RWE, the world’s second largest offshore wind player and largest generator of clean power in Wales, has unveiled its vision for the future of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea region and the opportunities it presents from new large-scale, commercial projects. Entitled “RWE’s Vision for the Celtic Sea”, the document was unveiled during day … Continue reading RWE underlines commitment to floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
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RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm to use recyclable blades
RWE’s largest offshore wind farm in construction – Sofia – enters agreement with Siemens Gamesa for recyclable blades. 44 out of the project’s 100 wind turbines will be equipped with recyclable blades. Aim for 50 percent of Sofia’s blades to be produced in the UK. Agreement marks the largest order of recyclable blades in the … Continue reading RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm to use recyclable blades
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Siemens Gamesa to supply 132 RecyclableBlades to RWE’s Sofia offshore wind project
RecyclableBlades technology to be installed on 44 of Sofia’s 100 SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines. First deployment of 108-meter long B108 RecyclableBlades. Successful collaboration continues following usage of RecyclableBlades at Kaskasi project in Germany. All RecyclableBlades will be manufactured at Siemens Gamesa’s factory in Hull, UK. Siemens Gamesa’s industry-leading and multi-award-winning RecyclableBlade has reached … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply 132 RecyclableBlades to RWE’s Sofia offshore wind project
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RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom. The study is funded by RWE, Wales’ largest energy generator, and carried out by Swansea-based company Marine Power Systems, which is developing a … Continue reading RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
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RWE acquires JBM Solar and becomes a top 3 solar developer in the United Kingdom
RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and one of the largest renewables developers, has significantly expanded its solar and battery capabilities by acquiring JBM Solar, a large independent developer of solar and battery storage systems. With this acquisition RWE reaffirms its UK strategy by continuing to grow and to diversify its UK portfolio by adding … Continue reading RWE acquires JBM Solar and becomes a top 3 solar developer in the United Kingdom
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UK capacity auction for delivery in 2026/27 finished: RWE secured 6,638MW of capacity agreements
The T-4 Capacity Market auction has completed for delivery 2026/27. The EMR Delivery Body (National Grid ESO) has announced that the capacity auction has cleared at £63/kW/yr and 43,001MW of capacity has been secured for the UK. A provisional list of the UK assets that have successfully secured an Agreement can be viewed here. This … Continue reading UK capacity auction for delivery in 2026/27 finished: RWE secured 6,638MW of capacity agreements
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Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm supporting local community groups
RWE has awarded £28,386 to local communities surrounding the Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm, a 60 megawatt onshore windfarm near Romney Marsh, through its Community Fund. Over 25 years Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Community Fund will invest over £1.5 million into communities closest to the wind farm. Community benefit funds at onshore and offshore … Continue reading Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm supporting local community groups
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Equinor and SSE Renewables carry out early scoping work on potential 4th phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Leading energy companies Equinor and SSE Renewables are carrying out early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D, of the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Equinor and SSE Renewables each own 50% of the proposed Dogger Bank D development. The Dogger Bank D proposal would require a new development … Continue reading Equinor and SSE Renewables carry out early scoping work on potential 4th phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm
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RWE secures lease agreements to develop Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm sites
Potential for 3 gigawatts awarded Agreement for Lease by The Crown Estate and will be RWE’s largest offshore wind power developments globally. Dogger Bank South (DBS) is made up of two 1.5 GW sites known as DBS East and DBS WestProjects are located over 100km off the north east coast of England and near to … Continue reading RWE secures lease agreements to develop Dogger Bank South offshore wind farm sites
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Wind power generated a record amount of electricity in 2022
Great Britain produced a record amount of wind-powered electricity in 2022, according to the National Grid. More electricity came from renewable and nuclear power sources than from fossil fuels gas and coal, the second highest after 2020. Replacing fossil fuels with green power is a core way for the world to tackle the impacts of … Continue reading Wind power generated a record amount of electricity in 2022
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UK sets new record for wind power generation
Britain has set a new record for wind generation as power from onshore and offshore turbines helped boost clean energy supplies late last year. National Grid’s electricity system operator (ESO), which handles Great Britain’s grid, said that a new record for wind generation was set on 30 December, when 20.91 gigawatts (GW) were produced by … Continue reading UK sets new record for wind power generation
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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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RWE picks Blyth for build-out of one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms
RWE will locate its Offshore Construction Base at Port of Blyth, home to the UK’s first offshore wind turbines. Selection is latest in multi-ports strategy for 1.4 gigawatt Sofia Offshore Wind Farm. The expanding Grimsby Hub has already been selected as Sofia Operations base. RWE has signed up Port of Blyth as Offshore Construction Base … Continue reading RWE picks Blyth for build-out of one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms
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The United Kingdom re-engages with the North Seas Energy Cooperation
The United Kingdom (UK) is re-engaging with the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC). At a signing ceremony on Sunday evening, the UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NSEC members the European Commission to this effect. This will help make the North Sea the renewables powerhouse of Europe. The NSEC is how North … Continue reading The United Kingdom re-engages with the North Seas Energy Cooperation
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RWE announces plans for new UK project combining solar, batteries, onshore wind and sustainable farming
Project would mark UK first for RWE with development of solar and battery storage in combination with existing onshore wind farm whilst supporting one of the largest lowland sheep farms. Tween Bridge Solar Farm to be located in south Yorkshire and north Lincolnshire. The project will also deliver a package of support for local community … Continue reading RWE announces plans for new UK project combining solar, batteries, onshore wind and sustainable farming
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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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Industry and government must mobilize a clear roadmap to achieve UK climate targets by 2050
Energy leaders met today to discuss corrective action to achieve climate targets, as DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, launched its UK Energy Transition Outlook (ETO), revealing that the country is not on track to meet mid-century decarbonization targets and that the industry and government must mobilize a clear roadmap to attain ‘net … Continue reading Industry and government must mobilize a clear roadmap to achieve UK climate targets by 2050
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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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DNV supports Ørsted as lender’s technical advisor to the 1.32 GW Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm
Hornsea 2 is the largest offshore wind farm and will provide electricity to more than 1.3 million UK homes. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has successfully completed Lenders’ Technical Due Diligence on Ørsted’s Hornsea 2 project, the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Working in close collaboration with Ørsted and the lenders, legal, … Continue reading DNV supports Ørsted as lender’s technical advisor to the 1.32 GW Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm
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