Governor Bob McDonnell applauded the award of an offshore wind technology demonstration grant to a Virginia utility and announced today the beginning of a geological survey of the Virginia Wind Energy Area (WEA), encompassing 112,799 acres 23.5 nautical miles offshore Virginia Beach and the Port of Hampton Roads. Governor Bob McDonnell applauded the award of … Continue reading Governor McDonnell Applauds Award for Offshore Wind Turbine Technology Demonstration to Virginia Utility
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Masdar says all wind turbines built at London wind energy project
The final turbine has been installed at a massive offshore wind farm in the UK, in which Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has a 20 percent stake. London Array announced that the 175th and last turbine at the first 630MW phase of the London Array Offshore Wind Farm has been built, marking the end of major construction … Continue reading Masdar says all wind turbines built at London wind energy project
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AWEA applauds DOE investment in offshore wind energy
“AWEA applauds the winning teams and Secretary Chu and his staff at the Department of Energy for today’s announcement, which is a significant milestone in efforts to launch the first generation of offshore wind projects in the United States,” said Christopher Long, AWEA’s manager of offshore wind and siting policy. Seven projects “will receive up to … Continue reading AWEA applauds DOE investment in offshore wind energy
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Feds eye Southeastern NC for offshore wind energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $4 million for an offshore wind energy test project led by Dominion Virginia Power. The Richmond-based electric utility plans to design, develop and install two 6-megawatt turbines in the Atlantic Ocean on innovative “twisted jacket” foundations that offer the strength of traditional structures but use substantially less steel. … Continue reading Feds eye Southeastern NC for offshore wind energy
Continue readingOffshore wind energy for Sri Lanka
A team of British and German experts in the wind power to explore the possibility of initiating a mega scale offshore wind farm in Sri Lanka. They met authorities in the power and energy sectors and stressed the importance of implementing this type of project which gives more environmental and economic benefits to the country … Continue reading Offshore wind energy for Sri Lanka
Continue readingOffshore wind farms to harness wind energy in India
An expert committee has suggested that offshore wind turbines to harness wind power may be set up at Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Maharashtra, Kerala-Konkan and Gujarat, Rajya Sabha was informed today. Minister of New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah said during Question Hour that his ministry had constituted an Offshore Wind Energy Steering Committee to develop offshore … Continue reading Offshore wind farms to harness wind energy in India
Continue readingOffshore wind energy benefit sealife, says study
Offshore wind farms can create a host of benefits for the local marine environment, as well as combatting climate change, a new studyby the Marine Institute at Plymouth University has found. The Marine Institute found that wind farms provide shelter to fish species since sea bottom trawling is often forbidden inside a wind farm, and … Continue reading Offshore wind energy benefit sealife, says study
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US to sell offshore wind energy leases off 3 states
The federal government plans to sell leases for wind farms off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Virginia, marking the first time it has sold competitive leases for wind energy on the outer continental shelf, officials said Friday. The leases for the two areas, which total more than 430 square miles, will be sold … Continue reading US to sell offshore wind energy leases off 3 states
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Windreich AG Secures 500 Million for North Sea Wind Farm MEG I
Senior finance debt from UBS and EIG Global Energy secured – Project financing over EUR 1.85 billion coming towards closure After a year of extensive inspection by both parties, a commitment of up to 500 million euros was granted, which is intended to finance the equity. Deutsche Bank, together with other banks syndicated a debt … Continue reading Windreich AG Secures 500 Million for North Sea Wind Farm MEG I
Continue readingInternational Offshore Wind Energy Development
BTM Consult, a part of Navigant’s global Energy Practice and a premier forecaster of the international wind power industry, brings its experience and expertise to a comprehensive look at the offshore wind energy industry, as well as the impacted supply chain in this expanding but challenging market. Offshore Report 2013 is BTM Consult’s most … Continue reading International Offshore Wind Energy Development
Continue readingAreva deploys its industrial plan to produce a French wind turbines
