The extensions will allow two existing wind power projects to generate enough wind energy to power around 1.5 million homes. The Crown Estate has given approval to two major offshore wind farm extensions in the UK. Energy giant Equinor has signed agreements for lease for the Sheringham and Dudgeon wind projects, securing an area of … Continue reading Equinor gets go-ahead for major offshore wind farm extensions in Norfolk
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China to account for over 25% global offshore wind power capacity by 2030
The global offshore wind energy segment is likely to grow sevenfold by 2030 driven primarily by wind turbines additions from three major markets, China, the UK and the US.China will lead the offshore wind farm race with over 25% of new offshore wind power capacity expected to be added by 2030, followed by the UK … Continue reading China to account for over 25% global offshore wind power capacity by 2030
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Iberdrola’s largest wind farm comes into operation: East Anglia ONE, in UK waters
Spanish suppliers participated in the project: the substation and the foundations were manufactured by Navantia and Windar, respectively. The pandemic has not stopped the development of a wind energy project that is an example of green recovery opportunities: the wind power plant produces clean energy to power the equivalent of 630,000 homes after an investment … Continue reading Iberdrola’s largest wind farm comes into operation: East Anglia ONE, in UK waters
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JERA plans for offshore wind farm
JERA is planning to construct an offshore wind farm off Ishikari Bay, Hokkaido, Japan and has submitted its Planning Phase Environmental Impact Statement for the Ishikari Bay Offshore Wind Farm Construction Project to the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry. JERA believes Ishikari Bay to be suitable for the development of bottom-fixed offshore wind power … Continue reading JERA plans for offshore wind farm
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Equinor and Iberdrola plan offshore wind energy projects in Brazil
Major offshore wind power developers have started submitting plans for several gigawatts of new offshore wind farm projects in Brazil. Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary, Neoenergia, has three offshore wind energy projects in the licensing phase. Iberdrola actively participates “in discussions to define the best regulation to adopt for the development of offshore wind energy” in Brazil. … Continue reading Equinor and Iberdrola plan offshore wind energy projects in Brazil
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Coalition supporting offshore wind energy set to launch in New England
A regional coalition that supports the development of offshore wind power is set to launch later this month. New England for Offshore Wind, which includes environmental advocacy organizations, educational institutions, justice and health organizations, and business alliances, will hold a press conference Wednesday to announce the launch. The group will argue that offshore wind power … Continue reading Coalition supporting offshore wind energy set to launch in New England
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Equinor plans to install 4 GW of offshore wind energy in Rio and Espírito Santo in Brazil
According to the project, the wind power plants will be installed about 20 km from the coast, at depths of between 15 and 35 meters. There will be a total of 320 wind turbines, 160 per wind farm, each with a nominal capacity of 12 MW. Each wind farm will have an offshore substation for … Continue reading Equinor plans to install 4 GW of offshore wind energy in Rio and Espírito Santo in Brazil
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The largest offshore wind energy conference in the Western Hemisphere successfully concluded
The largest offshore wind energy conference in the Western Hemisphere successfully concluded this afternoon, bringing together over 1,000 leaders at International Partnering Forum (IPF), the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s annual conference. Held virtually this year, attendees from across the globe, including Europe, Canada, Mexico, China, and the U.S., heard messages from four state governors … Continue reading The largest offshore wind energy conference in the Western Hemisphere successfully concluded
Continue readingEquinor licenses 4 GW offshore wind farms in Rio and Espírito Santo
Equinor started the Ibama license for the Aracatu I and Aracatu II offshore wind farms, with 4 GW, with 2 GW in each and the possibility of expansion to 2.33 GW. The plan is to install the wind turbines of the first wind farm on the coast of Rio de Janeiro and the second, between … Continue reading Equinor licenses 4 GW offshore wind farms in Rio and Espírito Santo
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Wind power towers in Taiwan
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind will source towers from CS Wind/Chin Fong partnership as purchase agreement signed, delivering on the OEM’s local ambitions. Further positioning Taiwan at the centre of the emerging offshore wind energy industry in Asia Pacific, MHI Vestas has finalised a purchase agreement with the CS Wind/Chin Fong partnership to source towers for … Continue reading Wind power towers in Taiwan
