Ørsted and Liquid Wind AB have reached an agreement, under which Ørsted will acquire a 45 % ownership share of Liquid Wind AB’s FlagshipONE e-methanol project. FlagshipONE is a late-stage development project and could become the world’s first large-scale sustainable e-methanol project. Liquid Wind AB plans to establish a series of facilities across Sweden to … Continue reading Ørsted partners with Liquid Wind and expands presence in green fuels with investment in large-scale e-methanol project in Sweden
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ACP statement on BOEM initiating public comment and environmental assessments for offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Mexico and Northern California
ACP issued the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, ACP VP for offshore wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued two significant announcements for offshore wind development off California and in the Gulf of Mexico: “The American Clean Power Association welcomes the significant steps that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has taken to … Continue reading ACP statement on BOEM initiating public comment and environmental assessments for offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Mexico and Northern California
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Iberdrola completes restructuring agreement with CIP and increases US offshore wind portfolio to 4.9 GW
Iberdrola and CIP formally conclude agreement that will see Iberdrola take control of 1,232 MW Commonwealth Wind and 804 MW Park City Wind projects • Retains 50% of 800 MW Vineyard Wind 1 and the right to take control of the project during the operational phase • Iberdrola is the leader in US offshore wind, … Continue reading Iberdrola completes restructuring agreement with CIP and increases US offshore wind portfolio to 4.9 GW
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DNV receives approval to certify wind turbines for Korea
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has been selected by the Korean Energy Agency (KEA) to deliver Type Certification services for the Korean wind energy market. This new DNV service for the Korean market will result in a convenient and cost-effective process for manufacturers around the world to achieve certification for their wind … Continue reading DNV receives approval to certify wind turbines for Korea
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RWE and Northland Power partner on 1.3GW offshore wind cluster
RWE and power producer Northland Power have partnered to co-develop a 1.3GW cluster of offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The newly established joint venture will develop and construct three wind farms north of the island of Juist, which are all expected to start commercial operation between 2026 and 2028.The other two leases … Continue reading RWE and Northland Power partner on 1.3GW offshore wind cluster
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New York to invest $500m to support offshore wind energy
The State Government of New York is set to invest $500m in the offshore wind segment as part of its 2022 State of the State plan. With this investment, the government intends to bolster New York’s position in the renewable energy space. The investment will be made directly in offshore wind manufacturing, supply chain and … Continue reading New York to invest $500m to support offshore wind energy
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Capital Energy signs an agreement with the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster to promote ‘offshore’ wind power
The energy company aspires to become the main promoter of offshore wind power in Spain, thus reinforcing its leadership in the renewable sector.The MOU that Capital Energy has sealed with the CMC, lasting five years and renewable, seeks to develop a joint plan that identifies the services in the supply chain that are required to … Continue reading Capital Energy signs an agreement with the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster to promote ‘offshore’ wind power
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Denmark Launches World’s Largest Wind Turbine Amid Wind Power ‘Arms Race
The 271-metre-high wind turbine in Thy can deliver electricity for 18,000 households, but will be eclipsed by competitors by the end of this year.Denmark, one of the acknowledged international leaders in wind power, has launched the world’s largest wind turbine.The turbine spanning 271.4 metres measured from the ground to the top wingtip stands tall at … Continue reading Denmark Launches World’s Largest Wind Turbine Amid Wind Power ‘Arms Race
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US Installed More Wind Turbine Capacity In 2020 Than In Any Other Year
In both 2019 and 2020, project developers in the United States installed more wind power capacity than any other generating technology. According to data recently published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in its Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory, annual wind turbine capacity additions in the United States set a record in 2020, totaling 14.2 … Continue reading US Installed More Wind Turbine Capacity In 2020 Than In Any Other Year
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Despite a global pandemic and supply chain constraints, clean power has record year
Clean energy in America is having a record year. Look no further than the top headlines throughout this year. In 2021 alone, the United States re-asserted its place in the Paris Climate Agreement and established considerable national emissions reduction and clean energy goals. As 2021 comes to an end, ACP takes a look at the … Continue reading Despite a global pandemic and supply chain constraints, clean power has record year
