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Windpower Weekly 18th May 2017

Windpower Monthly's weekly roundup of the top news from the wind industry, companies, policy, wind farm projects, operations & maintenance and technology. For full access to articles, including our extensive web archive, subscribe to Windpower Monthly. Top Stories US slips to third in Ernst & Young ranking WORLDWIDE: The US market has slipped from first to third place in Ernst & Young's (EY) latest renewable energy country attractiveness index, as the UK re-enters the top ten. CIP buys three Taiwan projects TAIWAN: Danish investment fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has acquired three offshore wind sites under development in Taiwan. Scottish court overturns Neart Na Gaoithe decision SCOTLAND: A court has backed the Scottish government's decision to back the 450MW Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind project. Supermarket chain Tesco pledges 100% renewables target UK: Supermarket giant Tesco is aiming to become 100% powered by renewable energy by 2030, starting by powering its UK operations entirely with green power from this year.     PROMOTED CONTENT Schaeffler offers Predictive Maintenance With predictive maintenance, we are expanding conventional condition monitoring approaches by allowing users to look into the "turbine's future". Visit us at the Hannover Messe (Hall 22, Booth A12).   Find out more     Business and Companies Gamesa posts record revenues for final solo quarter SPAIN: Gamesa has reported its final quarterly financial results as a standalone player, with a record revenue total of €1.5 billion. MHI Vestas expands Esbjerg facility DENMARK: Manufacturer MHI Vestas has started construction of an assembly facility at the Port of Esbjerg, west Denmark, adding 65 jobs to the site. Senvion factory closures force earnings down GERMANY: Senvion has reported a loss of earnings in Q1 2017, due to the closure of factories and staff lay- offs. LM strengthens presence in China CHINA: LM Wind Power is to establish a new manufacturing facility in the Baodi district, north-east China. Nordex bullish on Q1 earnings drop GERMANY: Turbine maker Nordex has reported a 13.4% fall in EBITDA in its Q1 results, but maintains the results are in line with expectations. Markets and Policy Sany Group explores Kazakhstan potential KAZAKHSTAN: Chinese group Sany plans to invest in the development of wind energy in Kazakhstan, according to recent statements by the company's vice president. 'Strength and stability' sought by UK renewables body UK: The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has laid out its policy recommendations from the industry, ahead of the UK general election next month. E V E N T   P R O M O T I O N The Head of Central Maintenance at EDP Renewables said: "Very frequently when a maintenance budget needs to be reduced, the blade is one of the first elements to be sacrificed. But that is a great error. To inspect and to repair small deteriorations of blades regularly is one of the most effective strategies to avoid major increments in future OPEX."  Give your blades the attention they deserve at Windpower Monthly's award-winning Blade Inspection, Damage & Repair Forum. More info   Project Development Maryland backs 368MW of offshore wind UNITED STATES: The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved funding for two offshore projects, developed by US Wind and Deepwater Wind. EDF EN reaches Futuren deal FRANCE: Developer EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN) has reached an agreement to acquire a majority share of onshore wind firm Futuren. Burbo Bank Extension opens for business UK: Dong Energy's 258MW Burbo Bank Extension, the first offshore project to deploy the MHI Vestas V164-8.0MW turbine, is being officially inaugurated today, 17 May, at a ceremony in Liverpool. DNV GL looks to improve site assessments EUROPE: Advisory firm DNV GL is launching a joint industry project (JIP) to improve offshore wind site condition assessments, inviting industry partners to contribute. Latest Jobs Assistant Editor - ENDS Europe , EndsEurope Competitive, Twickenham, London (Greater) Fleet Environmental Officer , Allen & York Ltd £44000.00 per annum + Ann. salary on 4 weeks on/off basis, England

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