Sunday, October 12, 2008
China Spark partners with WMH Herion Drive Technology to produce Wind Power equipments
October 9th, China Spark signed agreement to buy 25% stock of German WMH Herion Drive Technology at the expense of 1 million Euro, and China Spark and German WMH Herion Drive Technology will setup a joint-venture in China to produce precise drive components, 75% share will be owned by China Spark. And the cooperation will enable China Spark to enter the wind power equipment production sector.
Friday, October 10, 2008
American Superconductor to Supply Wind Turbine Designs in Multi-Million-Dollar Contract
American Superconductor Corporation, a leading energy technologies company, announced today that it has signed a multi-million-dollar contract to provide wind turbine designs to China's XJ Group Corporation (XJ Group).
Under the terms of the contract, AMSC's wholly owned AMSC Windtec™ subsidiary will provide XJ Group with designs for its WT2000df, a 2 megawatt (MW) doubly fed induction wind turbine. In addition to the upfront fee, AMSC also expects to provide core electrical components for the 2 MW wind turbines manufactured by XJ Group.
Founded in 1970 and based in the city of Xuchang in the Henan province of China, XJ Group is one of China's largest manufacturers of power equipment and transmission and distribution technologies for the electric utility market. The company's advanced technologies and services are aimed at improving the performance and efficiency of its customers' operations. XJ Group employs more than 5,000 people worldwide and operates facilities in 30 countries globally, including 40 locations throughout China.
"The wind power market in China and around the world continues to expand at a dramatic rate," said Li Fusheng, President of XJ Group. "We selected AMSC Windtec because of its proven turbine designs, its ability to help us localize our supply chain and its high-performance wind turbine electrical systems. In addition to utilizing standard AMSC Windtec designs for the WT2000df, AMSC Windtec and XJ Group will jointly adapt the turbine for specific environmental and wind conditions, such as the low average wind speeds, low air density and severe climates encountered in certain regions of China. With our years of expertise and relationships in the electric utility industry, we plan to become a major participant in the wind power industry."
While XJ Group initially expects to produce wind turbines for the Chinese market, the company has the right to sell the WT2000df worldwide. XJ Group plans to have its first prototypes installed and commissioned by the end of 2009 and expects to begin shipping wind turbines to customers in 2010.
"XJ Group is a well established manufacturer and supplier of products and services for the Chinese electric utility industry," said Greg Yurek, founder and chief executive officer of AMSC. "XJ Group will be a strong partner to address the growing needs for high power, high efficiency wind turbines in China and around the world. We look forward to working with them to bring their first wind turbines to market."
Recent reports have indicated that China may increase its wind power capacity from 6 gigawatts at the end of 2007 to 100 gigawatts by 2020. This type of expansion would require approximately 47,000 2 MW wind turbines over a 12-year timeframe.
Under the terms of the contract, AMSC's wholly owned AMSC Windtec™ subsidiary will provide XJ Group with designs for its WT2000df, a 2 megawatt (MW) doubly fed induction wind turbine. In addition to the upfront fee, AMSC also expects to provide core electrical components for the 2 MW wind turbines manufactured by XJ Group.
Founded in 1970 and based in the city of Xuchang in the Henan province of China, XJ Group is one of China's largest manufacturers of power equipment and transmission and distribution technologies for the electric utility market. The company's advanced technologies and services are aimed at improving the performance and efficiency of its customers' operations. XJ Group employs more than 5,000 people worldwide and operates facilities in 30 countries globally, including 40 locations throughout China.
"The wind power market in China and around the world continues to expand at a dramatic rate," said Li Fusheng, President of XJ Group. "We selected AMSC Windtec because of its proven turbine designs, its ability to help us localize our supply chain and its high-performance wind turbine electrical systems. In addition to utilizing standard AMSC Windtec designs for the WT2000df, AMSC Windtec and XJ Group will jointly adapt the turbine for specific environmental and wind conditions, such as the low average wind speeds, low air density and severe climates encountered in certain regions of China. With our years of expertise and relationships in the electric utility industry, we plan to become a major participant in the wind power industry."
While XJ Group initially expects to produce wind turbines for the Chinese market, the company has the right to sell the WT2000df worldwide. XJ Group plans to have its first prototypes installed and commissioned by the end of 2009 and expects to begin shipping wind turbines to customers in 2010.
"XJ Group is a well established manufacturer and supplier of products and services for the Chinese electric utility industry," said Greg Yurek, founder and chief executive officer of AMSC. "XJ Group will be a strong partner to address the growing needs for high power, high efficiency wind turbines in China and around the world. We look forward to working with them to bring their first wind turbines to market."
Recent reports have indicated that China may increase its wind power capacity from 6 gigawatts at the end of 2007 to 100 gigawatts by 2020. This type of expansion would require approximately 47,000 2 MW wind turbines over a 12-year timeframe.
China Government Subsidizes R&D On Wind Power
August 25, 2008
The Chinese Ministry of Finance has promulgated its "Interim Procedures For Management Of Wind Power Generation Equipment Industrialization Special Funds".
This says that for the first 50 wind power units from manufacturers that meet the relevant criteria, subsidies of CNY600 per kilowatt will be granted by Ministry of Finance. This is said to be equivalent to 10% of the cost.
According to an official of Chinese Wind Energy Association t is of great importance to promote the domestic manufacturing of wind power equipment, particularly core technologies.
According to the Interim Procedures, the special funds should be used for new product research and development of wind power equipment; the beneficiaries should be Chinese-funded or Chinese holding enterprises focusing on the manufacture of wind power equipment including finished machines, vanes, gear cases, generators, convertors, and bearings.
