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1. voda 7 december 2018 19:50

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   Bosnia’s Serb Republic invites bids for a 49.5 MW wind farm
   
   EV Wind reported that Bosnia’s autonomous Serb Republic is seeking bids for a 50-year concession to build and operate a 49.5 megawatt (MW) wind farm to help Bosnia diversify its energy supply. The Grebak wind farm will comprise 15 wind turbines and be located near the southwestern town of Nevesinje, the ministry said in a tender. It is expected to cost about 130 million Bosnian marka (USD 75.8 million).
   
   Bosnia, which generates 60 percent of its electricity from coal-fired power plants and the remainder from hydro power, is seeking to diversify its energy supply and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. With only one 50.5 MW wind farm operational in the Balkan country, several developers are seeking to add around 500 MW in wind capacity in the coming years.
   
   Potential bidders need to submit a feasibility study for the project by January 1 as well as elements of the environmental impact assessment, the ministry said.
   
   Source : EV Wind
2. voda 13 december 2018 20:38

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   Senvion converts 86 MW of Australian wind farm into firm order
   
   Senvion has secured the Notice to Proceed with the construction of Stage 2, adding 86 MW to Nexif Energy’s Lincoln Gap Wind Farm near Port Augusta in South Australia. Construction of Stage 1 is well underway and will feature 35 Senvion wind turbines. Stage 2 will see an additional 24 wind turbines installed and operating by mid-2020 adding 86 MW of generating capacity to the wind power project.
   
   When complete, the Lincoln Gap wind farm will comprise 59 Senvion 3.6M140 turbines. Stages 1 and 2 combined will have a total generating capacity of over 212 MW, producing enough energy to power 155,000 households in South Australia.
   
   Mr David Hardy, Executive Director and CSO of Senvion, said that “We are pleased to have secured the official go-ahead to deliver the second stage of the Lincoln Gap Wind Farm. This is a great affirmation of the performance of our local team and we are very pleased about the ongoing cooperation with Nexif Energy. We are also committed to continue to work closely with the local community to provide opportunities for businesses and individuals to benefit from this important project.”
   
   Mr Srinivas Rao, EVP, Projects and Operations of Nexif, said that “We are pleased to extend our relationship with Senvion on the Lincoln Gap project. Australia is a very competitive market and Senvion’s technology package and turn-key approach has greatly contributed to the success of this complex wind farm project. Lincoln Gap Wind Farm, when constructed, will represent a total investment of more than $480 million by Nexif Energy in Australia.”
   
   Source : Strategic Research Institute
3. voda 13 december 2018 20:52

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   Tamil Nadu utility announces 500MW tender
   
   Windpower Monthly reported that Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) has issued a tender for 500MW of wind power projects. This is the second 500MW tender launched by the state utility, more than a year after the first. The last tender in August 2017 saw contracts awarded to three players Regen Powertech (200MW), Leap Green Energy (250MW) and NLC India (50MW) for tariffs ranging from INR 3,420-3,450/MWh ( (USD 47.89-48.31/MWh)
   
   The latest tender offers a 25 year power purchase agreement for bid winners and stipulates a minimum bid size of 25MW and tariff ceiling of INR 2,650/MWH (USD 38.03/MWH). The bid submission deadline for the tender is 28 December 2018.
   
   Tangedco had announced its intention to tender 1.5GW of wind and solar each in March 2018. However, it only received approval for tendering from the state regulator recently after modifying tender conditions and power purchase terms including clauses related to payment security, and participation of foreign investors.
   
   Source : Windpower Monthly
4. voda 16 december 2018 15:31

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   Attractive refinancing of the Dudgeon wind farm
   
   The owners of the Dudgeon wind farm, Equinor, Masdar and China Resources Group, have signed a hybrid refinancing of GBP 1.4 billion. The refinancing includes commercial bank debt and senior secured notes privately placed with institutional investors. Both tranches have been oversubscribed, underpinning strong investor interest. The A- (EXP) rating by Fitch reflects efficient operations and robust asset performance.
   