AREVA: Offshore wind energy: AREVA deploys its industrial plan to produce a 100% French wind power technology. To coincide with the opening of AREVA’s first offices in Le Havre, Luc Oursel presented the progress made with AREVA’s industrial plan to produce a 100% French wind turbine in the Haute-Normandie region. Since Iberdrola and Eole RES … Continue reading Areva deploys its industrial plan to produce a French wind turbines
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WWII bombs impede German offshore wind farm
Old World War II munitions pollute German costal waters, and disposal is dangerous for both humans and the environment. The unexploded bombs also slow the construction of offshore wind turbines. Waves gently lap against the beach in Norddeich. The small, picturesque town in northern Germany is popular with tourists. But few of them are aware … Continue reading WWII bombs impede German offshore wind farm
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RWE Innogy tests two offshore wind turbines onshore
This week, RWE Innogy and Essent have inaugurated two Repower 6M wind turbines in the Dutch city of Eemshaven. The turbines each have a rated power of 6.15 MW and a hub height of 114 meters. The same turbine type will also be used in the wind farm Nordsee Ost in German waters. The two … Continue reading RWE Innogy tests two offshore wind turbines onshore
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Nuclear Power Much More Expensive Than Offshore Wind Energy
The cost of nuclear power is at least £200 per MWh, much more than the cost of offshore wind power at £140 per MWh. This is according to new calculations by the Energy Fair group, stripping out all subsidies. ‘This confirms that nuclear power is entirely uneconomic,’ said Dr Gerry Wolff of Energy Fair. ‘There … Continue reading Nuclear Power Much More Expensive Than Offshore Wind Energy
Continue readingBOEM Releases Its EA for the Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Area
On Friday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released its Environmental Assessment for the Massachusetts outer continental shelf offshore Wind Energy Area. The EA does not permit construction of any turbines. It merely provides the basis for issuance of leases, pursuant to which the leaseholders would have the authority to perform the necessary detailed environmental and feasibility … Continue reading BOEM Releases Its EA for the Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Area
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Wood Group awarded contract for major UK offshore wind farm
Wood Group has been awarded a £17 million management contract to fabricate, install, commission, operate and maintain two weather monitoring stations in one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farm developments off the Norfolk and Suffolk coast. The project will be delivered by the Wood Group Kenny business unit, including leading renewable energy consultancy SgurrEnergy. … Continue reading Wood Group awarded contract for major UK offshore wind farm
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World leading offshore wind farm developers and WTG OEM’s commit to health and safety
Wind Energy Update is holding the largest offshore wind health and safety summit this December in Copenhagen. With Denmark’s history and growth in offshore wind it was the obvious place to hold such an event! With over 100 health and safety executives in attendance, they will hear from DONG Energy, Statoil, Mainstream Renewables, RES Offshore … Continue reading World leading offshore wind farm developers and WTG OEM’s commit to health and safety
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World’s largest offshore wind farm produces first power
The 630MW wind farm, located in the Thames Estuary, will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The development has been under construction since March 2011 and 151 of the 175 wind turbines have now been installed, with construction on schedule to be finished by the end of the year. The 175 wind turbines will … Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm produces first power
Continue readingBiggest offshore wind farm draws power
The Dong Energy-Eon-Masdar alliance announced that the wind turbines of the London Array project — the world’s largest offshore wind farm — began to rotate and generate electricity on Monday. UAE’s Masdar owns 20 per cent of the London Array project, which is situated 20km off the east coast of Britain. The London Array project … Continue reading Biggest offshore wind farm draws power
Continue readingWindreich and TenneT agree on interim connections for offshore wind farm
While BorWin4 is still in the tendering phase, BorWin2 is already under construction with a total capacity of 800 MW. The Windreich Group, which comprises of British Wind Energy GmbH and TenneT TSO GmbH, has signed an agreement for the production of a temporary grid connection of the offshore wind farm, “Deutsche Bucht “. Subsequently, … Continue reading Windreich and TenneT agree on interim connections for offshore wind farm
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