Britain can produce 85% of its power via renewable energy by 2030 provided it undergoes significant changes in energy production and use, according to a new study by Greenpeace. The study attempts to counter the argument that only fossil fuels and nuclear power can keep the lights on for the next few decades. It foresees … Continue reading RenewableUK: no technical barrier to installing 55GW of wind energy
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Fugro wins cable installation contract at Rampion offshore wind farm with 116 wind turbines
Fugro has been awarded a contract for the installation and burial of array cables at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The development in the English Channel, 13 kilometres off the Sussex coast, is being built by E.ON alongside partners, the UK Green Investment Bank plc. The engineering and planning will start immediately with installation being … Continue reading Fugro wins cable installation contract at Rampion offshore wind farm with 116 wind turbines
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LEEDCo takes next step for Icebreaker offshore wind power project
The Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) announced today that the Icebreaker offshore wind project planned for the Ohio waters of Lake Erie will utilize an innovative foundation design developed in Europe. Mono Bucket foundations, developed by Denmark-based Universal Foundation (UF), will significantly reduce installation costs for the pilot project compared to the modified monopile … Continue reading LEEDCo takes next step for Icebreaker offshore wind power project
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DONG Energy acquires full control of one of the world’s biggest offshore wind energy development zones
DONG Energy has underlined its strong commitment to the UK offshore wind energy market by taking full control of the Round 3 Hornsea Zone, which has the potential to supply the electricity needs of almost three million UK homes. The Hornsea Zone projects, off the UK east coast, form one of the world’s biggest offshore … Continue reading DONG Energy acquires full control of one of the world’s biggest offshore wind energy development zones
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Dogger Bank wind power consents total 4.8 GW
Today’s planning approval for offshore wind energy at Dogger Bank takes the total of consented projects in the North Sea zone to 4.8 gigawatts (GW), almost equal to all the offshore wind capacity now in operation in the UK. The consented development, Dogger Bank Teesside A&B is part of the Dogger Bank Zone, the … Continue reading Dogger Bank wind power consents total 4.8 GW
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Dogger Bank offshore wind farm project with 400 wind turbines secures Government backing
The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B project would see as many as 400 wind turbines built around 100 miles off England’s North East coast, if it is completed after it gained planning consent. In February a similar sized scheme, also at Dogger Bank, was granted planning consent. Put together, the two adjacent projects … Continue reading Dogger Bank offshore wind farm project with 400 wind turbines secures Government backing
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Scottish wind power hits 36% in July: Wind turbines provided an 660,117.23MWh
Wind turbines in Scotland alone provided an 660,117.23MWh of electricity to the National Grid, enough to supply, on average, the electrical needs of 72% of Scottish households (1.75 million homes) – this represents an increase of 58% compared to that of July 2014, when wind energy provided 417,300.26 MWh. The SNP is welcoming more ‘outstanding’ … Continue reading Scottish wind power hits 36% in July: Wind turbines provided an 660,117.23MWh
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Iberdrola Starts Building UK Wind Farm
ScottishPower Renewables Ltd., a unit of Iberdrola SA, started building a 300 million-pound ($468.5 million) wind farm in Scotland. Construction work is officially underway at the £300 million Kilgallioch Windfarm, located 5 kilometres south of Barrhill, South Ayrshire and 5 kilometres north east of New Luce, Dumfries and Galloway. ScottishPower Renewables has started constructing the … Continue reading Iberdrola Starts Building UK Wind Farm
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Siemens receives three onshore wind energy orders of 52 direct drive wind turbines for three wind power projects in Ireland and Scotland
52 direct drive wind turbines for three wind power projects in Ireland and Scotland. Long-term service contracts for continued reliability. Clean renewable energy for almost 100,000 households. Siemens Wind Power and Renewables Division has been awarded orders from three different customers to construct, install and commission 52 units of its D3 direct drive wind … Continue reading Siemens receives three onshore wind energy orders of 52 direct drive wind turbines for three wind power projects in Ireland and Scotland
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Wind energy in UK: Gamesa to install nine wind turbines to repower a wind farm
Repowering of this wind farm will enable it to produce twice as much renewable energy using less than half as many wind turbines. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has been contracted to supply nine wind turbines to repower the Ovenden Moor wind farm in the UK, developed by a joint venture … Continue reading Wind energy in UK: Gamesa to install nine wind turbines to repower a wind farm
