I loved the analysis published in Aegir Insights’ newsletter. The study shows what it would mean to build fixed-base wind farms at depths greater than current standards, which are around 60 meters deep. In fact, something very striking is that 40% of global floating wind developments are in depths below 100 meters. And I repeat, … Continue reading How deep can we take fixed-base offshore wind?
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RWE to realise 4 GW offshore wind projects off the German coast together with TotalEnergies
Partnership confirmed: TotalEnergies acquire a 50% equity stake in two wind power projects of 2 gigawatts capacity each. Investment decisions to be made by 2027 and 2028 respectively. Start of offshore construction in 2029 and 2030 and full commissioning planned for 2031 and 2032 respectively. RWE already operates six offshore wind farms off the German … Continue reading RWE to realise 4 GW offshore wind projects off the German coast together with TotalEnergies
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Fujian’s wind power industry contributes to national green development
Fujian Province in east China has made steady advancements in wind power development, playing a significant role in the country’s efforts to reshape its energy structure. In Fuqing City, the Xinghua Bay offshore wind farm has 59 wind turbine units, with a total installed capacity of 357.4 megawatts. It has generated over 5.2 billion kilowatt-hours … Continue reading Fujian’s wind power industry contributes to national green development
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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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Sweden’s 100 GW Offshore Wind Power Ambition
Sweden, a northern European nation with coastlines along the North and Baltic Seas, is positioned to become a key player in offshore wind energy. The country prioritizes sourcing energy from renewable resources and aims to become a net-zero carbon economy by 2045. Its power sector targets 100% renewable electricity production by 2040. Currently, Sweden’s electricity … Continue reading Sweden’s 100 GW Offshore Wind Power Ambition
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RWE unveils first wind turbine blade for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull
Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory is producing blades for 100 state-of-the-art 14 MW offshore wind turbines that will power RWE’s Sofia project. Sofia Offshore Wind Farm on target for completion towards end of 2026. Ceremony to unveil the first of the new blades was attended by RWE UK Country Chair Tom Glover, Darren Davidson, Vice President … Continue reading RWE unveils first wind turbine blade for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm at Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull
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New Jersey Coast Wind Farm Gets Approval to Begin Construction
Atlantic Shores South Projects 1 and 2 secured key federal approval to begin building what is positioned to become New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, the Interior Department announced. The approval of the projects’ construction and operations plans, which forecast a generation capacity of 2.8 GW of electricity, enables developers to start construction next year, … Continue reading New Jersey Coast Wind Farm Gets Approval to Begin Construction
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Vattenfall expands offshore maintenance capacity with Van Oord contract for wind turbine servicing
Vattenfall is set to increase its offshore wind turbine servicing capabilities by signing a multi-year framework contract with Van Oord for the charter of the jack-up vessel, MPI Resolution. This contract will provide guaranteed availability of the vessel for several months each year, primarily during the peak maintenance season from early March to late October. … Continue reading Vattenfall expands offshore maintenance capacity with Van Oord contract for wind turbine servicing
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RWE signs framework agreement for monopile foundations with Steelwind to secure capacity for future offshore wind farms
Production capacities for up to 300 monopiles reserved in a tight market; monopiles to be used at RWE’s offshore wind projects in Europe that are to be commissioned from end of 2029 onwards. 200 monopiles to be manufactured in Steelwind’s German production facility from 2027 onwards, option for further 100 monopiles. Option for RWE to … Continue reading RWE signs framework agreement for monopile foundations with Steelwind to secure capacity for future offshore wind farms
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Skyborn enters U.S. offshore joint venture
Partnership with Ørsted across two U.S. offshore wind projects• Interest in 704 MW Revolution Wind and 132 MW South Fork Wind projects added to portfolio Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn), a Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) portfolio company, has successfully entered into an advanced U.S. offshore wind joint venture by completing the acquisition of a 50% stake in … Continue reading Skyborn enters U.S. offshore joint venture
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ACP Statement on Atlantic Shores South Construction Approval
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Construction and Operations Plan for the Atlantic Shores 1 and 2 (Atlantic Shores South) offshore wind projects off New Jersey’s coast. … Continue reading ACP Statement on Atlantic Shores South Construction Approval
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Vestas signs conditional order agreement for 1.1 GW offshore wind project in Scotland
Vestas has signed a conditional order agreement with Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a 50:50 joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables, for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape wind farm in Scotland. The agreement is for the supply, installation and commissioning of 72 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm. The … Continue reading Vestas signs conditional order agreement for 1.1 GW offshore wind project in Scotland
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Romania plans to install 7 GW of offshore wind by 2035
The Government of Romania has published its new roadmap to develop up to 7 GW of offshore wind capacity to be installed within Romania’s Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea.The Offshore Wind Roadmap for Romania provides a strategic analysis and explores the impact of two different offshore wind growth scenarios located at least 50 … Continue reading Romania plans to install 7 GW of offshore wind by 2035
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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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US puts off Oregon offshore wind auction
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is delaying the offshore wind energy auction planned for potential lease areas offshore Oregon citing insufficient bidder interest. The auction, initially set for October 15, included two lease areas offshore Oregon with Avangrid Renewables, BlueFloat Energy, Ocean Winds, South Coast Energy, and Mainstream Renewable Power qualified to … Continue reading US puts off Oregon offshore wind auction
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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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Havfram contracted for transport and installation services for wind turbines in the Nordlicht Cluster
Vattenfall and BASF have signed a contract with the Norwegian company Havfram to provide low-carbon transport and installation services for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. Havfram will deploy one of its state-of-the-art, low-emission wind turbine installation vessels for the construction of the two wind farms. Havfram’s new … Continue reading Havfram contracted for transport and installation services for wind turbines in the Nordlicht Cluster
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RWE signs contract with Lamprell to supply transition pieces for two of its UK Norfolk offshore wind projects
RWE, one of the world’s leaders in offshore wind, has awarded two key contracts to Lamprell Energy Limited for the future supply of transition pieces to its two east coast UK offshore wind projects currently under development, Norfolk Vanguard West and Norfolk Vanguard East. The award underlines RWE’s continued commitment to progressing the development of … Continue reading RWE signs contract with Lamprell to supply transition pieces for two of its UK Norfolk offshore wind projects
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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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The revolution of renewable energy in China
In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, setting determined goals and accomplishing extraordinary milestones. As the world grapples with the urgent need to shift towards sustainable energy sources, China’s efforts in renewable energy serve as a model for other nations. China set a target of decarbonization and to become … Continue reading The revolution of renewable energy in China
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