U.K. expands renewable auctions, releases funds for the offshore wind supply chain and sets a new floating wind target. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered a huge boost to the country’s offshore wind sector as it looks to double-down on its status as the world’s leading market. The nation’s next round of contracts for […]
Spanish solar equipment firm Soltec plans 150 mln euro IPO
Soltec aims to raise 150 million euros ($177 million) to fund its expansion in the fast-growing solar energy market, it said in a statement, but did not say how much of the company would go public MADRID: Soltec, a Spanish manufacturer of equipment for solar power plants, said on Tuesday it plans a stock market […]
Siemens Gamesa adds new CFO and CEOs for business units
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announced three key appointments to its leadership team as part of the strategy to revive the company. Siemens Gamesa appointed Beatriz Puente as chief financial officer. Siemens Gamesa appointed Lars Bondo Krogsgaard as CEO of the Onshore business unit. Siemens Gamesa appointed Juan Gutierrez as CEO of Service business unit. Andreas […]
Siemens Gamesa to make 3.4 MW wind turbine in India in 2021
Simply put, auction market in the wind power segment means, wind power projects are auctioned and the player who quotes the lowest tariff per unit is awarded the project Chennai: Global wind turbine major Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will start making the 3.4 MW wind turbine at its Indian plant in Tamil Nadu, said a […]
Siemens Gamesa CEO Out After Struggles at Onshore Wind Division
Andreas Nauen (pictured) will replace CEO Markus Tacke just months before the wind turbine maker is to be folded into a new spinoff, Siemens Energy. Siemens Gamesa CEO Markus Tacke’s contract was terminated by mutual consent Wednesday night, amid mounting challenges for the company’s onshore wind business. Siemens Gamesa — formed several years ago by […]
Siemens Gamesa confirms order for 496 MW Bay of Saint Brieuc offshore wind power plant
Siemens Gamesa has received the firm order from Ailes Marines, an affiliate of Iberdrola, to supply and build the 496 MW Bay of Saint Brieuc offshore wind power plant. 62 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines to be used; firm order also includes 10-year maintenance agreement. Nacelles and blades will be manufactured in France at […]
Siemens Gamesa launches 14 MW offshore Direct Drive turbine with 222-meter rotor
SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbine released with nameplate capacity of 14 MW; can reach 15 MW with Power Boost 222-meter rotor diameter uses massive 108-meter long B108 blades Lifetime avoidance of approx. 1.4 million tons of CO2 emissions per machine compared to coal-fired power generation +25% Annual Energy Production increase vs. predecessor machine Light 500-ton […]
Siemens Gamesa Launches 14MW Offshore Wind Turbine, World’s Largest
The new machine can be dialed up to 15 megawatts, and an even larger version is in the works, says Siemens Gamesa’s head of offshore technology. Siemens Gamesa on Tuesday launched the largest wind turbine ever publicly announced, a 14-megawatt model with a 222-meter rotor diameter meant for offshore wind farms. Morten Pilgaard Rasmussen, head […]
Siemens Gamesa warns coronavirus will keep squeezing 2020 finances
That profitability gauge had stood at 7.5 per cent a year earlier. The company’s bottom line also turned to a net loss in the quarter, but Chief Executive Marcus Tacke said he still believed it had good long-term prospects Wind turbine maker Siemens Gamesa said on Wednesday that project delays and supply chain disruptions caused […]
Siemens Gamesa to provide O&M for 135-MW Senvion fleet in Australia
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (BME:SGRE) on Friday said it has secured a 20-year contract to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for 135 MW of Senvion turbines at a wind farm in Victoria, Australia. The wind turbine company will be in charge of remote monitoring, supply chain access and speciality tooling, design and engineering […]
