developed by Israeli company Enlight Renewable Energy, the Pupin wind farm is an extension

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