Continue readingWorld’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Signs Deal to Sell Power
A giant wind farm being developed off the coast of the U.K. will sell some of its power to energy trader Danske Commodities A/S. Under the 15-year deal, the subsidiary of Equinor ASA will trade and balance power from 480 megawatts of the Dogger Bank wind farm, about 13% of its capacity. It’s a key … Continue reading World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Signs Deal to Sell Power
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South Korea looks to Denmark as wind power partner
Being seen and being active are what Rep. Yangyi Won-young of the Democratic Party, newly elected this year, has been doing for the past 25 years as an environmental activist. “Three months ago this time, I received a phone call. The situation on the ground didn’t look good. A civic movement we had helped build … Continue reading South Korea looks to Denmark as wind power partner
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CIP to finish Changhua phase 1 wind power operation base in 2021 in Taiwan
The first phase of a project to build an offshore wind power operation and maintenance base in Changhua, central Taiwan under Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is set to be accomplished by 2021, CIP said Saturday. The Danish wind energy developer aims to build the base into the first professional offshore and energy (O&E) port for … Continue reading CIP to finish Changhua phase 1 wind power operation base in 2021 in Taiwan
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Apollo Infrastructure Funds Announce Strategic Investment in US Offshore Wind Developer US Wind Inc.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo” or the “Firm”) today announced that certain funds managed by its affiliates (“Apollo Funds”) have made a structured investment in US Wind Inc. (“US Wind”), an offshore wind energy development company. Apollo Funds have committed to invest through convertible debt and equity up … Continue reading Apollo Infrastructure Funds Announce Strategic Investment in US Offshore Wind Developer US Wind Inc.
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Ørsted’s report for the first half year 2020
Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first half-year (H1) of 2020. Our operating profit (EBITDA) amounted to DKK 9.8 billion, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. Earnings from offshore and onshore wind farms in operation increased by 17% to DKK 8.2 billion driven by ramp-up of power … Continue reading Ørsted’s report for the first half year 2020
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Ceará has the greatest potential in Brazil for offshore wind energy
Of the seven existing offshore wind energy projects in Brazil with wind turbines, four are installed in the state of ceará, which has favorable conditions to attract investment. An unexplored treasure in Brazil. This is how experts currently value offshore wind energy, obtained through the force of the wind at sea. With gigantic power generation … Continue reading Ceará has the greatest potential in Brazil for offshore wind energy
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GWEC and ECCT sign MoU to drive Taiwan’s offshore wind power development
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop opportunities and areas for cooperation through joint advocacy initiatives and other activities to boost efforts in driving offshore wind farm developments in Taiwan. Both organisations share the view that the promotion and … Continue reading GWEC and ECCT sign MoU to drive Taiwan’s offshore wind power development
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Commissioning of the first floating wind energy platform in Santander
The Basque engineering company Saitec has installed its BlueSATH device in its final location in the Abra del Sardinero in Santander The floating marine platform has been transported from the Pontejos de Astander Dock (Astillero, Cantabria), where it was moored for set-up; to its final location, located 800 meters away from the Cantabrian coast. Afterwards, … Continue reading Commissioning of the first floating wind energy platform in Santander
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Ming Yang installs 1GW of offshore wind turbines
MingYang Smart Energy now has 1,000 MW in offshore wind turbines installed. The company reached the milestone with the Yangjiang Nanpeng Island offshore wind farm owned by China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), which will feature 73 MySE5.5-155 wind turbines. MingYang also said that its order book in offshore wind is 5.94 GW. Construction of … Continue reading Ming Yang installs 1GW of offshore wind turbines
Continue readingNew offshore wind energy project in Ceará with 100 wind turbines and 1.2 GW
Located in Camocim, the complex is BI Energia’s second offshore wind power project and the fourth of its kind in the state. With 100 wind turbines and an installed capacity of 1.2 GW, the wind farm received authorization from Ibama to prepare an environmental impact study. The BI Participações e Investimentos group began the licensing … Continue reading New offshore wind energy project in Ceará with 100 wind turbines and 1.2 GW
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