American Wind Energy Association Recognizes House Rules Committee for its leadership on National Defense Authorization Act and Jones Act.The House Rules Committee convened to consider expanding the Jones Act, the federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States, to cover construction at sea and potentially require U.S.-flagged installation vessels to service offshore wind … Continue reading AWEA Recognizes House Rules Committee for NDAA leadership
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New Jersey aims for 2.4 GW more offshore wind power
New Jersey is considering up to 2,400 MW of offshore wind energy in its second request. In a draft application guide for its second offshore wind application, the New Jersey Public Utilities Board (NJBPU) is planning a bidding round from 1,200 MW to 2,400 MW with wind turbines. The draft of the second application guidance … Continue reading New Jersey aims for 2.4 GW more offshore wind power
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Japan seeks to boost offshore wind energy projects
Japan is preparing new rules and a support framework that seeks to boost offshore wind energy projects with wind turbines in 30 locations by the end of the next decade. According to a study by the analysis firm GlobalData, the new policy plans three or four wind farm projects each year with a total generation … Continue reading Japan seeks to boost offshore wind energy projects
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Offshore Wind Turbine Market to witness steady growth of 18% during 2020-2026
According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the offshore wind turbine market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $7 billion to over $21 billion by 2026, gaining remarkable traction over the 2020 to 2026 period. The offshore wind turbine market is anticipated to witness … Continue reading Offshore Wind Turbine Market to witness steady growth of 18% during 2020-2026
Continue readingSaipem awarded several new offshore wind energy contracts for a total value exceeding 90 million euros
Saipem has been awarded new offshore wind power contracts, for wind farm projects currently under development off the coasts of England, Scotland and France, for a total value of over 90 million euros. Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farms, a joint venture between Equinor and SSE Renewables, has awarded a contract to Saipem for the transportation … Continue reading Saipem awarded several new offshore wind energy contracts for a total value exceeding 90 million euros
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Iberdrola speeds up investment to €3.58 billion and posts €1.84 billion net profit in the first half, up by 12.2%
Iberdrola has accelerated its investments to €3.58 billion in the first half of the year, 2.3% more than in the same period in 2019 and despite the lockdown situation due to the COVID-19. Driven by this investment effort and despite an adverse impact of €153 million from the pandemic, net profit stood at €1.84 billion … Continue reading Iberdrola speeds up investment to €3.58 billion and posts €1.84 billion net profit in the first half, up by 12.2%
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American Wind Energy Association Statement on New York Issuing the Largest Ever U.S. Renewable Energy Procurement
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement on New York’s record-breaking renewable energy procurement. “The Empire State is about to launch an empire of clean, affordable, and job-driving renewable energy. Today’s announcement from Governor Cuomo underlines New York’s leadership in harnessing the economic and environmental benefits of wind and other renewable … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Statement on New York Issuing the Largest Ever U.S. Renewable Energy Procurement
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France opens public consultation to install 750 MW of floating wind energy in Brittany
The French National Commission for Public Debate (CNDP) launched a public consultation on future floating wind energy projects in southern Brittany. The Multiannual Energy Program (Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie (PPE)) calls for tenders for 8.75 GW of offshore wind energy between 2020 and 2028, and for the development of up to 6.2 GW of operating … Continue reading France opens public consultation to install 750 MW of floating wind energy in Brittany
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Vietnam and Denmark cooperate in construction of offshore wind energy plant
The Danish group Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), together with its partners Asiapetro and Novasia Energy, today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of this Central Vietnamese province for the construction of the offshore wind power plant La Gan. The Danish group Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), together with its partners Asiapetro and Novasia Energy, … Continue reading Vietnam and Denmark cooperate in construction of offshore wind energy plant
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Governor Cuomo Announces Largest Combined Solicitations for Renewable Energy Ever Issued in the U.S. to Combat Climate Change
Nation-Leading Offshore Wind Solicitation Seeks Up To 2,500 Megawatts of Renewable Energy and a Complementary Multi-Port Infrastructure Investment, Totaling More Than $400 Million in Public and Private Dollars for Port Infrastructure in New York Since Last Year; and Sends a “Buy-Clean” Demand Signal for Advanced Materials Governor Also Announces Coordinated Solicitations for Land-Based Renewable Energy Projects Seeking … Continue reading Governor Cuomo Announces Largest Combined Solicitations for Renewable Energy Ever Issued in the U.S. to Combat Climate Change