   The refinanced debt consists of approximately GBP 1.27 billion in fully-amortizing senior-term loans, comprising around GBP 561 million in commercial debt and a GBP706 million private placement of senior secured notes, maturing in June 2032. The financing also includes approximately GBP 150 million in ancillary facilities provided via commercial bank commitments.
   
   Mr Beate Myking, Chair and Director of Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited said that “Dudgeon is a unique project with strong operational performance. The excellent collaboration with our partners and advisors has enabled the successful refinancing. The A- (EXP) credit rating and investors’ keen interest further underpins the market confidence in Dudgeon and is strong evidence of Equinor’s competence and capacity to successfully develop and operate offshore windfarms.”
   
   The 402MW Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm is located 32 kilometres off the Norfolk coast in England. It produces 1.7 terawatt-hours of electricity annually, the combined output of 67 wind turbines, sufficient to power an estimated 410,000 UK homes and an annual displace 893,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
   
   Source : Strategic Research Institute
5. voda 16 december 2018 15:32

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   Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye celebrates groundbreaking on West Africa’s first utility scale wind farm
   
   Senegal has the opportunity to become a clean energy pathfinder for other African communities to follow, according to delegates assembled today for a groundbreaking ceremony that marks the start of construction on West Africa’s first utility-scale wind farm. Once complete in 2020, Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye will deliver 158.7MW of clean, renewable wind power to over 2 million people in Senegal. It forms a critical component of Senelec’s energy mix and part of the Government’s “Plan Senegal Emergent”. The project is one of several being built across Africa by renewable power generation company, Lekela.
   
   An audience of several hundred people was addressed by a number of stakeholders who collectively have helped transform the wind farm from idea to reality. State energy utility, Senelec and the Mayor of Taiba gave speeches on the project and its importance to the country and its citizens. Also present for the ceremony were the Project founders, Bruno Vigneron and Jeannot Schlernitzauer; Lekela CEO Chris Antonopoulos and General Manager for Lekela Senegal, Massaer Cisse.
   
   As well as creating up to 400 employment opportunities during construction, PETN is deploying a broader socio-economic programme in the Taiba N’Diaye area creating sustainable livelihoods in the local community. Projects to improve local agriculture, provide vocational training opportunities, and refurbish or build local infrastructure is the start of this 20-year programme that will invest up to USD 20 million over the life time of the wind farm. Already, a new marketplace has been constructed for Taiba N’Diaye’s farming community, while a new IT centre is being built for local schoolchildren.
   
   The 46-turbine wind farm using Vestas turbines is scheduled to be fully operational in less than two years’ time and will provide over 450,000 MWh of energy per year. This represents an approximate 15% increase in generation capacity for Senegal. Crucial to the project’s success has been the Plan Senegal Emergent, the government’s economic development accelerator programme.
   
   Mr Chris Antonopoulos, Chief Executive Officer at Lekela commented that “Senegal has been quick to embrace the idea and the advantages of renewable energy. Between Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye and several solar power projects also underway, the country is building a clear clean energy template for other African communities to study and follow. Clean, reliable, energy, built quickly and that reduces the need to import expensive fossil fuels is an attractive combination. However, it takes the hard work and joined-up thinking of many people to turn that potent idea into 46 wind turbines and clean energy for 2 million people. Today, we celebrate that hard work and we thank everyone in Senegal and beyond who has helped us reach this point.”
   
   Mr Ale Lo, Mayor of Taiba, added that “PETN enjoys the trust of the people of Taiba N’Diaye, who support this project wholeheartedly. The project is already providing direct and indirect benefits, including through job opportunities and the creation of infrastructure and services for workers that will greatly benefit the local area. Additionally, initiatives are in place to renovate the marketplace, provide classroom materials for schools in the area and a computer room for Taiba Ndiaye High School. The project will leave a legacy for future generations.”
   
   Source : Strategic Research Institute
6. voda 16 december 2018 15:34

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   Siemens Gamesa signs second order with Enel in Russia for over 200 MW
   
   Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured a second order in Russia from Enel Russia, one of the country's independent power producers for the supply of 201 MW of wind turbines. The scope of the agreement includes supply, installation and commissioning of 57 Siemens Gamesa 3.X platform turbines at the Kola wind farm, located in Murmansk region, Russia. The Kola wind farm is due to be commissioned in 2021. The contract includes full scope O&M (operation & maintenance) services during the first two years with an option to extend.
   
