RWE (RWEG.DE), Vattenfall (VATN.UL) and development firm Waterkant Energy have been awarded four offshore wind farm sites in the North Sea in a tender worth 784 million euros ($864.75 million), the German energy regulator said on Thursday. The companies secured rights to the areas suited to housing 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of power turbine capacity, the … Continue reading RWE, Vattenfall, Waterkant Energy win 1.8 GW German offshore wind auction
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Iberdrola encarga a Windar Renovables las piezas de transición del parque eólico marino Windanker
Windar Renovables has signed an agreement with Iberdrola to manufacture 21 transition pieces for the Windanker offshore wind farm in German waters. This is the sixth project of this type of foundation to date. Production will be carried out at the Avilés facilities, with the collaboration of a large number of Spanish suppliers in the … Continue reading Iberdrola encarga a Windar Renovables las piezas de transición del parque eólico marino Windanker
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Masdar joins Iberdrola to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany
The Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, which has a capacity of 476 MW, is valued at €1.6 billion according to the terms of the deal · Iberdrola reaffirms its commitment to offshore wind leadership, with 3,000 MW of projects under construction or secured with zero seabed costs· Masdar strengthens existing global wind portfolio amid plans to … Continue reading Masdar joins Iberdrola to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany
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Masdar joins Iberdrola to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany
Masdar, the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, has signed a strategic agreement with Iberdrola, a global clean energy leader, to co-invest in the 476-megawatt (MW) Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Iberdrola will retain a majority 51% stake in the asset, which will help to accelerate green energy security in Europe. … Continue reading Masdar joins Iberdrola to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany
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Germany increased installed offshore wind capacity by 3.1% to 8,385 megawatts
Germany increased installed offshore wind capacity by 3.1% to 8,385 megawatts (MW) in the first half of 2023, industry lobbyists said on Tuesday, demanding better revenue guarantees to maintain a pace of development and ensure it reaches the 30,000 MW target by 2030. Wind power is central to Germany’s transition to renewables, as Berlin aims … Continue reading Germany increased installed offshore wind capacity by 3.1% to 8,385 megawatts
Continue readingOffshore wind: German auction wins show Big Oil has not left the party
Big Oil has once again delved into its deep pockets to win material acreage for offshore wind generation projects. It’s a timely demonstration to stakeholders, especially by BP, that renewable power remains part of its low-carbon strategy. It’s also a reminder to the wider offshore wind sector that Big Oil has not left the party. … Continue reading Offshore wind: German auction wins show Big Oil has not left the party
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Germany installed 1.6 GW new onshore wind in the first semester; rigorously implements EU permitting measures
Onshore wind in Germany continues to recover. The country installed circa 1.6 GW of new onshore capacity in the first six months of 2023. The latest onshore wind auction awarded another 1.4 GW of new capacity. Germany is also leading on the implementation of the EU emergency measures, leaving no stone unturned to speed up … Continue reading Germany installed 1.6 GW new onshore wind in the first semester; rigorously implements EU permitting measures
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Germany adds 60% more onshore wind power in 1st half
Wind power is central to Germany’s transition to renewable energy as Berlin aims to reach at least 80% of electricity output by 2030 from green sources. German wind industry lobbies on Tuesday said the country added 60% more onshore wind capacity in the first half of 2023 than a year earlier at a total of … Continue reading Germany adds 60% more onshore wind power in 1st half
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RWE to develop wind farm in state of Hesse
Wind turbines in south of Germany will produce green electricity for around 22,000 households.RWE wins tender in the Hessian state forest. The company will begin planning a wind farm with an installed capacity of over 30 megawatts (MW) on land in the municipality of Staufenberg in the state of Hesse. Once commissioned, the wind turbines … Continue reading RWE to develop wind farm in state of Hesse
Continue readingBP enters Germany’s offshore wind power with 4 GW
BP has been awarded the rights to develop two offshore wind farms in the German bidding round, marking its entry into offshore wind power in continental Europe.The two North Sea wind farms, located 130 km and 150 km offshore at sea depths of approximately 40 m, have a generating capacity of 4 GW. Subject to … Continue reading BP enters Germany’s offshore wind power with 4 GW
Continue readingTotalEnergies Wins Two Maritime Leases to Develop two Giga Offshore Wind Farms in Germany
