Gamesa’s G128-5.0 MW Offshore, installed off Arinaga Quay (Gran Canary Island), generated more power in August (3,136 MWh) than any other other Spanish turbine has ever generated in a month. This milestone was possible thanks to the tremendous reliability of this model, capable of withstanding the regional trade winds typical at this time of the … Continue reading Gamesa’s G128-5.0 MW Offshore wind turbines beats the Spanish monthly output record
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Masdar buys stake in offshore wind farm
Masdar has bought a stake in what is set to be the world’s third-largest offshore wind farm just off the UK’s Norfolk Coast. Masdar purchased a 35 per cent stake in the project from state-owned Norwegian energy firm Statoil. Construction of the wind farm, which is set to have a capacity of 400 megawatts (MW), … Continue reading Masdar buys stake in offshore wind farm
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Canada falls behind global growth of offshore wind energy
A new report from British-based research firm GlobalData says offshore wind power will continue its dramatic expansion for the rest of this decade. Power produced from turbines located in oceans grew from less than one gigawatt in 2006 to 7.1 GW in 2013, and will rise to almost 40 GW by 2020, the report predicts. … Continue reading Canada falls behind global growth of offshore wind energy
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Global Offshore Wind Power Market to Reach Almost 40 Gigawatts by 2020
With more countries utilizing offshore wind potential, the global offshore wind power market is expected to increase more than fivefold from 7.1 Gigawatts (GW) in 2013 to 39.9 GW by 2020, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 28%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that the global … Continue reading Global Offshore Wind Power Market to Reach Almost 40 Gigawatts by 2020
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India to introduce offshore wind energy policy targeting 1 gigawatt
India is set to introduce an offshore wind energy policy targeting 1 gigawatt by 2020, seeking to mimic Europe’s success in generating power at sea. The ministry of new and renewable energy will seek cabinet approval for the policy shortly, according to joint secretary Alok Srivastava. “Development of the technology has made offshore wind farm … Continue reading India to introduce offshore wind energy policy targeting 1 gigawatt
Continue readingNorthland Power Acquires Majority Equity Stake in North Sea Offshore Wind Power Farms From RWE Innogy
Northland Power Inc., (“Northland”) (TSX:NPI)(TSX:NPI.PR.A)(TSX:NPI.PR.C)(TSX:NPI.DB.A)(TSX:NPI.DB.B), Toronto, and RWE Innogy GmbH, Essen, have signed an agreement for Northland to acquire an 85% equity stake in three offshore wind projects, consisting of Nordsee One, a 332 megawatt (MW) project currently in advanced development, as well as Nordsee Two and Nordsee Three, which are in early stages of … Continue reading Northland Power Acquires Majority Equity Stake in North Sea Offshore Wind Power Farms From RWE Innogy
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Block Island Wind Farm Now Fully Permitted
Block Island Wind Farm remains on track to be nation’s first offshore wind farm; Construction activities continue – “steel in water” expected by summer 2015. Deepwater Wind today received the final federal approval needed to build the Block Island Wind Farm – a project that remains on-track to be the nation’s first offshore wind farm. … Continue reading Block Island Wind Farm Now Fully Permitted
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Siemens receives grid connection order for Dudgeon offshore wind farm
In addition to supplying wind turbines and service, Siemens also handles grid connection for the British offshore wind power project. Siemens has received an order for the turnkey delivery of the grid connection for the Dudgeon offshore wind farm. The customers are the Norwegian utilities Statoil and Statkraft, which are jointly implementing the wind farm … Continue reading Siemens receives grid connection order for Dudgeon offshore wind farm
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Alstom moves 150 tons of equipment to its new offshore wind power facilities in Saint-Nazaire
Alstom moved during the summer 150 tons of equipment and partly-assembled machines to the new plants located at the port of Saint-Nazaire. Special logistics therefore had to be set up for this operation in order to move that equipment designed by Alstom that exists nowhere else in the world. Currently under production, the wind turbines … Continue reading Alstom moves 150 tons of equipment to its new offshore wind power facilities in Saint-Nazaire
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JDR Wins Inter-Array Contract for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore energy industry, has won a new contract with VBMS for the Statoil/Statkraft Dudgeon offshore wind farm. Dudgeon, off the UK’s Norfolk coast will utilise over 95 kilometres of JDR’s copper core inter-array cable and a range of cable accessories. The design and manufacture will take … Continue reading JDR Wins Inter-Array Contract for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
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AREVA: Offshore Wind Power: Successful Installation of 80 Wind Turbines at Global Tech I Wind Farm
