Wind Energy

Tripod production is off to a successful start WeserWind begins making 40 tripod foundations for the Global Tech I offshore wind farm

Bremerhaven - In March 2011, the Global Tech I Offshore Wind company awarded a contract to ARGE Tripod Global Tech 1, a consortium of WeserWind and Erndtebruecker Eisenwerke, to manufacture 40 tripod foundations (three-legged steel constructions). WeserWind is pleased to announce that it has begun serial production in its factory workshops at the Lunedeich industrial area in Bremerhaven.

ExxonMobil Protects Wind Turbines with Advanced Lubricants


  • Mobilgear SHC XMP 320 helps reduce maintenance costs for wind energy industry


  • Formulated to deliver exceptional protection for key components under extreme conditions


  • Selected as the initial-fill oil for majority of world's top wind turbine builders



GL Garrad Hassan`s independent engineering services help to realize largest US wind farm development

Hamburg - GL Garrad Hassan is providing independent engineering services in relation to the Shepherds Flat Wind Farm in Gilliam and Morrow Counties, Oregon.

Gamesa strengthens its presence in India to keep up with growth in the country


  • The company will invest more than 60 million euros through 2012 to open manufacturing plants in India


  • Gamesa opens its first technology centre in Chennai province


  • The company is present in India since one year and this market represents the 8% of Gamesa's sales



PNE WIND AG opens office in Edinburgh

Cuxhaven / Edinburgh – SCOTLAND'S renewable energy target of 80 per cent by 2020 has been boosted by the arrival of a major wind farm developer. PNE WIND UK Limited is planning to invest intensively in Britain over the next three years.

Gamesa expands its presence in Turkey with a new contract to supply 20 MW of wind turbines


  • The contract includes the installation of 10 Gamesa model G90-2.0 MW turbines, plus operation and maintenance services for a period of 16 years


  • The company opens its first Turkish marketing office in Istanbul



Wind turbine maintenance company purchases third 295-foot tall Bronto aerial, plans delivery of fourth and fifth machines

Abilene - TGM Wind Services, a company that focuses on wind turbine blade and tower inspection, maintenance and repair plus other high reach applications, has purchased their third Bronto Skylift Model S-90 HLA truck-mounted aerial in less than 18 months and, according to Kevin Darby, vice president of TGM, is poised to order two additional machines for delivery in mid-2011.

DNV developing new Offshore Standard for floating wind turbine structures

In order to support faster progress in the offshore floating wind industry, DNV and key players are developing a common design standard. The conclusions from this joint industry project will provide best practices on principles and technical requirements and guidance for design, construction and in-service inspection work.


GL Garrad Hassan joins Desertec Industrial Initiative

Hamburg - GL Garrad Hassan is teaming up with the Desertec Industrial Initiative to provide support to all stages of solar and wind projects with a special focus on bringing costs down to a competitive level.

GAMESA showcases its new G9X-2.0 MW platform at the international Husum Trade Fair


  • The platform, the most versatile in the market, offers maximum output for any site


  • The new G97-2.0 MW Class IIIA wind turbine is designed for low-wind locations



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