TotalEnergies has been awarded by the Bundesnetzagentur (German Federal Network Agency) two marine concessions, N-12.1 and O-2.2, at the end of the auction held in Germany. Located in the North Sea, 170 kilometers off the coast, concession N-12.1 covers an area of around 200 square kilometers. Located in the Baltic Sea 40 kilometers from the … Continue reading TotalEnergies Wins Two Maritime Leases to Develop two Giga Offshore Wind Farms in Germany
Continue readingGerman offshore auctions award 7 GW of new wind energy
Today Germany announced the results of its biggest offshore wind auction to date. 7 GW of new capacity were awarded. The auction design required project developers to pay for the right to build their wind farms. This uncapped negative bidding means costs will have to be passed on to consumers, and to the wind supply … Continue reading German offshore auctions award 7 GW of new wind energy
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Nordex supplies 12 wind turbines for the Erftstadt-Friesheim wind farm in Germany
Nordex Group supplies 12 wind turbines for the Erftstadt-Friesheim wind farm in Germany. Solid order entry for around 200 MW of wind energy and positive signs in the German market.The German developer REA has placed an order with the Nordex Group for the supply of 12 wind turbines with a total capacity of 43 MW. … Continue reading Nordex supplies 12 wind turbines for the Erftstadt-Friesheim wind farm in Germany
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Iberdrola will supply offshore wind energy to the German steel company SHS
Iberdrola Deutschland and SHS -Stahl Holding Saar GmbH & Co. KGaA have concluded a long-term power supply agreement (PPA). The cooperation between the two companies is set for 15 years and covers an annual consumption of 200 GWh. The deal’s green energy production is equivalent to some 50 MW offshore wind capacity, to be supplied … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply offshore wind energy to the German steel company SHS
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RWE develops Nordseecluster, 1.6 gigawatts of offshore wind power in Germany
RWE continues to advance the development of the Nordseecluster, a cluster of four 1.6 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The company has selected Atlantique Offshore Energy, the offshore energy business unit of French company Chantiers de l’Atlantique, as the preferred supplier for two offshore electrical substations. Sven Schulemann, RWE Managing … Continue reading RWE develops Nordseecluster, 1.6 gigawatts of offshore wind power in Germany
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Germany gets 1/3 of its Electricity from Wind, 48% from Renewables in First Quarter
Wind power has become Germany’s most important electricity source again in the first quarter of 2023, according to an analysis by the statistical office Destatis. Onshore and offshore turbines supplied nearly one third (32.2%) of the electricity produced between January and March, while total electricity production was 7.8 percent lower than in the year before. … Continue reading Germany gets 1/3 of its Electricity from Wind, 48% from Renewables in First Quarter
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Wind power once again Germany’s most important electricity source
Despite a slight decrease in electricity generation compared to the same quarter of last year, wind power reached a share of 32.2 percent in Europe’s largest economy in the first quarter of 2023. Wind energy once again replaced coal as Germany’s most important source of electricity, according to preliminary figures published by the Federal Statistical … Continue reading Wind power once again Germany’s most important electricity source
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Iberdrola entrusts Ingeteam with the inspection of the wind turbine blades of the German Wikinger offshore wind farm
Ingeteam will be in charge of inspecting blades at the German Wikinger offshore park. For the company it means a new contract with Iberdrola in the same facility, since it was also in charge of its commissioning in 2018 and carried out the corresponding quality inspections in 2021. This offshore park, located next to the … Continue reading Iberdrola entrusts Ingeteam with the inspection of the wind turbine blades of the German Wikinger offshore wind farm
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Germany: Statkraft grows with green hydrogen, wind and solar power
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, is on a growth path. At this year’s E-world energy & water in Essen, the Norwegian energy company announced its expansion targets for the German market. Statkraft will be instrumental in increasing the share of renewable energy in Germany by 2030 and supporting the market ramp-up of green … Continue reading Germany: Statkraft grows with green hydrogen, wind and solar power
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Jüchen A 44n wind farm under construction
After dismantling old wind farm, main components to be reused. Six new wind turbines with 27 MW to be erected this year. Green electricity for more than 26,000 households. The construction site is bustling with activity: a heavy crane has been positioned, excavators are driving back and forth, the site is being meticulously prepared, and … Continue reading Jüchen A 44n wind farm under construction
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