Jan De Nul Group’s newest jack-up installation vessel, Voltaire, recently installed her very first offshore wind turbine at Dogger Bank. Soon after installing the first of 277 wind turbines, this first turbine has produced first power. The installation and first power of the first GE Haliade-X turbine at Dogger Bank A was confirmed. The precision … Continue reading Voltaire installs first next generation wind turbines at Dogger Bank
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Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
New figures clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry. The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published their latest joint report forecasting the numbers of … Continue reading Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
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World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for the first time
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hails Dogger Bank’s role in bolstering energy security, creating jobs, lowering costs, and achieving Net Zero. First wind power achieved at UK’s Dogger Bank as the first of 277 wind turbines installed 130km from UK coast. Dogger Bank is now connected via HVDC technology to Britain’s national grid and providing … Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for the first time
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Jumbo Offshore to transport & install TPs for Van Oord (Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm)
Under the contract, Jumbo Offshore will be responsible for transportation and installation (T&I) of transition pieces from the marshalling yard to the offshore wind farm site. “To date, Jumbo Offshore has transported and installed over 400 transition pieces with our DP2 heavy lift vessels,” says Brian Boutkan, Manager Commerce at Jumbo Offshore. “After working together … Continue reading Jumbo Offshore to transport & install TPs for Van Oord (Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm)
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NREL Analysis Identifies Drivers of Offshore Wind Power Development
As much as 20% of regional power needs along the Atlantic coast could be served by offshore wind farms by 2050, according to researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) who modeled deployment of this emerging U.S. energy sector in new depth and detail. The researchers who performed the analysis … Continue reading NREL Analysis Identifies Drivers of Offshore Wind Power Development
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Siemens Energy Considers Shutting Down Siemens Gamesa Factories to Reduce Losses
Siemens Energy is reportedly considering the closure of Siemens Gamesa factories and sales offices as part of a strategic review aimed at reducing losses within its wind turbine business. The German power equipment supplier has faced significant quality issues within its onshore wind turbine division, as well as potential losses from offshore contracts, causing its … Continue reading Siemens Energy Considers Shutting Down Siemens Gamesa Factories to Reduce Losses
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Poland Approves Orlen’s Offshore Wind Farm
Poland’s Infrastructure Ministry has granted final approval to Polish oil refiner Orlen for licenses to build five offshore wind farm development sites in the Baltic Sea. The project’s preparatory phase will soon begin, with construction scheduled to commence in 2024 and electricity generation expected to start by 2026. Four of the proposed locations are situated … Continue reading Poland Approves Orlen’s Offshore Wind Farm
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Expanded modelling scenarios to understand the role of offshore wind energy in decarbonizing the United States
An assessment of decarbonization pathways in energy models reveals fundamental limitations in representing factors that are relevant for practical decision-making. Although these modelling limitations are widely acknowledged, their impact on the deployment of individual power generation types is not well understood. As a result, the societal value from such generation types could be vastly misrepresented. … Continue reading Expanded modelling scenarios to understand the role of offshore wind energy in decarbonizing the United States
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Connecticut Governor Commits to Offshore Wind Power
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has announced that the state will join Massachusetts and Rhode Island in collectively purchasing power generated by offshore wind. Lamont’s commitment to offshore wind power comes as the industry faces challenges due to rising construction and financing costs. The developer of Connecticut’s largest offshore wind proposal, Avangrid, recently announced that increasing … Continue reading Connecticut Governor Commits to Offshore Wind Power
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The drop in the LCOE of solar and wind power drives the energy transition
Over the past decade, the LCOE (Levelized Cost Of Electricity) of renewable electricity generation technologies has dropped exponentially, driving the energy transition towards a 100% renewable system. The largest drops in LCOE since 2010 have been for onshore wind energy, 69%, solar photovoltaic energy, 89%, and offshore wind energy, 59%. This evolution of the renewable … Continue reading The drop in the LCOE of solar and wind power drives the energy transition
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Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business team up to advance people-positive renewable energy build-out
Ørsted, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, have entered a multi-year partnership to advance the positive social impact of renewable energy projects. Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business will bring together community organisations, policymakers, and industry experts to lay the … Continue reading Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business team up to advance people-positive renewable energy build-out
Continue readingACP Names Atlantic City As Host of Offshore WINDPOWER Conference in 2024
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced today that its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition 2024 will be held October 28-30, 2024 in Atlantic City, N.J. at the convention center. This high-profile conference will bring thousands of attendees to New Jersey for in-depth discussions and strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Names Atlantic City As Host of Offshore WINDPOWER Conference in 2024
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Ørsted among 15 climate tech companies to watch
MIT Technology Review – the independent media company founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1899 – has included Ørsted on its new list of 15 climate tech companies to watch. The list, which was premiered today at this year’s ClimateTech conference on MIT’s campus, highlights start-ups and established businesses that could have … Continue reading Ørsted among 15 climate tech companies to watch
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ACP Statement on Governor Healey Announcement at Offshore Wind Conference
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released this statement after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced during her remarks at ACP’s Offshore WINDPOWER 2023 conference New England’s first offshore wind multi-state coordination memorandum of understanding?(MOU). Under the MOU, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island will procure an additional 6,000 megawatts of offshore wind: “Tough challenges … Continue reading ACP Statement on Governor Healey Announcement at Offshore Wind Conference
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Making Ireland an offshore wind energy hub for Europe
Offshore wind will be a key component to meet Europe’s climate and energy goals, and SSE brought the topic of Ireland’s offshore wind energy potential to the forefront of European Parliament. I was delighted to speak at the ‘Powering up Europe’ event SSE hosted in the European Parliament this week, considering how the offshore wind … Continue reading Making Ireland an offshore wind energy hub for Europe
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Vestas signs deals for 1,220 MW of wind turbines in Europe and the US
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has announced a series of new contracts to supply a total of 1,220 MW of onshore and offshore wind turbines to projects in Europe and the United States. One of the major orders won by Vestas is a 960 MW contract for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind farm in … Continue reading Vestas signs deals for 1,220 MW of wind turbines in Europe and the US
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Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain
Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the proposals of the wind sector before the next legislature.1.What do you consider to be the main challenges for the next legislature in relation to the development of wind power in Spain? The electricity sector is a regulated sector. And the regulation of the renewable sector, in … Continue reading Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain
Continue readingOcean Winds and Equitix join forces into Moray East offshore wind farm
Ocean Winds has agreed to sell a minority stake of the 950 MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm to funds managed by Equitix Investment Management Ltd (“Equitix”) to further invest in offshore wind development.Located in the Moray Firth region and in operation since 2022, the Moray East offshore wind farm generates clean energy for more … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Equitix join forces into Moray East offshore wind farm
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India to award 7.2 GW of offshore wind power in Tamil Nadu in 2024 and 2025
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a public notice for bidding for the allocation of offshore wind development areas off the coast of the Tamil Nadu region, with 7,215 MW of capacity in the mix.The country issued the call for seven locations off the Tamil Nadu region in the south of … Continue reading India to award 7.2 GW of offshore wind power in Tamil Nadu in 2024 and 2025
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Vestas secures order for 960 MW of V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind project
Vestas has secured a firm order for 960 MW for its V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines. The order includes 64 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the He Dreiht wind farm located in German waters of the North Sea. Vestas will also offer a five-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement followed by a … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 960 MW of V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind project
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