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Developer Pulls Plug On Demo Project; Vestas Boosts Brazilian Operations

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Offshore Wind Developer Baryonyx Pulls Plug On GoWind Demonstration Project
on 05 Jun 2014 by Mark Del Franco
NAW has learned that Austin, Texas-based Baryonyx Corp. has withdrawn its permit application for its GoWind Offshore Wind Demonstration Project, effectively ending further development of its proposed 18 MW offshore wind farm consisting of three 6 MW direct-drive turbines located about five miles off the coast of Texas' South Padre [read more]
Vestas Plans Boost To Its Brazilian Operations
on 04 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
Vestas says it will invest up to EUR 32 million to ramp up its operations in the Brazilian market in order to meet local content requirements. The company says it will localize 70% of hub and nacelle manufacturing for 2 MW turbines at its facility near Fortaleza in the northeastern [read more]
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Latest News
Wind Unit Gains Are Not Enough To Rescue AMSC Yearly, Quarterly Financials
on 05 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
Although Devens, Mass.-based AMSC posted healthy revenue gains in its wind segment, the increase was not nearly enough to rescue the company's top and bottom lines. For the year ended March 31, AMSC reported that revenues were slightly lower at $84.1 million, compared with $87.4 million in revenue last year. [read more]
Renewable NRG Systems Taps Dunne For EMEA Markets
on 05 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
Hinesburg, Vt.-based Renewable NRG Systems has named Christopher Dunne the territory manager for European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) markets. According to NRG Systems, he will be responsible for advising customers on products and best practices for wind resource assessment, solar resource assessment and wind plant optimization. Dunne's background includes [read more]
AMSC Nets Order From India-Based Inox
on 05 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
Devens, Mass.-based AMSC is reporting that it has received a $40 million order for wind turbine electrical control systems from Inox Wind, a subsidiary of India-based Inox Group. AMSC expects to begin shipments during the second quarter and to complete shipments during calendar year 2015. The company notes the contract [read more]

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Gamesa Secures Financing From Chinese Bank
on 05 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
Chinese bank China Minsheng Banking Corp. (CMBC) has agreed to finance an Abengoa-led wind development in Uruguay that will be powered by Gamesa wind turbines. Through Chinese export credit agency Sinosure, Gamesa has reached an agreement with CMBC for the funding of the Talas de Maciel II wind farm. Construction [read more]
Suzlon Group Wins Repeat Order From ReNew Wind Power Ventures
on 05 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
Suzlon Group has been awarded a 100.8 MW contract from ReNew Wind Power, an independent power producer (IPP) based in India. Suzlon will supply 48 S97-120 M wind turbines, as well as oversee operations, maintenance and service at the Bhesada wind site, located in Dist Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Suzlon says the [read more]
Gamesa Names Winners In Technology Competition
on 05 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
A product that prevents icing on wind turbines and a solution designed to combat changes in frequency on the power grid were the winning entries of Gamesa's fourth annual technology competition. The Bladeshield anti-icing system, which was conceived by three of Gamesa's engineers, consists of an anti-freeze paint that not [read more]
Suzlon Releases 'S88 Boost' For A 7% Rated Power Increase
on 04 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
Suzlon has introduced S88 Boost, an active power rating increase product for its existing fleet of S88 2.1 MW wind turbines. According to the company, it has been able to analyze equipment performance and introduce specialized controller software that will allow an increase in rated power from 2.1 MW to [read more]
NRG Yield To Acquire Massive Alta Wind Energy Center From Terra-Gen
on 04 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
NRG Yield Inc. has entered into an agreement with Terra-Gen Power LLC to acquire the Alta Wind Energy Center (AWEC) in California for $870 million. According to the companies, the multi-phase wind farm is the largest in North America. The acquisition, which totals 947 MW of operating wind capacity, also [read more]
BayWa Secures Tax Equity Investment For New Mexico Wind Farm
on 04 Jun 2014 by NAW Staff
San Diego-based BayWa r.e. Wind LLC has secured a tax equity investment for its 19.8 MW Brahms wind project from an affiliate of San Francisco-based Union Bank N.A. BayWa r.e. self-funded the development and construction of the wind farm, which is located in Curry County, N.M., and achieved commercial operation [read more]

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