London Array, a joint venture owned by DONG Energy (50%), E.ON (30%) and Masdar (20%), today announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of transmission assets at the world’s largest offshore wind farm to Blue Transmission London Array Limited. The divestment takes place pursuant to the Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime. Following … Continue reading DONG Energy announces disposal of transmission assets at London Array, the world’s largest offshore wind farm
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Vattenfall submits plans for 50-turbine wind farm
The wind farm would be based near Patna, Carsphairn, Dalmellington and New Cumnock. Vattenfall said the project would bring “lasting economic benefit to the local community”, if approved. Vattenfall’s UK Onshore Wind Development Director, Piers Guy, said: “Developments like this not only make a substantial contribution to the environment, they also have a significant positive … Continue reading Vattenfall submits plans for 50-turbine wind farm
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Statkraft to take over responsibility as operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
Statkraft will take over responsibility as Operation and Maintenance (O&M) operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm in January 2014. The current operator, Scira Offshore Energy Ltd, will remain as the legal entity while employees will be transferred to Statkraft. The joint venture company is owned 50/50 by Statkraft and Statoil. Both owners of Sheringham … Continue reading Statkraft to take over responsibility as operator of Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm
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100 complete foundations in at one of Europe
Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm has passed a major construction milestone with the completion of the first 100 full foundations at the 160 wind turbine locations in Liverpool Bay. In addition, the last two steel monopiles left Gwynt y Môr’s base harbour port facility at Birkenhead this afternoon (Friday 9th August) for installation in … Continue reading 100 complete foundations in at one of Europe
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SeaEnergy and Robert Gordon University in wind farm cost initiative
Offshore services specialist SeaEnergy has teamed up Robert Gordon University to work out the optimum way to maintain offshore windfarms. The knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with the aim of cutting the cost of offshore wind power and will receive financial support from the the Technology Strategy Board through its KTP Partnership programme. More than 40,000 … Continue reading SeaEnergy and Robert Gordon University in wind farm cost initiative
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British public wants wind energy
An overwhelming majority of the public in the UK approve of the government providing financial support for renewable energy technologies, according to a new survey. The YouGov poll for the Sunday Times found support from across the political spectrum, with Conservative, Labour, Lib Dem and UKIP voters all agreeing that the government should continue investing … Continue reading British public wants wind energy
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World’s second largest offshore wind farm opens
The UK has today further cemented its position as the world’s leading offshore wind energy market with the official opening of the £1.3bn Greater Gabbard project off the coast of Suffolk. 140 wind turbines in water depths between 24 and 34 metres and with an installed capacity of 500 megawatts (MW): Greater Gabbard is one … Continue reading World’s second largest offshore wind farm opens
Continue readingDONG Energy announces Lincs offshore wind farm officially opened
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg opened the Lincs offshore wind farm on Thursday in front of a group of local stakeholders, project representatives and media at the Operations and Maintenance facility in Grimsby. The last of the wind farm’s 75 Siemens 3.6MW wind turbines was connected to the National Grid on Wednesday 24th July, bringing … Continue reading DONG Energy announces Lincs offshore wind farm officially opened
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Deputy Prime Minister unveils blueprint for offshore wind energy job creation, as wind industry achieves landmark 10 gigawatts
RenewableUK has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. The joint Government/Industry plan to consolidate the UK’s position as the global leader in offshore wind energy was hailed by RenewableUK’s Chief Executive as “a blueprint for green-collar job creation”. Speaking at the official launch of … Continue reading Deputy Prime Minister unveils blueprint for offshore wind energy job creation, as wind industry achieves landmark 10 gigawatts
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Multi-million pound investment in offshore wind energy industry to unlock billions in UK economy
Government and business have today published a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry. The multi-million pound investment has the potential to unlock £7 billion in the economy by 2020. At a ceremony officially opening the 270 MW Lincs offshore wind farm, a project developed by Centrica and partners … Continue reading Multi-million pound investment in offshore wind energy industry to unlock billions in UK economy
