Still reeling from the earthquake and tsunami that destroyed the Fukushima nuclear plant in 2011, Japan has announced its intention to build what could become the world’s largest offshore wind farm. New Scientist reported last week that the world’s third largest economy plans to build by 2020 an offshore wind farm with 143 turbines 16 … Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm planned for Japanese waters
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Race to develop floating wind turbines
In order to take advantage of high wind speeds on the open seas, the race is on to create wind turbines and wind farms that float on the surface of the water. But, the jury is still out on which is the best method. Erecting a wind turbine in the middle of the ocean is … Continue reading Race to develop floating wind turbines
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Dutch offshore wind farm Luchterduinen awarded to Van Oord
Van Oord has been awarded the construction of the offshore wind farm Luchterduinen. The wind farm will be located 23 kilometres from the Dutch coast between Noordwijk and Zandvoort. Client is the joint venture Eneco-Mitsubishi Corporation. The 43 wind turbines will have a combined capacity of 129 Megawatts and will generate green electricity for nearly … Continue reading Dutch offshore wind farm Luchterduinen awarded to Van Oord
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Marylanders strongly back offshore wind power
A new poll released last week finds that an overwhelming majority of Maryland citizens (72 percent) support a $2-per-month fee being added to their electricity bills to support development of offshore wind power. In an article on the survey, the Southern Maryland Newspapers quote Abigail Hopper, energy advisor to Maryland governor Martin O’Malley (D), … Continue reading Marylanders strongly back offshore wind power
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Mitsubishi buys stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
The 43 model V112wind turbines to be provided by Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS) of Denmark for the Luchterduinen project will provide enough power for 150,000 households, Eneco said in the statement. Mitsubishi Corp. agreed to take a 50 percent stake in a wind park being built off the coast of the Netherlands, the second … Continue reading Mitsubishi buys stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
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Alstom launches construction of its plants in Saint-Nazaire in the presence of French Prime Minister
Alstom CEO, Patrick Kron, and Alstom Renewable Power President, Jérôme Pécresse, accompanied Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, in Saint-Nazaire, when he officially launched construction works of Alstom’s first two offshore wind turbine factories on Monday 21 January. The exclusive supplier to the consortium headed by EDF EN within the framework of France’s first call for tenders … Continue reading Alstom launches construction of its plants in Saint-Nazaire in the presence of French Prime Minister
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The Atlantic Wind Connection announces offshore wind energy transmission project selects Bechtel, Alstom to build historic project
The Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC), developer of the New Jersey Energy Link, the first offshore backbone electricity transmission system proposed in the United States, will announce Thursday that it has selected major construction and design firm Bechtel as its Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor and international power equipment supplier Alstom as its HVDC technical … Continue reading The Atlantic Wind Connection announces offshore wind energy transmission project selects Bechtel, Alstom to build historic project
Continue readingJapan to build world’s largest offshore wind farm
It’s goodbye nuclear, hello renewables as Japan prepares to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm this July. By 2020, the plan is to build a total of 143 wind turbines on platforms 16 kilometres off the coast of Fukushima, home to the stricken Daiichi nuclear reactor that hit the headlines in March 2011 … Continue reading Japan to build world’s largest offshore wind farm
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France to invest €3.5 billion in offshore wind energy
After months of uncertainty, French Ecology Minister Delphine Batho finally announced last week the second phase of a call for tenders for the construction of €3.5 billion worth of offshore wind farms to generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity. The announcement followed up on a promise made by French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault during a government-hosted … Continue reading France to invest €3.5 billion in offshore wind energy
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EnBW’s Offshore Wind Energy Plant Gains $664 Million Loan From the EIB
The 288-megawatt wind farm will be built in waters 44 meters (144 feet) deep and 32 kilometers (20 miles) north of the island of Ruegen. Energy company EnBW, based in Karlsruhe, also developed Germany’s first commercial wind farm in the Baltic Sea, the EnBW Baltic 1, connected to the grid in May 2011. An EnBW … Continue reading EnBW’s Offshore Wind Energy Plant Gains $664 Million Loan From the EIB
Continue readingReef Subsea Dredging & Excavation successfully complete on Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm
