In the race for offshore wind leadership playing out up and down the east coast, New Jersey just made a big move—the Garden State’s Board of Public Utilities has approved the country’s largest single offshore wind power solicitation. The Board is seeking 1,100 megawatts (MW) of new offshore wind farm capacity. Since taking office earlier … Continue reading New Jersey jumps into offshore wind energy
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LM Wind Power installs 66.6 m blades on 4MW offshore wind turbine in China
LM Wind Power’s (Lunderskov Municipality, Denmark) first two sets of LM 66.6 blades have been successfully installed on Shanghai Electric Wind Power’s (Shanghai, China) 4.0MW-136 wind turbine in China. Shanghai Electric Wind Power’s 4MW platform is designated for Windclass II areas in Shanghai and beyond. LM Wind Power provided onsite support and service to carry … Continue reading LM Wind Power installs 66.6 m blades on 4MW offshore wind turbine in China
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Ørsted divests 50% of Hornsea 1 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has signed an agreement to sell 50% of the 1,218MW offshore wind farm Hornsea 1 to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). Hornsea 1 is under construction and will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm when commissioned in 2020. As part of the agreement, Ørsted will construct the wind farm under a full-scope EPC contract. … Continue reading Ørsted divests 50% of Hornsea 1 Offshore Wind Farm
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Fugro undertakes seabed surveys for Iberdrola’s offshore wind power
Fugro has commenced a marine site characterisation programme at Iberdrola’s Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm, in German waters of the Baltic Sea. Under a contract worth over €10 million, Fugro will undertake a UXO survey to clear the investigation sites, followed by a geotechnical seabed investigation and borehole drilling. The workscope also includes a programme … Continue reading Fugro undertakes seabed surveys for Iberdrola’s offshore wind power
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Siemens Gamesa tailors SG 8.0-167 DD for Asia-Pacific markets
The new SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbine variant for Asia-Pacific markets addresses local conditions across the region. Based on the proven Siemens Gamesa Offshore Direct Drive wind turbine platform, the variant is strongly suited for the growing Taiwanese offshore wind market. It ensures that the SG 8.0-167 DD is tailored to meet local codes … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa tailors SG 8.0-167 DD for Asia-Pacific markets
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UK’s installed wind power capacity hits 20 GW: RenewableUK
The UK’s onshore and offshore wind energy has reached significant milestone of 20 GW pushed by the opening of Orsted’s 659 MW Walney Extension off the coast of Cumbria this month, industry group RenewableUK said Monday. The world’s largest offshore wind farm — Walney Extension — opened off the northwest coast of the UK earlier … Continue reading UK’s installed wind power capacity hits 20 GW: RenewableUK
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First Subsea provides PMCs for Windfloat Atlantic Wind Power Project
First Subsea is supplying Platform Mooring Connectors (PMCs) to Windplus SA for the 25MW WindFloat Atlantic Project, offshore northern Portugal. The PMCs will be used to connect wind turbines mooring lines at a water depth of 85 – 100 m. The WindFloat Atlantic Project comprises three WindFloat 8MW WTG platforms that will be installed 20km … Continue reading First Subsea provides PMCs for Windfloat Atlantic Wind Power Project
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Wind energy to continue to grow over next five years but clouds on the horizon
Wind energy in Europe is on track for solid growth over the next five years. But policy uncertainty and lack of ambition in many countries mean clouds on the horizon. This is according to WindEurope’s ‘Wind energy outlook in Europe’ report that is released today. Wind energy capacity in Europe will grow at an average … Continue reading Wind energy to continue to grow over next five years but clouds on the horizon
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US East Coast could build nearly 9 GW of offshore wind power capacity over next decade
The US East Coast is leading the nation’s charge toward developing an offshore wind industry, and while the country only has 30 MW of offshore wind capacity installed currently, if goals are met and announced projects are built, the East Coast could have nearly 9 GW of offshore wind capacity by the 2030s. The US … Continue reading US East Coast could build nearly 9 GW of offshore wind power capacity over next decade
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DNV GL Alliance for Offshore Wind Power Development in Vietnam
Enterprize Energy and partner Renewable Energy Global Solutions (REGS), together with PetroVietnam consortium comprising Petroleum Equipment Assembly & Metal Structure (PVC-MS) and VietSovPetro (VSP), MHI-Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW), and DNV GL signed a series of exclusive Agreements forming an alliance for multi-phased, utility-scale wind developments, offshore Southern Vietnam, including feasibility, environmental, development, financing planning through … Continue reading DNV GL Alliance for Offshore Wind Power Development in Vietnam