   This order is part of the preliminary agreement signed with Enel in 2017 for the supply of 291 MW to two wind farms in Russia. The first order, the Azovskaya project with 90 MW capacity, was announced by Siemens Gamesa in early October 2018.
   
   With the delivery of its proven wind turbines, Siemens Gamesa will contribute to Russia’s targets to develop local renewable energy resources reaching 3.3 GW of wind installed capacity by 2024 and to ramp up a local wind energy industry.
   
   Mr Steven Pryor, CEO Onshore North Europe & Middle East region at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy said that “We are proud to announce this second big contract in Russia and to continue the successful cooperation with Enel. Siemens Gamesa is well under way to establishing a strong position in the growing Russian renewables market. We have introduced modern technology and we have taken important steps to ensure local content requirements.”
   
   Source : Strategic Research Institute

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7. voda 16 december 2018 15:43

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   Vestas receives largest order to date in India
   
   Economic Times reported that leveraging Vestas’ experience from more than 4 GW of turnkey projects across the globe, Vestas has received an order for a 252 MW Engineering, Procurement and Construction project in India. The order is Vestas’ largest order to date in India and placed by Vivid Solaire Energy Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Engie, and was awarded as part of the national level wind auctions organised by SECI. The project will be located in Thattaparai in Tuticorin district in the Tamil Nadu state and includes delivery, installation and commissioning of 126 V120-2.0 MW turbines, as well as the project’s civil and electrical work. The turbines will be serviced by Vestas under a 10-year full scope Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement as well as a Vestas Online® Business SCADA solution.
   
   Mr Malcolm Wrigley, Country Manager, Engie India said that “This project is particularly significant for us because it brings ENGIE’s renewable energy generation capacities in India to 1 GW, a major milestone that proves our commitment, both to India and to the development of low-carbon energy sources. We have a long history of working with Vestas in multiple geographies, and remain confident that Vestas will be a strong, reliable and value-additive partner in our journey towards achieving our renewables ambitions in India.”
   
   Mr Clive Turton, President of Vestas Asia Pacific said that “With this EPC project in India, we underline the broad range of capabilities Vestas can offer to our customers in the Indian market. Our extensive EPC project management experience and ability to develop site-specific solutions to compete in auctions have been key factors in securing this order.”
   
   Turbine delivery is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2019, while commissioning is expected in the third and fourth quarter of 2019.
   
   The production from the wind park will offset around 724,000 tons of CO2 per year, corresponding to the average residential electricity consumption of 5.88 million urban electricity consumers in India.
   
   Source : Strategic Research Institute
8. voda 17 december 2018 20:11

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   Swancor secures PPA for 376-MW Formosa 2 off Taiwan
   
   Renewables Now reported that Taiwanese utility Taiwan Power Co has agreed to buy the output of the 376-MW Formosa 2 offshore wind project, part of a complex that will half a gigawatt in Taiwanese waters. Taipower has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Taiwan-based chemical products maker Swancor Holding Co Ltd, which is partnering in the project with Australia’s Macquarie Group Ltd.
   
   Swancor said in a press release that the contracted capacity will be able to meet the needs of around 380,000 homes per year. In April the project secured grid connection capacity and the right to sell power under a feed-in tariff (FiT). A significant reduction of the FiT from next year was proposed just several days ago in Taiwan.
   
   Formosa 2 follows the Formosa 1 project, a small portion of which has already been completed. More specifically, two turbines in its pilot 8-MW phase were commissioned in October 2016, while the 120-MW Formosa 1 Phase 2 is due to be completed by 2020. Formosa 1 is a project of Swancor, Macquarie and Denmark’s Ørsted A/S.
   
   Source : Renewables Now
9. voda 17 december 2018 20:11

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   Suzlon secures 50.4 MW order from Atria Power
   
   Suzlon Group announced its maiden order win for development of 50.4 MW wind power project from Atria Power. Suzlon will install 12 units of S111-140m and 12 units of S120-140m wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular tower, with rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. The project is located in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu and is in advance stages. It will be commissioned in two phases by H1, FY20. This order formed a part of our Letter of Intent (LoI) orders of 484 MW.
   
