Mingyang’s 16.6 MW floating wind turbine begins operation in China. Chinese company Mingyang Smart Energy has put into operation what is said to be the world’s largest capacity floating wind platform, with a nominal output of 16.6 MW, at the Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in the South China Sea. The wind turbine, named OceanX, … Continue reading Mingyang’s 16.6 MW floating wind turbine begins operation in China
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Global floating photovoltaic installation to reach 77 GW by 2033, says Wood Mackenzie
According to Wood Mackenzie’s Floating Photovoltaics (PV) Market Overview 2024 report, global floating photovoltaic (FPV) installed capacity is expected to grow to 77 GW (DC) by 2033, of which the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will account for 81% of the share, reaching 57 GW (DC). Growth in the Asia Pacific region is mainly driven by India, … Continue reading Global floating photovoltaic installation to reach 77 GW by 2033, says Wood Mackenzie
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Norway takes promising steps towards advancing floating wind
Norway has taken a big step towards commercial scale floating offshore wind. The Norwegian Government has confirmed the budget for the upcoming 500 MW ‘Utsira Nord’ auction. The move underscores Norway’s commitment to maintain and expand its globally leading position in floating offshore wind. But more needs to happen to secure investments in Norway’s nascent … Continue reading Norway takes promising steps towards advancing floating wind
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Floating photovoltaic plant installed at Mortkasee artificial lake
RWE, Fraunhofer ISE and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg present “PV2Float” research project to public. Three different systems being tested with capacity of about 30 kW each; pilot plant to operate for up to three years. Focus on technical refinement of photovoltaic (PV) systems, public acceptance and environmental compatibility. Research project sponsored by German Federal Ministry of Economic … Continue reading Floating photovoltaic plant installed at Mortkasee artificial lake
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India’s largest floating solar photovoltaic project commissioned in Madhya Pradesh at 126 MW
Tata Power Renewable Energy has commissioned a 126 MW floating PV project in Madhya Pradesh, a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy sector. The project, completed in 26 months, marks one of the largest floating solar installations in the country. TPREL’s renewable capacity now totals 10.9 GW.Tata Power Renewable Energy has successfully launched a ground-breaking … Continue reading India’s largest floating solar photovoltaic project commissioned in Madhya Pradesh at 126 MW
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China’s first 1-gigawatt floating offshore photovoltaic project successfully connects to State Grid
China’s first million-kilowatt level offshore photovoltaic project has been connected to the national power grid on November 12. The one-million-kilowatt offshore photovoltaic project has seen the completion of the first 300 photovoltaic platforms, each platform measures 60 meters in length. The entire project will require the installation of 2,934 such photovoltaic platforms. The initial power … Continue reading China’s first 1-gigawatt floating offshore photovoltaic project successfully connects to State Grid
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World’s largest floating photovoltaic plant goes into operation in Taiwan with 440 MW
Hexa Renewables has put the world’s largest offshore floating PV plant into operation in Taiwan. Its total installed capacity is no less than 440 MW and covers 347 hectares of land provided by the government.This giant plant can supply energy to around 74,000 households.Chenya Energy, a former subsidiary of Hexa’s investor I Squared Capital, developed … Continue reading World’s largest floating photovoltaic plant goes into operation in Taiwan with 440 MW
Continue readingMasdar, Sarawak Energy and Gentari to assess large-scale floating photovoltaic project in Malaysia
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed a joint study agreement with Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy and clean energy solutions provider Gentari, to assess the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the reservoir of Murum hydroelectric plant in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. … Continue reading Masdar, Sarawak Energy and Gentari to assess large-scale floating photovoltaic project in Malaysia
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Avangrid (Iberdrola) Secures Two Lease Areas in Gulf of Maine Floating Wind Auction
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has secured two lease areas in the auction of sites for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine held by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Avangrid was named provisional winner of lease areas … Continue reading Avangrid (Iberdrola) Secures Two Lease Areas in Gulf of Maine Floating Wind Auction
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Saitec Offshore Technologies’ floating wind turbine prototype turns one year old
It has been more than a year since Saitec Offshore Technologies launched its floating wind turbine prototype (DemoSATH) at the BIMEP testing center on the coast of Bizkaia. And nearly two and a half years since I had the opportunity to visit it at the port of Bilbao, which we covered in edition #12 of … Continue reading Saitec Offshore Technologies’ floating wind turbine prototype turns one year old
