Amid a challenging year for the offshore wind sector, recent setbacks have increased costs but are now also starting to spur vital policy changes. The industry is now in a position to reverse setbacks and advance toward ambitious goals, encouraging greater investments in renewables and job growth over the next decade Søren Lassen Head of … Continue reading How reversible are the recent setbacks of the offshore wind sector?
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Installation of Türkiye´s highest capacity wind energy project to be kicked off
The main components of the first wind turbines for Akköy Wind Power Plant (WPP) will be on their way to the site in Türkiye shortly. At the 5th Turkish-German Energy Forum in Ankara on 27 October, ENERCON CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff and Sabanc? Holding Energy Group President K?vanç Zaimler announced that the units were ready … Continue reading Installation of Türkiye´s highest capacity wind energy project to be kicked off
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Offshore wind energy at a pivotal moment
There is a great Philip Larkin poem, Wires, about the experience of young steers that believe the open spaces of the prairie are limitless, until they bump up against an electric fence and realise for the first time the constraints on their freedom. New industries suffer a similar experience when they hit their first downturn. … Continue reading Offshore wind energy at a pivotal moment
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Wind Power Package: game-changer for Europe’s energy security
In her State of the Union speech in September 2023 EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the current challenges faced by Europe’s wind energy industry. She committed to ensure the future of wind energy was ‘made in Europe’ – and promised a new package to support the wind industry. Today the Commission unveiled its Wind … Continue reading Wind Power Package: game-changer for Europe’s energy security
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TotalEnergies joins forces with Corio and Rise to develop 3+ GW wind power project offshore New York & New Jersey
TotalEnergies today announces it partnered with Corio Generation (Corio), an offshore wind developer, and Rise Light & Power (Rise), a New York-based electricity producer, for the joint development of the Attentive Energy offshore wind project off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Corio and Rise took respective stakes of 27.7% and 16.3% in … Continue reading TotalEnergies joins forces with Corio and Rise to develop 3+ GW wind power project offshore New York & New Jersey
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Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Director of Eastern Region State Affairs Moira Cyphers, after New York Governor Hochul vetoed the Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act today: “Governor Hochul must get serious about reaching 70% clean energy by 2030. Today, she dealt a significant blow to the state’s own … Continue reading Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals
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Siemens Energy Considering New Turbine Design to Improve Wind Energy Business
Siemens Energy AG is exploring the possibility of developing a new turbine to replace a system that has caused significant financial losses for its wind energy business. The company is looking for ways to shore up its beleaguered wind energy division, and creating a new turbine is one option being considered. According to sources familiar … Continue reading Siemens Energy Considering New Turbine Design to Improve Wind Energy Business
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AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain
The Wind Energy Association (AEE), the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) and Navantia Seanergies will join forces to develop the first training program taught by a business school in our country specialized in Offshore Wind Energy. The three organizations have signed an agreement with the intention of taking a step forward in the strengthening and … Continue reading AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain
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Vestas wins 115 MW wind power project in Sweden
Vestas has received a firm order from OX2 Construction AB for the Anglarna wind farm in Sweden. The order consists of 18 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in 6.4 MW optimized power mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 35-year Active Output Management … Continue reading Vestas wins 115 MW wind power project in Sweden
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China powers up Bangladesh’s wind power project
The first centralized wind power project in Bangladesh, the Cox’s Bazar wind power project, is connected to the grid and started power generation on Thursday, said its operator China’s State Power Investment Corp. Upon operation, the project will provide Bangladesh with about 145 million kilowatt hours of clean electricity per year, reduce coal consumption by … Continue reading China powers up Bangladesh’s wind power project
Continue readingACP Statement on NYSPSC Offshore Wind Ruling
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) denied petitions requesting inflation adjustments for wind and solar energy projects in New York: “With one shortsighted decision, the NYSPSC has thrown New York’s environmental and clean energy future into peril. … Continue reading ACP Statement on NYSPSC Offshore Wind Ruling
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Envision develops 653.4 MW of wind power in India
Envision Energy, a global leader in wind turbines announced on Thursday that it has secured a major wind farm from JSW Energy in India. The project, which is expected to come online in a phased manner by the end of 2024, will have a capacity of 653.4 megawatts (MW) and will contribute to India’s goal … Continue reading Envision develops 653.4 MW of wind power in India
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Nordex secures wind turbine orders for 2.2 gigawatts of wind power in the third quarter of 2023
Including two additional projects from Chile and Brazil totaling around 560 MW, Nordex received orders for 365 wind turbines with a total nameplate capacity of 2.2 Gigawatts (GW) in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 277 wind turbines with 1 .4 GW in the previous year quarter. The average selling price (ASP) in euros … Continue reading Nordex secures wind turbine orders for 2.2 gigawatts of wind power in the third quarter of 2023
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Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
New figures clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry. The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published their latest joint report forecasting the numbers of … Continue reading Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
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CEO Urges Political Action to Protect European Wind Turbine Industry
The CEO of Enercon, a leading European wind turbine group, has called for urgent “political intervention” to safeguard the continent’s industry from falling into the hands of Chinese competitors. In his article for Recharge, Jürgen Zeschky highlights the significant threat posed by Chinese wind original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who are aggressively attempting to dominate Europe’s … Continue reading CEO Urges Political Action to Protect European Wind Turbine Industry
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NREL Analysis Identifies Drivers of Offshore Wind Power Development
As much as 20% of regional power needs along the Atlantic coast could be served by offshore wind farms by 2050, according to researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) who modeled deployment of this emerging U.S. energy sector in new depth and detail. The researchers who performed the analysis … Continue reading NREL Analysis Identifies Drivers of Offshore Wind Power Development
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Siemens Energy Considers Shutting Down Siemens Gamesa Factories to Reduce Losses
Siemens Energy is reportedly considering the closure of Siemens Gamesa factories and sales offices as part of a strategic review aimed at reducing losses within its wind turbine business. The German power equipment supplier has faced significant quality issues within its onshore wind turbine division, as well as potential losses from offshore contracts, causing its … Continue reading Siemens Energy Considers Shutting Down Siemens Gamesa Factories to Reduce Losses
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Expanded modelling scenarios to understand the role of offshore wind energy in decarbonizing the United States
An assessment of decarbonization pathways in energy models reveals fundamental limitations in representing factors that are relevant for practical decision-making. Although these modelling limitations are widely acknowledged, their impact on the deployment of individual power generation types is not well understood. As a result, the societal value from such generation types could be vastly misrepresented. … Continue reading Expanded modelling scenarios to understand the role of offshore wind energy in decarbonizing the United States
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RWE successfully implements new technologies for more sustainability in wind power
Commissioning of Orkoien onshore wind farm in Spain. Technologies successfully tested for less environmental impact: Plastic mats minimise construction-related impact; SF6-free switchgear to avoid the use of greenhouse gas. RWE leads the way in promoting sustainability in wind power. Near Pamplona, Spain, the company has now commissioned its groundbreaking onshore wind project Orkoien. Over the … Continue reading RWE successfully implements new technologies for more sustainability in wind power
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Brussels Considers Investigating Chinese Wind Turbine Subsidies
Brussels is considering launching an investigation into China’s use of subsidies to promote its wind turbine manufacturers. This move comes in response to concerns that cheap Chinese imports are posing a threat to European wind power companies. Didier Reynders, the acting competition commissioner, stated that if there is evidence of excessive aid on the Chinese … Continue reading Brussels Considers Investigating Chinese Wind Turbine Subsidies
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