Vestas launches V236-15.0 MW turbine to set new benchmark in offshore wind
Vestas launches the V236-15.0 MW to set new industry benchmark and take next step towards leadership in offshore wind. Vestas is the global leader in onshore wind, however to continue to lead the expansion of wind energy into becoming the dominant energy source, it is crucial for Vestas to become a leader in offshore wind. […]
Egypt, Vestas sign agreement for 250 MW wind farm in Gulf of Suez
Egypt, Vestas-led intl group agree to build 250-MW wind farm Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and an Italian-French-Chilean alliance led by Danish turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems A/S have signed an agreement to realise a 250-MW wind project in the Gulf of Suez. Involving an investment of around EUR 228 million (USD 270.2m), […]
Denmark’s Vestas to sign agreement for 250 MW Ras Ghareb Wind Plant
The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) is set to sign today a final contract with Denmark’s Vestas to establish a EUR 260, 250 MW wind power plant in Ras Ghareb, the local press reports, citing unnamed sources. The NREA had awarded the tender to Vestas back in February. The German Development Bank (KfW) and […]
Vestas awarded tender for Egypt’s Ras Ghareb 250 MW wind plant
The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has awarded the tender to build Lekela Egypt’s EUR 260 mn, 250 MW wind plant in Ras Ghareb to Danish firm Vestas, sources in the Electricity Ministry told Al Mal. The final contract is expected to be signed this month after the NREA agrees terms with the company. […]
Egypt’s NREA reviews Vestas’ bid for 250 MW Ras Ghareb wind plant
The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) is reviewing the offer Denmark’s Vestas submitted in the tender to build a 250 MW wind energy plant in Ras Ghareb, and will make a decision within weeks, sources told the local press. Vestas is currently the only company bidding for the contract, after other bidders had either […]
Four companies remain in bid for 250 MW wind farm in Gulf of Suez
Four companies remain in the running for developing the 250 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. Vestas, Siemens, Enercon, and Ray Power were the remaining bidders after a consortium made up of Power China and Goldenwind was eliminated from the race, Al Borsa reports. The bidding companies are scheduled to submit their technical […]
Five companies prequalify for Gulf of Suez wind farm tender
Five companies have reportedly entered the race for the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA)’s 250 MW wind farm project in the Gulf of Suez, Al Borsa reports. Among the bidders are Vestas, Siemens, Enercon, Ray Power, and a consortium comprised of Power China and Goldenwind. 21 companies, including Lekela Power, Nordic Power, and Orascom […]
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas expected to sign $2.3bn Egypt agreement
Shares in Danish wind-turbine maker Vestas rose almost 5 percent on Monday after a minister said it expects to sign a cooperation agreement with the Egyptian government worth up to 2 billion euros ($2.3 billion). The agreement could lead to as much as 2.2 gigawatt (GW) of orders, the Danish ministry of energy, utilities and […]
Siemens, Gamesa merge units to form world’s largest wind turbine maker
• Siemens will hold 59% of merged company; Gamesa gets dividend. • Companies have been in talks since the beginning of the year. Siemens AG and Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica SA agreed to combine their wind-turbine manufacturing businesses, creating a company that will dominate the industry and speed up consolidation triggered by competition and price pressures. […]
Forbes: Egypt continues diversification push with wind, gas efforts
After announcing a new solar push last week, Egypt will soon consider new wind and natural gas efforts as a part of a broader energy diversification push. Faced with energy uncertainty in recent years and growing demand from a population of more than 80 million, Egypt has moved to diversify its energy options with all […]