   Mr Sunder Raju, Director, Atria Brindavan Power Pvt Ltd said that "In our plan to build 1,000 MW of power projects, we are actively enhancing our renewable energy portfolio in the country in line with government's thrust on green energy. The project will further our footprint in Tamil Nadu's commercial and industrial (C&I) energy space. We are simultaneously working on converting this plant into a Wind-Solar PV hybrid plant to provide a more reliable energy supply to our customers. We are pleased to partner with Suzlon, given their technologically advanced products, EPC capabilities, operations and maintenance services."
   
   Speaking on the order win, Mr JP Chalasani, Group CEO, Suzlon Group said that "We are glad to partner with Atria Power and look forward to forge a solid partnership with this maiden venture. We believe the synergy in our common resolve towards India's energy security brought us together to partner for this project. We are seeing an increased interest from all customer segments to invest in renewable energy. Suzlon's ?concept to commissioning' and value added services for the life time of the project, offers convenience to customers for setting up wind power projects. The project will be commissioned in two phases and will comprise of S111-140m and S120-140m, the tallest wind turbines in the country."
   
   The S111-140m and S120-140m WTGs feature the time tested Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) technology that efficiently integrates wind turbines into the utility network, to meet the grid requirements. Suzlon's next generation turbines are designed to optimally harness wind resources at higher altitudes making low wind sites viable.
   
   Source : Strategic Research Institute
10. voda 18 december 2018 20:20

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    Pakistan power producers plan USD 200 million investment in renewable energy projects
    
    The News reported that at least four new companies have planned more than USD 200 million worth of investment to cumulatively set up 154 megawatts of renewable energy projects in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A document showed that the investors sought generation licences from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority.
    
    Sino Well (Private) Limited planned to set up a 50 megawatts of wind power plant in the wind corridor of Jhimpir in Sindh with an estimated investment of $85.4 million. The proposed project is expected to achieve commercial operation by June 2020.
    
    Shafi Energy (Private) Limited planned to set up a 50MW wind power plant in Thatta, Sindh with an estimated investment of USD 75.07 million. The proposed project is expected to achieve commercial operation by June 2021.
    
    Javed Solar Park (Private) Limited also intended to set up a 49.5MW solar power plant in Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with an estimated investment of $49.27 million. The proposed project is expected to achieve commercial operation by December 2019.
    
    Similarly, Grid Edge (Private) Limited sought licence to set up a two megawatt of solar power facility in Port Qasim with an estimated investment of PKR 168.12 million, while the company also intended to develop a 2.67MW solar generation plant in Lahore with an investment of PKR 250 million.
    
    Demand for electricity continues to outpace growth rate of the economy. Power shortfall at times crosses 6,000MW.
    
    The shortfall in supply could be the major cause of a stunted growth in the industrial sector in the country.
    
    The industry, having capacity of self- generation on gas, has a suspended supply of gas for two to three days a week during winters.
    
    Source : The News
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    Fortum-Rusnano to start implementation of 100-MW project in Russia
    
    The Fortum-Rusnano wind investment fund has taken the investment decision for a 100-megawatt (MW) wind power project in Russia. It is the third project of the total 1,823 MW awarded to the fund in the Russian wind auction in 2017 and 2018. The wind farm is expected to start production during the first half of 2020. The previous 50-MW and 200-MW projects are expected to start production during the first half of 2019 and the first half of 2020 respectively.
    
    The Fortum-Rusnano wind investment fund is a 50/50 owned investment partnership to invest in wind power in Russia. The investment decisions related to the renewable capacities won by Fortum and the Fortum-Rusnano wind investment fund in 2017 and 2018 will be made on a case-by-case basis. Fortum’s maximum equity commitment is RUB 15 billion. In the longer term, Fortum seeks to maintain an asset-light structure by forming potential partnerships and other forms of co-operation.
    
