Renewable energy auctions in Europe are experiencing two contrasting trends. While the offshore wind segment has witnessed intense competition resulting in subsidy-free bids across major countries, the renewable power auctions have been undersubscribed in the past year due to several factors such as increased raw material costs, rising logistics expenses, higher interest rates, and prolonged … Continue reading Subsidy-free offshore wind bids rise, while undersubscribed renewable power auctions pose concerns in Europe, says GlobalData
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OX2 enters conditional contract for the delivery of monopile foundations to two offshore wind farms in Sweden
OX2 has entered a conditional agreement with EEW SPC on delivering monopile foundations for two of the offshore wind farms OX2 is developing in Sweden together with Ingka Investments. The agreement will enable OX2 and Ingka Investments to start realising the projects following grant of final permit. According to the agreement, EEW Special Pipe Constructions … Continue reading OX2 enters conditional contract for the delivery of monopile foundations to two offshore wind farms in Sweden
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RWE and Northland Power choose Havfram Wind to transport wind turbines for Nordseecluster
RWE and Northland Power select the Norwegian company Havfram Wind as preferred supplier for their 1.6-GW offshore wind cluster off the German coast.Havfram Wind will provide transport and installation support of a minimum of 104 Vestas offshore wind turbines starting in 2026. The Nordseecluster is expected to supply green electricity to the equivalent of 1,600,000 … Continue reading RWE and Northland Power choose Havfram Wind to transport wind turbines for Nordseecluster
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DoE Announces Strategy for Offshore Wind Deployment
On Thursday March 29, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced its offshore wind strategy to advance the deployment of offshore wind energy in the United States. The strategy reflects the DOE’s comprehensive approach for accelerating a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035 and a net-zero economy by 2050. The Opportunity and the VisionThe wind atop … Continue reading DoE Announces Strategy for Offshore Wind Deployment
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World’s deepest offshore wind turbine foundation is installed in Scottish waters
The world’s deepest wind turbine foundation has been installed at what will be Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm – Seagreen – off the coast of Angus. On Friday, the foundation (or ‘jacket’ as is the industry term) was transported to the project site on a barge operated by main contractor Seaway 7 where it was met … Continue reading World’s deepest offshore wind turbine foundation is installed in Scottish waters
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RWE and Ocean Breeze Energy sign green PPA for Offshore wind farm BARD Offshore 1
RWE Supply & Trading and Ocean Breeze Energy, owner and operator of the offshore wind farm BARD Offshore 1, have entered into a long-term green power purchase agreement. As early as April 2023, RWE Supply & Trading will market the wind farm’s electricity production under the direct marketing scheme. From 2026, the wind turbines are … Continue reading RWE and Ocean Breeze Energy sign green PPA for Offshore wind farm BARD Offshore 1
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TEN-T must acknowledge the strategic role of ports in offshore wind
All the relevant equipment for offshore wind deployment is stored in and transported via ports. The EU must recognise the critical role of offshore wind ports in its trans-European transport network policy (TEN-T). With an ongoing revision the EU wants its TEN-T to better support the transition to a cleaner, greener and smarter mobility in … Continue reading TEN-T must acknowledge the strategic role of ports in offshore wind
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PowerChina achieves completion milestone for Vietnam offshore wind power project
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) has completed hoisting all fans in Area 1A of the Ca Mau 1 wind power project in Ca Mau, the southernmost province of Vietnam. The largest offshore wind power project in southeast Asia, with a total installed capacity of 350 megawatts (MW), is divided into four wind farms: A, … Continue reading PowerChina achieves completion milestone for Vietnam offshore wind power project
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IberBlue Wind Announces the first cross-border offshore wind project on the Spanish-Portuguese border
IberBlue Wind, a joint venture operating in the Iberian market, has announced two floating offshore wind projects on the North Atlantic coast. They will be located on the border between Spain and Portugal and, have a combined capacity of up to 1.96 GW. The projects, named Juan Sebastián Elcano and Creoula, will have approximately 109 … Continue reading IberBlue Wind Announces the first cross-border offshore wind project on the Spanish-Portuguese border
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Maryland offshore wind target quadruples
The Maryland General Assembly has passed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 0781 / House Bill 0793), that sets new and ambitious targets. The bill is on its way to Gov. Wes Moore’s desk, where he is expected to sign the legislation into law. The legislation would quadruple Maryland’s … Continue reading Maryland offshore wind target quadruples
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Brazil is already the fifth country that generates wind energy
