Dutch King Willem-Alexander officially inaugurated wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid. To mark the occasion the king celebrated the completion of Vattenfall’s largest offshore windfarm to date together with executives of Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz on the beach of IJmuiden in front of a life-sized human turbine. The fossil free electricity generated from Hollandse Kust Zuid … Continue reading Offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid inaugurated. Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz showcase innovation and biodiversity
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Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022
Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 13.7 million in 2022, an increase of one million since 2021 and up from a total of 7.3 million in 2012, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The tenth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review … Continue reading Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022
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Vestas wins 1,140 MW offshore wind order for V236-15.0 MW wind turbines in Poland
Vestas has secured a firm order for 1,140 MW from Baltic Power Sp. z o.o. z o.o, a joint venture between ORLEN S.A. and Northland Power Inc, for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm in Poland.Vestas will supply, install and commission 76 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Baltic Power project. Upon completion, Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas wins 1,140 MW offshore wind order for V236-15.0 MW wind turbines in Poland
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First powertrain for V236-15.0 MWTM wind turbines leaves ZF Wind Power Belgium via sustainable water transport
ZF Wind Power is committed to driving a sustainable future with its partners and launches the first complete V236-15.0 MWTM powertrain.The Vestas propulsion system is transported from ZF Wind Power Belgium to its destination in Denmark by sea.Series production of this 15 MW propulsion system for the offshore wind market will begin at ZF Wind … Continue reading First powertrain for V236-15.0 MWTM wind turbines leaves ZF Wind Power Belgium via sustainable water transport
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Donald Trump’s Baseless Attack on Wind Turbines and Whales
In a recent rally in South Carolina, Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, launched an unfounded attack on wind turbines, claiming that they were causing the deaths of whales. He stated that windmills were making the cetaceans “crazy” and “a little batty.” Trump further alleged that the windmills were responsible for an … Continue reading Donald Trump’s Baseless Attack on Wind Turbines and Whales
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Dominion Energy advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power project
Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project reached a regulatory milestone as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it has completed its environmental analysis of the 2.6 GW project planned off the Virginia Beach coast. The final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reflects feedback from Tribal Nations, ocean users, local communities, the offshore … Continue reading Dominion Energy advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power project
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Projects Could Power 18 Million American Homes With Offshore Wind Energy
he U.S. offshore wind energy project development and operational pipeline reached a potential generating capacity of 52,687 megawatts (MW) at the end of May 2023, according to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) analysis recently released in the Offshore Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition. If fully developed, these projects would be enough to power more … Continue reading Projects Could Power 18 Million American Homes With Offshore Wind Energy
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ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project operated by Dominion Energy. This is the final step … Continue reading ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
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Exploring the Feasibility of Offshore Wind Power Generation in New Zealand
Renewable energy specialist Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) has partnered with NZ Super to investigate the viability of offshore wind power generation in New Zealand. In addition to the initial focus on South Taranaki, COP is now extending its research to include the Waikato coast. Offshore wind power has emerged as a significant renewable energy source … Continue reading Exploring the Feasibility of Offshore Wind Power Generation in New Zealand
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Northland Power Announces Financial Close of the 1.1 GW Baltic Power Offshore Wind Project in Poland Green Financing
Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI), today announced that its Baltic Power offshore wind project (“Baltic Power” or the “project”) in Poland has met all conditions and reached financial close for its 20-year CAD-equivalent $5.2 billion non-recourse green financing. A consortium of 25 financial institutions is supporting the project, including the European … Continue reading Northland Power Announces Financial Close of the 1.1 GW Baltic Power Offshore Wind Project in Poland Green Financing
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José Luis Blanco of Nordex elected as new WindEurope Chair
WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected José Luis Blanco, CEO of Nordex Group, as the Association’s new Chair for an 18-month term. The Board also elected Alfredo Parres, Head of Renewables at Hitachi Energy, as its new Vice-Chair. The election comes one week after European Commission President von der Leyen announced a new “Wind Power … Continue reading José Luis Blanco of Nordex elected as new WindEurope Chair
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ACP’s WINDPOWER 2023 to Focus on Prospects and Challenges
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced additional speakers for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, to be held October 3-4 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. U.S. offshore wind development is facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity and the key dynamics facing the industry will be the focus of ACP’s WINDPOWER 2023. Reflecting strong interest, … Continue reading ACP’s WINDPOWER 2023 to Focus on Prospects and Challenges
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How Horns Rev 1 paved the way for offshore wind
In the 1990’s, the Danish state decided for a large-scale offshore windfarm in the North Sea. Only problem was that this had never been done before and no one knew how to do it. Vattenfall’s Bent Johansen is one of the pioneers who can tell the story of how the sea-breaking Horns Rev 1 was … Continue reading How Horns Rev 1 paved the way for offshore wind
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Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects
News Back 15/09/2023 The company will carry out studies for energy production on the coast of Rio Grande do Norte, including an assessment of technical, environmental, social and regulatory aspects Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects #Neoenergia #offshore wind Aerial view of the coast of Rio … Continue reading Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects
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Global wind power cumulative installed capacity to hit 2.38 TW in 2032
Increased activity in Western markets and Africa will drive a ten-year compound annual growth rate of 10.1% for grid-connected wind power, leading to 2.38 terawatts (TW) of cumulative installed capacity at the end of 2032, according to Wood Mackenzie. According to Wood Mackenzie’s “Global wind power market outlook update: Q3 2023” report, this long-term growth … Continue reading Global wind power cumulative installed capacity to hit 2.38 TW in 2032
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Roadmap to Accelerate Offshore Wind Transmission and Improve Grid Resilience and Reliability
Interior and Energy Departments Release Comprehensive Transmission Action Plan to Unlock America’s Vast Potential of Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy. As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, today the Departments of the Interior and Energy released An Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. Atlantic Region, a set … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Releases Roadmap to Accelerate Offshore Wind Transmission and Improve Grid Resilience and Reliability
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IRENA/GWEC report identifies key permitting reforms that unlock offshore wind’s potential and accelerate the energy transition
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), as an outcome of IRENA’s Collaborative Framework on Ocean Energy and Offshore Renewables, has identified eight key permitting reforms that would play a crucial role in delivering the rapid acceleration of renewable energy installations the world needs to … Continue reading IRENA/GWEC report identifies key permitting reforms that unlock offshore wind’s potential and accelerate the energy transition
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China’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Begins Generating Electricity
China Three Gorges Corporation has successfully connected the world’s largest offshore wind power facility to the grid in Fujian Province. This wind farm consists of 11 offshore wind turbine units, with the largest unit boasting a capacity of 16 megawatts. Since its launch on September 17, the wind farm has started generating electricity, contributing to … Continue reading China’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Begins Generating Electricity
Continue readingACP Statement on Governors’ Offshore Wind Letter to President Biden
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) Chief Executive Officer Jason Grumet issued the following statement after six coastal governors sent a letter to President Biden urging federal action to support the growing offshore wind industry: “Northeastern states have long recognized the value of an American offshore wind industry in meeting our growing power needs … Continue reading ACP Statement on Governors’ Offshore Wind Letter to President Biden
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Floating Wind: The DemoSATH project starts supplying wind energy to the Spanish grid
DemoSATH is the first floating wind turbine connected to the Spanish grid. The floating offshore wind project DemoSATH, led by the Spanish engineering firm Saitec Offshore Technologies, in collaboration with the German energy company RWE and the Japanese company Kansai Electric Power (KEPCO), achieves a significant milestone as it commences electricity generation. In August DemoSATH was … Continue reading Floating Wind: The DemoSATH project starts supplying wind energy to the Spanish grid
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