The construction of the 1.5GW Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm has started. The first vessel transporting foundations to the construction site departed today. Over the next two years, the world’s first subsidy-free offshore wind farm will be built off the Dutch coast. The fossil-free energy generated by the wind farm will benefit both households, … Continue reading Vattenfall starts construction of offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid
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Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbine awarded typhoon-resistant type certificate
SG 11.0-200 DD offshore wind turbine receives rotor-nacelle assembly type certificate including T-Class wind speeds Siemens Gamesa among the first wind turbine manufacturers worldwide to receive second typhoon-resistant IEC type certification; especially relevant for Asia Pacific Proven offshore direct drive technology will accommodate local codes and standards in Asia Pacific markets including Japan Siemens Gamesa … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbine awarded typhoon-resistant type certificate
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Iberdrola signs a framework agreement with Navantia and Windar for future offshore wind power plants worth 400 million euros
Thanks to this agreement, the consortium formed by the two manufacturers will set up an XXL monopile factory in the grounds of the Fene shipyard in A Coruña Through this agreement, Iberdrola secures advance supply on some of these components for the coming years, while Navantia-Windar is positioned to be awarded the contract for 130 … Continue reading Iberdrola signs a framework agreement with Navantia and Windar for future offshore wind power plants worth 400 million euros
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Energy Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced the next step in the environmental review process for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW-C) project: “Today’s action by the Biden administration is a significant step forward in delivering the ambitious, but achievable, goal of developing … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Energy Project
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U.S. must speed up offshore wind energy permits to hit Biden target
The United States must speed up project permits if it is to meet the Biden administration’s 2030 target for offshore wind power, major developer Orsted (ORSTED.CO) said on Thursday. The United States, with just two small offshore wind facilities, has lagged European nations in developing the renewable energy technology. read more The administration of President … Continue reading U.S. must speed up offshore wind energy permits to hit Biden target
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Vestas and Iberdrola finalise contract on Baltic Eagle offshore wind power project in Germany
Vestas and Iberdrola have finalised the turbine supply contract for the Baltic Eagle project being developed off the island of Rügen, in German waters of the Baltic Sea. Vestas will deliver V174-9.5 MW turbines to the 476 MW Baltic Eagle project, which will span a 40 km2 area in the Baltic Sea and is located … Continue reading Vestas and Iberdrola finalise contract on Baltic Eagle offshore wind power project in Germany
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Ørsted awarded 1,148 MW offshore wind energy contract in New Jersey
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has issued an order awarding Ocean Wind 2 a 20-year OREC (Offshore Renewable Energy Certificate) for its proposed offshore wind farm with a capacity of 1,148 MW. With today’s award, the Ocean Wind lease will be utilized to its maximum capacity of approx 2.3 GW. The 2029 … Continue reading Ørsted awarded 1,148 MW offshore wind energy contract in New Jersey
Continue readingRWE joins forces with Polish maritime industry to strengthen the offshore wind power in Poland
RWE Renewables accelerates the development of the offshore supply chain in Poland: The company, via its Polish subsidiary Baltic Trade & Invest Sp. z o.o., has recently signed a series of agreements (Letters of Intent) with Polish companies from the maritime sector. Poland is one of the most attractive, emerging offshore markets in Europe. RWE with … Continue reading RWE joins forces with Polish maritime industry to strengthen the offshore wind power in Poland
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American Clean Power Association Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Energy Development Awards
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement after the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities decided to award offshore lease solicitations for development: “The American Clean Power Association thanks Gov. Murphy and his administration for their leadership supporting the growing offshore wind industry in New Jersey. Today’s action by the New Jersey … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Energy Development Awards
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Ocean Winds has secured a 25-year CfD for the `B&C-Wind´ offshore wind power projects in Poland
Obtaining a contract-for-difference is a key milestone for project development, bringing it closer to the final investment decision (FID) and recognizing B&C-Wind as one of the most developed offshore wind projects in Poland; The wind farms are located in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Poland’s Baltic Sea, approximately 23 km offshore; B&C will bring a … Continue reading Ocean Winds has secured a 25-year CfD for the `B&C-Wind´ offshore wind power projects in Poland
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GE Renewable Energy names Jan Kjaersgaard as new Offshore Wind CEO