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China’s largest offshore wind farm connected to power grid
China’s largest offshore wind farm in terms of single-unit capacity off the eastern province of Jiangsu was connected to the power grid at full capacity on Saturday. It marks one of the latest moves made by China to expand clean energy to meet growing needs for power and at the same time reduce emissions to meet its … Continue reading China’s largest offshore wind farm connected to power grid
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Australia Joins the Offshore Wind Energy Trend
The entire world is making serious efforts to shift to alternative sources of energy, and offshore wind farms are popping up all over the world. Australia is finally joining the global trend, announcing its first three offshore wind projects.We’ve seen a lot of advancements in recent years when it comes to harnessing offshore energy, with … Continue reading Australia Joins the Offshore Wind Energy Trend
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Japan picks operators for 3 offshore wind power projects
Japan’s industry and land ministries have selected three consortiums, all led by Mitsubishi Corp, as the operators for three offshore wind power projects in Akita, northern Japan, and Chiba, near Tokyo, they said on Friday. The announcement is the second set of results of government auctions for offshore blocks under a new law to promote … Continue reading Japan picks operators for 3 offshore wind power projects
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Hornsea 2 is now the largest offshore wind farm in the world
Hornsea 2’s 165 wind turbines sent their electricity to offshore substations for the first time.The blades of Hornsea 2 they started shooting. Although it will be necessary to wait until 2022 for full operation, the gigantic British wind farm generated the first kWh in those days, immediately stealing from its older brother – Hornsea 1 … Continue reading Hornsea 2 is now the largest offshore wind farm in the world
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Celebrating Clean Power’s Progress and Reflecting on ACP’s First Year
As? American Clean Power’s (ACP)’s? first year?comes to a close, we want to take a?moment to reflect on all that our clean energy industry achieved, together?in?2021. ACP was created to unite the power?of?America’s clean energy industry. Our trade association brings together wind, solar, transmission and storage companies, along with manufacturers and construction companies, project developers and owners/operators, utilities, … Continue reading Celebrating Clean Power’s Progress and Reflecting on ACP’s First Year
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A Wind Energy Industry Score-sheet
COP26 saw strong progress made towards agreeing a common commitment to achieve Net Zero and create a pathway to reach a 1.5C trajectory. However, countries will need to move fast to align on Nationally Determined Contributions that are fully consistent with this goal ahead of COP27. And even more importantly, policy makers and stakeholders need … Continue reading A Wind Energy Industry Score-sheet
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Odra Energia floating offshore wind farm project
On Wednesday 29 December, Odra Energia will file an application for ministerial authorisation for its floating offshore wind farm project off the southern coast of the province of Lecce. In a change to the original plans for the project, the distance from the coast to the turbines has now been increased by 30% to a … Continue reading Odra Energia floating offshore wind farm project
Continue readingState Offshore Wind Energy Procurements Drive Record-Breaking 2021
Latest announcements will bring economic development to coastal communities Massachusetts and Maryland made headlines late this December as the two states announced the winning bids of their latest round of offshore wind procurements, totaling over 3.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity on the same record-setting day. In Massachusetts, Avangrid’s Commonwealth Wind Project and Ocean Winds/Shell’s Mayflower Wind were … Continue reading State Offshore Wind Energy Procurements Drive Record-Breaking 2021
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DNV provides certification services for Hexicon’s floating wind power project TwinWay
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has provided Hexicon with a Statement of Feasibility for its TwinWay demonstrator which will be installed and operated at Metcentre, off the coast of Norway. With achieving this first step in the certification process, DNV considers the TwinWay concept feasible for further development towards a full-scale demonstrator. … Continue reading DNV provides certification services for Hexicon’s floating wind power project TwinWay
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Siemens Gamesa & Dominion Energy announce next step on 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia project
176 SG 14-222 Direct Drive offshore wind turbines intended to be used; 10-year Service agreement included. Siemens Gamesa is pleased to announce the next steps being taken with Dominion Energy subsidiary Dominion Energy Virginia for delivery of offshore wind turbines and 10-years of service at its 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind commercial project. An agreement … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa & Dominion Energy announce next step on 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia project
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