Brazil is already the fifth country that generates wind energy and it also occupied the new position in the world ranking of accumulated wind generation capacity. This greater diversification of energy sources, cheaper rates and better quality clean energy for the Brazilian population. This is the perspective of the electricity sector in the coming years … Continue reading Brazil is already the fifth country that generates wind energy
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ACP Applauds Passage of Maryland Legislation to Expand Offshore Wind and Increase Energy Storage
Today the American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauded final passage of two pieces of legislation in the Maryland State Legislature aimed at expanding the offshore wind industry and helping Maryland meet its energy storage goals, critical steps toward building a clean electric grid. The Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act (HB 793/SB 781) addresses … Continue reading ACP Applauds Passage of Maryland Legislation to Expand Offshore Wind and Increase Energy Storage
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Green hydrogen, promises and challenges
Green Hydrogen to replace non-renewable energy sources in the short, medium and long term still has great challenges to overcome.Despite the potential of H2 Verde to replace non-renewable energy sources in the short, medium and long term, there are problems that still need to be overcome for the application of H2 Verde technology.Price The cheaper … Continue reading Green hydrogen, promises and challenges
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Portugal will have a leading floating offshore wind platform
The sea is one of the wealth of our country. Deep, choppy waters, aggressive tides and stormy weather are capabilities that are increasingly sought after by companies dedicated to renewable energy capture projects. We talked a few days ago about a project to extract energy from waves, the CorPower C4. Today we present to you … Continue reading Portugal will have a leading floating offshore wind platform
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Financing secured and construction works commence for Eoliennes en Mer des Iles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier Offshore Wind Farm Project in France
Sumitomo Corporation?Head Office?Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Masayuki Hyodo?together with Ocean Winds (Head Office: Spain, an offshore wind energy developer which is a JV between ENGIE (Head Office: France, a global energy and services group) and EDP Renewables (Head office: Spain, a global leader in the renewable energy sector), Caisse des Dépôts et des Consignations … Continue reading Financing secured and construction works commence for Eoliennes en Mer des Iles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier Offshore Wind Farm Project in France
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Total installed global wind energy capacity grew to 906 GW. This represents Year-on-Year growth of 9%.
The definitive status report for the global wind industry has been published. Featuring the latest key statistics, chapters looking at the key challenges facing the sector and explorations of the key emerging markets, GWEC’s Global Wind Report 2023 is the key tool for anyone working to deliver the energy transition. 2022 was the third best year … Continue reading Total installed global wind energy capacity grew to 906 GW. This represents Year-on-Year growth of 9%.
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SSE Renewables and Equis form consortium to bid for Australia’s first offshore wind farm
SSE Renewables and Equis Development Pte Ltd (Equis) have formed a 50/50 owned consortium to bid for a feasibility license to expedite the development, construction, ongoing operations, and ownership of an offshore wind farm project in Australia’s first federal government declared offshore wind zone of Gippsland, near the State of Victoria. SSE Renewables and Equis … Continue reading SSE Renewables and Equis form consortium to bid for Australia’s first offshore wind farm
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Maryland sets 8.5 GW offshore wind goal
Governor Moore announced that Maryland will quadruple offshore wind power from the previous goal of approximately 2 GW. The governor said the state has plans to significantly increase its offshore wind production and prioritize wind energy associations, creating significant economic and job creation opportunities. He also announced that the administration is working to establish new … Continue reading Maryland sets 8.5 GW offshore wind goal
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Vestas selected as preferred wind turbine supplier for a 495 MW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
Vestas has signed a preferred wind turbine supplier agreement for a 495 MW floating offshore wind project in South Korea. If the project comes to fruition, Vestas will supply and install 33 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the wind farm.Vestas is the global partner of the energy industry in sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, … Continue reading Vestas selected as preferred wind turbine supplier for a 495 MW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
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Ørsted is ready to build Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan
Ørsted has taken the final investment decision (FID) on its 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan with a timeline for completion by the end of 2025. The 920 MW grid capacity of Greater Changhua 2b and 4 was awarded in June 2018 in Taiwan’s first competitive price-based auction with … Continue reading Ørsted is ready to build Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan
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