Continue readingGermany unveils its largest floating photovoltaic system
Germany’s largest floating photovoltaic power system was officially launched on the 21st in Bad Schönborn, Baden-Württemberg, aiming to harness solar energy potential and drive the country’s energy transition. According to the German News Agency, the floating photovoltaic system is located on an artificial lake created by a sand and gravel pit, comprising over 27,000 solar … Continue reading Germany unveils its largest floating photovoltaic system
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The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain
Cádiz hosts the largest offshore wind meeting: challenges and opportunities for SpainThe Wind Energy Association (AEE), together with the Andalusian Renewable Energy Association (CLANER) and the Cádiz Maritime Naval Cluster, are organizing the most important event in the offshore wind sector.More than 400 national attendees and international delegations, the main experts in offshore wind power, … Continue reading The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain
Continue readingGermany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system
The new photovoltaic system located on Lake Philippsee in southern Germany contains 27,160 solar modules. The massive PV unit has an installed capacity of 15 megawatts and covers eight hectares, according to operator Nexentury. It will provide 16 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year. It will be used by a local company for a … Continue reading Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system
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KEPCO signs transmission deals for two floating wind power projects off South Korea (2.2 GW)
Two floating offshore wind projects to be developed in South Korea and totalling 2,250 MW have secured a transmission service agreement (TSA) with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). The Swedish renewable company Hexicon AB has signed a TSA with KEPCO for its 1,125 MW MunmuBaram floating offshore wind project, while developers Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds have … Continue reading KEPCO signs transmission deals for two floating wind power projects off South Korea (2.2 GW)
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World’s largest floating offshore wind turbine rolls off production line in China
The world’s most powerful floating offshore wind turbine, with a generating capacity of 20 megawatts, has rolled off the production line in Yancheng City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, according to CRRC, the country’s leading train manufacturer. CRRC Co., Ltd. (CRRC). The wind turbine, independently developed by China, has a wind wheel with a diameter of … Continue reading World’s largest floating offshore wind turbine rolls off production line in China
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China Rolls Off World’s Largest Floating Offshore Wind Turbine
The world’s most powerful floating offshore wind turbine, with a generating capacity of 20 megawatts, has rolled off the production line in Yancheng city, east China’s Jiangsu Province, according to the country’s leading train maker CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC). The wind turbine, independently developed by China, features a wind wheel with a diameter of 260 … Continue reading China Rolls Off World’s Largest Floating Offshore Wind Turbine
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KF Wind wins contract from KEPCO for 1,125 MW wind power project
KF Wind, a floating offshore wind project off the coast of Ulsan, South Korea, has secured a transmission service agreement (TSA) with Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). This agreement enables the delivery of 1,125 MW of clean energy to Korea’s national grid. The TSA covers two phases of the project: the 375 MW East Blue … Continue reading KF Wind wins contract from KEPCO for 1,125 MW wind power project
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Norway plans $3.3 billion floating wind subsidy cap
The Norwegian government proposed on Monday to offer up to 35 billion Norwegian crowns ($3.29 billion) in subsidies in the country’s first commercial floating wind power tender, in line with a preliminary plan outlined in June. “Norway has enormous potential for floating offshore wind on its continental shelf, but because the technology is still immature … Continue reading Norway plans $3.3 billion floating wind subsidy cap
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First offshore major corrective maintenance in a floating wind turbine
In recent times, we have learned about several major corrective maintenances (replacement of a main component) that have had to be carried out on some of the pioneering floating wind farms worldwide. This was the case with Hywind Scotland, which had to tow its 5 SWT-6.0-154s to port, and also with Kincardine, which had to … Continue reading First offshore major corrective maintenance in a floating wind turbine
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China’s wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform to enter experimental session
China’s first wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform, “Yellow Sea No. 1,” is currently undergoing the final equipment commissioning in the Yellow Sea, before starting a one-year experimental session. The platform, located in waters near the southern part of Shandong Peninsula, is a huge hexagon with 434 photovoltaic panels. The main function of this platform is to … Continue reading China’s wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform to enter experimental session
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