The events of the last few weeks have shocked and saddened all of us in the wind energy community. As an industry that has companies, partners and colleagues in Ukraine, we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression. Our colleagues who run the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, Andriy and … Continue reading WindEurope CEO on Ukraine and the implications for Europe’s energy policy
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OX2 applies for a Natura 2000-permit for a wind farm in the Baltic Sea, Sweden
OX2 has applied for a Natura 2000 permit for an offshore wind farm in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone between the islands of Gotland and Öland.The name of the wind farm is Aurora and it will be located 20 kilometers south of Gotland and 30 kilometers east of Öland. The wind farm will consist of … Continue reading OX2 applies for a Natura 2000-permit for a wind farm in the Baltic Sea, Sweden
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Germany want to accelerate the transition to wind energy and solar
As Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continues, American oil and gas producers are hoping the European market will pivot toward them to replace Russian gas. But some in Europe, and specifically Germany, are eyeing a different path: rapidly accelerating toward 100 percent renewable energy. Whether Europe and the world can successfully meet Paris Agreement targets … Continue reading Germany want to accelerate the transition to wind energy and solar
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Floating offshore wind’s critical role in long-term global decarbonisation efforts
Research identifies five countries that could accelerate the growth of floating offshore wind power.The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today published Floating Offshore Wind – a Global Opportunity, a report setting out the clear opportunity floating offshore wind presents for countries across the globe. The report sets out the enormous role floating offshore wind … Continue reading Floating offshore wind’s critical role in long-term global decarbonisation efforts
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RWE and National Grid consolidate partnership and move forward on offshore wind development
Following the success of their joint bid in the New York Bight offshore lease auction last month, RWE Renewables, one of the globally leading companies in offshore wind, and National Grid, one of the largest energy companies pivotal to the energy systems in the UK and the north-eastern United States, today announced the official name … Continue reading RWE and National Grid consolidate partnership and move forward on offshore wind development
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Colombia launches offshore wind energy plan, announces first wind farm
Colombia could build its first offshore wind farm off the coast of the port of Barranquilla, following a deal signed this week in Houston. Under the memorandum of understanding, Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners agreed with the city’s government to study a 350MW offshore wind farm which would require an investment of almost $1 billion. Once … Continue reading Colombia launches offshore wind energy plan, announces first wind farm
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Europe wants more wind energy and other renewables to increase its energy security
Today the European Commission presented new measures in response to the rise in electricity prices across Europe. The measures are strongly influenced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Commission wants Europe to accelerate renewables deployment to increase energy security and in particular reduce its dependency on fossil fuel imports from Russia. WindEurope welcomes the … Continue reading Europe wants more wind energy and other renewables to increase its energy security
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Offshore wind farm will be built in Barranquilla, Colombia
In Barranquilla, the first offshore wind farm in Latin America will be built. This week, the District will sign a memorandum of understanding with the firm Copenhagen Infrastructure New Market Fund I K/S, a subsidiary of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), to start up the megaproject. The announcement was made by Mayor Jaime Pumarejo, who indicated … Continue reading Offshore wind farm will be built in Barranquilla, Colombia
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Doosan Heavy wins offshore wind power contract in South Korea
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction de Corea del Sur firmó un acuerdo a largo plazo con Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) para proporcionar servicios de operación y mantenimiento (O&M) para el parque eólico marino Jeju Hallim de 100 MW. El parque eólico marino Jeju Hallim se construye en las aguas cercanas al puerto de Hallim, ubicado … Continue reading Doosan Heavy wins offshore wind power contract in South Korea
Continue readingRenewable energies avoid the need for imported energy sources
Governments should phase out fossil and nuclear sources as soon as possible for a peaceful, a free, a prosperous renewable energy world. The current war in Ukraine has demonstrated once more the great dangers which are corresponding with an energy supply scheme that is largely based on fossil and nuclear energy sources. One-sided dependencies are … Continue reading Renewable energies avoid the need for imported energy sources
