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Green hydrogen production from offshore wind energy in Vietnam

With the characteristics of zero carbon emissions and high energy conversion efficiency, the production of green hydrogen from offshore wind energy becomes the optimal solution applied today by many countries in the world in the energy transition. This is also one of the innovative solutions that Vietnam intends to implement to achieve the goal of … Continue reading Green hydrogen production from offshore wind energy in Vietnam

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Ørsted and Incheon City sign MoU to establish world-class offshore wind power industry in Korea’s Incheon region

Ørsted has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea, to cooperate on developing a world-class offshore wind power industry in the region. The aim of the agreement is to establish a successful local wind power industry driven by Ørsted’s 1.6 GW offshore wind project off the coast of Incheon. Photo from the … Continue reading Ørsted and Incheon City sign MoU to establish world-class offshore wind power industry in Korea’s Incheon region

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ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Equinor’s Empire Wind project in New York: “This is a milestone for Empire Wind and domestic offshore wind as a whole. When it … Continue reading ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind

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The regulation on offshore wind power in Spain will go to public consultation in the coming weeks

The Spanish offshore wind power sector continues to await regulatory framework and the announcement of auctions that were expected to occur during 2023, but of which nothing has been heard. However, there are some updates. According to Sandra Acosta’s article in El Periódico de la Energía, the regulations for the development of offshore wind power … Continue reading The regulation on offshore wind power in Spain will go to public consultation in the coming weeks

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Polenergia and Equinor acquire 1.44 GW of offshore wind from Siemens Gamesa

Polenergia and Equinor close an order for 1.44 GW with Siemens Gamesa wind turbines. Polish power company Polenergia and Norway’s Equinor have signed a final agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines for their Baltyk II and Baltyk III offshore wind farms in Poland. Siemens Gamesa, a unit of Siemens Energy, will supply the … Continue reading Polenergia and Equinor acquire 1.44 GW of offshore wind from Siemens Gamesa

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Ingeteam develops an energy storage system to pivot offshore wind turbines

s. In addition, the Yaw Backup System also provides an emergency electrical power source to support essential loads such as control and communications, among other systems. These systems are also used in parks located in areas affected by typhoons and other adverse weather conditions. However, the increase in the size of offshore wind turbines means … Continue reading Ingeteam develops an energy storage system to pivot offshore wind turbines

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ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Anne Reynolds, Vice President for Offshore Wind, on the final designation of two Wind Energy Areas (WEA) off the south Oregon coast by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The designation allows BOEM to now invite leaseholder bids from offshore wind developers … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas

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Iberdrola exceeds 42,000 MW renewables

Iberdrola continues to make progress in its fight for decarbonisation, as the only way to have a more sustainable planet. For this reason, the company has closed 2023 with a renewable capacity that exceeds 42,000 MW -specifically, it is at 42,175 MW-, after adding some 3,250 new MW in the last 12 months, as reported … Continue reading Iberdrola exceeds 42,000 MW renewables

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U.S. Department of Energy Establishing National Center of Excellence to Accelerate Domestic Offshore Wind Industry

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it is investing $4.75 million to establish a new national center of excellence to accelerate reliable and equitable offshore wind energy deployment across the nation. The Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW), led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst with approximately 40 partners, … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Establishing National Center of Excellence to Accelerate Domestic Offshore Wind Industry

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DNV updates standard used for marine operations for offshore wind, subsea cables and oil and gas assets

DNV has published a substantial revision to the ‘go-to standard’, DNV-ST-N001, for the design and planning of marine operations for the transport, installation and removal of offshore wind farms, subsea cables and oil and gas assets. The new major changes reflect the changing nature of the offshore industry in line with its support of the … Continue reading DNV updates standard used for marine operations for offshore wind, subsea cables and oil and gas assets

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Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world

Western OEMs reduce the pace of NPI and focus on product standardisation while Chinese peers continue the frenetic pace of new wind turbine introduction. Western supply chain will simplify to avoid major turbine design changes New turbine designs require economies of scale to deliver value. Many new and larger turbine designs were introduced by Western … Continue reading Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world

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Offshore Wind Port Alliance expands towards the east in the presence of His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark

In a move to expand their collaboration eastward, Europe’s largest offshore wind ports have welcomed Poland’s Port Szczecin to the Offshore Wind Port Alliance. The alliance aims to optimise the deployment of offshore wind in order to achieve Europe’s very ambitious targets.Offshore wind farms are an essential part of the green transition, but port capacity … Continue reading Offshore Wind Port Alliance expands towards the east in the presence of His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark

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India invites bids for 4 GW offshore wind energy projects

Developers who win the bids will be able to sell electricity directly to consumers under the open access regime, the government saidBansari Mayur Kamdar, Reuters News. India has invited bids for the development of four offshore wind power projects of 1 gigawatt (GW) each off its south-eastern coast, the government said in a statement on … Continue reading India invites bids for 4 GW offshore wind energy projects

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HM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland

Today His Majesty the King Frederik X of Denmark, Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen, Szczecin Mayor Piotr Krzystek and WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik took part in Vestas’ foundation stone ceremony for its new nacelle and hub assembly factory in Szczecin, Poland. The new factory is the latest example of the industry’s commitment to expand the … Continue reading HM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland

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Ocean Winds and Zelim join forces to enhance safety at floating offshore wind farms

Zelim’s AI-enabled person detection technology is set to anticipate safety issues on floating offshore wind farms.The software is being trialled at WindFloat Atlantic, Ocean Winds’ operating floating offshore wind farm in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.Zelim, a UK-based startup developing innovative search and rescue solutions, is joining forces with Ocean Winds (OW), an international company dedicated … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Zelim join forces to enhance safety at floating offshore wind farms

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Google has signed its largest PPA for the supply of offshore wind energy off the Netherlands

Google agreed to buy 478 MW of power from two new wind farms developed by Crosswind and Ecowende, joint ventures between Shell and Dutch utility Eneco. Google stated: “We have signed power purchase agreements with Shell and with Eneco, owners of the Crosswind and Ecowende joint ventures, to support 478 megawatts of carbon-free power capacity … Continue reading Google has signed its largest PPA for the supply of offshore wind energy off the Netherlands

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GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, in partnership with Polimex Mostostal, has been awarded a key contract for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Poland.The project involves building the onshore infrastructure including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation including STATCOMs and onshore export lines for efficient power transfer to the Polish Power System.Baltica Offshore Wind … Continue reading GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica

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ACP Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Moving to Construction Phase

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project: “This approval is yet another milestone toward America’s energy security and clean energy future. As … Continue reading ACP Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Moving to Construction Phase

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Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities

Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966 MW project under development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, for future offtake opportunities. Following consultation with the State of Maryland, Ørsted has withdrawn from the Maryland Public Service Commission orders approving the Skipjack 1 and 2 projects. Ørsted intends … Continue reading Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities

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Equinor to take full ownership in Empire Wind through a swap transaction with bp in the US

Equinor (OSE: EQNR, NYSE: EQNR) has entered into a swap transaction with bp, under which Equinor will take full ownership of the Empire Wind lease and projects and bp will take full ownership of the Beacon Wind lease and projects. Under the agreement, Equinor will take 100% ownership of Empire Offshore Wind Holdings LLC. Subject … Continue reading Equinor to take full ownership in Empire Wind through a swap transaction with bp in the US

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