Reef Subsea is an international group providing cost-effective integrated subsea services – IRM and construction, installation and burial and dredging and excavation – to the oil and gas and renewables industries. Its specialised subsidiaries provide operators and contractors with highly experienced personnel, key subsea technologies and construction support vessels. Reef Subsea serves its clients in … Continue reading Reef Subsea Dredging & Excavation successfully complete on Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm
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France Launches Call for Tenders for EUR3.5B of Offshore Wind Energy
The French government Tuesday launched a call for tenders for the construction of 3.5 billion euros ($4.57 billion) worth of offshore wind farms to generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity, the French Energy Minister Delphine Batho said in a statement. The investment would likely support 10,000 industrial jobs, and is the second offshore wind farm project … Continue reading France Launches Call for Tenders for EUR3.5B of Offshore Wind Energy
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China’s Offshore Wind Energy Industry Entering Era of Large-Scale Development
“Wind power has become the third-largest electric power in China,” said Liu Qi, deputy director general of the National Energy Administration. “There is no electric power to substitute the position of wind power as No. 3, following thermal power and hydropower.” It was said in the report of the 18th CPC National Congress that “China … Continue reading China’s Offshore Wind Energy Industry Entering Era of Large-Scale Development
Continue readingWind turbines installation complete at London Array wind farm
London Array said during 2012, 84 foundations, 175 wind turbines, 178 array cables and three export cables had been installed. A second phase with a further 166 wind turbines is yet to be approved. One of the world’s largest offshore wind farms off the east Kent coast is on target to become fully operational in … Continue reading Wind turbines installation complete at London Array wind farm
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In the United States, offshore wind offers more than 4,000 GW of clean, domestic electricity potential
As the United States prepares to enter the global offshore wind energy market — what opportunities and challenges lie ahead? The answer to this question, among many others, is explored in two new reports released today by the Energy Department. A U.S. offshore wind industry could support up to 200,000 manufacturing, construction, operation and supply … Continue reading In the United States, offshore wind offers more than 4,000 GW of clean, domestic electricity potential
Continue readingAlstom offshore wind turbines chosen for DOE wind energy project
Alstom is a member of a team led by Dominion Virginia Power, which has been awarded a $4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to complete the engineering, site evaluation and planning phase for an offshore wind demonstration project in the state of Virginia. DOE’s advanced technology demonstration program is intended … Continue reading Alstom offshore wind turbines chosen for DOE wind energy project
Continue readingIberdrola appoints Areva Wind as preferred turbine supplier for its Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany
After a tender process, IBERDROLA and Areva Wind have entered a preferred turbine supplier agreement for the Wikinger offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea, with construction scheduled for 2016 and 2017. Under the terms of the agreement, AREVA Wind will support IBERDROLA on foundation and tower design optimization, project logistics, installation concept and project … Continue reading Iberdrola appoints Areva Wind as preferred turbine supplier for its Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany
Continue readingTwo separate applications for Dogger Bank Teesside offshore wind wnergy development
Dogger Bank Teesside will comprise four wind farms, which could have a total installed capacity of up to 4.8GW which means it would have the potential to generate more than 18 Terawatt hours (TWh) of green power every year. It was decided to submit two separate applications because Forewind has an agreed grid connection location, … Continue reading Two separate applications for Dogger Bank Teesside offshore wind wnergy development
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Plans submitted for 1.2GW Anglia offshore wind farm
Ambitious plans for a new wave of giant offshore wind farms in UK waters have taken another step forward today, with the submission of a planning application for a new 1.2GW development off the coast of Anglia. Joint venture East Anglia Offshore Wind (EAOW), which is backed by Swedish utility Vattenfall and Iberdrola-owned ScottishPower, submitted … Continue reading Plans submitted for 1.2GW Anglia offshore wind farm
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U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Progress Expected To Be Lackluster Through 2016
Offshore wind energy installations are expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 44% between 2011 and 2016, with 18 GW of installations expected by the end of that period, according to a new analysis from MAKE Consulting. Much of that growth can be attributed to favorable policy in Europe and China, the firm … Continue reading U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Progress Expected To Be Lackluster Through 2016
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