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Italy builds first offshore wind farm

Italy is about to complete construction of its first offshore wind farm,  Beleolico wind turbine plant will be located just off the port in Taranto, about 100 metres from the coast. Taranto is a city in the south of Italy, known for its polluting steel plant, Ilva. The facility is more likely to be classified … Continue reading Italy builds first offshore wind farm

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EIA projects that renewable generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050

In Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case, which reflects current laws and regulations, we project that the share of U.S. power generation from renewables will increase from 21% in 2021 to 44% in 2050. This increase in renewable energy mainly consists of new wind and solar power. The contribution of hydropower remains largely unchanged … Continue reading EIA projects that renewable generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050

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Netherlands doubles offshore wind energy targets for 2030

The Dutch government on Friday doubled its forecasts for offshore wind power generation in the country by 2030 as the Netherlands seeks to curb its reliance on fossil fuels and imports from Russia. “This is an important step in the transition to more sustainable energy,” said Dutch Climate and Energy Minister Rob Jetten in a … Continue reading Netherlands doubles offshore wind energy targets for 2030

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Shell to build offshore wind farms off the coast of Brazil

Shell is seeking environmental permits to develop its first offshore wind farm along the coast of Brazil as the company pushes to speed its transition away from fossil fuels.Shell proposes to build six projects with a combined capacity of 17 gigawatts, which would rival the output of 15 nuclear reactors. It applied for permits earlier … Continue reading Shell to build offshore wind farms off the coast of Brazil

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Portugal will auction between 3 and 4 GW of floating offshore wind energy

Portugal plans to carry out this summer its first auction of floating offshore wind power projects, with which it hopes to be able to produce between 3 and 4 gigawatts (GW) of energy in 2026, the Minister of the Environment and Energy Transition told Reuters. , Joao Matos Fernandes. Within the framework of the abandonment … Continue reading Portugal will auction between 3 and 4 GW of floating offshore wind energy

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WindEurope supports Belgium’s higher target for offshore wind power

The Belgian Government today announced that Belgium will raise its offshore wind target to 8 GW. That’s up from 5.7 GW under its existing 2030 target. The announcement is influenced by the ongoing war in Ukraine and its implications for European energy security. It comes a week after the European Union announced its RePowerEU plan … Continue reading WindEurope supports Belgium’s higher target for offshore wind power

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WindEurope CEO on Ukraine and the implications for Europe’s energy policy

The events of the last few weeks have shocked and saddened all of us in the wind energy community. As an industry that has companies, partners and colleagues in Ukraine, we stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression. Our colleagues who run the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association, Andriy and … Continue reading WindEurope CEO on Ukraine and the implications for Europe’s energy policy

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OX2 applies for a Natura 2000-permit for a wind farm in the Baltic Sea, Sweden

OX2 has applied for a Natura 2000 permit for an offshore wind farm in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone between the islands of Gotland and Öland.The name of the wind farm is Aurora and it will be located 20 kilometers south of Gotland and 30 kilometers east of Öland. The wind farm will consist of … Continue reading OX2 applies for a Natura 2000-permit for a wind farm in the Baltic Sea, Sweden

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Germany want to accelerate the transition to wind energy and solar

As Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continues, American oil and gas producers are hoping the European market will pivot toward them to replace Russian gas. But some in Europe, and specifically Germany, are eyeing a different path: rapidly accelerating toward 100 percent renewable energy. Whether Europe and the world can successfully meet Paris Agreement targets … Continue reading Germany want to accelerate the transition to wind energy and solar

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Floating offshore wind’s critical role in long-term global decarbonisation efforts

Research identifies five countries that could accelerate the growth of floating offshore wind power.The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today published Floating Offshore Wind – a Global Opportunity, a report setting out the clear opportunity floating offshore wind presents for countries across the globe. The report sets out the enormous role floating offshore wind … Continue reading Floating offshore wind’s critical role in long-term global decarbonisation efforts

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RWE and National Grid consolidate partnership and move forward on offshore wind development

