Labour’s Shadow Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, along with the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Morecambe and Lunesdale, Lizzi Collinge, showcased their support for the UK’s offshore wind supply chain today during a visit to Venterra Group company, Balltec – a global provider of high integrity mechanical connectors for critical applications in the offshore wind sector. During … Continue reading Ed Miliband visits Venterra Group company, Balltec, showcasing support for UK offshore wind supply chain
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UK ocean engineering firm Tadek delivers sector-leading platform performance study for floating offshore wind
UK ocean engineering specialist Tadek has delivered a sector-leading study assessing through-life performance of Tension Leg Platforms (TLP) compared to Semi-Submersible alternatives for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT). The report, produced for Marine Power Systems, provides in-depth analysis in key areas such as platform sizing, assembly and fabrication arrangements, quayside and port operarions, tow and stability, … Continue reading UK ocean engineering firm Tadek delivers sector-leading platform performance study for floating offshore wind
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RWE starts construction of its first UK photovoltaic farms
RWE has taken a major step towards the realisation of its first solar farms in the UK, with seven projects, representing 330 megawatts (MW) of new, clean electricity capacity, now entering construction. The projects are the first to be constructed from the solar portfolio secured by RWE through its acquisition of JBM Solar, one of … Continue reading RWE starts construction of its first UK photovoltaic farms
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RWE and Masdar join forces to develop 3 gigawatts of offshore wind projects off the UK coast
RWE and Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, have successfully closed their transaction announced at COP28 in Dubai last December, with Masdar now holding a 49% stake in the UK Dogger Bank South (DBS) projects. The partners will now jointly forge ahead with the delivery of these flagship projects. RWE, with a 51% stake, will … Continue reading RWE and Masdar join forces to develop 3 gigawatts of offshore wind projects off the UK coast
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Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
en| no Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations 22 January 202408:00(CET) The Blandford Road battery storage asset in the UK has come into operation. The operational phase marks an important milestone in Equinor’s ambition of delivering flexible power solutions in the country. The 25 MW/ 50 MWh Blandford Road battery storage asset is … Continue reading Equinor’s first commercial battery storage asset begins operations
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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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Things looking up again for offshore wind power in the UK
The UK went through a bad period on offshore wind. But several good things have happened in the last two months which restore confidence. The UK now looks like it will remain Europe’s largest offshore wind market. The UK has huge ambitions for offshore wind. They have 14.7 GW today which are producing 16% of … Continue reading Things looking up again for offshore wind power in the UK
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Vestas wins 47 MW wind project in Northern Ireland
Vestas has received a firm order from ERG SpA for the 47 MW Corlacky Hill wind farm in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The order consists of 11 V117-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW operational mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under … Continue reading Vestas wins 47 MW wind project in Northern Ireland
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The largest electrical cable in the world allows sharing wind energy 765 km away
Viking Link is the largest HVDC interconnector in the world. Or in other words, the longest electrical cable, 765 km long and connecting the electrical networks of the United Kingdom and Denmark. This is a high-voltage submarine cable, buried in the seabed, which will have the future capacity to power 1.4 million British homes from … Continue reading The largest electrical cable in the world allows sharing wind energy 765 km away
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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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Vattenfall to divest Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE
Vattenfall has signed an agreement with RWE to divest the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The agreed purchase price corresponds to an enterprise value of £963 million. The deal ensures the continued development of the projects and fossil-free electricity for millions of British homes. The Norfolk Zone consists of three fully consented wind farms – Norfolk … Continue reading Vattenfall to divest Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE
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Vestas and RWE partner to promote exclusivity agreements and preferred suppliers for the Norfolk Wind Zone
Vestas is pleased to announce that it is partnering with RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, to power the UK’s Norfolk wind farm, following yesterday’s agreement between RWE and Vattenfall for RWE to take over of the three Norfolk projects. The announcement follows our previous announcement that Vestas and Vattenfall had signed … Continue reading Vestas and RWE partner to promote exclusivity agreements and preferred suppliers for the Norfolk Wind Zone
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Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk
Vattenfall, the Swedish power company, has announced that it will switch from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas as the supplier of wind turbines for its planned offshore wind projects in Norfolk, United Kingdom. Vattenfall’s decision to opt for Vestas’ 15 MW wind turbines marks a significant shift in the market, as the Swedish company seeks to … Continue reading Vattenfall switches from 15 MW wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa to Vestas for offshore wind projects in Norfolk
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Vestas and Vattenfall sign 1.4 GW preferred supplier agreement for UK offshore wind project and exclusivity agreements for 2.8 GW for two other UK projects
Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, and Vestas have signed agreements to elevate the partnership between the two companies and their offshore wind business towards 2030. The agreements are another step in the right direction for offshore wind energy in the UK and follow the UK Government’s recent announcement … Continue reading Vestas and Vattenfall sign 1.4 GW preferred supplier agreement for UK offshore wind project and exclusivity agreements for 2.8 GW for two other UK projects
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Ørsted takes final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3, which will have a capacity of 2.9 GW and is expected to be completed around the end of 2027. Hornsea 3 will be Ørsted’s third gigawatt-scale project in the Hornsea zone following Hornsea 1 (1.2 GW) and Hornsea … Continue reading Ørsted takes final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
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Iberdrola joins forces with Masdar to co-invest 15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States
Today (5th December) at COP28 in Dubai, global green energy giants Iberdrola and Masdar announced a €15 billion strategic partnership agreement to evaluate the joint development of offshore wind and green hydrogen projects in key markets including Germany, UK and the USA. After the parties’ successful co-investment in Baltic Eagle, in Germany, the new milestone … Continue reading Iberdrola joins forces with Masdar to co-invest 15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States
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Masdar Joins Forces with RWE in £11 billion Investment to Co-develop Massive 3GW Offshore Wind Projects in UK
Masdar joins forces with RWE in £11bn investment to co-develop massive 3GW UK offshore wind projects.UAE clean energy powerhouse Masdar will take a 49 per cent stake in RWE’s 3GW Dogger Bank South (DBS) offshore wind projects, as part of an £11bn investment in the energy sector. UK renewable energy.DBS, one of the world’s largest … Continue reading Masdar Joins Forces with RWE in £11 billion Investment to Co-develop Massive 3GW Offshore Wind Projects in UK
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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
Continue readingUK seeks 10 GW of offshore wind projects in 2024 auction
The British government could award 10 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind projects in next year’s renewable energy auction, after it increased the level of subsidy it is willing to pay, the head of Vattenfall’s wind business said on Tuesday. “They expect around 10 gigawatts even though they don’t talk volumes, but 10 gigawatts to pass … Continue reading UK seeks 10 GW of offshore wind projects in 2024 auction
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Octopus Energy buys 12.5% stake in UK offshore wind farm
Octopus Energy has bought a 12.5% stake in the 660 megawatt (MW) Walney Extension offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea from a group of Danish pension funds, it said on Monday. Octopus bought the stake from AIP Management, the investment manager for Danish pension funds PKA and PFA, it said without providing financial details … Continue reading Octopus Energy buys 12.5% stake in UK offshore wind farm
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