Continue readingVan Oord–Hellenic Cables consortium assigned to connect Hollandse Kust project to grid
TenneT has awarded the Van Oord-Hellenic Cables consortium the assignment to supply and install sea and land cables for the Hollandse Kust (South) Alpha project. The 700 MW grid connection will transmit offshore wind energy to electricity users in the Netherlands. Two wind farms with a joint capacity of 700 MW are under construction in … Continue reading Van Oord–Hellenic Cables consortium assigned to connect Hollandse Kust project to grid
Continue readingØrsted completes the world’s largest offshore wind farm in Cumbria
The Walney Extension with its 87 wind turbines is currently the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm, covering an area of 145 square kilometres. The world’s largest operational offshore wind farm – which has been worked on by suppliers from Carlisle to Lancaster – will officially open today (6 September). Walney Extension is a 659-megawatt … Continue reading Ørsted completes the world’s largest offshore wind farm in Cumbria
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WindEurope presses the case for offshore wind energy in Poland at Krynica Economic Forum
WindEurope was speaking with Michael Simmelsgaard, Head of Offshore Wind at Vattenfall, and Zbigniew Gryglas, chair the offshore wind energy committee in Polish Parliament, as well as representatives of the Lithuanian and Polish Transmission System Operators. All insisted on the strong fundamentals that will drive the deployment of offshore wind turbins in the Baltic. With … Continue reading WindEurope presses the case for offshore wind energy in Poland at Krynica Economic Forum
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Ingeteam develops new optimal offshore wind power conversion architecture based on in-depth LCoE R&D study
Ingeteam’s R&D study assessed the complex relationship between the cost of the power conversion stage and its reliability and maintainability metrics (MTBF and MTTR respectively) to determine the lowest LCoE. 09/05/18, 05:48 AM | Solar & Wind, Other Energy Topics Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion and turbine control equipment, announced today that … Continue reading Ingeteam develops new optimal offshore wind power conversion architecture based on in-depth LCoE R&D study
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received an 860 MW wind power order in the UK
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a firm and unconditional order for the 860 MW Triton Knoll offshore wind farm in the UK. The order has been placed by Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Ltd. and comprises 90 V164-9.5 MW wind turbines. The wind energy project will be delivered by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received an 860 MW wind power order in the UK
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Offshore substation in place at 714-MW East Anglia One wind power plant
ScottishPower Renewables, part of Spain’s Iberdrola (BME:IBE), said today that the offshore substation for its 714-MW East Anglia One offshore wind project in the UK has been installed. The topside, which will house the electrical equipment needed to send the power from the project’s 102 turbines to the shore, was put in place on a … Continue reading Offshore substation in place at 714-MW East Anglia One wind power plant
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DNV GL supports China’s first HVDC offshore wind farm substation
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, today announced that it has been contracted to provide technical advisory support on feasibility studies for the first-ever high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore wind substation in China. China has committed heavily to developing its offshore wind power generating capacity. It currently plans … Continue reading DNV GL supports China’s first HVDC offshore wind farm substation
Continue readingNorway’s Aker Solutions to step up expansion in offshore wind power
The chief executive of Norwegian oil services company Aker Solutions sees high growth potential from its Brazilian business and from expansion in offshore windfarms, he said on Tuesday. Aker Solutions, a specialist in building floating offshore platforms, is looking beyond both oil and its extensive operations in the Norwegian North Sea. “I expect Brazil in … Continue reading Norway’s Aker Solutions to step up expansion in offshore wind power
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Equinor offshore floating wind turbines to power North Sea oilfields
If materialised, it would be the world’s first floating offshore wind farm powering oil platforms and is estimated to cost around 5 billion Norwegian crowns ($591.5 million) and could reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by more than 200,000 tonnes per year. Equinor is considering whether to build an offshore wind farm with floating turbines to … Continue reading Equinor offshore floating wind turbines to power North Sea oilfields
Continue readingEDF Renewables appoints new Project Director for offshore wind farm
EDF Renewables has appointed Matthias Haag as project director of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) wind farm. The offshore wind farm will produce up to 450 Mega watts of power, with commissioning planned for 2023. Haag has a lot of expereince in renewables having worked on major offshore wind projects and has held senior positins … Continue reading EDF Renewables appoints new Project Director for offshore wind farm
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