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Offshore wind power could play a significant role in Vietnam
Offshore wind energy could play a significant role in Vietnam’s electricity demands and has the potential to supply 12% of Vietnam’s electricity by 2035.Deputy Prime Minister Lê V?n Thành told the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to reduce the solar capacity and increase offshore wind power in the draft Power Master Plan VIII. According … Continue reading Offshore wind power could play a significant role in Vietnam
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More wind energy mean huge investments, so don’t tamper with market rules
The current crisis highlights the need to improve Europe’s energy security. Which means more renewables ASAP. The EU and national governments clearly get this. Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner recently called renewables “freedom energies”. Next week’s EU Commission paper on energy prices is a great chance to plot the course that will deliver the rapid … Continue reading More wind energy mean huge investments, so don’t tamper with market rules
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RWE pioneers world first at Scroby Sands
RWE, in partnership with Commercial Rib Charters (CRC), is driving an offshore wind revolution, with the innovative design and build of a world-first amphibious vessel for reaching offshore wind farms in shallow waters. The unique crew transfer vessel has initially been designed to reach turbines at Scroby Sands, which have become stranded by the natural … Continue reading RWE pioneers world first at Scroby Sands
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Equinor and bp sign agreement to transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into central hub for offshore wind industry
Equinor, and its partner bp, today announced an agreement to turn the storied South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) complex in Brooklyn, New York into a major regional hub for offshore wind. Under the agreement, the terminal will transform into a world-class offshore wind port capable of staging and assembling the largest, most sophisticated offshore wind … Continue reading Equinor and bp sign agreement to transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into central hub for offshore wind industry
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More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain
Launch of the Offshore Wind Forum and presentation of the Manifesto for the development of offshore wind in Spain.Marine Wind Forum is a platform that aims to promote offshore wind projects on the Spanish coast as a strategic sector and driver of economic recovery in Spain, which provides economic and social benefit for the regions … Continue reading More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain
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ACP Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Message on Clean Energy
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address and the clean energy and climate change provisions that were announced: “President Biden’s first State of the Union address was emphatic and unmistakably clear about the urgency of rapid clean energy investment. The invasion of Ukraine reminded us … Continue reading ACP Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Message on Clean Energy
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GWEC’s response to ‘final warning to humanity’ in Sixth Assessment Report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has today released its Sixth Assessment Report – ‘Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability’. In response to the report the Global Wind Energy Council has issued this comment. Ben Backwell, GWEC CEO, said: “Today, the IPCC issued a final warning to humanity. The latest release of the … Continue reading GWEC’s response to ‘final warning to humanity’ in Sixth Assessment Report
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Wind energy in Europe: 2021 Statistics and the outlook for 2022-2026
Europe installed 17 GW (11 GW in the EU-27) of new wind capacity in 2021. This is not even half of what the EU should be building to be on tract to deliver its 2030 Climate and Energy goals. 81% of the new wind installation in Europe last year were onshore wind. Sweden, Germany, and … Continue reading Wind energy in Europe: 2021 Statistics and the outlook for 2022-2026
Continue readingOcean Winds East awarded lease area in New York Bight offshore wind energy auction
Ocean Winds East, LLC (“OW East”), today announced that it was named the winning bidder of a 71,522-acre or 289.4-km² area (OCS- A 0537) lease off the coast of New York/New Jersey, setting the stage for development of a state-of-the-art offshore wind power project. The lease area was awarded in an auction of six offshore … Continue reading Ocean Winds East awarded lease area in New York Bight offshore wind energy auction
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EDP wins 400 MW of offshore wind power in the US
Ocean Winds, owned by EDP Renováveis and Engie, has closed a 20-year power purchase agreement for 400 MW in the United States to provide clean offshore wind energy to Massachusetts. EDP ??Renováveis ??points out that these 400 MW of the Power Purchase Agreement (CAE), through Mayflower Wind Energy LLC, are added to the 804 MW … Continue reading EDP wins 400 MW of offshore wind power in the US
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