The Walney Extension with its 87 wind turbines is currently the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm, covering an area of 145 square kilometres. The world’s largest operational offshore wind farm – which has been worked on by suppliers from Carlisle to Lancaster – will officially open today (6 September). Walney Extension is a 659-megawatt … Continue reading Ørsted completes the world’s largest offshore wind farm in Cumbria
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WindEurope presses the case for offshore wind energy in Poland at Krynica Economic Forum
WindEurope was speaking with Michael Simmelsgaard, Head of Offshore Wind at Vattenfall, and Zbigniew Gryglas, chair the offshore wind energy committee in Polish Parliament, as well as representatives of the Lithuanian and Polish Transmission System Operators. All insisted on the strong fundamentals that will drive the deployment of offshore wind turbins in the Baltic. With … Continue reading WindEurope presses the case for offshore wind energy in Poland at Krynica Economic Forum
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Ingeteam develops new optimal offshore wind power conversion architecture based on in-depth LCoE R&D study
Ingeteam’s R&D study assessed the complex relationship between the cost of the power conversion stage and its reliability and maintainability metrics (MTBF and MTTR respectively) to determine the lowest LCoE. 09/05/18, 05:48 AM | Solar & Wind, Other Energy Topics Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion and turbine control equipment, announced today that … Continue reading Ingeteam develops new optimal offshore wind power conversion architecture based on in-depth LCoE R&D study
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received an 860 MW wind power order in the UK
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a firm and unconditional order for the 860 MW Triton Knoll offshore wind farm in the UK. The order has been placed by Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Ltd. and comprises 90 V164-9.5 MW wind turbines. The wind energy project will be delivered by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received an 860 MW wind power order in the UK
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Offshore substation in place at 714-MW East Anglia One wind power plant
ScottishPower Renewables, part of Spain’s Iberdrola (BME:IBE), said today that the offshore substation for its 714-MW East Anglia One offshore wind project in the UK has been installed. The topside, which will house the electrical equipment needed to send the power from the project’s 102 turbines to the shore, was put in place on a … Continue reading Offshore substation in place at 714-MW East Anglia One wind power plant
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DNV GL supports China’s first HVDC offshore wind farm substation
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, today announced that it has been contracted to provide technical advisory support on feasibility studies for the first-ever high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore wind substation in China. China has committed heavily to developing its offshore wind power generating capacity. It currently plans … Continue reading DNV GL supports China’s first HVDC offshore wind farm substation
Continue readingNorway’s Aker Solutions to step up expansion in offshore wind power
The chief executive of Norwegian oil services company Aker Solutions sees high growth potential from its Brazilian business and from expansion in offshore windfarms, he said on Tuesday. Aker Solutions, a specialist in building floating offshore platforms, is looking beyond both oil and its extensive operations in the Norwegian North Sea. “I expect Brazil in … Continue reading Norway’s Aker Solutions to step up expansion in offshore wind power
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Equinor offshore floating wind turbines to power North Sea oilfields
If materialised, it would be the world’s first floating offshore wind farm powering oil platforms and is estimated to cost around 5 billion Norwegian crowns ($591.5 million) and could reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by more than 200,000 tonnes per year. Equinor is considering whether to build an offshore wind farm with floating turbines to … Continue reading Equinor offshore floating wind turbines to power North Sea oilfields
Continue readingEDF Renewables appoints new Project Director for offshore wind farm
EDF Renewables has appointed Matthias Haag as project director of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm. The offshore wind farm will produce up to 450 Mega watts of power, with commissioning planned for 2023. Haag has a lot of expereince in renewables having worked on major offshore wind projects and has held senior positins … Continue reading EDF Renewables appoints new Project Director for offshore wind farm
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Measuring the wind power from space with a laser
For anyone who watches TV weather reports, the satellite images of cloud formations and winds that play such a crucial role in our weather will be a familiar sight. No direct information about winds has been collected until now, but that is set to change with the advent of Aeolus. This European Space Agency (ESA) … Continue reading Measuring the wind power from space with a laser
Continue readingMHI Vestas Offshore Wind has entered into a conditional agreement for a 950 MW offshore wind energy project in the UK
