ITM Power, Ørsted, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, and Element Energy have been awarded EUR 5 million in funding from The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH2-JU) under the European Commission to demonstrate and investigate a combined wind turbine and electrolyser system designed for operation in marine environments. The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint … Continue reading Offshore wind energy to produce hydrogen
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Developments on offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea
In September 2020, eight Baltic countries (Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia) signed a joint declaration with the Commission to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy in the region, and the Energy Cooperation of The North Seas should help them build on the successes of offshore wind in the North Sea … Continue reading Developments on offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea
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UK gives go-ahead to 2.4GW Hornsea-III offshore wind farm
The wind farm would have a capacity of 2.4 Gigawatts, generating energy for two million homes. The application was originally lodged in May 2018 and was subject to a six-month examination. On Thursday, December 31, Alok Sharma, secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy, announced he was granting development consent.One of the world’s … Continue reading UK gives go-ahead to 2.4GW Hornsea-III offshore wind farm
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China’s offshore wind energy efforts gain ground
China’s offshore wind power, boosted by policy support and improved technology, has been a fast-growing segment over the past few years, and is expected to continue to do so in the next decade, insiders said. By the end of 2019, the country’s accumulated grid-connected installed capacity reached 5.93 million kilowatts, reaching its target a year … Continue reading China’s offshore wind energy efforts gain ground
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Ørsted brings in CDPQ and Cathay PE as investors in the Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has today signed agreements with a consortium comprising global institutional investor Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and Taiwanese private equity fund Cathay PE, who will be acquiring a total of 50 % ownership share of Ørsted’s 605 MW Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm. CDPQ will be the majority owner among … Continue reading Ørsted brings in CDPQ and Cathay PE as investors in the Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm
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CGN starts wind farm with hybrid wind turbines
The 401.5 megawatt Yangjiang Nanpeng Island offshore wind farm, featuring hybrid-drive wind turbines supplied by Mingyang Smart Energy, was fully commissioned on Dec 16, said its operator China General Nuclear Power Corp, one of the country’s largest nuclear power companies. The project saw its first turbine installed at the site off Guangdong province in July … Continue reading CGN starts wind farm with hybrid wind turbines
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The first offshore wind power plant in Ceará should start operating in 2025
With an investment of R $ 12 billion, Asa Branca will have 5 GW of installed capacity and will have three extensions in six years. The project may also have complementary investments in an exclusive dock in Porto do Pecém.A pioneer in renewable energy, Ceará also occupies a central place among offshore wind energy projects, … Continue reading The first offshore wind power plant in Ceará should start operating in 2025
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A 14-MW Version Of A Powerful Wind Turbine Will Go To The World’s Largest Wind Farm
GE Renewable Energy was named the preferred turbine supplier for Dogger Bank C, the third phase of what is set to become the largest offshore wind farm in the world upon completion in 2026. GE will also supply turbines for phases A and B of the wind farm. The Haliade-X was originally designed to produce … Continue reading A 14-MW Version Of A Powerful Wind Turbine Will Go To The World’s Largest Wind Farm
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RWE receives planning permission for Kaskasi offshore wind farm
Kaskasi is the first offshore wind farm which has been approved based on the new wind at sea law by the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Offshore construction work will start in Q3 2021 Planned to be fully operational in 2022 For RWE’s offshore wind farm Kaskasi the green light has been confirmed: Beginning … Continue reading RWE receives planning permission for Kaskasi offshore wind farm
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Iberdrola reinforces its offshore wind energy strategy by entering the Polish market
With this operation the company advances its geographical diversification strategy in investment-friendly markets while creating a Baltic hub alongside offshore wind power projects in Germany and Sweden. Iberdrola already operates offshore wind farms in the UK and Germany, is working on new developments in the UK, US, France, Japan and Sweden and has a project … Continue reading Iberdrola reinforces its offshore wind energy strategy by entering the Polish market
Continue readingGE Renewable Energy confirmed as preferred wind turbine supplier for 1.2 GW third phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the UK
