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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Vestas signs conditional order agreement for 1.1 GW offshore wind project in Scotland
Vestas has signed a conditional order agreement with Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a 50:50 joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables, for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape wind farm in Scotland. The agreement is for the supply, installation and commissioning of 72 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Inch Cape offshore wind farm. The … Continue reading Vestas signs conditional order agreement for 1.1 GW offshore wind project in Scotland
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Nordex receives orders from the United Kingdom for 150 megawatts of wind power
In December 2023, the Nordex Group received three orders from Scotland for a total of around 150 MW. The company will supply and install seven N149/5.X wind turbines for one wind farm and another seven of the same type of wind turbine along with two N133/4.8 wind turbines will be used for a second 50 … Continue reading Nordex receives orders from the United Kingdom for 150 megawatts of wind power
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Scotland: TotalEnergies Farms Down 25.5% of the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm to PTTEP
In line with its renewables business model, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Thailand’s national oil and gas company PTTEP for the sale of a 25.5% equity stake in the Seagreen offshore wind farm for a consideration of £522 million ($689 million). Following this farm down, TotalEnergies retains 25.5% of Seagreen, alongside PTTEP (25.5%) and … Continue reading Scotland: TotalEnergies Farms Down 25.5% of the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm to PTTEP
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Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn on Crown Estate Scotland announcement for seven INTOG offshore wind power projects
“Our frontrunner floating offshore wind projects, Green Volt and Cenos, are uniquely positioned to deliver green power and jobs by 2030. Their accelerated timelines are achievable because of the effort we’ve already invested into community engagement, environmental and engineering data collection, and because of our strong relationships with the oil and gas platforms. “The opportunity … Continue reading Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn on Crown Estate Scotland announcement for seven INTOG offshore wind power projects
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TotalEnergies Commissions Its Biggest Offshore Wind Farm
TotalEnergies and its partner SSE Renewables are pleased to announce that their Seagreen offshore wind farm is now fully operational and running at its design capacity of 1,075 MW. Seagreen is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables (49%). It is located in the North Sea, some 27 km off the coast of … Continue reading TotalEnergies Commissions Its Biggest Offshore Wind Farm
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Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm
Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the global pureplay renewable energy company, and Ocean Winds, the international joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE dedicated to offshore wind energy, have partnered to develop a second ScotWind site of 500 MW east of Shetland, expanding the overall footprint of the Arven Offshore Wind Farm (“Arven”) to 2.3 GW. Arven … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm
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Iberdrola repowers ScottishPower’s first wind farm
After almost 30 years of service, Scotland’s first commercial windfarm has been powered down in preparation of the site being supercharged to help meet the UK’s Net Zero targets. Operational since 1995, ScottishPower Renewables’ Hagshaw Hill windfarm in South Lanarkshire was at the forefront of wind energy production in Scotland, generating more than 895MWh over … Continue reading Iberdrola repowers ScottishPower’s first wind farm
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Final wind turbine installed at Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
Seagreen Wind Farm, a joint venture between SSE Renewables and TotalEnergies, achieved another landmark this week as the 114th and final wind turbine was installed. 76 of the 114 Vestas V164-10.0 MW turbines are now energised at the site, which is located 27km from the Angus coast, now producing more than two thirds of Seagreen’s … Continue reading Final wind turbine installed at Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
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Vestas wins 221 MW order in Scotland
Vestas has received a firm order from North Kyle Wind Farm Limited, part of Brockwell Energy Limited, for the North Kyle wind park in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The order consists of 49 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines and includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 30-year … Continue reading Vestas wins 221 MW order in Scotland
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World’s deepest offshore wind turbine foundation is installed in Scottish waters