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has signed a conditional agreement for the Moray East offshore project in the UK. The project is to be delivered by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and will not enter into the order backlog of Vestas Wind Systems A/S. If and when the project translates into a firm and unconditional order, Vestas … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has entered into a conditional agreement for a 950 MW offshore wind energy project in the UK
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Taiwan university partners with UK advisory firm for specialist renewable energy training
Taiwan’s National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (Yun Tech) will team up with U.K. specialist advisory firm Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) to provide offshore wind training in Taiwan, after a memorandum of understanding was signed in Douliu City last week. The new agreement will cover training on all aspects of offshore wind development and … Continue reading Taiwan university partners with UK advisory firm for specialist renewable energy training
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Response to Reuters article on offshore wind energy
On 16 November, a Reuters article on offshore wind cited that: “Coal is still the cheapest energy source at between 50 and 90 euros per megawatt hour, according to industry group WindEurope.” The article wrongly attributes the data and statement to WindEurope as the reference source after consulting a page on the economics of wind … Continue reading Response to Reuters article on offshore wind energy
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Offshore Wind Energy Market in the United States to hit $5bn by 2024
The U.S. offshore wind power market is set to observe an annual installation of more than 1 GW by 2024 propelled by discovery of new potential sites along with significant investment to scale up offshore supply chain. The global share report says, “Offshore Wind Energy Market is predicted to be valued USD 60 billion by … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy Market in the United States to hit $5bn by 2024
Continue readingMHI Vestas Offshore Wind has entered into a conditional agreement for an offshore wind power project
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S has signed a conditional agreement for the supply of wind turbines for an offshore project not materially above Vestas’ announcement threshold for offshore projects of 800 MW. The project is to be delivered by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and will not enter into the order backlog of Vestas Wind Systems … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has entered into a conditional agreement for an offshore wind power project
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Ørsted will develop Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm using Siemens Gamesa wind turbines
Ørsted will develop Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project using Siemens Gamesa wind turbines. Demonstrating that the offshore wind industry is gaining significant momentum in the United States, Ørsted and Siemens Gamesa today announced the signing of a subcontract to supply wind turbines for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project founded by Dominion Energy. … Continue reading Ørsted will develop Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm using Siemens Gamesa wind turbines
Continue readingGrowth ahead for Taiwanese offshore wind energy
Siemens Gamesa strongly supports growth of market to reach governmental goals of 5.5 GW installed by 2025. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with a range of suppliers today in Taipei, Taiwan. The MoUs come as a complement to previous agreements signed with Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group (YGG) and … Continue reading Growth ahead for Taiwanese offshore wind energy
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Iberdrola starts the transfer of the Andalusia II substation from Cádiz to the East Anglia One offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
It will be installed in the biggest offshore wind power project currently being developed in the world. The ‘Andalusia II’ substation began its sea crossing last Saturday from the shipyard in Puerto Real (Cádiz) to the East Anglia One offshore wind farm that Iberdrola is building in British waters. The loading operation started at ten … Continue reading Iberdrola starts the transfer of the Andalusia II substation from Cádiz to the East Anglia One offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
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Aeolus starts work on Belgium’s largest offshore wind farm
Starting in 2019, some 400,000 households will be running on green energy supplied by Norther, set to be Belgium’s largest offshore wind farm. Offshore installation vessel Aeolus underwent a major transformation before installing the very first foundation in the seabed this month. The installation of the first of a total of 45 foundations marks the … Continue reading Aeolus starts work on Belgium’s largest offshore wind farm
Continue readingMitsui & Co. invests in Taiwanese offshore wind energy developer Yushan Energy Taiwan
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. completed all necessary procedures to enter into a definitive agreement to acquire a 50% share of Yushan Energy Taiwan Co., from Singapore’s Yushan Energy Co., a subsidiary of Enterprize Energy Group. Yushan Energy Taiwan Co. is currently developing an off-shore wind power plant in Taiwan, the company said in its press … Continue reading Mitsui & Co. invests in Taiwanese offshore wind energy developer Yushan Energy Taiwan
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