GE Renewable Energy to supply Haliade-X wind turbines for Dogger Bank C. Project will use Haliade-X 14 MW wind turbine.Deal agreement to include five year full-service agreement to maintain wind turbines. GE Renewable Energy now positioned as wind turbine supplier for all three phases of what will become world’s largest offshore wind farm when complete … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy confirmed as preferred wind turbine supplier for 1.2 GW third phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm in the UK
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AWEA Releases Statement on U.S. Department of the Interior Actions on Status of Offshore Wind Energy Development
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), which is merging into the American Clean Power Association (ACP) in January 2021, today released the following statement regarding recent developments from the U.S. Department of the Interior involving federal reviews of the Vineyard Wind project and the many other offshore wind projects in progress up and down the Atlantic … Continue reading AWEA Releases Statement on U.S. Department of the Interior Actions on Status of Offshore Wind Energy Development
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RWE to supply Ineos with wind energy
Electricity to be supplied from 2021 onwards from the Northwester 2 wind farm in the Belgian North Sea. RWE Supply & Trading and Ineos have entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Under the terms of the ten-year agreement set to begin in 2021, Ineos will purchase 198 gigawatthours of green electricity per year from … Continue reading RWE to supply Ineos with wind energy
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South Korea to build world’s largest floating wind farm off Ulsan
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with OW Offshore, a Spanish offshore wind power company, and Kumyang, a Korea renewable energy company to develop a giant floating offshore wind power generation complex off the coast of Ulsan, which the parties involved claim will be the biggest in the … Continue reading South Korea to build world’s largest floating wind farm off Ulsan
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AWEA Releases Statement on U.S. Department of the Interior Actions on Status of Offshore Wind Development
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), which is merging into the American Clean Power Association (ACP) in January 2021, today released the following statement regarding recent developments from the U.S. Department of the Interior involving federal reviews of the Vineyard Wind project and the many other offshore wind projects in progress up and down the … Continue reading AWEA Releases Statement on U.S. Department of the Interior Actions on Status of Offshore Wind Development
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German offshore wind energy project to be deployed in Vietnam
The German group PNE plans to invest 4.8 billion dollars in an offshore wind energy project in the waters of the Phu Cat and Phu Dinh districts, in the Central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh.The information was released during a working meeting on the subject, held the day before between representatives of PNE and authorities … Continue reading German offshore wind energy project to be deployed in Vietnam
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PPA signed for Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm
RWE Renewables signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with E.ON UK under which the company will offtake 100% of the electricity produced by the Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm from 2022 until 2035. This includes the Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) from the plant. The contract directly follows on from the previous agreement to supply E.ON … Continue reading PPA signed for Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm
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Japan Targets 30-45 Gigawatts in Offshore Wind Power Generation
Japan will aim to boost the country’s offshore wind power generation capacity to 30-45 gigawatts in 2040, a government vision clarified Tuesday. According to the offshore power wind industry vision, adopted at a public-private panel meeting, the government will first raise by 2030 the capacity to 10 gigawatts, equal to the combined capacity of 10 … Continue reading Japan Targets 30-45 Gigawatts in Offshore Wind Power Generation
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The Danish Energy Agency grant permits for Vesterhav Syd and Nord wind power plants
On Monday 14 December, the Danish Energy Agency gave permission for the construction work on the offshore wind farms Vesterhav Syd and Nord to begin. The Danish Energy Agency’s decision constitutes a stamp of approval that Vattenfall’s projects comply with legislation with regards the environment, nature and consideration for neighbors. On Monday 14 December, the … Continue reading The Danish Energy Agency grant permits for Vesterhav Syd and Nord wind power plants
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Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries close partnership agreement
Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have closed the agreement to expand their partnership in sustainable energy, ref. Company Announcement no. 33/2020 of 29 October 2020. By closing the agreement, Vestas has acquired MHI’s shares in the MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture, while MHI has acquired 2.5 percent in Vestas and will … Continue reading Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries close partnership agreement
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