The world’s deepest wind turbine foundation has been installed at what will be Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm – Seagreen – off the coast of Angus. On Friday, the foundation (or ‘jacket’ as is the industry term) was transported to the project site on a barge operated by main contractor Seaway 7 where it was met … Continue reading World’s deepest offshore wind turbine foundation is installed in Scottish waters
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TEPCO Renewable PowerTEPCO RP Subsidiary is awarded exclusivity to develop floating offshore wind in Scotland, UK
TEPCO Renewable Power’s subsidiary Flotation Energy (headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK; hereinafter FE) together with Vårgrønn (headquartered in Stavanger, Norway) have been awarded exclusivity by Crown Estate Scotland for areas to develop a total of up to 1910 MW of floating offshore wind capacity across two projects. The awards are made under Crown Estate Scotland’s … Continue reading TEPCO Renewable PowerTEPCO RP Subsidiary is awarded exclusivity to develop floating offshore wind in Scotland, UK
Continue readingØrsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7 win Scottish floating wind lease
Salamander, a joint venture between Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7, is pleased to have been offered an exclusivity agreement as part of Crown Estate Scotland’s Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas (INTOG) leasing round. The 100 MW Salamander floating offshore wind project, located 35km off the coast of Peterhead in north-east Scotland, is designed … Continue reading Ørsted, Simply Blue Group and Subsea7 win Scottish floating wind lease
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Equinor marks 5 years of operations at world’s first floating wind farm
Hywind Scotland, the world’s first floating offshore wind farm, has passed five years in operation since its commissioning in 2017. Hywind Scotland, located off the coast of Peterhead, Scotland, is the world’s first floating offshore wind farm and the world’s best-performing offshore wind farm, achieving a capacity factor of 54% over its five years of … Continue reading Equinor marks 5 years of operations at world’s first floating wind farm
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Vestas wins a 108 MW order for a wind project in Scotland
Vestas has received a 108 MW order from Infinergy UK for the Limekiln wind farm in the UK. The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of 24 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines at a peak height of 150 m, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service contract. “Vestas is proud … Continue reading Vestas wins a 108 MW order for a wind project in Scotland
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Siemens Gamesa to continue service at Clyde Extension wind farm in Scotland for another 15 years
Full scope service agreement signed with Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd. Siemens Gamesa has been selected by Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd to service the Clyde Extension wind farm for an additional 15 years. Located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, Siemens Gamesa’s skilled team has been chosen to oversee the full service and maintenance for the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to continue service at Clyde Extension wind farm in Scotland for another 15 years
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Scottish offshore wind farm to power Google
Google has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to purchase renewable electricity from a Scottish offshore wind farm. The agreement, reached with ENGIE, covers 100 MW of the capacity of the 882 MW Moray West offshore wind farm on the outskirts of the Moray Firth, which is expected to be fully operational by early 2025 … Continue reading Scottish offshore wind farm to power Google
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Ocean Winds, Mainstream and ESB boost floating wind power in Scotland
Ocean Winds, Mainstream Renewable Power and ESB have signed seabed lease agreements with Crown Estate Scotland for the development of three floating offshore wind farms off the Shetland Islands in Scotland that are expected to generate 2.8 GW of power. The three projects include the 1.8 GW offshore wind farm from Ocean Winds and Mainstream, … Continue reading Ocean Winds, Mainstream and ESB boost floating wind power in Scotland
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BayWa r.e. and BT Group sign a Virtual PPA for an onshore wind farm in Scotland
BayWa r.e., a global company specializing in renewable energy, and BT Group, the UK’s leading telecommunications and network provider, have signed a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for the Dalquhandy wind farm , in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This is one of the first deals of its kind to take place in the UK. Under the … Continue reading BayWa r.e. and BT Group sign a Virtual PPA for an onshore wind farm in Scotland
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Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm to generate first power
When fully operational, it will have 114 wind turbines and generate 1.1 gigawatts (GW) of electricity – enough to power about one million homes.Seagreen, which is located about 27km (17 miles) off the Angus coast in the North Sea, has been in development for more than a decade.Each wind turbine will have a maximum tip … Continue reading Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm to generate first power
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