The world’s most powerful floating offshore wind turbine, with a generating capacity of 20 megawatts, has rolled off the production line in Yancheng city, east China’s Jiangsu Province, according to the country’s leading train maker CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC). The wind turbine, independently developed by China, features a wind wheel with a diameter of 260 … Continue reading China Rolls Off World’s Largest Floating Offshore Wind Turbine
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KF Wind wins contract from KEPCO for 1,125 MW wind power project
KF Wind, a floating offshore wind project off the coast of Ulsan, South Korea, has secured a transmission service agreement (TSA) with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). This agreement enables the delivery of 1,125 MW of clean energy to Korea’s national grid. The TSA covers two phases of the project: the 375 MW East Blue … Continue reading KF Wind wins contract from KEPCO for 1,125 MW wind power project
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Norway plans $3.3 billion floating wind subsidy cap
The Norwegian government proposed on Monday to offer up to 35 billion Norwegian crowns ($3.29 billion) in subsidies in the country’s first commercial floating wind power tender, in line with a preliminary plan outlined in June. “Norway has enormous potential for floating offshore wind on its continental shelf, but because the technology is still immature … Continue reading Norway plans $3.3 billion floating wind subsidy cap
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First offshore major corrective maintenance in a floating wind turbine
In recent times, we have learned about several major corrective maintenances (replacement of a main component) that have had to be carried out on some of the pioneering floating wind farms worldwide. This was the case with Hywind Scotland, which had to tow its 5 SWT-6.0-154s to port, and also with Kincardine, which had to … Continue reading First offshore major corrective maintenance in a floating wind turbine
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China’s wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform to enter experimental session
China’s first wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform, “Yellow Sea No. 1,” is currently undergoing the final equipment commissioning in the Yellow Sea, before starting a one-year experimental session. The platform, located in waters near the southern part of Shandong Peninsula, is a huge hexagon with 434 photovoltaic panels. The main function of this platform is to … Continue reading China’s wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform to enter experimental session
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KF Wind completes Geotechnical Survey for first phase of 1.1 GW floating offshore wind project in South Korea
KF Wind, a floating offshore wind project being developed off the coast of Ulsan by Ocean Winds and Mainstream Renewable Power, has completed the geotechnical survey for the first phase of its project, East Blue Power, which has 375 MW of installed capacity. The geotechnical survey was carried out for approximately one month by Geo … Continue reading KF Wind completes Geotechnical Survey for first phase of 1.1 GW floating offshore wind project in South Korea
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EDP and Engie demand the auction of offshore wind energy in 2025 to comply with the PNIEC in Spain
If the Government wants to meet the 2030 offshore wind targets set in the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC), the first auction must be launched next year, without further delay. This is the position of Ocean Winds, the joint venture owned 50% by EDP Renovables and Engie.In a meeting with the press on … Continue reading EDP and Engie demand the auction of offshore wind energy in 2025 to comply with the PNIEC in Spain
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Portugal: RWE to support Port of Setúbal to become a logistic hub for floating offshore wind
RWE is collaborating with the Port Authority of Setúbal to facilitate enhancements in its port infrastructure, supporting Portugal’s ambitious industrialisation objectives linked to the development of floating offshore wind energy. This agreement underscores a strong commitment to leveraging shared knowledge and expertise to drive industrial growth in Portuguese ports. Through a Letter of Support, RWE … Continue reading Portugal: RWE to support Port of Setúbal to become a logistic hub for floating offshore wind
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Principle Power introduces two new floating wind platform designs
Principle Power has introduced two new designs for semi-submersible floating wind foundations: the WindFloat TC (tubular, central column) and the WindFloat FC (flat panel, central column). According to Principle Power, these designs are natural evolutions of its existing technology. Until now, the company’s designs were based on a perimeter column (see picture), while the new … Continue reading Principle Power introduces two new floating wind platform designs
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MarramWind floating offshore windfarm helps solve WW1 maritime mystery
Data gathered by sonar scans carried out by the Fugro Galaxy during geophysical and environmental surveys for the proposed MarramWind floating offshore windfarm has identified the likely resting place of the SS Tobol, which was torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1917. The shipwreck believed to be that of Tobol was among several discovered … Continue reading MarramWind floating offshore windfarm helps solve WW1 maritime mystery
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BOEM Announces Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Lease Sale
