Siemens Gamesa News | Oct 02, 2024

Siemens Gamesa's Buffalo Plains site in North America is the first to implement the new 5X 170 turbine technology...


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Siemens Gamesa

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Siemens Gamesa is a global technology leader in the renewable energy industry, specializing in the development, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of wind turbines. With a history dating back to the 1980s, the company is committed to driving the energy transition towards a sustainable world, empowering customers and partners with green energy solutions. It operates in around 90 countries and has a strong presence in both onshore and offshore wind power markets.


Updates as of Oct 02, 2024

  • Siemens Gamesa's Buffalo Plains site in North America is the first to implement the new 5X 170 turbine technology.
  • Siemens Gamesa has developed a unique leading edge protection solution that uses a shock absorbing cavity for added cushion.
  • Siemens Gamesa and Equinor launched the world's first floating wind power plant for oil and gas platforms, Hywind Tampen, with an 88 MW capacity meeting 35% of the annual power demand of two platforms.
  • Eduardo Ribeiro, General Counsel, announced his departure from Siemens Gamesa after 3 years.
  • TPG, JSW Energy, and Inox Wind are competing to acquire Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power's Indian unit valued up to $500 million.
  • Siemens Gamesa has launched the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France with 62 turbines powering 835,000 homes.
  • On September 30, 2024, Karnataka High Court stayed the show cause notice against Siemens Gamesa denying the 70:30 split benefit on parts' supply.
  • Siemens Gamesa and Equinor's Hywind Tampen, the largest floating wind farm, offsets 200,000 tons of CO2 emissions for offshore oilfields.
  • Siemens Gamesa engineers published a paper on tower/turbine vibrations caused by blade aerodynamics, highlighting risks during stand-still with wind direction around ±90° relative to the rotor.
  • Siemens Gamesa is currently hiring a Regional Internal Control Manager (ICM) for India.
  • Siemens Gamesa will receive a new service operation vessel (SOV) from North Star in late 2026 to support the East Anglia THREE windfarm, accommodating up to 60 wind technicians.
  • Siemens Gamesa is currently seeking a Head of Manufacturing Support M/F in France.
  • Ian John has joined Siemens Gamesa as Head of EHS for Offshore Service, UK, Ireland & North America, previously holding a position in a similar role.
  • Steffen Medhus Thimes has left Siemens Gamesa, where he served as Head of Equipment Project Management Office in Denmark, to join ENABL A/S as Director Project Management Excellence.
  • Martin Ryan starts as Global Head of Resource Management & Planning Offshore Service at Siemens Gamesa.
  • Henrik Bording has been appointed as Head of G1, G2, and D3 Platforms at Siemens Gamesa, overseeing a 40 GW installed onshore fleet.
  • Siemens Energy extended CEO Christian Bruch's contract for five years as he stopped the existential decline of Siemens Gamesa and aims to return it to profitability by 2026.

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