Wind power business, technology & policy

Iberdrola net profit up 1.2%

By David Weston and Craig Richard, 24 April 2018

SPAIN: Leading wind power developer Iberdrola has recorded a net profit of €838 million in the first quarter of 2018, a 1.2% increase on the previous year.

Invenergy files Poland suit in UN court

POLAND: US developer Invenergy has filed its lawsuit against the Polish government with a UN commercial law body in its ongoing dispute over cancelled power purchase agreements.

Turbine installation completed at Walney Extension

UK: The final turbines have been installed at the world's largest offshore wind farm, developer Ørsted has announced.

Deutsche Windtechnik opens US unit

UNITED STATES: German multi-brand service provider Deutsche Windtechnik has opened a business unit in the "healthy" US market.

Indian thermal generator calls 2GW wind auction

INDIA: The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), India's largest thermal power generator backed by the government, recently issued a tender for 2GW of wind power.

Cost of wind-generated hydrogen to fall below natural gas

GERMANY: Hydrogen produced from surplus wind and solar energy can become cheaper than natural gas by the 2030s, according to new analysis.

GE to trial 12MW turbine at UK centre

UK: GE Renewable Energy will test its 12MW Haliade-X turbine at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult's test centre in Blyth, northeast England, as part of a five-year deal.

Danish industry calls for 3GW vision

DENMARK: Following reports of a new 800MW project to be offered off the Danish coast, the country's wind industry association has called on the government to set a 3GW pipeline.

Proposed Belgian zone 'too dense', lobbyist claims

BELGIUM: The head of the lobbying group for the Belgian offshore wind industry has criticised government plans for a second offshore zone, claiming it would be too crowded.