31 十 11 China began to develop wind power industry

Wind power industry from 2011 listed companies published reports, the first half of 2011 profits of China’s wind power equipment business decline significantly, which the industry leader in wind turbine manufacturers Sinovel, Goldwind net profit decreased by 48.3% , 45%, profit is minimal. The low-end enterprise in the industry in 2011 to take a slice of this market is clearly more difficult, some companies are at a loss of status, fan manufacturing overcapacity, the industry restructuring around the corner.

In 2005, China began to develop windmill  power industry, wind power capacity doubled in growth each year, until the end of 2010, China’s total installed capacity had reached 42.3 million kilowatts in 2010, new installed capacity of 18 million kilowatts. 6 years later, China’s wind power industry has made no small achievement, China’s wind power equipment localization rate of 90%, the world’s installed capacity. Wind power equipment company in the world rankings, China has three companies in the top 10, Sinovel in the second in the world, its market share reached 11.1%; Goldwind fourth; Dongfang Electric seventh bit. However, creating a problem can not be ignored: the wind power manufacturing industry overcapacity. According to statistics, China’s wind turbine generator industry, the top 4 Sinovel, Goldwind, Dongfang Electric, United Power total production capacity has reached 10 million kilowatts, and our fan manufacturing industry in general the actual capacity of more than 25 million kilowatts. From this point of view, is overcapacity had to face the fact that corporate restructuring soon.

General advice is still the energy industry analysts pointed out that although China’s wind turbine manufacturing industry, the top four companies accounted for 40% of the overall, but in general, more than 80 companies, the fan manufacturing industry concentration is still not high.

It is still common advisory issued the “2010-2013 Chinese windmill generator fan made fan-depth market analysis report” that is expected in 2020, China’s total installed capacity will reach 150 million kilowatts -2 million kilowatts. Wind power industry mergers and acquisitions has been kicked off, all companies are to survive, and how better to make greater efforts to survive.

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04 十 11 offshore wind power technology breakthroughs

Taiwan University Professor, Institute of Applied Mechanics and Energy Research Center, Chen Falin said today that Taiwan’s rich reserves in the offshore waters of the wind, especially in central and southern regions, not only wind energy potential, but also the development of solar energy.

Taiwan University today held a policy on energy and sustainable development of the forum, Chen Falin assessment, renewable energy reserves to Taiwan, the most wind energy potential reserves of up to 29.9 kWh per day per person.

Chen Falin said, Taiwan’s energy supply more than 99% of imports, Taiwan can develop renewable energy projects with solar, wind, biomass, wave energy, tidal energy, geothermal and hydro, which the wind most potential reserves of up to per person per Japan 29.9 kWh of energy reserves above 7 total power of up to 78 kWh per person per day, but there are practical difficulties in wind genertors implementation.

He said renewable energy as key to the energy structure, still rely on energy technology development and policy-making and promotional efforts, to overcome the current renewable energy inherent shortcomings of three major limitations: “low energy density”, “high cost of power generation “and” unstable supply. ”

Chen Falin said, involved in offshore windmill  power technology breakthroughs, cost reduction, regulatory compliance development, as well as environmental impact assessments, natural and man-made risks and other issues, are to invest in developing wind power barriers.

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24 九 11 China large-scale wind power and photovoltaic base

Held here from 20 in the “new energy, new materials feature Matchmaking” was informed that Xinjiang has organized the preparation of 12 wind zone project planning, by 2015 wind power capacity will reach 8.5 million kilowatts, will be built in Xinjiang, China large-scale windmill power and photovoltaic base.

By the State Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, jointly organized the “transfer industry in Xinjiang, China 2011 series docking activities” held from 19 to 20, “new energy, new materials feature Matchmaking” is the series of activities.

According to the Xinjiang Energy Department, the responsible person, considering the wind resources in Xinjiang, network conditions, market conditions and other consumptive basis, it has already organized the preparation of Dabancheng, thirteen rooms, grass lake, 12 Santanghu wind turbines manufacturers areas such as project planning, the planned total size of 11 million kilowatts.

Up to now, build wind power installed capacity in Xinjiang 1.35 million kilowatts in wind power projects 650,000 kilowatts. According to reports, in addition to the 12 already completed the preparation of the wind zone project planning, there are still Bavaria, Changji, Yili and other small wind turbines zone in carrying out the wind and other preparatory work, the conditions have to be prepared after the start project planning. By then, the size of the area planning Xinjiang wind 13 million kilowatts, can satisfy the “five-second” 8.5 million kilowatts of wind power development goals.

In addition to wind power, Xinjiang is the country’s one of the best solar energy resources. Currently Hamilton 2 million kilowatts, Turpan 2 million kilowatts, Wada 20,000 kilowatts other three large-scale photovoltaic power plants are under construction, is expected early next year to build production.

Xinjiang Development and Reform Commission, said wind power project development area to the wind project in strict accordance with the requirements of planning, new energy development plan in line with Xinjiang’s requirements and objectives, combined with local economic and social development, network conditions, electricity demand, the priority development of wind energy, solar resource-rich areas, to prevent the split and blind development and construction resources.

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20 九 11 The United States is a key component of Goldwind’s international growth

The agreement is part of ambitious international expansion plans for the company, China’s second-largest wind turbines producer by new capacity sold. The project, Xinjiang Goldwind’s largest U.S. project to date, underscores the ability of Chinese renewable-energy companies to make inroads into the U.S., despite widespread criticism in the U.S. that Chinese companies have unfairly benefited from government subsidies.

