BP plans to build two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea without seeking government subsidies, according to The Times. If successful, this would be the first time subsidy-free offshore wind projects have been developed. The energy giant intends to circumvent the UK government’s contracts for difference (CfD) process, which guarantees fixed income for a … Continue reading BP plans to build the first subsidy-free offshore wind farms
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First campaign underway to install wind turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm
UK’s Dogger Bank will deliver clean energy to six million British homes annually – The campaign to install the first of 277 turbines at the world’s largest offshore wind farm is underway, marking a major advance in the industry and speeding up the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system. The 260m tall turbines … Continue reading First campaign underway to install wind turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm
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Offshore wind power boosts economy in Whitehaven, UK
A beautiful seaside town in one of the least economically productive parts of the UK has the potential to see its economy change with the installation of offshore wind farms. Whitehaven, located in Copeland near the Lake District, is hopeful the new green scheme can give them the boost they need, and local fishermen will … Continue reading Offshore wind power boosts economy in Whitehaven, UK
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Viking Wind Farm spends more than £70 million with supply chain
Viking Wind Farm has spent more than £70 million so far since work on the project commenced in 2020. The spend with local suppliers benefits not only Shetland, but also the wider Scottish and UK supply chain, while creating or supporting approximately 400 jobs during the ongoing construction of the SSE Renewables’ flagship onshore wind … Continue reading Viking Wind Farm spends more than £70 million with supply chain
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Ørsted divests its remaining 25 % share of London Array to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat
Ørsted has signed an agreement with funds managed by Schroders Greencoat, a global specialist asset manager focusing on renewable energy infrastructure assets, to divest its remaining 25 % minority interest in the London Array Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. The total value of the transaction is GBP 717 million (DKK 6.17 billion). London Array … Continue reading Ørsted divests its remaining 25 % share of London Array to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat
Continue readingWork Paused on Norfolk Offshore Wind Farm as Costs Soar
Work on one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms, the Norfolk Boreas site, has been halted due to soaring costs, according to Swedish energy company Vattenfall. The government aims to double wind capacity by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, making the decision a significant setback for the renewable energy industry in … Continue reading Work Paused on Norfolk Offshore Wind Farm as Costs Soar
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Halfway mark achieved at Viking Energy Wind Farm with installation of 52 wind turbines
Viking Wind Farm, which when operational will be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK, has reached a major milestone following the successful installation of the project’s 52nd Vestas V117 wind turbines. The 52nd turbine is located in the Northern sector of the wind farm. When complete, Viking’s 103 turbines will operate in … Continue reading Halfway mark achieved at Viking Energy Wind Farm with installation of 52 wind turbines
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The UK’s Offshore Wind Revolution: A Game Changer for the Energy Market
The United Kingdom is currently undergoing a revolution in the energy market, as it rapidly expands its offshore wind capacity. This shift towards renewable energy sources is not only helping the UK to meet its ambitious climate targets but is also transforming the country’s energy landscape and positioning it as a global leader in clean … Continue reading The UK’s Offshore Wind Revolution: A Game Changer for the Energy Market
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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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Vattenfall inaugurates its largest onshore wind farm in the UK
South Kyle Onshore Wind Farm has been inaugurated today in south west Scotland. Once fully commissioned the wind farm will have an installed capacity of 240MW, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of 187,000 homes.The wind farm was developed and constructed by Vattenfall and will be owned by Greencoat UK Wind PLC. It was inaugurated … Continue reading Vattenfall inaugurates its largest onshore wind farm in the UK
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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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Iberdrola awards Windar the transition parts of the East Anglia 3 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
Iberdrola has signed an agreement with Windar Renovables to build 95 transition pieces for the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm in UK waters. This is the largest order of this type of foundations to date and production will be carried out mainly at the Asturian company’s facilities located in Avilés, in addition to the … Continue reading Iberdrola awards Windar the transition parts of the East Anglia 3 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
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Ignitis Grup’s Scottish Wind Farm Reaches Financial Close
Ignitis Grup? (IGN1L.VS) said Friday that its Moray West offshore wind project in Scotland reached financial close. The 882-megawatt project, which includes 60 14-MW wind turbines supplied by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, is expected to start commercial operations by 2025. The financial close allows the project to move to secure the remaining elements of the … Continue reading Ignitis Grup’s Scottish Wind Farm Reaches Financial Close
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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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RWE to invest in new Onshore Wind Service Centre in south Wales
RWE has made a further commitment to investment in South Wales with the opening of a new £350,000 Onshore Wind Service Centre. The facility, which is based in Neath, will serve as RWE’s central base in South Wales for the operation and maintenance of onshore wind turbines, as well as provide training and welfare facilities … Continue reading RWE to invest in new Onshore Wind Service Centre in south Wales
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Iberdrola confirms its commitment to offshore wind energy in the United Kingdom after the award of 1,500 million euros
The project formalized with Siemens Gamesa, which involves the construction of 95 wind turbines, will supply wind energy to 1.3 million homes per yearOff the coast of Norfolk, East Anglia Three will create the second largest wind farm in the world and during its construction there will be more than 2,300 jobs. ScottishPower, one of … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms its commitment to offshore wind energy in the United Kingdom after the award of 1,500 million euros
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa will supply its most powerful wind turbines for the second largest offshore wind farm in the world
Siemens Gamesa today announces the signing of a firm order with ScottishPower Renewables to supply 95 units of its flagship SG 14-236 DD wind turbine to the East Anglia 3 wind power project in the North Sea, off England’s east coast, with a total capacity of 1.4 GW. Also included is a service contract, initially … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will supply its most powerful wind turbines for the second largest offshore wind farm in the world
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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
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GE Renewable Energy selects Eastgate Engineering to support Dogger Bank wind farm project
GE Renewable Energy announced today that they have selected Eastgate Engineering, based in Billingham, Teesside, to provide mechanical and electrical activities for the pre-assembly of the towers and nacelles for the Haliade-X turbines to be used at Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm. The contract is expected to support approximately 90 local jobs including Electrical and … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy selects Eastgate Engineering to support Dogger Bank wind farm project
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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