Continue readingVattenfall to Build Wind Farm in Northeastern England
Vattenfall, the Swedish energy company, has confirmed today (23 July, 2015) plans to start generating low carbon electricity from a Northumbrian wind farm in early 2017. As preparatory works on the 16-turbine Ray Wind Farm near Kirkwhelpington start later this month so does engagement with local residents on the best way to invest a … Continue reading Vattenfall to Build Wind Farm in Northeastern England
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UK to Remain Top Offshore Wind Power Market by 2025, with Capacity Exceeding 23 Gigawatts
The UK will remain the leading offshore wind power market globally by 2025, with its installed capacity increasing from 4.5 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to 23.2 GW by the end of the forecast period, representing an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 30.5%, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. UK accounted for a significant … Continue reading UK to Remain Top Offshore Wind Power Market by 2025, with Capacity Exceeding 23 Gigawatts
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Austria files lawsuit against EU Commission over UK nuclear plant
Austria has launched legal action against the European Commission over its backing of British plans for the 16 billion pound development of the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant, Chancellor Werner Faymann said. The project, to be built by French utility EDF at Hinkley Point in southwest England, is crucial for Britain’s plan to replace … Continue reading Austria files lawsuit against EU Commission over UK nuclear plant
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Offshore wind power: 630 MW London Array wind farm with 175 wind turbines
Saturday marked the second-year anniversary of the inauguration and completion of London Array, the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The sophisticated, 630MW wind power project — and Masdar’s largest international investment to date — continues to deliver clean and reliable energy to more than half-a-million homes throughout the United Kingdom. Since its launch, London … Continue reading Offshore wind power: 630 MW London Array wind farm with 175 wind turbines
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Wind energy in Great Britain: Siemens wind turbines for offshore wind power plant
Siemens has received a further order for an offshore wind power plant located in Great Britain: Siemens is to supply, erect and commission 91 of its 6MW direct drive wind turbines with performance enhancing features enabling a capacity of up to approx. 580 MW in total. The wind turbines with a rotor diameter of 154 … Continue reading Wind energy in Great Britain: Siemens wind turbines for offshore wind power plant
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Photovoltaic solar energy to supply record of 15% of UK’s power
A spokeswoman for the Solar Trade Association who works to promote the benefits of solar energy, said: “More and more solar is installed every day, it is likely that a new record is set every time we have good conditions now – and this week certainly is having them.” The STA who made the … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy to supply record of 15% of UK’s power
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Offshore wind farm Westermost Rough officially inaugurated with Siemens wind turbines
The offshore wind power plant Westermost Rough was officially inaugurated. Consisting of 35 Siemens wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6 megawatts and a rotor diameter of 154 meters, this project is the first to use these wind turbines on a large scale in a commercial project. Owner is a joint venture between DONG … Continue reading Offshore wind farm Westermost Rough officially inaugurated with Siemens wind turbines
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Wind power in Scotland, UK: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Infinis Energy plc has placed an order with Vestas for the Galawhistle wind energy project in Scotland, UK. The order for the Galawhistle wind farm comprises 22 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines and includes delivery, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a 5-year Active Output Management (AOM) 5000 service agreement. Turbine delivery … Continue reading Wind power in Scotland, UK: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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DONG Energy to build Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm in the UK
DONG Energy has decided to construct Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Greater Wash area, approximately 27 km off the east coast of Britain. Race Bank will have a capacity of up to approx. 580MW and is expected to be fully commissioned in 2018. The wind farm will be constructed and operate under … Continue reading DONG Energy to build Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm in the UK
Continue readingUK offshore wind power can be cost-competitive in a decade
The cost of offshore wind energy in Britain can become competitive with more established forms of energy in the next decade through better technology and bigger wind turbines. DONG Energy is going ahead with the construction of the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Greater Wash area, just over 16 miles off the … Continue reading UK offshore wind power can be cost-competitive in a decade
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