Mingyang’s 16.6 MW floating wind turbine begins operation in China. Chinese company Mingyang Smart Energy has put into operation what is said to be the world’s largest capacity floating wind platform, with a nominal output of 16.6 MW, at the Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in the South China Sea. The wind turbine, named OceanX, … Continue reading Mingyang’s 16.6 MW floating wind turbine begins operation in China
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RWE announces winners of global offshore wind co-use competition
Essen, 12 December 2024 RWE, one of the world leaders in offshore wind, has awarded the winners of its global “Co-use Competition”. The competition was launched with the aim of seeking innovative solutions in the fields of biodiversity enhancement and co-existence with other sea users. A panel of RWE experts evaluated a total of 77 applications from … Continue reading RWE announces winners of global offshore wind co-use competition
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Ørsted brings in Cathay Life Insurance as investor in Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has signed an agreement with Cathay Life Insurance, the leading insurance company in Taiwan, and its affiliate Cathay Wind Power Holdings Co., Ltd, under which Cathay Life Insurance will acquire a 50 % ownership share of Ørsted’s 583 MW Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm. Ørsted will continue to own the remaining 50 % … Continue reading Ørsted brings in Cathay Life Insurance as investor in Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm
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RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind
Back to previous page RWE Offshore Wind GmbH RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind Essen/Geertruidenberg, 10 December 2024 RWE and TotalEnergies have selected the port of Eemshaven in the northern Dutch province of Groningen as the base for turbine assembly and construction work … Continue reading RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind
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UK low-carbon renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels for first time
2024 is set to be the first full year where UK low-carbon renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels, with wind power close to becoming the single largest source of UK power for the first time. This report reviews power generation statistics for the UK across 2024. It is based on 11 months (Jan-Nov 2024) … Continue reading UK low-carbon renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels for first time
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Data and images of Siemens Gamesa’s 21 MW offshore wind turbine
The 21 MW Siemens Gamesa offshore prototype has been an open secret for months. In fact, back in April, in issue #77, we reviewed all the public information available about this prototype, on which SGRE has not yet made a single public announcement or statement. Rumors about this turbine began circulating thanks to documentation published … Continue reading Data and images of Siemens Gamesa’s 21 MW offshore wind turbine
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ACP Welcomes COLLABORATE Act to Enhance Offshore Wind Development
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the COLLABORATE Act to improve the offshore wind development process: “Simply put, the East Coast needs offshore wind power development to meet the surging demand for electricity. The American Clean Power Association commends … Continue reading ACP Welcomes COLLABORATE Act to Enhance Offshore Wind Development
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ACP Statement on COP Approval for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Construction and Operations Plan for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project. Located off Maryland and Delaware, the project will generate up to 2 GW of renewable energy, powering more … Continue reading ACP Statement on COP Approval for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project
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ScottishPower and Ørsted celebrate decade of delivery in offshore wind power
ScottishPower Renewables and Ørsted are celebrating a decade of delivery in offshore wind as West of Duddon Sands wind farm marks its tenth year of operation. Built and operated as a 50/50 partnership, the 389MW West of Duddon Sands windfarm was brought to life in 2014, with its 108 Siemens 3.6MW wind turbines powering a … Continue reading ScottishPower and Ørsted celebrate decade of delivery in offshore wind power
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Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind power plant is up and running
The work is already in full swing in Korsnäs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland’s energy self-sufficiency, more electricity from renewable sources is needed. “Wind power, being a crucial energy source … Continue reading Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind power plant is up and running
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Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project
It will take at least three years to build an offshore wind farm and put it into operation, which means that construction of the wind farm needs to begin in 2027. Under the eighth national power development plan for 2021-2030 (Plan 8) which was approved in May 2023, Vietnam strives to have 6,000MW of offshore … Continue reading Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project
