Denmark’s latest 3 GW offshore wind auction round ended without any bids. That’s a huge disappointment for Denmark and for Europe’s wider energy security and electrification efforts. The failure to attract bids results from Denmark’s auction design – including its unhealthy uncapped negative bidding. The Danish Government must now quickly retender the lost volumes. And … Continue reading No offshore wind bids in Denmark – disappointing but sadly not surprising
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ACP Welcomes COLLABORATE Act to Enhance Offshore Wind Development
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the COLLABORATE Act to improve the offshore wind development process: “Simply put, the East Coast needs offshore wind power development to meet the surging demand for electricity. The American Clean Power Association commends … Continue reading ACP Welcomes COLLABORATE Act to Enhance Offshore Wind Development
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ACP Statement on COP Approval for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Construction and Operations Plan for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project. Located off Maryland and Delaware, the project will generate up to 2 GW of renewable energy, powering more … Continue reading ACP Statement on COP Approval for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project
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ScottishPower and Ørsted celebrate decade of delivery in offshore wind power
ScottishPower Renewables and Ørsted are celebrating a decade of delivery in offshore wind as West of Duddon Sands wind farm marks its tenth year of operation. Built and operated as a 50/50 partnership, the 389MW West of Duddon Sands windfarm was brought to life in 2014, with its 108 Siemens 3.6MW wind turbines powering a … Continue reading ScottishPower and Ørsted celebrate decade of delivery in offshore wind power
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Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind power plant is up and running
The work is already in full swing in Korsnäs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland’s energy self-sufficiency, more electricity from renewable sources is needed. “Wind power, being a crucial energy source … Continue reading Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind power plant is up and running
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Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project
It will take at least three years to build an offshore wind farm and put it into operation, which means that construction of the wind farm needs to begin in 2027. Under the eighth national power development plan for 2021-2030 (Plan 8) which was approved in May 2023, Vietnam strives to have 6,000MW of offshore … Continue reading Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project
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Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola sign contract for 64 SG14-236 DD wind turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm
Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola have signed a contract for 64 SG14-236 DD turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm, with a capacity of 960 MW. East Anglia TWO will be the third wind farm built by Scottish Power in the so-called East Anglia Hub, with East Anglia ONE (714 MW) operating since July 2020 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola sign contract for 64 SG14-236 DD wind turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm
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Hitachi Energy to integrate ScottishPower wind farm to power almost one million homes in the United Kingdom
ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm brings 960 MW of wind power to achieve the UK’s 2030 energy targets. Hitachi Energy’s advanced solutions will support the reliable transfer of clean energy to the national electricity grid. Hitachi Energy will provide onshore and offshore grid connection equipment and power quality solutions to ScottishPower Renewables, … Continue reading Hitachi Energy to integrate ScottishPower wind farm to power almost one million homes in the United Kingdom
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TotalEnergies puts a large offshore wind project on hold in New York after Donald Trump’s victory
The French company argued that it would wait “four years” for another president more favorable to wind turbines. The wind farm was approved as part of the Biden administration’s green policy, which the president-elect pledged to reevaluate.TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne announced that the company would put “on hold” its project to develop an offshore wind … Continue reading TotalEnergies puts a large offshore wind project on hold in New York after Donald Trump’s victory
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Sofia Offshore Wind Farm creating economic value for UK businesses and communities
Wind power project creates £760m of value for UK economy, including £181m for Yorkshire and Humber and £62m for the North East. Creating thousands of high quality jobs and supporting UK supply chains during development and construction. Supporting local communities with grants, and outreach to over 12,700 students, promoting renewable energy careers. An important new … Continue reading Sofia Offshore Wind Farm creating economic value for UK businesses and communities
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Vestas secures 900 MW offshore wind power order from RWE in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order for the 900 MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind project from RWE in Germany. This firm order announcement refers to the company’s announcement 09/2024 of 17 May 2024. The order includes 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and Vestas is responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines. Upon … Continue reading Vestas secures 900 MW offshore wind power order from RWE in Germany
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Entrion Wind patents a guyed monopile to bring fixed-bottom offshore wind to depths of 100 meters
The maximum depth for installing fixed-bottom offshore wind using monopiles is currently around 60-70 meters. This is a limitation that has several aspects: In order to overcome these challenges, Entrion Wind has patented a monopile design they’ve named the Fully Restrained Platform (FRP) monopile. Entrion Wind’s design extends the maximum feasible depth for monopiles to … Continue reading Entrion Wind patents a guyed monopile to bring fixed-bottom offshore wind to depths of 100 meters
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Iberdrola invests in start-up RTS to develop innovative materials for offshore wind and energy renovations
Iberdrola, through its start-up programme Perseo, has invested in the start-up Revestimientos Técnicos Sostenibles (RTS) to promote its innovative solutions related to manufacturing insulation and anti-corrosion coatings, which have a direct use on offshore wind structures and in the energy renovation of buildings. This investment comes after the utility has spent more than three years … Continue reading Iberdrola invests in start-up RTS to develop innovative materials for offshore wind and energy renovations
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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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Ocean Winds installed Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in Moray West, Scotland
The project will position Ocean Winds as the largest offshore wind operator in Scotland.Ocean Winds has successfully installed the 60th and final Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD wind turbine at the Moray West offshore wind farm project in the Moray Firth region of northern Scotland. Each wind turbine, equipped with Power Boost, can generate up … Continue reading Ocean Winds installed Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in Moray West, Scotland
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CIP’s South Korean offshore wind project starts operation
South Korea’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, Jeonnam Offshore Wind 1, has delivered its first power ahead of the planned start of commercial-scale operation in 2025. Jeonnam Offshore Wind 1, a 96 MW offshore wind farm off the coast of Shin-an, is a project jointly developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Copenhagen Infrastructure … Continue reading CIP’s South Korean offshore wind project starts operation
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Second prototype of the Vestas V236-15.0 MW, community-owned, inaugurated
Vestas is moving forward with its second prototype of the V236-15.0 MW. A somewhat special prototype, as it has been installed at the Thyborøn port and is community-owned. Specifically, the turbine has been funded by more than 2,800 local shareholders, who also hope to turn it into a tourist attraction. These community projects have a … Continue reading Second prototype of the Vestas V236-15.0 MW, community-owned, inaugurated
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China ranks first globally in offshore wind power
China had built and connected 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid by the third quarter of 2024, ranking first globally, according to a conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation. China has formed relatively complete technological and industrial chains of offshore wind power, covering design, manufacturing, construction, operations and … Continue reading China ranks first globally in offshore wind power
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China’s first GW-scale marine photovoltaic (PV) project starts generating power with Jinko Solar’s TOPCon modules
On November 13, China’s first 1-million-kilowatt offshore solar project successfully connected its first power generation unit to the grid, according to CCTV news. The project, developed by Guohua Investment under the State Energy Group in the HG14 sea area off Shandong, utilizes Jinko Solar’s N-type TOPCon Tiger Neo bifacial modules, with a total supply capacity … Continue reading China’s first GW-scale marine photovoltaic (PV) project starts generating power with Jinko Solar’s TOPCon modules
Continue readingUS offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
If the US offshore wind industry goes down after Inauguration Day 2025, it will go down swinging. Stakeholders have been scrambling to make their case before the new administration takes office on January 20, and they are not relying on clean kilowatts to do it. Instead, they are rolling out the supply chain defense. Connecticut … Continue reading US offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
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