The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a new database that catalogs specific materials used to build wind turbines and solar panels in current and future case-use scenarios. The work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the demand for raw materials across the globe. The database will help the DOE create a new lineage … Continue reading DOE Establishes Database for Tracking Wind Energy Materials
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Elanora Offshore plans 5 GW of offshore wind power in Australia
Elanora Offshore is planning to build a 5-GW offshore wind energy project in the Gippsland region, off the coast of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. The consortium, led by Elanora Offshore, consists of EnergyAustralia, Respect Energy, Polpo Investments, KIMAenergy and Boskalis, and says it already has funding commitments for the project. The offshore wind farm, to … Continue reading Elanora Offshore plans 5 GW of offshore wind power in Australia
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Humans Have Invented Wind Power Ships
A cargo ship fitted with giant sails has set out on its maiden voyage in a quest to see whether age-old technology has the potential to revolutionize this fuel-guzzling industry. It’s been dubbed as a “world first”, although we’re pretty sure we’ve seen wind-propelled sails boats before… Pyxis Ocean retrofitted with WindWings setting sail for … Continue reading Humans Have Invented Wind Power Ships
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Charting a sustainable course for offshore wind energy
The offshore wind sector is navigating uncharted waters as it grapples with a fresh set of challenges in cost escalation and supply chain pressures. Much recent focus has homed in on a number of problematic projects in the US and UK. These projects won competitive tenders that locked in their remuneration schemes, but have recently … Continue reading Charting a sustainable course for offshore wind energy
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China’s installed wind energy and solar capacity up in January-July
China saw a steady increase in newly installed clean energy capacity in the first seven months of 2023. The new installed capacity of solar power expanded 42.9 percent year-on-year to 490 million kilowatts, while that of wind power stood at about 390 million kilowatts, representing an annual increase of 14.3 percent. percent, data from the … Continue reading China’s installed wind energy and solar capacity up in January-July
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Biggest Wind Farms in the World
A wind farm is a collection of wind turbines used to produce electricity, along with the related parts like the power grid and substation. Both onshore and offshore regions contain them. What countries currently have the biggest wind farms, and how big is the biggest wind turbine? KnowInsiders.com profiles the world’s ten largest wind farms … Continue reading Biggest Wind Farms in the World
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Ukraine’s Roadmap to Renewable Energy
Ukraine has been grappling with a major energy crisis as a result of Russia’s invasion and the subsequent destruction of its energy infrastructure. The country’s state-owned coal plants, already in need of modernization, have been further devastated, making it impossible to rebuild the outdated Soviet-era system. To address this issue and reduce its reliance on … Continue reading Ukraine’s Roadmap to Renewable Energy
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Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm
Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the global pureplay renewable energy company, and Ocean Winds, the international joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE dedicated to offshore wind energy, have partnered to develop a second ScotWind site of 500 MW east of Shetland, expanding the overall footprint of the Arven Offshore Wind Farm (“Arven”) to 2.3 GW. Arven … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm
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Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines
China leads in wind power while Europe lags behind. China is emerging as a dominant player in global wind power generation, with manufacturers in the country supplying nearly 60% of installed wind turbines worldwide in 2022. The figures, compiled by the Brussels-based Global Wind Energy Council, indicate that China claims a dominant share of the … Continue reading Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines
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Vestas strives for leadership in the wind energy sector
An overview of Vestas Wind Systems and its unwavering commitment to renewable energy, climate action, and equity across its extensive energy talent pool With aspirations of becoming the global frontrunner in sustainable energy solutions, the Vestas Wind Systems‘ entire endeavour revolves around propelling and actualising these solutions. On a daily basis, the company’s workforce, comprising … Continue reading Vestas strives for leadership in the wind energy sector
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US$ 27 billion investment required to mobilise global offshore wind energy supply chain
Investment required by 2026 if sector is to meet forecasted 5-fold growth in annual installations by 2030, with greater sum of US$100 billion needed to hit global government targets by the end of the decade. The global offshore wind supply chain will require US$ 27 billion of secured investment by 2026 if it is to … Continue reading US$ 27 billion investment required to mobilise global offshore wind energy supply chain
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The European electricity markets were impacted by higher gas prices in the second week of August
In the second week of August, gas futures rebounded, approaching €40/MWh on August 9. This, together with the fall in wind power production, favored prices increase in most European electricity markets. Even so, weekly averages for all markets were below €100/MWh, which has not happened since early June. On August 9, Brent futures reached the … Continue reading The European electricity markets were impacted by higher gas prices in the second week of August
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Celsia undertakes a wind power project in Peru with Ibereólica Renovables
Celsia announced on August 18 that it reached an agreement with Ibereólica Renovables to acquire the 218 MW Caravelí wind farm, located in the Lomas District, province of Caravelí – Arequipa, Peru. It is estimated that the closing of the transaction will take place before the end of 2023 with the support of Ibereólica, at … Continue reading Celsia undertakes a wind power project in Peru with Ibereólica Renovables
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Ørsted completes divestment of 25 % of London Array Offshore Wind Farm
Further to the press release issued on 24 July 2023, Ørsted has completed the divestment of 25 % of the London Array Offshore Wind Farm to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat. Ørsted has signed an agreement with funds managed by Schroders Greencoat, a global specialist asset manager focusing on renewable energy infrastructure assets, to divest … Continue reading Ørsted completes divestment of 25 % of London Array Offshore Wind Farm
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Offshore wind investments recovering but still “way to go” – including on supply chain
Europe built 2.1 GW of new offshore wind in the first half of 2023. Final investment decisions were taken for a further 5 GW after delays last year. But this is still whims what the EU wants. Crucially, the offshore wind supply and logistics chain urgently needs new investments – and the EU’s Net-Zero Industry … Continue reading Offshore wind investments recovering but still “way to go” – including on supply chain
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Oregon Inches Closer to Offshore Wind Development
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President of Offshore Wind, on the release of two draft Wind Energy Areas (WEA) off Oregon’s South Coast by the Bureau of Oceanic Energy Management (BOEM): “This is a monumental step for the state of Oregon in charting its clean … Continue reading Oregon Inches Closer to Offshore Wind Development
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Research Gaps in the Wind Power Life Cycle
Addressing climate change requires more than just technical solutions; it also requires societal changes. Engineers and social scientists need to combine their expertise to tackle this challenge together. As wind energy becomes a crucial part of the global transition to a cleaner future, it is important to address the resistance to renewable energy technologies. This … Continue reading Research Gaps in the Wind Power Life Cycle
Continue readingWind Energy Areas off the Coast of Oregon
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified two draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) off the coast of Oregon. These draft WEAs cover approximately 219,568 acres off southern Oregon, with their closest points ranging from approximately 18 miles to 32 miles off the coast. This move is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal … Continue reading Wind Energy Areas off the Coast of Oregon
Continue readingPotential for Offshore Wind in the US Great LakesByDaniel Hall
The Great Lakes in the United States have the potential to be a major source of offshore wind energy. With a surface water area larger than the entire UK, the lakes collectively boast the potential to provide 700 gigawatts of offshore electricity, enough to power millions of homes. However, until now, projects and proposals have … Continue reading Potential for Offshore Wind in the US Great LakesByDaniel Hall
Continue readingLengthy Application Delays Threaten Rhode Island’s Place as OSW Leader
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, VP of Offshore Wind, regarding the decision by the Rhode Island Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) pausing the review of the cable to be constructed in Rhode Island and planned to serve the SouthCoast Wind project: “As a wind resource-rich state, … Continue reading Lengthy Application Delays Threaten Rhode Island’s Place as OSW Leader
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