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Ocean Winds is born, the new company specialized in offshore wind power called to become a global leader
Ocean Winds (OW) is the result of a joint venture announced in 2019 and controlled in equal parts by EDP Renováveis and ENGIE. The new company, headquartered in Madrid, will act as the exclusive investment vehicle of both companies to capture offshore wind energy opportunities worldwide. OW is the first brand to be created using … Continue reading Ocean Winds is born, the new company specialized in offshore wind power called to become a global leader
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Fugro launches investigations for Vattenfall at two UK offshore wind power plants
Fugro has begun a four-month marine site characterisation campaign for Swedish energy group Vattenfall at two major offshore wind farn development sites located over 40 km off the coast of Norfolk, UK. The resulting Geo-data from Fugro’s geotechnical investigations will feed into the ground model for the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas wind farms, which … Continue reading Fugro launches investigations for Vattenfall at two UK offshore wind power plants
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RWE selects a state-of-the-art power transmission system for its 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power plant
World’s number 2 in offshore wind power further strengthens its renewables business in the UK.GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions and Sembcorp Marine chosen as preferred suppliers for the project’s high voltage direct current transmission system.Offshore construction works expected to start in 2023 / More than 50% of the system components will be manufactured in local … Continue reading RWE selects a state-of-the-art power transmission system for its 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power plant
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New Jersey releases its strategic plan to develop 7,500 MW of offshore wind energy over 15 years
Under the plan, offshore wind power will provide 23% of electricity to customers statewide by 2050 with wind turbines. The state has developed a roadmap for how it will build 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind capacity in 15 years, a goal that, according to the Murphy administration, will help New Jersey become a hub for … Continue reading New Jersey releases its strategic plan to develop 7,500 MW of offshore wind energy over 15 years
Continue readingSouth Korea to increase wind energy generation to 12 gigawatts by 2030
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction plans to see its offshore wind power business generate around 1 trillion won ($831 million) in annual revenue by 2025. CEO Park Gee-won said his company would contribute to creating South Korea’s ecosystem for offshore wind turbines as a leading company in the field and pledged to be actively get … Continue reading South Korea to increase wind energy generation to 12 gigawatts by 2030
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GE’s new ship is transforming offshore wind energy maintenance
So we rowed through the narrow strait in tears, On one side Scylla, on the other, shining Charybdis with a dreadful gurgling noise sucked down the water.”* If you enjoy tales from the deep, you will know all about Ulysses, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” The many ordeals he and his crew … Continue reading GE’s new ship is transforming offshore wind energy maintenance
Continue readingWind energy will play an important role in making renewable energy the base for Japan
Japan will build more offshore wind farms as part of its shift away from fossil fuels, industry minister Hiroshi Kajiyama said Friday.Kajiyama said over the next decade, Japan will aim to add infrastructure with the capacity to generate 1 gigawatt each year, eventually reaching a combined 30 gigawatts by 2040. Japan currently generates just 20,000 … Continue reading Wind energy will play an important role in making renewable energy the base for Japan
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Moon vows bold investment in offshore wind power industry
President Moon Jae-in pledged Friday to expand South Korea’s offshore wind power capacity hundredfold by 2030 as a key engine for the nation’s transition to renewable energy and environmentally-friendly growth. Moon visited a wind power plant and a turbine research center on the southwestern coast in his first field inspection since unveiling a “New Deal” … Continue reading Moon vows bold investment in offshore wind power industry
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MHI Vestas Signs Major Wind Power Supply Chain Contract in Taiwan
State-of-the-art facility will deliver technical components, furthering MHI Vestas’ local supply chain footprint, and local workers will be trained in world-class manufacturing standards. MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has signed a purchase agreement with KK Wind Solutions for local power conversion module (PCM) assembly, and local manufacturing of low voltage cabinets and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) … Continue reading MHI Vestas Signs Major Wind Power Supply Chain Contract in Taiwan
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Burdensome and unnecessary regulation could hinder offshore wind power progress
American offshore wind power promises a long-term boom in job creation and U.S. investment, with up to 83,000 jobs and a brand new domestic supply chain possible over the next decade. Offshore wind is exactly the kind of once-in-a-generation opportunity our country needs to take advantage of as our economy recovers from the COVID-induced recession. … Continue reading Burdensome and unnecessary regulation could hinder offshore wind power progress
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