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Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola sign contract for 64 SG14-236 DD wind turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm
Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola have signed a contract for 64 SG14-236 DD turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm, with a capacity of 960 MW. East Anglia TWO will be the third wind farm built by Scottish Power in the so-called East Anglia Hub, with East Anglia ONE (714 MW) operating since July 2020 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola sign contract for 64 SG14-236 DD wind turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm
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Hitachi Energy to integrate ScottishPower wind farm to power almost one million homes in the United Kingdom
ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm brings 960 MW of wind power to achieve the UK’s 2030 energy targets. Hitachi Energy’s advanced solutions will support the reliable transfer of clean energy to the national electricity grid. Hitachi Energy will provide onshore and offshore grid connection equipment and power quality solutions to ScottishPower Renewables, … Continue reading Hitachi Energy to integrate ScottishPower wind farm to power almost one million homes in the United Kingdom
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TotalEnergies puts a large offshore wind project on hold in New York after Donald Trump’s victory
The French company argued that it would wait “four years” for another president more favorable to wind turbines. The wind farm was approved as part of the Biden administration’s green policy, which the president-elect pledged to reevaluate.TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne announced that the company would put “on hold” its project to develop an offshore wind … Continue reading TotalEnergies puts a large offshore wind project on hold in New York after Donald Trump’s victory
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Sofia Offshore Wind Farm creating economic value for UK businesses and communities
Wind power project creates £760m of value for UK economy, including £181m for Yorkshire and Humber and £62m for the North East. Creating thousands of high quality jobs and supporting UK supply chains during development and construction. Supporting local communities with grants, and outreach to over 12,700 students, promoting renewable energy careers. An important new … Continue reading Sofia Offshore Wind Farm creating economic value for UK businesses and communities
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Vestas secures 900 MW offshore wind power order from RWE in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order for the 900 MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind project from RWE in Germany. This firm order announcement refers to the company’s announcement 09/2024 of 17 May 2024. The order includes 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and Vestas is responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines. Upon … Continue reading Vestas secures 900 MW offshore wind power order from RWE in Germany
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Entrion Wind patents a guyed monopile to bring fixed-bottom offshore wind to depths of 100 meters
The maximum depth for installing fixed-bottom offshore wind using monopiles is currently around 60-70 meters. This is a limitation that has several aspects: In order to overcome these challenges, Entrion Wind has patented a monopile design they’ve named the Fully Restrained Platform (FRP) monopile. Entrion Wind’s design extends the maximum feasible depth for monopiles to … Continue reading Entrion Wind patents a guyed monopile to bring fixed-bottom offshore wind to depths of 100 meters
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Iberdrola invests in start-up RTS to develop innovative materials for offshore wind and energy renovations
Iberdrola, through its start-up programme Perseo, has invested in the start-up Revestimientos Técnicos Sostenibles (RTS) to promote its innovative solutions related to manufacturing insulation and anti-corrosion coatings, which have a direct use on offshore wind structures and in the energy renovation of buildings. This investment comes after the utility has spent more than three years … Continue reading Iberdrola invests in start-up RTS to develop innovative materials for offshore wind and energy renovations
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Norway takes promising steps towards advancing floating wind
Norway has taken a big step towards commercial scale floating offshore wind. The Norwegian Government has confirmed the budget for the upcoming 500 MW ‘Utsira Nord’ auction. The move underscores Norway’s commitment to maintain and expand its globally leading position in floating offshore wind. But more needs to happen to secure investments in Norway’s nascent … Continue reading Norway takes promising steps towards advancing floating wind
Continue readingOcean Winds installed Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in Moray West, Scotland
The project will position Ocean Winds as the largest offshore wind operator in Scotland.Ocean Winds has successfully installed the 60th and final Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD wind turbine at the Moray West offshore wind farm project in the Moray Firth region of northern Scotland. Each wind turbine, equipped with Power Boost, can generate up … Continue reading Ocean Winds installed Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in Moray West, Scotland
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