Van Oord, a leading Dutch marine contractor, is preparing its offshore installation vessel, Svanen, for the next generation of wind turbine components for offshore wind. As demand for clean energy continues to rise, offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly popular. Van Oord recognizes the need to improve infrastructure and technology to support the sector and … Continue reading Van Oord prepares for next-generation offshore wind components
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Dark money tied to fossil fuels helped stop offshore wind energy in the US Great Lakes
Dark money, that is, financial contributions from undisclosed sources, has been found to play a major role in obstructing the development of offshore wind energy projects in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The influence of fossil fuel-backed organizations and their secret financial support has prevented the expansion of clean energy initiatives in … Continue reading Dark money tied to fossil fuels helped stop offshore wind energy in the US Great Lakes
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US sends first commercial offshore wind power to its grid
The United States has achieved a major milestone in renewable energy as the first commercial offshore wind farm began supplying power to the grid. The project, located off the coast of Rhode Island, marks a critical step towards the country’s goals of increasing clean energy production and reducing carbon emissions. The successful integration of offshore … Continue reading US sends first commercial offshore wind power to its grid
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Cost of insuring offshore wind power ‘doubled’ amid heavy losses: leading broker
The cost of insuring offshore wind farms has reportedly doubled due to heavy losses experienced by insurers in recent years. According to a leading broker, increasing storm damage and engineering deficiencies have driven up insurance premiums for offshore wind projects. Insurers have faced significant losses as a result of wind turbine failures caused by extreme … Continue reading Cost of insuring offshore wind power ‘doubled’ amid heavy losses: leading broker
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HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ exhibit at COP28
HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President & CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, inaugurated the ‘Wonders of Wind: Double Down to Reach 3xRenewables by 2030’ exhibit in the blue zone at COP28. Inspired by the global call to triple … Continue reading HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ exhibit at COP28
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28
This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S. energy delegation. The Department of Energy announced a range of initiatives – on issues from clean hydrogen and nuclear … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28
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Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder
As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to grow, engineers and scientists are pushing the boundaries of innovation with floating offshore wind turbines. These unconventional structures are revolutionizing the way we harness wind power, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future. Floating offshore wind turbines are a type of wind turbine … Continue reading Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder
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China’s largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production
A wind power facility with an electricity generating capacity of more than 10 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) a year was put into full-capacity production and connected to the grid in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, and is the country’s largest onshore wind power base currently in operation. A project of China’s leading nuclear … Continue reading China’s largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production
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Offshore wind power capacity surges in China
China has witnessed a remarkable surge in the development of offshore wind power so far this year, industry experts said, as the construction of such projects accelerates across the nation. As of September, the cumulative installed capacity of offshore wind power in China reached 31.89 million kilowatts, constituting nearly half of the world’s total offshore … Continue reading Offshore wind power capacity surges in China
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Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
The Swedish Baltic Sea port of Trelleborg is using ENERCON wind turbines to transition to renewable energies. The port operator is installing two E-82/2.35 MW WECs in order to supply ships located at the port with green shore-side power in future. Together with an own solar park, they are expected to meet the energy requirements … Continue reading Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
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North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
This past Halloween, wind energy researchers, educators, students, and industry members, as well as government and nonprofit representatives from around the world, gathered in a hotel ballroom in Broomfield, Colorado, for a critical purpose: an impromptu costume contest. It was the All Hallows’ Eve Banquet, capping off day two of the North American Wind Energy … Continue reading North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
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GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Energy Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030
At COP28, global leaders committed to tripling renewable power capacity by 2030, following the recommendations of IRENA’s flagship report World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023. Amongst renewable energy sources, offshore wind plays a significant role in accelerating the energy transition and achieving the tripling target. According to the report, the world must install nearly 500 gigawatts … Continue reading GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Energy Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030
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DNV contracted by Ørsted and PGE to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland
DNV has been contracted by Ørsted and PGE to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland. The project, located in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea, is set to contribute significantly to Poland’s green energy transition, accelerate the development of the local supply chain and spur economic activity for many years to come. … Continue reading DNV contracted by Ørsted and PGE to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland
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Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
IN November, wind energy production reached record highs in France and Italy and was the highest for a November month in Germany. Solar production also broke records for a November month in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. In this context, prices on the main European electricity markets remained stable, with prices rising in Nord Pool, … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
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Onshore wind energy secures sustainable low-cost power
In the discussion about state subsidies for business energy, ENERCON CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff points to the expansion of onshore wind energy as a long-term solution. At the Handelsblatt Industrial Summit 2023 in Minden (7–8 December) today, he highlighted the role of onshore wind energy as a partner to business and industry: ‘Onshore wind is … Continue reading Onshore wind energy secures sustainable low-cost power
Continue readingInvenergy buys 3.6 GW New Jersey offshore wind power from Blackstone
Invenergy, a leading privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has acquired a 3.6GW offshore wind power line project in New Jersey from Blackstone, a leading private equity firm. The project aims to strengthen New Jersey’s renewable energy infrastructure and accelerate the state’s transition to clean energy sources. Article: Invenergy has announced its … Continue reading Invenergy buys 3.6 GW New Jersey offshore wind power from Blackstone
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Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Wind Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project
Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project Developer working toward first delivery of clean energy to 30,000 homes and businesses from first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United StatesOnce fully operational, Vineyard Wind 1 will deliver 806 Megawatts, enough to power 400,000 homes … Continue reading Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Wind Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project
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Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act
Today the EU Member States agreed on their position for the upcoming negotiations with the European Parliament on the Net Zero Industry Act. The European Parliament adopted its own position in November. The Council and Parliament diverge on critical points as they head the final negotiations to be finalised by the end of Q1 2024. … Continue reading Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act
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France’s Energy Minister 23 announced the adoption of 54 applications for onshore wind farm projects
France’s “Figaro” reported on November 23, that the French energy minister announced on the 23rd through 54 onshore wind farm project applications, the total power of the project is 931 megawatt-hours, the average price of the tender is 86.94 euros per megawatt-hour. Report source: https://renews.biz/89696/54-onshore-wind-farms-win-in-latest-french-tender/ The French media said the government has set ambitious targets … Continue reading France’s Energy Minister 23 announced the adoption of 54 applications for onshore wind farm projects
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South Fork begins sending wind power to the LIPA grid
South Fork begins sending wind power to the LIPA gridThe South Fork Wind Farm, located off the coast of Long Island, has begun sending power to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) grid. This milestone marks an important step forward for wind energy in the region. The 15-wind turbines wind farm, developed by Ørsted in … Continue reading South Fork begins sending wind power to the LIPA grid
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