    In June 2017, the Fortum-Rusnano wind investment fund won the right to build 1,000 MW of wind capacity in a CSA auction. In June 2018, the fund won the right to build a further 823 MW. The wind parks will receive a guaranteed CSA price corresponding to approximately RUB 7,000-8,000 per MWh for a period of 15 years. In June 2018, Fortum also won the right to build 110 MW of solar capacity.
    
    Source : Strategic Research Institute
13. voda 20 december 2018 19:56

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    GE Connects Financing and Turbine Technology to its Flagship Onshore Wind Project in Sub-Sahara Africa
    
    GE Renewable Energy and GE Energy Financial Services have partnered to provide technology and advisory support for its flagship onshore wind project in Sub-Sahara Africa. Kipeto Energy Plc's 100-megawatt wind power project is located south of Nairobi, in Kajiado, Kenya.
    
    GE Renewable Energy will provide 60 of its highly efficient GE 1.7-103 turbines to the Kipeto project, providing power to the equivalent of approximately 40,000 homes in the region. The 100MW Kipeto wind power project will provide clean energy to the national grid as a significant contribution to Kenya's Vision 2030 and Big Four Agenda. The project is expected to reach commercial operation in 2020.
    
    Mr Peter Wells, GE's Onshore Wind Regional Director for Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, said that "GE is incredibly proud to be a part of this exciting endeavor. The Kipeto project is an important step forward in providing affordable, reliable clean energy to the region, and meeting Kenya's renewable energy goals. We look forward to working with our partners on the journey for years to come."
    
    The Kipeto wind power project, which reached financial close yesterday, is funded by equity from Actis and a Kenyan company, Craftskills Wind Energy International, alongside senior debt from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the United States government's development finance institution.
    
    Mr Subha Nagarajan, Managing Director, GE EFS' Global Capital Advisory, said that "Kipeto represents our ability to identify and connect capital from leading government agencies to emerging markets, and enable construction of GE's wind projects in new markets. The project lays foundation for cleaner and more reliable energy for the local communities in the future."
    
    GE Renewable Energy will also provide operations and maintenance services for the wind turbines. The Kipeto project was originally conceived by Craftskills Wind Energy International, with support from GE. AIIM and IFC InfraVentures co-developed the project with Craftskills from 2014 until early 2018, executing a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kenya Power and Lighting in 2016.
    
    Source : Strategic Research Institute
14. voda 21 december 2018 16:05

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    Actis buys stake in Kenyan wind power project
    
    London based private equity firm Actis has taken control of the 100-megawatt Kipeto Wind Power project in Kenya, after successfully buying out most of the project’s shareholders. Kipeto Energy Ltd announced it has reached financial close following the acquisition by Actis of the respective equity interests of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group and African Infrastructure Investment Managers, a member of Old Mutual Alternative Investments.
    
    The project is now funded by equity from Actis (88 per cent) and Kenyan company Craftskills Wind Energy International (12 per cent) alongside senior debt from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (“OPIC”), the US Government’s development finance institution.
    
    Once operational, Kipeto which is located in Kajiado county( the country’s second largest wind farm) will supply 100MW of clean energy to the national grid, a significant contribution to Kenya’s Vision 2030 and Big Four Agenda.
    
    The Kipeto project was originally conceived by Craftskills Wind Energy International, with support from General Electric .
    
    AIIM and IFC Infra Ventures co-developed the project with Craftskills from 2014 until early 2018, executing a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Kenya Power and Lighting in 2016.
    
    Dr Kenneth Namunje, Director of Craftskills and Chairman and Director of Kipeto Energy Limited, highlighted the role of the local community that “We would like tothank the local community for their support of this project from the outset. We have leased and secured more than 60 plots within the project area for the wind turbine footprint and the transmission line through voluntary participation of land owners, which is a first for any project of this kind in Kenya, and we’reconstructing new houses for the families outside the project’s 500 metres buffer zone, so local buy-in has been a vital component.’’
    
    Mr Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu, IFC Regional Director for Eastern Africa, said that “We are delighted to have achieved what we set out to do in co-developing the project and mobilizing development-stage financing for the project’s implementation. We have a long history with Actis which gives us complete confidence in their ability to guide the company through its next stage of growth and complete the project to the high standards established during the development phase of the project.”
    