Continue readingNick Clegg opens Skegness offshore wind farm
Centrica Energy’s Lincolnshire offshore wind farm has been officially opened by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. The 75 wind turbines are capable of producing enough energy for 200,000 homes. Speaking at the opening ceremony, at the firm’s base in Grimsby, Mr Clegg said the government was looking to attract inward investment in the UK’s … Continue reading Nick Clegg opens Skegness offshore wind farm
Continue readingBalfour Beatty consortium preferred bidder for offshore wind farm
Balfour Beatty has been appointed preferred bidder for the transmission assets of the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm project. The wind power project – which is located off the north coast of Wales – is part of the Offshore Transmission Owners regulatory regime. Gwynt y Môr has an indicative transfer value of £346m. Balfour … Continue reading Balfour Beatty consortium preferred bidder for offshore wind farm
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Siemens receives UK’s largest direct drive order for onshore wind farm
76 Siemens direct drive turbines for Vattenfall wind power project in Wales. Wind power plant with 228 MW will supply energy for around 140,000 homes. Siemens will also provide service and maintenance for a five year period. Siemens has been chosen to supply, install and service 76 direct drive turbines at Vattenfall’s onshore wind farm … Continue reading Siemens receives UK’s largest direct drive order for onshore wind farm
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The Crown Estate calls for expressions of interest in offshore wind energy off-grid projects
As part of the offshore wind test and demonstration leasing programme launched in June, The Crown Estate has today (18 July 2013) called for expressions of interest in non-grid connected (off-grid) projects and variations to existing offshore wind projects. The Crown Estate manages the UK seabed, investing alongside renewable energy developers to facilitate the growth … Continue reading The Crown Estate calls for expressions of interest in offshore wind energy off-grid projects
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Vattenfall to build windf arm in Wales
Vattenfall is to spend nearly half a billion pounds to build one of the largest onshore wind farms in the UK. State-owned company Vattenfall said it will invest £460m in building two farms in Wales and Scotland, which will supply electricity to 162,000 homes. The £400m, 76-turbine Pen y Cymoedd in South Wales is due … Continue reading Vattenfall to build windf arm in Wales
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UK gives consent for two major wind energy projects
Secretary of State, Edward Davey announced RWE’s 1.2 GW Triton Knoll offshore wind project and Vattenfall’s 228 MW Pen y Cymoedd onshore wind farm have been given the go-ahead for development. The government has approved RWE Innogy’s 1,200 megawatt Triton Knoll offshore wind farm, a project with capacity comparable to that of a large nuclear … Continue reading UK gives consent for two major wind energy projects
Continue readingBritish Prime Minister celebrates the world
The world’s largest offshore wind farm was opened last week in the Thames Estuary. British Prime Minister David Cameron was among the dignitaries present at the inauguration of the 630 MW London Array last week. Enthusiastically endorsing the first phase of the London Array, Cameron said the massive offshore wind farm represented a major win … Continue reading British Prime Minister celebrates the world
Continue readingWorld’s largest offshore wind farm with 175 Siemens wind turbines inaugurated
London Array offshore wind power plant provides enough clean electricity to power 500,000 British households. Today marks the inauguration of the world’s largest offshore wind power plant, London Array. Siemens supplied the 175 wind turbines and the grid connection for London Array. Together with Dong Energy, Siemens will also be responsible for the service of … Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm with 175 Siemens wind turbines inaugurated
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Siemens 6 MW direct drive offshore wind turbines
DONG Energy has received The Crown Estate’s energy and infrastructure business award for its Gunfleet Sands demonstration wind energy project, the first in the world to test the new, next generation Siemens 6 MW direct drive offshore wind turbines. Testing the reliability, functionality and performance of new technology, such as the higher capacity Siemens turbines, … Continue reading Siemens 6 MW direct drive offshore wind turbines
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Whitelee wind farm completes expansion
Annual output at Whitelee will be equivalent to the electricity consumption of more than 300,000 Scottish households and will prevent the emission of 840,000 tonnes of CO2 every year. IBERDROLA, through its British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables, has successfully completed the expansion of Whitelee wind farm in Scotland, which has become one of the most iconic … Continue reading Whitelee wind farm completes expansion
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