Wind energy business & policy in your region

News and in-depth analysis of wind power, wind farms and wind industry companies and policy around the world.

North America

GE renewables hit by lower sales in Q1

By Craig Richard, 20 April 2018

UNITED STATES: Lower onshore wind equipment sales in the first quarter of 2018 meant revenue for GE's renewable energy division was down 6.8%.

Alliant Energy's 1GW expansion program approved

By Craig Richard, 20 April 2018

UNITED STATES: Utility Alliant Energy has had a 500MW wind power expansion program approved in Iowa, bringing its total expansion plans to 1GW.

US annual growth down on 2016

By Ros Davidson, 18 April 2018

UNITED STATES: The US's operating wind power capacity grew 9% in 2017, adding more than 7GW of new wind projects and bringing the country's total to just over 89GW.

SGRE muscles in on 2GW Wind XI cluster

By David Weston, 17 April 2018

UNITED STATES: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded a 77MW order by MidAmerican Energy for a project in the developer's 2GW Wind XI cluster.

South America

Prices fall in latest Brazilian tender

By Craig Richard, 10 April 2018

BRAZIL: Four wind farms were awarded power contracts at prices down 73.49% on the initial offer in the country's latest auction.

Nordex starts tower production in Brazil

By Craig Richard, 6 April 2018

BRAZIL: Nordex has opened a plant in the northern state of Piaui to build concrete towers for the 65 turbines it is supplying for the 195MW Lagoa do Barro complex.

Enel consolidates Chilean businesses

By Craig Richard, 26 March 2018

CHILE: Enel has completed the consolidation of its business units in the country, the power company has announced.

WindTech: Enercon opens new channels for green energy

By Eize de Vries, 22 March 2018

GERMANY: The German turbine maker has developed a high-performance charging station for the latest generation of electric vehicles, and has ambitious plans for wind power development in India and Argentina.

Middle East & Africa

Enertrag buys stake in South African portfolio

By David Weston, 16 April 2018

SOUTH AFRICA: German developer Enertrag has acquired a 50% stake in a 1.8GW portfolio of wind projects owned by local firm Genesis Eco-Energy Developments (GEED).

CIP closes €3.5 billion fund

By Craig Richard, 10 April 2018

DENMARK: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has reached final close on a new €3.5 billion fund to invest in energy infrastructure projects.

GE to build wind farm in Jordan

By Craig Richard, 9 April 2018

JORDAN: GE will make its debut in the Middle Eastern country by providing 28 turbines for a 100MW project.

Long-delayed South African power deals signed

By Craig Richard, 4 April 2018

SOUTH AFRICA: State utility Eskom has signed the last of 27 long-delayed power purchase agreements (PPAs), according to energy minister Jeff Radebe.

Europe

Semco ups wind focus after 'unsatisfactory' 2017

By Craig Richard, 20 April 2018

DENMARK: Engineering firm Semco Maritime claimed it is "well-positioned" to progress despite making a DKK 8 million (€1.07 million) loss last year.

Sif wins Borssele III & IV order

By David Weston, 20 April 2018

NETHERLANDS: Fabrication specialist Sif Group has been awarded the contract to supply monopile foundations to the 731.5MW Borssele III & IV offshore wind project, being developed by the Blauwwind consortium.

UK content should be increased, ex-minister claims

By Craig Richard, 19 April 2018

UK: The government should increase the UK's local content target from 50% by 2020 to 60%, a former energy minister has recommended.

Eolus Vind's quarterly profits up 66%

By Craig Richard, 19 April 2018

SWEDEN: Developer Eolus Vind made a SEK 35.9 million (€3.45 million) profit during a busy quarter between 1 December and 28 February, it has announced.