“The United States is a key component of Goldwind’s international growth,” Xinjiang Goldwind Chairman and Chief Executive Wu Gang said in a prepared in a statement. “Goldwind has generated a competitive global footprint, and we are focused on continuing that momentum, continuing to demonstrate our technology advantages and continuing to build out our global supply chain.”

The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama hopes it can reinvigorate the country’s sluggish economy and spur job growth in part by bolstering the U.S. renewable-energy industry. But some people in the industry say Chinese companies undercut U.S. rivals on price because they get generous subsidies from the Chinese wind turbine generator government. Under pressure from the Obama administration, China in June agreed to end many subsidies for its domestic wind-power-equipment manufacturers.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, on a trade mission to China, said criticisms of global expansion efforts by Chinese renewable companies were overstated. Just as the U.S. wants China to open its markets to foreign companies, Illinois shouldn’t close its market to Chinese companies like Xinjiang Goldwind, he said.

“If a Chinese wind developer sees an opportunity in Illinois, we’re going to embrace them with open arms,” Gov. Quinn, a Democrat, said in an interview on Monday.

Xinjiang Goldwind spokesman Yao Yu said half of the parts and components for the Illinois wind farm would be supplied by U.S. manufacturers, such as Broadwind Energy Inc. of Naperville, Ill. The 109.5-megawatt wind farm will be located about 100 miles west of Chicago and is expected to be connected to the grid around June, Mr. Yao said.

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06 九 11 According to the World Wind Energy Association’s (WWEA) half-year report

After a somewhat listless year in 2010, the global home wind generator industry has gained momentum during the first half of 2011.

According to the World Wind Energy Association’s (WWEA) half-year report, 18.4 GW of new wind turbine installations occurred during the first half of 2011, with 43.9GW expected by the end of this year.

China, USA, Germany, Spain and India combined account for 74% of global wind turbines manufacturers capacity; with China having an overall installed capacity of around 52 GW by the end of June this year. China added 8 GW in the first 6 months of 2011, a record according to WWEA.

The US market has had a particularly strong year so far, adding 2.252 gigawatts of wind power capacity between January and June, 90% more than the same period last year.

Canada added 603 MW during the first half of 2011, with the province of Ontario the leading region due to favourable government policies.

The number of countries now using wind power has grown from 83 to 86, with Venezuela, Honduras, and Ethiopia the latest nations to be harvesting wind energy.

By the end of June, global wind capacity had reached 215 GW, representing growth of 22.9%. WWEA estimates total installed wind capacity by the end of 2011 is to reach 240.5GW, enough to provide for almost 3 % of the electricity demand all over the world.

“Although the deployment of the wind power generators worldwide is again speeding up, we still see relatively moderate growth rates, compared with previous years,” said Stefan Gsänger, WWEA Secretary General. “On the one hand, it is very encouraging that new countries are coming up. On the other hand, we need more support on the national as well as on the international level.”

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28 八 11 Wind is weak in July, August and September, so the profits will drop

China’s five biggest power generators lost a total of 140 million yuan ($21.64 million) in their wind power businesses in July, according to statistics from The China Electricity Council (CEC), 21st Century Business Herald reported Thursday.
This is the first time a loss has been reported this year. The profit figure was 820 million yuan down from June, the report said.
However, of the five power companies, China Guodian Corp, China wind turbines Huadian Corp and China Power Investment Corp denied a loss in their wind power business in July. China Huaneng Group and China Datang Corp did not disclose their figures.
“Wind is weak in July, August and September, so the profits will drop. This is decided by the seasonal characteristics of the wind power industry,” Li Shusheng, chairman of CECIC Wind Power Investment Co, told the newspaper.
Wind resource varies in different home wind generator seasons. July is the start of the trough season of wind resource, the report said.

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20 八 11 U.S. attempts to offshore wind power project bid

Ministry of the Interior designated the U.S. state of Rhode Island and Massachusetts coast, these areas are sea-based wind turbines farm developers to build the place.

Interior invited energy companies to submit a statement of wind power projects. It specifies the Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey similar to the coastal areas, and plans early in 2012 to provide commercial leasing.

If the new developer to accept this statement, the hone wind generator department will simplify the process for faster implementation of some leases.

Ocean Energy Authority, the regulatory and enforcement authorities will complete the review of the region’s environment, and public comment to consider alternative energy sources. Developers will not be allowed to obtain any rental building. Proposed project will require further environmental review on specific locations.

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10 八 11 U.S. offshore wind power development of the high cost constraints

Virginia Bureau of offshore wind power development has issued a survey report, the U.S. offshore wind power generation costs are high. The report cites the U.S. Department of Energy data indicate that the U.S. offshore wind power generation total cost of $ 243 per 1000 kwh, while the hair as much power, onshore wind power cost is only $ 97.

Moreover, compared with other forms of power generation, offshore wind power costs have to be much higher. According to the report, the cost per 1,000 kWh of electricity, solar photovoltaic power generation system for $ 211, $ 125 gas turbine power generation, nuclear power is $ 114, biomass power generation is $ 113 to $ 109 coal-fired power generation, combined cycle turbines power is only 66 dollars.

“Offshore wind power is a technically feasible power generation mode, and now we need to do is reduce costs.” Domini U.S. energy company Renewable Resources Program Director Guy Chapman said that with the positive development of Europe can renewable power, and the new wind farm development to deeper waters, the global cost of offshore wind power project gradually increase, and thus make the United States the cost of offshore wind power project increases.

However, the Virginia Board of offshore wind power development report also said that with offshore wind power industry in the United States has evolved in cost reduction is also possible. For an emerging industry, offshore wind power would have to be a relatively long period of development. U.S. industry insiders believe that the future of offshore wind power industry can develop more quickly, is still largely depends on government policy to support efforts.

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