The erection of 80 AREVA wind turbines was successfully completed at the Global Tech I wind farm with the last rotor star installation finalized today. The wind farm of roughly 41 square kilometres is located 100 kilometres off the coast in the German North Sea. AREVA’s 5 Megawatt M5000-116 turbines were manufactured at the Group’s … Continue reading AREVA: Offshore Wind Power: Successful Installation of 80 Wind Turbines at Global Tech I Wind Farm
Continue readingDNV GL recommends new practices for offshore HDVC wind power projects
Growing number of offshore wind farms being built farther from shore increase need for reliable measures for the use of HVDC transmission systems DNV GL’s new recommended practice on technology qualification of offshore HVDC technologies provides a means for managing technology risks and facilitating a faster, more efficient and more reliable deployment of offshore HVDC … Continue reading DNV GL recommends new practices for offshore HDVC wind power projects
Continue readingGlobal Offshore Wind Turbines and Foundations
The annual investment in global offshore wind turbines, foundations and balance of plant was worth an estimated $8 billion in 2013. The global offshore wind energy market registered substantial growth between 2006 and 2013. Offshore wind energy installed capacity increased at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 33.9%, from 0.9 Gigawatts (GW) in 2006 … Continue reading Global Offshore Wind Turbines and Foundations
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Suzlon seks Japanese partner to tap offshore wind energy market
India’s Suzlon Energy Ltd may seek a Japanese partner to make offshore wind turbines, attracted by access to cheap yen loans as projects at sea get costlier and more complex. Suzlon, whose German unit Senvion SE is the third-biggest supplier of offshore turbines, is in talks with Japanese companies about forming a potential joint venture, … Continue reading Suzlon seks Japanese partner to tap offshore wind energy market
Continue readingSiemens receives order for 67 wind turbines for Dudgeon offshore wind energy plant
Statoil and Statkraft order 67 Siemens wind turbines with a power rating of 6 megawatts. Siemens Energy has received an order from the Norwegian energy utilities Statoil and Statkraft for the “Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm” in the UK. Siemens will manufacture, deliver, install and commission 67 Siemens direct-drive wind turbines rated at 6 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading Siemens receives order for 67 wind turbines for Dudgeon offshore wind energy plant
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DONG picks Vestas offshore wind turbines for Irish Sea wind power project
DONG has struck a conditional agreement to buy 32 of Vestas’ largest offshore wind turbines to expand a wind farm off the British coast. DONG said it was the first commercial order for the wind turbines, labelled V164-8.0 MW (megawatt), and it hoped to begin construction at the start of 2016. Vestas, the world’s … Continue reading DONG picks Vestas offshore wind turbines for Irish Sea wind power project
Continue reading80,000 acres off Ocean City leased for offshore wind power
The U.S. Department of the Interior says it has auctioned some 80,000 acres off Maryland for wind energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held an auction on Tuesday. US Wind Inc., a subsidiary of Italian renewable energy developer Renexia SpA, submitted the winning bid of $8.7 million. The Maryland Wind Energy Area is … Continue reading 80,000 acres off Ocean City leased for offshore wind power
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Siemens Receives Order for Wind Turbines and Servicing for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm
Vattenfall has awarded Siemens Energy an order for 72 Model SWT-4.0-130 wind turbines for its new Sandbank offshore wind farm. The project is being erected 90 kilometers west of the island of Sylt in water depths between 25 and 37 meters within the exclusive economic zone off the German North Sea coast. A pioneering service … Continue reading Siemens Receives Order for Wind Turbines and Servicing for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm
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Bilfinger to install foundations for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm
The engineering and services group Bilfinger has won an order for the installation of a total of 72 foundations for the new Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm. Sandbank is a joint partnership of Vattenfall (51 percent) and the city of Munich’s public utility company (49 percent). The foundation elements will be installed in the seabed with … Continue reading Bilfinger to install foundations for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm
Continue readingABB to Supply Cable for Offshore Wind Power in the UK
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $30 million from DONG Energy, a leading wind power development company, to supply a high-voltage export cable system that will transmit power from the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. ABB’s project scope includes the design, engineering, supply … Continue reading ABB to Supply Cable for Offshore Wind Power in the UK
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