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it will conduct an offshore wind energy lease sale for eight areas on the Outer Continental Shelf that would require floating wind turbines.The Department of the Interior Monday will sell leases on sites for offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine next month. The sale will cover … Continue reading BOEM Announces Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Lease Sale
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China to test wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform
The main structure of China’s first wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform, “Yellow Sea No. 1”, has been completed and laded for shipment for sea trial, according to China Huaneng Group. The platform weighing more than 360 tons was completely moved onto a transport ship on Tuesday. Then it will be shipped to a wind farm 30 … Continue reading China to test wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform
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Five companies eligible to bid in first-ever wind auction off the Oregon coast
The federal government has published the details of an offshore wind auction. Companies are bidding on who will get to deploy the first floating wind turbines off the coast of Southern Oregon. Avangrid, which is owned by the Spanish electric utility Iberdrola, is the co-owner of the Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. … Continue reading Five companies eligible to bid in first-ever wind auction off the Oregon coast
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Floating solar photovoltaics are expanding
Floating solar photovoltaics are a technology that allows solar panels to be installed in large bodies of water, such as reservoirs, lagoons and dams. This technology, born in 2005 and expanded since 2012, offers several advantages in terms of energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This system not only represents a boost for clean energy, … Continue reading Floating solar photovoltaics are expanding
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Mingyang signs an agreement with an Italian developer for 2.8 GW of floating wind power
The wind farm will consist of 10 MySE 3.0-135 wind turbines, totaling 30 MW. Recently, in edition #85, we discussed how Mingyang was getting closer to entering the European offshore wind sector. Luxcara, a German developer, had chosen the Chinese manufacturer as its preferred supplier for a 296 MW wind farm in German waters. However, … Continue reading Mingyang signs an agreement with an Italian developer for 2.8 GW of floating wind power
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Mingyang completes OceanX assembly and transports it to its final location
Mingyang has successfully transported its innovative double-rotor floating platform, OceanX, to its final location. The platform, which boasts a total capacity of 16.6 MW (2 x 8.3 MW), was towed to its final site, 700 kilometers away (approximately a 72-hour journey) off the southeast coast of China. It has been installed at the existing Qingzhou … Continue reading Mingyang completes OceanX assembly and transports it to its final location
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United Kingdom: TotalEnergies launches a floating offshore wind pilot project to supply renewable electricity to an offshore oil & gas platform in the North Sea
TotalEnergies announces the launch of a pilot project consisting in a floating wind turbine to supply renewable power to Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea, thus pioneering an innovative decarbonization scheme. The 3 MW floating wind turbine will be located 2 km west of the Culzean platform, 220 km off the eastern coast … Continue reading United Kingdom: TotalEnergies launches a floating offshore wind pilot project to supply renewable electricity to an offshore oil & gas platform in the North Sea
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Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds project awarded Environmental Impact Assessment for 1.1 GW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
KF Wind, a 1,125 MW floating offshore wind project being developed off the coast of Ulsan by Ocean Winds and Mainstream Renewable Power has secured the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval from the Ministry of Environment for the totality of the two-phase project. Award of the EIA is a key milestone for the development of … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds project awarded Environmental Impact Assessment for 1.1 GW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
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Inauguration of China’s First 400 MW Offshore Photovoltaic Park
Grand Sunergy is deploying its expertise with the launch of the Yantai Zhaoyuan offshore project, the first 400MW solar farm in China, demonstrating the technological viability of photovoltaic installations in marine environments. Grand Sunergy reaches a decisive milestone in China with the commissioning of the Yantai Zhaoyuan project, the country’s first large-scale offshore photovoltaic park.Located … Continue reading Inauguration of China’s First 400 MW Offshore Photovoltaic Park
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World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail
OceanX, the world’s largest single capacity floating wind power platform, embarked on its journey from Guangzhou to the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in Guangdong, China. After a 191-nautical-mile, over 50-hour tow, the platform’s arrival marks the commencement of a new era in green energy, poised to set the standard for offshore wind … Continue reading World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail
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