Manufacturers that intend to apply for the subsidy should meet six criteria including independent intellectual property rights and equipment brands.
The official from CWEA also said the funds are mainly aimed at megawatt-class wind power units for these are now the mainstream in the international market. Yet there are only a few independent megawatt-class wind power unit manufacturers in China. The Interim Procedures also mention bearings and convertors — areas in which China's wind power industry is weak and mainly depends on imported equipment.
The Chinese Ministry of Finance has promulgated its "Interim Procedures For Management Of Wind Power Generation Equipment Industrialization Special Funds".
This says that for the first 50 wind power units from manufacturers that meet the relevant criteria, subsidies of CNY600 per kilowatt will be granted by Ministry of Finance. This is said to be equivalent to 10% of the cost.
According to an official of Chinese Wind Energy Association t is of great importance to promote the domestic manufacturing of wind power equipment, particularly core technologies.
According to the Interim Procedures, the special funds should be used for new product research and development of wind power equipment; the beneficiaries should be Chinese-funded or Chinese holding enterprises focusing on the manufacture of wind power equipment including finished machines, vanes, gear cases, generators, convertors, and bearings.
Manufacturers that intend to apply for the subsidy should meet six criteria including independent intellectual property rights and equipment brands.
The official from CWEA also said the funds are mainly aimed at megawatt-class wind power units for these are now the mainstream in the international market. Yet there are only a few independent megawatt-class wind power unit manufacturers in China. The Interim Procedures also mention bearings and convertors — areas in which China's wind power industry is weak and mainly depends on imported equipment.
Liaoning's Largest Wind Power Farm Under Construction
September 4, 2008
Dalian Tuoshan Wind Power Farm, the largest wind power farm in Liaoning Province, is being built with an investment of CNY2.8 billion by China Power Investment Corporation.
The wind power farm is located in Tuoshan, Wafangdian, Dalian, and occupies an area of 62 square kilometers. The investment for phase I is CNY530 million and 33 wind power units, each with a capacity of 1,500 kilowatts, will be put into operation in December 2009.
Tuoshan Wind Power Farm will have a total capacity of 300,000 kilowatts — producing 700 million kilowatt-hours annually.
Currently Inner Mongolia has the most wind power units in China, with Jilin and Liaoning ranking second and third respectively.
Dalian Tuoshan Wind Power Farm, the largest wind power farm in Liaoning Province, is being built with an investment of CNY2.8 billion by China Power Investment Corporation.
The wind power farm is located in Tuoshan, Wafangdian, Dalian, and occupies an area of 62 square kilometers. The investment for phase I is CNY530 million and 33 wind power units, each with a capacity of 1,500 kilowatts, will be put into operation in December 2009.
Tuoshan Wind Power Farm will have a total capacity of 300,000 kilowatts — producing 700 million kilowatt-hours annually.
Currently Inner Mongolia has the most wind power units in China, with Jilin and Liaoning ranking second and third respectively.
Suzlon Green Power Commits USD5 Billion To Renewable Energy In China And India
September 30, 2008
Suzlon Green Power, an enterprise wholly owned by India's Tanti family, announced at the 2008 Clinton Global Initiative that it will bring 3,500 megawatts of electricity to nearly 10 million people.
Suzlon pledged USD5 billion in green energy assets over five years, primarily in India and China. Of the USD5 billion total project value, Suzlon Green Power will provide approximately USD1.5 billion in equity.
"The urgent global need for clean energy compelled me to dramatically expand my family's business holdings," said Tulsi R. Tanti, who is best known as the founder of the wind-turbine company, Suzlon Energy, based in India. "Our flagship business Suzlon Energy continues to focus on developing wind power solutions, offering wind turbines to the global market. On the other hand, we now commit to developing and owning green power assets through Suzlon Green Power, which will bring energy where it is needed most."
Tanti's efforts are global, with a majority of Suzlon Green Power's projects to be located in India and China, two areas with burgeoning energy needs. The company estimates that its projects will create 1,000 jobs directly and many times more indirectly, and will reduce emissions by the equivalent of seven million tons of CO2 a year.
The International Energy Agency estimates that the world's energy needs will increase by more than 50 percent by 2030, and both China and India's energy use is set to double between 2005 and 2030. Suzlon, with other global organizations, is exploring the most efficient renewable energy sources that can be scaled-up to meet this exponentially growing demand for energy.
Suzlon Green Power, an enterprise wholly owned by India's Tanti family, announced at the 2008 Clinton Global Initiative that it will bring 3,500 megawatts of electricity to nearly 10 million people.
Suzlon pledged USD5 billion in green energy assets over five years, primarily in India and China. Of the USD5 billion total project value, Suzlon Green Power will provide approximately USD1.5 billion in equity.
"The urgent global need for clean energy compelled me to dramatically expand my family's business holdings," said Tulsi R. Tanti, who is best known as the founder of the wind-turbine company, Suzlon Energy, based in India. "Our flagship business Suzlon Energy continues to focus on developing wind power solutions, offering wind turbines to the global market. On the other hand, we now commit to developing and owning green power assets through Suzlon Green Power, which will bring energy where it is needed most."
Tanti's efforts are global, with a majority of Suzlon Green Power's projects to be located in India and China, two areas with burgeoning energy needs. The company estimates that its projects will create 1,000 jobs directly and many times more indirectly, and will reduce emissions by the equivalent of seven million tons of CO2 a year.
The International Energy Agency estimates that the world's energy needs will increase by more than 50 percent by 2030, and both China and India's energy use is set to double between 2005 and 2030. Suzlon, with other global organizations, is exploring the most efficient renewable energy sources that can be scaled-up to meet this exponentially growing demand for energy.
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