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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Iberdrola sets out £12bn investment plan at UK Global Investment Summit
Over the past 15 years Iberdrola, the largest electricity company in Europe and one of the two largest worldwide, has invested close to £30bn in the UK’s electricity grid and renewable generation capacity. Its ScottishPower business was the first UK integrated utility to generate 100% green electricity. At the UK Global Investment Summit in London, hosted … Continue reading Iberdrola sets out £12bn investment plan at UK Global Investment Summit
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DNV to provide renewables inspection services for the major East Anglia Three offshore wind power project
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded DNV a three-year contract to provide integrated inspection services on the East Anglia Three wind farm. The agreement will see DNV conduct a wide range of services, including site inspection, vendor inspection and quality management services across project and vendor locations globally until 2026. “East Anglia THREE is set to be … Continue reading DNV to provide renewables inspection services for the major East Anglia Three offshore wind power project
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Project Verdant pursues UK’s first H2-powered CTV to support offshore wind sector
A pioneering project – supported by the UK’s national innovation agency, Innovate UK – is aiming to retrofit a CTV (Crew Transfer Vessel) with hydrogen fuel cells, to cut CO2 and NOx emissions while servicing offshore wind farms. Phase 1 of Project Verdant is now underway involving a preliminary design and feasibility study. If the … Continue reading Project Verdant pursues UK’s first H2-powered CTV to support offshore wind sector
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Offshore wind power could meet the Isle of Man’s energy demands
In a promising development for renewable energy, Orsted, a leading company in the sector, has announced plans for a £4bn offshore wind farm that could potentially meet the peak energy demands of the Isle of Man. Seeking public opinions on the proposals, Orsted aims to establish the wind farm in an area off the island’s … Continue reading Offshore wind power could meet the Isle of Man’s energy demands
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Rising Costs Pose Challenges for UK Wind Energy Sector
The wind energy sector in the UK is facing significant challenges due to inflation and fluctuations in energy prices. These issues are affecting the feasibility of wind power projects and causing major industry players to seek government support or halt their operations. One of the major players in the sector, Siemens Energy, recently sought a … Continue reading Rising Costs Pose Challenges for UK Wind Energy Sector
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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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Whitelee, the largest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom for more than 15 years
Whitelee Onshore Wind Farm, located 20 minutes from the center of Glasgow, has been producing clean, renewable energy in the heart of Scotland since 2008. With 215 wind turbines and 539 megawatts installed, it is the largest onshore wind farm in the UK, distinguished for its excellent management and care of the environment. Whitelee, with … Continue reading Whitelee, the largest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom for more than 15 years
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World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for the first time
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hails Dogger Bank’s role in bolstering energy security, creating jobs, lowering costs, and achieving Net Zero. First wind power achieved at UK’s Dogger Bank as the first of 277 wind turbines installed 130km from UK coast. Dogger Bank is now connected via HVDC technology to Britain’s national grid and providing … Continue reading World’s largest offshore wind farm produces power for the first time
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Ocean Winds and Equitix join forces into Moray East offshore wind farm
Ocean Winds has agreed to sell a minority stake of the 950 MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm to funds managed by Equitix Investment Management Ltd (“Equitix”) to further invest in offshore wind development.Located in the Moray Firth region and in operation since 2022, the Moray East offshore wind farm generates clean energy for more … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Equitix join forces into Moray East offshore wind farm
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Ørsted enters its first UK solar project
Ørsted has entered its first solar project in the UK. One Earth Solar Farm is a proposed 740 MW solar farm with associated battery storage, that will primarily be located in Nottinghamshire near the border of Lincolnshire and is being co-developed with PS Renewables. Once operational, the 740 MW solar farm will generate enough clean, … Continue reading Ørsted enters its first UK solar project
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