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Friday Review - the week's most read on Windpowermonthly.com

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:14:00 GMT

WORLDWIDE: This week's news is a even spread of policy, company news, job cuts and the efforts of China's manufacturers to diversify out of their home market. This is in contrast to last week's review, which was dominated by the offshore sector. However, there are still similarities as Gamesa, Sinovel and France remain in the headlines.

Friday review - the week's top 5 stories

Fri, 11 May 2012 09:58:00 GMT

WORLDWIDE: Offshore may only make up a fraction of the world's installed wind power, but it has supplied a large proportion of this week's five most popular stories on Windpowermonthly.com.

Vestas admits problems with 376 V90 gearboxes

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:20:00 GMT

DENMARK: Vestas has admitted issues with its 376 of its V90 3MW gearboxes while announcing a net loss of €162 million euros for Q1 2012.

Broader global role replaces rapid growth

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WORLDWIDE: The wind industry has grown up. This is one way of interpreting the findings from the latest edition of BTM Consult's annual market report and forecast to 2016, International Wind Energy Development: World Update 2011.

Changes to Windpower Monthly's online viewing policy

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:52:00 GMT

Windpower Monthly has changed the way it allows readers to view content across its website Windpowermonthly.com.

The evolution of wind turbine drive systems

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:06:00 GMT

WORLDWIDE:A turbine drive system includes the shaft turned by the rotor, sometimes a gearbox, and at least one generator to convert the mechanical power in the turning shaft to electrical power for the grid system.

Can Suzlon afford to sell off Repower?

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:21:00 GMT

WORLDWIDE: Suzlon's ongoing cash problems are calling into question the future of a central pillar of its business, the German-based subsidiary Repower Systems. Speculation has grown in recent weeks about an imminent sale of all or part of Repower to help Suzlon out of its financial doldrums.

EWEA 2012 Windpower Monthly liveblogs day 1, 2 and 3

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:54:00 GMT

DENMARK: At this year's EWEA conference, Windpower Monthly launched a liveblog covering news, announcements and various meetings the team has had with industry heads at the show.

Wind mergers and acquisitions hit two-year high

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:42:00 GMT

GLOBAL: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the wind industry have hit their highest levels for two years, a report has revealed.

Latest coverage from EWEA 2012 liveblog day 3

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:13:00 GMT

The final day of Windpower Monthly's blog from the EWEA 2012 conference in Copenhagen. Covering launches and events as it happens. Or if you're at the event, visit Windpower Monthly at stand BL-13.

Latest coverage from EWEA 2012 liveblog day 2

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:09:00 GMT

The second day of Windpower Monthly's blog from the EWEA 2012 conference in Copenhagen. Covering launches and events as it happens. Or if you're at the event, visit Windpower Monthly at stand BL-13.