    Mr Jurie Swart, CEO AIIM, commented that “AIIM is proud to have laid the ground work for the Kipeto Wind Energy Project, which will be the second largest wind power project in Kenya, and to have partnered successfully with local developers and stakeholders in making an important contribution to the country’s sustainable economic development.”
    
    Lisa Pinsley, Director in the energy business at Actis, said that“We thank IFC and AIIM for such a well-managed period of transition. We are excited about taking the Kipeto project forward and we are committed to maintaining the highest level of standards drawing on our 70 years of investing responsibly in Africa.The project will not only contribute significantly to the Government’s Vision 2030 agenda but will also have a positive impact on the local community through the creation of jobs and provision of over 80 houses.”
    
    Source : Strategic Research Institute
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    Vestas wins 58 MW EPC order in Australia
    
    Vestas has signed a 58 MW engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Cherry Tree Wind Farm, located near Seymour in Victoria, Australia. Cherry Tree Wind Farm has been developed by Vestas’ long term Australian customer Infigen Energy and sold to the John Laing Group today in conjunction with the project achieving financial close. John Laing is an international originator, active investor and manager of infrastructure projects and will own and fund the Cherry Tree Wind Farm going forward.
    
    The project will feature 16 Vestas V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode and a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, which will include a full-scope service package to maximise energy production for the entire asset, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the wind turbines, electrical and civil balance of plant.
    
    Vestas and Infigen Energy have worked together on five projects in Australia over the past 14 years, and Vestas is currently servicing Infigen’s entire operating fleet including all their Suzlon turbines.
    
    Vestas Asia Pacific President, Clive Turton said that “Vestas and Infigen Energy have enjoyed a long-standing relationship, and we are proud to continue our support with the Cherry Tree project, we also look forward to constructing and servicing the Cherry Tree Wind Farm under John Laing’s ownership.”
    
    Mr Ross Rolfe MD of Infigen Energy said that “Vestas is a trusted partner of Infigen Energy with a proven track record in the market and provides competitive solutions supported by a long-term service commitment.”
    
    Commercial operations at Cherry Tree Wind Farm are scheduled to commence in first half of 2020.
    
    Source : Strategic Research Institute
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    Siemens Gamesa secures order for 126 MW wind projects in Maharashtra
    
    Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy said that it has secured an order from one of India's largest utilities to construct a 126 megawatt (MW) wind farm in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra. As part of the turnkey contract, Siemens Gamesa will provide the infrastructure to install and operate the facility, including supply, erection and commissioning of 63 units of SG 2.0-114 wind turbines in Maharashtra, a company statement said.
    
    The order was signed in September 2018, it added.
    
    Mr Ramesh Kymal, chief executive officer, Siemens Gamesa India said that "We are happy to announce this new order. Orders from major utilities stand as a reaffirmation of our product and project management capabilities in the wind space. With a turbine made for India, we expect to deliver better generation for our clients and contribute positively to India's renewable energy capacity addition targets.”
    
    Present in India since 2009, Siemens Gamesa recently topped the 5.5-GW mark in the accumulated base. The company has two blade factories in Nellore (Andra Pradesh) and Halol (Gujarat), a nacelle factory in Mamandur (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) and an operations and maintenance centre in Red Hills (Chennai, Tamil Nadu).
    
    Source : Strategic Research Institute
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    GE Renewable wins 300 MW wind EPC Order In India
    
    GE Renewable Energy has bagged its largest-ever EPC order in India from one of the largest independent renewable energy power generation companies in the country. According to media reports, ReNew Power Limited has placed an order with GE Renewable Energy to implement a 300 megawatt wind energy project in the west Indian state of Gujarat. GE will supply 120 units of its 2.5-132 turbine model for this project.
    
    ReNew Power secured this project in a recent wind energy auction, most likely organized by NTPC Limited India’s largest power generation company. NTPC Limited auctioned 1.2 gigawatts wind energy capacity in August this year, and ReNew Power was jointly the largest winner with 300 megawatts of capacity. The company secured this capacity at a tariff of Rs 2.81/kWh (3.99¢/kWh), while the lowest winning bid was of Rs 2.77/kWh (3.94¢/kWh).
    
