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Stanford Researchers Show Skewing Turbines Boosts Farm Output

A new study by researchers at Stanford University claims that, like a speedboat slowed by choppy water from a boat in front, the wake from a wind turbine reduces the output of those behind it.

Danske Commodities Signs 20-Year PPA With Hywind Scotland

Danish energy trading company Danske Commodities has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the world’s first floating wind farm, Hywind Scotland. This is part of a planned novation of PPAs to Danske Commodities from new owner Equinor, based in Norway.

Taiwan
Siemens Gamesa receives firm order for Ørsted’s 900 MW offshore wind power project in Taiwan

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has received a firm order from Ørsted for that company’s 900 MW Greater Changua 1 & 2a offshore wind project in Taiwan.