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Inauguration of China’s First 400 MW Offshore Photovoltaic Park

Grand Sunergy is deploying its expertise with the launch of the Yantai Zhaoyuan offshore project, the first 400MW solar farm in China, demonstrating the technological viability of photovoltaic installations in marine environments. Grand Sunergy reaches a decisive milestone in China with the commissioning of the Yantai Zhaoyuan project, the country’s first large-scale offshore photovoltaic park.Located … Continue reading Inauguration of China’s First 400 MW Offshore Photovoltaic Park

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World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail

OceanX, the world’s largest single capacity floating wind power platform, embarked on its journey from Guangzhou to the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in Guangdong, China. After a 191-nautical-mile, over 50-hour tow, the platform’s arrival marks the commencement of a new era in green energy, poised to set the standard for offshore wind … Continue reading World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail

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Equinor wins offshore wind lease in U.S. Central Atlantic auction

Equinor has been announced as a provisional winner in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) offshore wind energy lease auction in the U.S. Central Atlantic region. The ~2 gigawatt (GW) lease will have the capacity to produce enough energy to power approximately 900,000 U.S. homes. With a bid of $75,001,001 for 101,443 acres in … Continue reading Equinor wins offshore wind lease in U.S. Central Atlantic auction

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Dominion wins second offshore wind energy lease

Dominion Energy is spending $17.65 million for another piece of the ocean to expand its offshore wind energy. Virginia’s largest utility was the lone bidder for the lease of 176,506 acres about 35 miles off the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management auction Wednesday.  The win means Dominion Energy … Continue reading Dominion wins second offshore wind energy lease

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ACP Statement on Central Atlantic Lease Sale

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement after today’s lease sale by the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for new wind energy projects that will further the development of clean energy for the Mid-Atlantic region.  The offshore wind energy lease sale conducted by BOEM generated $92.65 … Continue reading ACP Statement on Central Atlantic Lease Sale

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Success in German offshore wind auction: RWE secures two sites with 4 gigawatts in the North Sea

Wind power N-9.1 and N-9.2 have a capacity of 2,000 megawatts each; RWE will pay a total bid price of €250 million. RWE will explore the possibility of developing the offshore wind turbines projects together with TotalEnergies. Investment decisions (FID) to be made by 2027 and 2028 respectively. Start of offshore construction in 2029 and … Continue reading Success in German offshore wind auction: RWE secures two sites with 4 gigawatts in the North Sea

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Wind farm and seafood farming combined: First harvest at Kriegers Flak

With the increasing competition for space at sea, seaweed and mussel farming in the sea between the mighty offshore wind turbines will likely become reality in the future. A new study shows how it is possible to use offshore wind farms to produce food, while meeting the renewable energy needs of northern Europe. The WIN@sea research … Continue reading Wind farm and seafood farming combined: First harvest at Kriegers Flak

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BOEM completes environmental review of US wind power plant in Maryland

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced July 29 that it has completed reviewing an environmental impact statement for US Wind’s proposed wind farm project off the coast of Maryland. US Wind is seeking approval for its proposed Maryland offshore wind project, which includes three planned phases. Two of those phases, MarWin and Momentum Wind, … Continue reading BOEM completes environmental review of US wind power plant in Maryland

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China’s photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore floating territories

On a vast salt pan in Yinggehai Town, located in Ledong Li Autonomous County of Hainan Province in Southern China, a massive array of 434,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels generates a continuous supply of clean energy. This is the largest centralized PV base in Hainan. The recently completed facility can generate about 720 million kilowatt-hours of … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore floating territories

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Ørsted launches world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore wind industry. The heavy lift cargo drone will transport cargo from … Continue reading Ørsted launches world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm

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Taiwan awards 2.7GW in offshore wind energy tender

Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has awarded five wind farm projects totalling 2.7GW with capacity allocations in its latest round 3.2 offshore auction.  According to the list of awards released by the MOEA, the selected projects include local developer Shinfox’s 700MW Youde; Synera Renewable Energy Group’s (SRE) 800MW Formosa 6; Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ 600MW … Continue reading Taiwan awards 2.7GW in offshore wind energy tender

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Haizea Wind and the EIB sign a 35 million euro loan to manufacture components for wind energy in Europe

The company specialized in the manufacturing of components for the wind energy sector has explained that this loan “strengthens the security of the European supply chain, in the field of renewables and contributes to the competitiveness of Europe’s offshore wind industry.” . The loan will allow Haizea Wind Group to implement advanced manufacturing technologies, automate … Continue reading Haizea Wind and the EIB sign a 35 million euro loan to manufacture components for wind energy in Europe

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New UK Government shows impressive determination on wind energy

The new Labour Government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been in office for less than a month. Yet they have already initiated several significant reforms to accelerate the expansion of onshore and offshore wind. Just yesterday the Government raised the budget for the upcoming contract for difference auction round (AR6) to a record £1.56bn. … Continue reading New UK Government shows impressive determination on wind energy

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Vestas secures 795 MW order for OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands

Vestas has received a firm order for wind turbines for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, formerly Hollandse Kust West VII, in the Netherlands. Vestas will supply 53 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and is responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the assets under a 5-year comprehensive … Continue reading Vestas secures 795 MW order for OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands

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RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project

“DemoSATH Lab” initiative kicks-off enhanced environmental monitoring studies to gain better knowledge about underwater noise, bird detection and the interactions of marine life with the platform. The studies will be conducted on DemoSATH, a 2 MW operational floating offshore wind turbine installed 2 miles off the Spanish coastline. The DemoSATH floating offshore wind turbine has been … Continue reading RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project

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Morocco begins the construction process of Africa’s first offshore wind power plant

Morocco is looking for a consultant to carry out a feasibility study on an offshore wind energy project that could be the first in Africa. The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched a tender for technical assistance for the study. The preferred site is on the Atlantic Ocean … Continue reading Morocco begins the construction process of Africa’s first offshore wind power plant

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Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia and offshore wind power

Saipem, an energy company traditionally focused on oil and gas contracts, sees business opportunities in low-carbon areas such as green ammonia and offshore wind. Speaking to the press following the publication of its first half results yesterday, CEO Alessandro Puliti stated that the group had recently been awarded a €250 million project for the construction … Continue reading Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia and offshore wind power

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TotalEnergies and RWE join forces to implement OranjeWind offshore wind power for Dutch energy system of the future

Synergies leveraged to realise OranjeWind offshore wind farm with an installed capacity of 795 megawatts as first system integration project on Dutch market. Each partner has 50% stake in OranjeWind offshore wind farm, for which final investment decision has been taken. Partners are committed to delivering their allocated part of flexible system integration solutions, including … Continue reading TotalEnergies and RWE join forces to implement OranjeWind offshore wind power for Dutch energy system of the future

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Biden to Kamala Harris switch holds out hope of continuity for US wind power

Wind energy switches gears from grappling with the uncertainties of a second Trump term to possibility of continued momentum under progressive vice president. Most analysts agree that the calculation for US renewable energy, and not least offshore wind, in the upcoming election is simple: a Democratic presidency would benefit the sector, while a Republican, particularly … Continue reading Biden to Kamala Harris switch holds out hope of continuity for US wind power

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