    Mr Mahesh Palashikar, Region Leader for GE Renewable Energy’s Onshore Wind business in Asia, was quoted in a press release by GE that “GE’s 2.5-132 wind turbine was designed in India specifically for India’s low wind speed conditions, lowering the cost of wind energy compared to similar turbines. We’re excited to bring this wind turbine, as well as other new turbines such as the 2.7, to the India region.”
    
    Source : Strategic Research Institute
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    Wind energy developers petition APTEL against Tamil Nadu power regulator
    
    Economic Times reported that wind developers in Tamil Nadu are up in arms over the state’s power regulator approving a ceiling tariff for a forthcoming auction which is even lower than the feed in tariff the regulator had prescribed, even as they were complaining that the feed in tariff itself was unrealistically low.
    
    In April this year, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Authority set a feed in tariff for wind power of Rs 2.80 per unit with accelerated depreciation benefit and Rs 2.86 per unit without. Subsequently, it approved a proposal by Tamil Nadu’s main discom, Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Co (TANGEDCO), to conduct a wind auction of 1,500 MW—in three tranches of 500 MW each—at a ceiling price that was even lower, Rs 2.65 per unit.
    
    In response, the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) petitioned the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) that TNERC’s feed in tariff was itself too low, having grossly underestimated several of the costs incurred in setting up wind projects, and that its decision to allow TANGEDCO to set an even lower tariff was worse still for developers.
    
    “APTEL disposed of our petition with an oral order saying we should come back if TANGEDCO actually went ahead with its auction at a ceiling price of Rs 2.65 per unit,” said an IWTMA source. “With TANGEDCO giving notice of its first auction of 500 MW with that ceiling tariff, we have accordingly filed our petition again.” TANGEDCO has set a deadline of December 28 for bids.
    
    IWTMA’s petition focuses mainly on the TNERC’s April order. It notes, for instance, that while the regulator assumed a capital cost of Rs 5.25 crore per MW in setting up a wind project, the actual cost following “escalation of manufacturing costs for turbine producers” is Rs 7-7.5 crore per MW. It similarly maintains that depreciation and operational expenses have been underestimated by TNERC, which has also ignored some of the directions of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission. It argues that TANGEDCO has set its ceiling tariff by considering the tariff set by Gujarat, while in fact wind conditions in the two states are not comparable.
    
    Source : Economic Times
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    ENERCON exceeds installed capacity of 50 gigawatts of wind power
    
    ENERCON has surpassed the symbolic milestone of 50 gigawatts with the installation of wind energy converters. The global installed wind turbines capacity record was achieved at the beginning of October during installation of wind turbines for the Mui Dinh wind farm in Vietnam. ENERCON’s global balance of installations currently amounts to more than 29,075 wind energy converters with an installed total wind power capacity of over 50,027 GW. At this time, the company is installing sixteen E-103 EP2 wind turbines in the Mui Dinh wind farm for its customer eab New Energy GmbH. Together with the Trung Nam wind farm, built at the same time, the project marks ENERCON’s entry into the Vietnamese market.
    
    ENERCON Sales Director Stefan Lütkemeyer said ”We are delighted to have achieved this important milestone, and are proud of the fantastic performance of our whole team. Our installed wind energy capacity across the world now replaces the electrical power from more than 50 coal-fired power plant units. This makes a significant contribution to global climate and environmental protection. Nevertheless, the 50 gigawatts are still just an interim result for us. We’ve got a long way to go yet: climate change has not been averted, global demand for energy is rising. Demands are therefore still placed on the onshore wind energy sector to play its part in switching energy systems over to the necessary 100 percent renewable generation. We will not relax our efforts to push forward with the energy transition across the world, and also take account of areas such as transport and heating with our innovative products and solutions for integrated energy.”
    