Current CEO, John Lavelle, retiring after nearly 40-year career with GE after successfully launching offshore wind business Kjaersgaard brings extensive industry experience and skills needed to take business to next level GE established as a leading Offshore equipment supplier with 5.7 GW commitment backlog and most powerful turbine in operation today GE Renewable Energy announced … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy names Jan Kjaersgaard as new Offshore Wind CEO
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Offshore wind energy transforms foes into friends
The chairman and Chief Executive of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, was interviewed as part of the Reuters Global Energy Transition summit, which focused on offshore wind and efforts to develop expertise in the sector. He discussed the major investments needed to deliver the energy transition. In offshore wind, he explained Iberdrola’s expertise, having been active in … Continue reading Offshore wind energy transforms foes into friends
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Vattenfall to sell 49.5% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid to BASF
Vattenfall and BASF have agreed the sale of 49.5% of Vattenfall’s offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) in the Netherlands. Once fully commissioned it will be the largest offshore wind farm in the world and also the first one ever to be built without subsidies for the power produced. Vattenfall will use Hollandse Kust … Continue reading Vattenfall to sell 49.5% of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid to BASF
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Vestas wins offshore wind energy order for Arcadis Ost 1
Vestas has secured a firm order for wind turbines for Parkwind’s 257 MW Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm, to deliver 27 V174-9.5 MW turbines 19 km northeast of the offshore island of Rugen Baltic German. The order confirms the fifth collaboration between Vestas (previously through MHI Vestas Offshore Wind) and Parkwind on offshore wind … Continue reading Vestas wins offshore wind energy order for Arcadis Ost 1
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Philippines sets out offshore wind energy roadmap
Funded through the WBG’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), the project aims to identify areas in the Philippines with high potential for offshore wind development; set short and long-term offshore wind targets; formulate strategies to successfully integrate offshore wind power into the government’s renewable energy (RE) portfolio; and present policy recommendations necessary to foster … Continue reading Philippines sets out offshore wind energy roadmap
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BW Ideol and Hitachi ABB Power Grids to collaborate on developing scalable floating substations for offshore wind power
BW Ideol today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hitachi ABB Power Grids, the world’s leading supplier of grid integration and power quality solutions, for an industry-first collaboration on developing scalable floating substations to support development of profitable commercial-scale floating offshore wind farms with high-capacity wind turbines.Floating offshore wind is the next … Continue reading BW Ideol and Hitachi ABB Power Grids to collaborate on developing scalable floating substations for offshore wind power
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IRENA and China Sign Landmark Co-operation to Address Climate Change
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China (MEE) have today agreed to extend existing co-operation on energy transition. The joint work will center-stage the acceleration of renewable energy development as central climate solution, enabling China’s pledge to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve … Continue reading IRENA and China Sign Landmark Co-operation to Address Climate Change
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GE Renewable Energy and TNO to test new research on blade tip improvements aimed at reducing levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind power
Project TIADE (Turbine Improvements for Additional Energy) to develop and validate innovative wind turbine blade improvements, blade add-ons to boost the performance of offshore wind turbines. Innovations developed in the project will be tested on a full-scale research wind turbine using inventive field measurement techniques. Prototype turbine operational, measurements to begin soon A consortium of … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy and TNO to test new research on blade tip improvements aimed at reducing levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind power
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Shell plans to bid in Norway’s offshore wind energy tender
Shell teamed up with Norwegian utilities BKK and Lyse to bid in the Nordic country’s first offshore wind power tender expected next year, the companies said on Thursday. Shell has been active in oil and gas extraction on the Norwegian continental shelf for several decades, and like many of its peers sees offshore wind as … Continue reading Shell plans to bid in Norway’s offshore wind energy tender
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Saitec begins the processing of the first offshore wind farm in the Basque Country
With a total power of 45 MW and with three wind turbines. Saitec begins the processing of Geroa, the first offshore wind farm on the Basque coast with which it intends to promote the value chain in Euskadi with the installation of an experimental park of three wind turbines with a total power of 45 … Continue reading Saitec begins the processing of the first offshore wind farm in the Basque Country
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