Following the V174-9.5 MW turbine’s market launch in February 2019, the prototype has now been successfully installed at Østerild National Test Centre in Denmark. The robust test program at the Danish Test Centre Østerild will enable MHI Vestas to thoroughly monitor the reliability and performance output of the company’s flagship offshore wind turbine. “The construction … Continue reading MHI Vestas Installs Flagship V174-9.5 MW wind turbines
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Opportunities during US offshore wind power development
AWEA and the University of Delaware’s Special Initiative on Offshore Wind partner to help the public more easily participate in the existing federal feedback process. As momentum to build large-scale U.S. offshore wind farms continues, a new guide released today will increase public transparency into the federal regulatory process governing offshore wind energy development. The … Continue reading Opportunities during US offshore wind power development
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Germany offshore wind power capacity reaches 7.5 GW
A total of 1,469 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 7,516 MW feed electricity into the German offshore wind energy industry grid as of now. 160 wind turbines with a capacity of 1,111 MW were connected to the grid in 2019. According to a joint press release from country’s wind energy associations said: “Offshore … Continue reading Germany offshore wind power capacity reaches 7.5 GW
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EDP Renováveis creates a joint venture of offshore wind energy with Engie
EDP Renováveis, S.A. (Euronext: EDPR), the world leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, today announces the signing of an agreement with ENGIE to create a 50% investee joint venture specializing in wind power both fixed and floating. The agreement signed today comes after announcing, on May … Continue reading EDP Renováveis creates a joint venture of offshore wind energy with Engie
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New guide shows stakeholder engagement opportunities during offshore wind power development
It’s an exciting time for offshore wind—states up and down the East Coast have upped the ante in their offshore wind commitments, and there’s also significant action on the West Coast and in the Great Lakes. As offshore wind’s promise comes to fruition, public feedback, during planning and through construction and operation, will become increasingly … Continue reading New guide shows stakeholder engagement opportunities during offshore wind power development
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Offshore wind energy and fisheries
Can fisheries and offshore wind turbines co-exist? This was the title of an event organised by the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries (PECH). The answer to this question, of course, is yes – but the happy coexistence of offshore wind power and fisheries require specific conditions. European institutions now need to connect stakeholders and provide … Continue reading Offshore wind energy and fisheries
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Ørsted is the world’s most sustainable company
Renewable energy company Ørsted is the world’s most sustainable company according to the Global 100 ranking announced today. Having completed a fundamental business transformation from fossil fuels to renewables over the past decade, Ørsted urges all countries and companies to reduce their carbon emissions to help limit global warming to 1.5C. The global leader in offshore wind energy … Continue reading Ørsted is the world’s most sustainable company
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United Kingdom bets on wind energy
United Kingdom, world champion of offshore wind energy, has made the sector one of the pillars of its transition to carbon neutrality and wants to quadruple its capacity to generate this type of electricity by 2030. Thanks to its windswept territories in the North Sea “it is easier to capture offshore wind power in the … Continue reading United Kingdom bets on wind energy
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GE to help deliver wind energy to 375,000 homes in Scotland
GE awarded a multi-million dollar project with EDF Renewables and ESB’s Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project to design, supply, construct, and commission substations. The deal brings together collaborative expertise to flexibly deliver significant efficiencies to EDF Renewables and ESB. The wind power project will help deliver low-carbon energy to 375,000 Scottish homes. GE … Continue reading GE to help deliver wind energy to 375,000 homes in Scotland
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Taiwan wind farm gives Japan foothold in Asia’s wind power game
Japan’s leading power provider took its first major step in developing Asia’s promising wind energy market with the completion of Taiwan’s first commercial offshore wind farm. JERA, a joint venture between utilities Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings and Chubu Electric Power, owns 32.5% of the Formosa 1 wind farm off northwestern Taiwan, slated to begin … Continue reading Taiwan wind farm gives Japan foothold in Asia’s wind power game
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Taiwan Offshore Wind energy