    Source : Strategic Research Institute
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    Bids for setting up of Wind Power Projects of over 8000 MW Capacity Finalised
    
    
    Minister of State (I/C) for New and Renewable Energy and Power Mr RK Singh informed the Lok Sabha that the wind power projects in the country are installed on the basis of commercial viability through tariff based competitive bidding process. As on date, the bids for setting up of wind power projects of aggregate 8389.90 MW capacity have been finalised through Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd and National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd, as detailed in Annexure-II. Besides, bids of 500 MW each have been finalised by the states of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
    
    The Government has set a target of installing 60 GW of wind power capacity by 2022, against which 35 GW capacity has already been installed. The state wise installed capacity and energy generation (actual production) of wind power in the country during last three years and current year are given in Annexure -I.
    
    The Government is promoting wind power projects in entire country by providing various fiscal and financial incentives such as Accelerated Depreciation benefit; concessional custom duty exemption on certain components of wind electric generators. Besides, Generation Based Incentive is being provided to the wind projects commissioned before 31 March 2017.
    
    In addition to fiscal and other incentives as stated above, following steps also have been taken to promote installation of wind capacity in the country:
    
    Technical support including wind resource assessment and identification of potential sites through the National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai.
    In order to facilitate inter-state sale of wind power, the inter-state transmission charges and losses have been waived off for wind and solar projects to be commissioned by March, 2022.
    
    Issued Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for procurement of Power from Grid Connected Wind Power Projects. These Guidelines aim to enable the Distribution Licensees to procure wind power at competitive rates in a cost effective manner.
    
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    Masdar installs first wind turbine
    
    Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced the installation of the first of 13 wind turbines at the 50 megawatt Dhofar Wind Farm. Located in the southern Omani governorate of Dhofar, the wind power project is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the leading national entity for international development aid. The project follows an agreement signed in 2014 between Masdar and the Rural Areas Electricity Company of Oman. A Masdar-led consortium including GE and Spain’s TSK is developing the Gulf region’s first large-scale commercial wind farm.
    
    GE is providing the project’s 3.8 MW wind turbines, while TSK is responsible for the rest of the wind farm’s infrastructure, which includes medium- and high-voltage substations and 13-kilometres of overhead transmission lines. Masdar is the project developer and implementation lead.
    
    Eng Saleh Bin Nasser Al Rumhi, chief executive officer of TANWEER, said that “We are looking forward to the implementation of this initiative, which will be the first large-scale renewables project in Oman. Our team has worked closely with all the participants to bring this technology to the Sultanate and to ensure knowledge transfer in the country. TANWEER’s mandate is to supply electricity to large areas of Oman, and this project fits well with our expertise and ambition. The company is licensed to generate, transmit, distribute, and supply electricity in the concession areas. Our customers include cities, villages, and local communities scattered across almost 75 per cent of the land area of the Sultanate. We are also looking to implement other renewable technologies, including solar PV, to augment our existing generation plants across 11 site locations.”
    
    The Dhofar Wind Farm is expected to become operational by the third quarter of 2019. It will supply seven per cent of the Dhofar governorate’s electricity demand, or enough clean energy to power an estimated 16,000 homes, while offsetting an estimated 110,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
    
    Once complete, the wind farm will be handed over to TANWEER, which will then operate the plant and supply the generated electricity to the local Dhofar power grid through an overhead power line managed by the Oman Electricity Transmission Company.
    
    The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) will offtake the generated electricity from TANWEER in line with a power purchase agreement signed on 12 September 2017.
    
    HE Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, said that “We are steadfast in our commitment to funding renewable energy projects that benefit socio-economic sectors and reduce harmful emissions. ADFD is proud to work alongside its national and international partners and bring the Gulf’s largest wind farm to Oman.” He added that “Not only will the electricity generated by the Dhofar project help in supporting Oman’s growing energy demand and economic growth, it is also expected to help reduce domestic reliance on gas for electricity generation. This supply can soon be redirected towards more valuable industrial uses and to preserve natural gas resources.”
    
    Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, chief executive officer of Masdar, said that “As a global leader in wind energy technology, we are proud to support the Sultanate of Oman in the realisation of its renewable energy ambitions, and deeply committed to our partnership with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and the world-class consortium delivering this milestone wind energy project on schedule and to the highest operational standard.”
    
    Source : Strategic Reseatrch Institute