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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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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Contract signed for Norway’s first commercial offshore wind power plant
The Norwegian government has signed a contract related to the offshore wind farm in the Sørlige Nordsjø II area with Ventyr Energi, the winner of the recently held auction.Ventyr Energi, a consortium formed by Parkwind and Ingka Investments, obtained the rights to develop the wind farm in the Sørlige Nordsjø II area with a winning … Continue reading Contract signed for Norway’s first commercial offshore wind power plant
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Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway
Renewables energy major EDF Renewables has been working closely with offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore in Norway since 2021. The work includes delivering a competitive bid for the Utsira Nord tender. Now, the consortium has signed an agreement also targeting the auction round in 2025. EDF Renewables brings well over a decade of experience … Continue reading Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway
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Statkraft is planning record investments in Norwegian hydro and wind power
tatkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy generator, is planning to invest up to six billion euros in upgrades to its Norwegian hydro and wind power facilities and construction of new onshore wind farms. ”Today, Statkraft is presenting the largest investment program of its kind in hydro- and wind power in Norway for decades. This will be … Continue reading Statkraft is planning record investments in Norwegian hydro and wind power
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North Seas Energy Ministers endorse Wind Power Package
In the presence of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands the 10 Energy Ministers of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC)** met in The Hague yesterday. They agreed a new NSEC Action Agenda for the build-out of offshore wind. This Agenda aims among other things to help strengthen Europe’s wind energy supply chain. In … Continue reading North Seas Energy Ministers endorse Wind Power Package
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Seven groups apply for Norway’s offshore wind tender
Seven groups of energy companies have sought pre-qualification for Norway’s first commercial offshore wind farm tender, the government said on Wednesday, while several others dropped out of the race as soaring costs dampened interest. The tender offers the opportunity to build bottom-fixed wind turbines in the North Sea with a capacity of 1.5 gigawatts, in … Continue reading Seven groups apply for Norway’s offshore wind tender
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Innovative floating wind turbine to begin testing off Norwegian coast
A new floating wind turbine design could soon be floating off the coast of Norway. Oslo-based startup World Wide Wind (WWW) has just been given the green light to test its novel wind turbine design at a site in Vats, southwest Norway.“We are very proud to test our first prototype in cooperation with AF Gruppen … Continue reading Innovative floating wind turbine to begin testing off Norwegian coast
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Statkraft aims for co-existence between reindeer husbandry and wind power
In the Fosen case, Statkraft’s goal is to find a solution that combines the affected reindeer herders’ right to practice their culture in co-existence with the Fosen Wind Farm. Statkraft regrets the burden the Fosen case has caused for the affected Sámi reindeer herders at Sør-Fosen, Norway. We are doing all we can to help … Continue reading Statkraft aims for co-existence between reindeer husbandry and wind power
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Octopus Energy backs offshore wind power
Octopus Energy’s generation arm announces its investment in Deep Wind Offshore, an international offshore wind developer with a pipeline of projects in Norway, Sweden, and South Korea.All three countries have vast wind resources and strong governmental support for offshore wind. The company is aiming to build 10 GW of new offshore wind by 2032, with … Continue reading Octopus Energy backs offshore wind power
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The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm officially opened
The Hywind Tampen wind farm was opened today by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Gullfaks and Snorre are the first oil and gas fields in the world to receive power from offshore wind, reducing CO2 emissions. “Hywind Tampen is expected to reduce CO2 emissions with 200,000 tonnes annually from key oil and gas producers in … Continue reading The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm officially opened
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Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in Norway
Norway, a country known for its abundant natural resources and breathtaking landscapes, has long been a leader in the renewable energy sector. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a rich history of hydropower production, it comes as no surprise that the Scandinavian nation is now turning its attention to offshore wind energy. As the … Continue reading Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in Norway
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Norway outlines major wind power development in Arctic waters
A government appointed expert group draws up 20 offshore areas suitable for wind power development. Four of them are in the Barents Sea, and one is located along the maritime border to Russia. Norwegian authorities are increasingly under pressure to build new capacities for production of renewable power. In March this year, two areas in … Continue reading Norway outlines major wind power development in Arctic waters
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Norway’s massive floating wind turbine wall will be funded by the government this year
Wind Catching Systems, a Norwegian company, is nearing the completion of a massive floating wall of wind turbines that measures over half the length of the Eiffel Tower. Instead of one large turbine with blades of maximum length, the WCS project appears to be a solid wall of 150 wind turbines with rotors up to … Continue reading Norway’s massive floating wind turbine wall will be funded by the government this year
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Statkraft and Inovyn sign new long-term green power agreements ensuring operations and enabling new investments
Europe’s largest generator of renewable power, Statkraft, and chemical company INEOS Inovyn at Rafnes in Bamble, Norway have signed two new long-term power agreements. The agreements will secure the majority of the power needed for the existing manufacturing activities and also the additional power required for planned investments into electrification and hydrogen production as part … Continue reading Statkraft and Inovyn sign new long-term green power agreements ensuring operations and enabling new investments
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Nel and Statkraft pave the way for a green hydrogen value chain in Norway
Hydrogen technology company Nel and Europe’s largest supplier of renewable energy, Statkraft, newly signed a contract for delivery of 40 MW electrolysers and will thus collaborate to create a strong value chain for production of green hydrogen in Norway. “We are determined that we will contribute towards making Norway a leading producer of renewable hydrogen, … Continue reading Nel and Statkraft pave the way for a green hydrogen value chain in Norway
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RWE and Equinor agree on strategic partnership for security of supply and decarbonisation
Anders Opedal (Equinor) and Dr Markus Krebber (RWE) agreed today on a strategic energy partnership between their companies. The agreement includes large scale projects that will contribute to the European energy supply as well as to the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany and the EU. In addition, the partnership will strengthen the long-term … Continue reading RWE and Equinor agree on strategic partnership for security of supply and decarbonisation
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Norsk Hydro plans wind farm to power industrial plants
Norwegian aluminium maker Norsk Hydro NHY.OL and two partners said on Monday they plan to build an onshore wind farm costing between 3 and 4 billion Norwegian crowns ($304 million-$405 million) on Norway’s west coast. The plant, if approved, would have output of 1 terrawatt hour (TWh) of electricity, providing renewable power to existing and … Continue reading Norsk Hydro plans wind farm to power industrial plants
Continue readingMainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft sign collaboration MoU with Aker Solutions for floating wind at Utsira Nord in Norway
Mainstream, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are in a consortium to pursue an application to develop floating wind power at the Utsira Nord license area in 2023. The consortium and Aker Solutions will together develop sustainable and cost-efficient technologies which include design, construction, fabrication and installation initiatives and other innovative solutions and new technology to lower … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft sign collaboration MoU with Aker Solutions for floating wind at Utsira Nord in Norway
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RWE, Equinor and Hydro to explore opportunities for offshore wind development in the Mandal area
An offshore wind consortium consisting of RWE Renewables, Equinor and Hydro REIN, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Windport AS, a supplier of port facilities in the Mandal area. RWE Renewables, Equinor and Hydro REIN jointly aim to develop a large-scale bottom-fixed offshore wind farm in the Sørlige Nordsjø II area in the … Continue reading RWE, Equinor and Hydro to explore opportunities for offshore wind development in the Mandal area
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