Within a short period of time, Taiwan has emerged as a leading offshore wind power market in East Asia due to its ideal conditions for wind energy and the government’s commitment to developing the industry. In January 2018, the offshore wind energy target was increased to 5.5GW by 2025, and Taiwan continues to ride the … Continue reading Taiwan Offshore Wind energy
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From 0 to 15 GW by 2030: Four Reasons Why Taiwan is the Offshore Wind energy Market in Asia
After Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election on Saturday 11 January, we are more confident than ever that Taiwan will continue to be a leader in the energy transition, both in Asia and globally. Three years ago, Taiwan started to transform its energy policies under a clear vision for a clean energy future from the DPP … Continue reading From 0 to 15 GW by 2030: Four Reasons Why Taiwan is the Offshore Wind energy Market in Asia
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World’s largest offshore wind farm is set for completion this year
Located off the east coast of Britain, the wind farm called Hornsea One is expected to make enough wind energy to power one million UK homes. According to Orsted, the Danish energy company that built the farm, a single rotation of one turbine will be able to power an average home for a full day. … Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm is set for completion this year
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GE to help deliver wind energy to 375,000 homes in Scotland
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business (NYSE: GE) has been awarded a multi-million dollar project for the design, supply, construction and commissioning of onshore and offshore wind substations for the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm, 12 miles off the Fife coast in Scotland. The offshore wind farm project is jointly owned by EDF … Continue reading GE to help deliver wind energy to 375,000 homes in Scotland
Continue readingPetrofac’s Substation For Scotland’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Petrofac has entered into a Preferred Supplier Agreement with SSE Renewables to design, supply and install the HVAC onshore and offshore substations for the Seagreen wind farm project. The wind farm will be located 27 kilometers off the coast of Angus and once constructed will be the largest in Scotland. Petrofac has already started early … Continue reading Petrofac’s Substation For Scotland’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
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219 MW Northwester 2 offshore wind farm has begun delivering wind power to the Belgian grid
219 MW offshore wind farm features MHI Vestas 9.5MW wind turbines. The wind power project’s first commissioned wind turbine began generating power over the weekend. The wind farm, being developed by Parkwind, is expected to be fully operational by the summer. It comprises 23 MHI Vestas V164-9.5 MW wind turbines. Northwester 2 will supply just … Continue reading 219 MW Northwester 2 offshore wind farm has begun delivering wind power to the Belgian grid
Continue readingGermany’s biggest wind energy plant has been connected to the grid
Germany’s biggest wind farm has been fully connected to the grid. According to EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), its Albatros offshore wind farm is located roughly 100 km off the coast of Germany. “The Hohe See offshore wind farm has already been in operation since October 2019. Now its smaller neighbour Albatros is also producing … Continue reading Germany’s biggest wind energy plant has been connected to the grid
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Ørsted’s first offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
Ørsted has started constructing its first offshore wind farm in the Netherlands by installing the first foundations at the 752MW Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm, marking an important milestone for the project. Henrik Egholm, EPC Director for Borssele 1 & 2, says: “It’s great that the installation has started now, according to plan. … Continue reading Ørsted’s first offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
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MHI Vestas selects Port of Roenne for Pre-Assembly and Shipment Activities
MHI Vestas has selected Port of Roenne at Bornholm for pre-assembly and shipment of the company’s offshore wind turbine components for Arcadis Ost 1, an offshore wind project scheduled for installation in Rugen by 2022. In early June 2022, MHI Vestas will install 27 V174-9.5 MW offshore wind turbines for the offshore wind park, Arcadis … Continue reading MHI Vestas selects Port of Roenne for Pre-Assembly and Shipment Activities
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Public consultation for two offshore wind energy projects in Ceará
The public consultation opens space for two offshore wind poweer projects. Ceará already has two proposals under study on offshore wind energy: one wind farm to install wind turbines in Caucaia and another in Camocim. Brazil does not yet have active offshore wind farms. Opening a public consultation for the license of offshore wind farms … Continue reading Public consultation for two offshore wind energy projects in Ceará
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