Following the success of their joint bid in the New York Bight offshore lease auction last month, RWE Renewables, one of the globally leading companies in offshore wind, and National Grid, one of the largest energy companies pivotal to the energy systems in the UK and the north-eastern United States, today announced the official name … Continue reading RWE and National Grid consolidate partnership and move forward on offshore wind development

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Colombia launches offshore wind energy plan, announces first wind farm

Colombia could build its first offshore wind farm off the coast of the port of Barranquilla, following a deal signed this week in Houston. Under the memorandum of understanding, Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners agreed with the city’s government to study a 350MW offshore wind farm which would require an investment of almost $1 billion. Once … Continue reading Colombia launches offshore wind energy plan, announces first wind farm

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Doosan Heavy wins offshore wind power contract in South Korea

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction de Corea del Sur firmó un acuerdo a largo plazo con Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) para proporcionar servicios de operación y mantenimiento (O&M) para el parque eólico marino Jeju Hallim de 100 MW. El parque eólico marino Jeju Hallim se construye en las aguas cercanas al puerto de Hallim, ubicado … Continue reading Doosan Heavy wins offshore wind power contract in South Korea

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Offshore wind power could play a significant role in Vietnam

Offshore wind energy could play a significant role in Vietnam’s electricity demands and has the potential to supply 12% of Vietnam’s electricity by 2035.Deputy Prime Minister Lê V?n Thành told the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to reduce the solar capacity and increase offshore wind power in the draft Power Master Plan VIII. According … Continue reading Offshore wind power could play a significant role in Vietnam

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More wind energy mean huge investments, so don’t tamper with market rules

The current crisis highlights the need to improve Europe’s energy security.  Which means more renewables ASAP.  The EU and national governments clearly get this.  Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner recently called renewables “freedom energies”. Next week’s EU Commission paper on energy prices is a great chance to plot the course that will deliver the rapid … Continue reading More wind energy mean huge investments, so don’t tamper with market rules

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RWE pioneers world first at Scroby Sands

RWE, in partnership with Commercial Rib Charters (CRC), is driving an offshore wind revolution, with the innovative design and build of a world-first amphibious vessel for reaching offshore wind farms in shallow waters. The unique crew transfer vessel has initially been designed to reach turbines at Scroby Sands, which have become stranded by the natural … Continue reading RWE pioneers world first at Scroby Sands

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Equinor and bp sign agreement to transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into central hub for offshore wind industry

Equinor, and its partner bp, today announced an agreement to turn the storied South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) complex in Brooklyn, New York into a major regional hub for offshore wind.  Under the agreement, the terminal will transform into a world-class offshore wind port capable of staging and assembling the largest, most sophisticated offshore wind … Continue reading Equinor and bp sign agreement to transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into central hub for offshore wind industry

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More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain

Launch of the Offshore Wind Forum and presentation of the Manifesto for the development of offshore wind in Spain.Marine Wind Forum is a platform that aims to promote offshore wind projects on the Spanish coast as a strategic sector and driver of economic recovery in Spain, which provides economic and social benefit for the regions … Continue reading More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain

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Germany to speed renewables push due to Ukraine crisis

Germany aims to speed up wind and solar energy projects, the economy ministry said on Monday, as the war in Ukraine underscores the need to reduce reliance on Russian gas. The country, which uses gas to heat half of its households, also announced plans to ensure the country’s gas storage facilities are full at the … Continue reading Germany to speed renewables push due to Ukraine crisis

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Ocean Winds East awarded lease area in New York Bight offshore wind energy auction

Ocean Winds East, LLC (“OW East”), today announced that it was named the winning bidder of a 71,522-acre or 289.4-km² area (OCS- A 0537) lease off the coast of New York/New Jersey, setting the stage for development of a state-of-the-art offshore wind power project. The lease area was awarded in an auction of six offshore … Continue reading Ocean Winds East awarded lease area in New York Bight offshore wind energy auction

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