On 6 March WindEurope and the European Energy Exchange (EEX) co-organised a debate at the European Parliament on the ongoing reform of Europe’s electricity market design. There has been a great deal of discussion on the Electricity Regulation – particularly regarding the provision that requires Member States to ensure that 75% of their interconnection capacity … Continue reading WindEurope and European Energy Exchange hold Parliament discussion on EU electricity market reform
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Statoil enters offshore wind ebnergy in Poland
Statoil has signed an agreement with Polenergia to acquire a 50 % interest in the two early phase offshore wind development projects in Poland, Ba?tyk ?rodkowy III (BSIII) and Ba?tyk ?rodkowy II (BSII). The two projects have a planned capacity of 1200 MW with the potential to power more than 2 million Polish households. Statoil … Continue reading Statoil enters offshore wind ebnergy in Poland
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First floating wind farm has already exceeded expectations
Hywind is the first commercial floating wind farm, located more than 15 miles off the coast of Aberdeenshire, Scotland in the North Sea. Built by Norwegian conglomerate Statoil, the six turbines came online last October, generating 30MW of power. Since that time, the wind farm has exceeded expectations, with a 65 percent capacity factor over … Continue reading First floating wind farm has already exceeded expectations
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Offshore wind energy market to reach $11,334 thousand by 2023
The demand for renewable sources of energy is increasing, owing to less prevalence of environmental hazards and efficient outputs. Thus, increase in demand for efficient and cost-effective power generation techniques, such as offshore wind energy, poses lucrative opportunities for players in the global offshore wind energy market. According to a new report published by Allied … Continue reading Offshore wind energy market to reach $11,334 thousand by 2023
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Siemens Gamesa reinforces offshore wind energy strategy in China
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) took a new step in reinforcing its offshore strategy in China today when signing an additional licensing agreement with partner Shanghai Electric. This agreement is in line with the information on licensing as presented at the SGRE Capital Markets Day on February 15, 2018, and a part of SGRE’s L3AD2020 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa reinforces offshore wind energy strategy in China
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Turkey plans world’s biggest offshore wind farm
Turkey is planning to develop the world’s biggest offshore wind plant, the country’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Berat Albayrak has announced. The scheme was proposed during the Forum of Energy and Mines conference on February 22. Albayrak gave no details of the project, other than to say that his ministry was currently working … Continue reading Turkey plans world’s biggest offshore wind farm
Continue readingGE Announces Haliade-X, the World’s Most Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine
GE Renewable Energy (NYSE:GE) today unveiled its plan to develop the largest, most powerful offshore wind turbine: the Haliade-X. Featuring a 12 MW direct drive generator and an industry leading gross capacity factor of 63 percent, the Haliade-X will produce 45 percent more energy than any other offshore turbine available today2. GE will invest more … Continue reading GE Announces Haliade-X, the World’s Most Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine
Continue readingAeolus fitted with impressive new crane
On 28 March 2018, a major step was taken in the modification of Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus. The new 1,600 tonnes crane was successfully installed onboard, making the vessel ready to handle the latest generation of foundations and turbines for offshore wind projects. The crane, designed and built by Huisman, was installed by … Continue reading Aeolus fitted with impressive new crane
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Wind power is practical in Taiwan
The Bureau of Energy has dismissed skepticism about the practicality of wind power in Taiwan where capacity factor in the summer is estimated at very low levels by some critics. While some critics estimate the summer capacity factor (actual utilization of capacity divided by installation capacity) for wind power generation in Taiwan at as low … Continue reading Wind power is practical in Taiwan
Continue readingJumbo completes project for the Arkona offshore wind farm
Earlier this year Jumbo completed their project for the Arkona offshore wind farm (E.ON and Statoil). The entire project involves the construction of a 385MW offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Van Oord contracted Jumbo for the installation of the 60 transition pieces. The vessel chosen to tackle the job was the MV … Continue reading Jumbo completes project for the Arkona offshore wind farm
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Iberdrola will invest €32 billion between 2018 and 2022
Iberdrola will invest €32 billion over the period between 2018-2022, setting solid foundations for sustainable growth in the next decade. More than 90% of total amount will be allocated to regulated activities or long-term contracts, in line with the group’s strategy of investing in businesses with stable and predictable returns. Thus, €15.5 billion (nearly 50% … Continue reading Iberdrola will invest €32 billion between 2018 and 2022
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Vattenfall backs HVDC for Norfolk offshore wind energy
Vattenfall, the Swedish energy group, said it wants to take a lead in transmission cable technology development that will be good for the consumer and lessens impact on the environment from far offshore, large scale wind farms. The energy business plans to deploy High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable technology to connect Norfolk Vanguard and … Continue reading Vattenfall backs HVDC for Norfolk offshore wind energy
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EU doubling renewables by 2030 positive for economy
The European Union (EU) can increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix to 34 per cent by 2030 – double the share in 2016 – with a net positive economic impact, finds a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), launched in Brussels. Presenting the findings during a launch event, ‘Renewable … Continue reading EU doubling renewables by 2030 positive for economy
Continue readinge-BO Enterprises chooses EdgeCentrix technology for offshore LTE networks
Quortus has announced a collaboration with e-BO Enterprises, a Belgian provider of smart content distribution platforms, network operation services, secure cloud computing solutions and network infrastructure, to enable LTE voice and data solutions for offshore wind farms. The companies’ jointly developed solution is already commercially deployed in two North Sea wind farm installations, where it … Continue reading e-BO Enterprises chooses EdgeCentrix technology for offshore LTE networks
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Ørsted and University of Oxford sign five-year agreement to optimise wind turbine foundations
Ørsted and the University of Oxford have signed a five-year research agreement to optimise the design of foundation structures for offshore wind turbines. Continuing to drive down costs is critical for the offshore wind industry and Ørsted is working with several universities to help improve the design and performance of offshore wind turbines. A major … Continue reading Ørsted and University of Oxford sign five-year agreement to optimise wind turbine foundations
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Hywind Scotland achieves world class performance
Despite one hurricane, one winter storm and wave heights of up to 8,2 meters, Hywind Scotland, the world’s first floating wind farm, performed better than expected in its first 3 full months in production. The 30MW wind farm, operated by Statoil in partnership with Masdar, is located 25 kilometers offshore Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and … Continue reading Hywind Scotland achieves world class performance
Continue readingTaiwan offshore wind energy projects
Developers have issued updates on several planned wind projects offshore Taiwan, with these schemes gaining environmental approval and new partners. Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration has approved a total of eight environmental impact assessments (EIAs), for projects planned off Changhua County. Four of these sites are being developed by Denmark’s Ørsted. The developer said in a … Continue reading Taiwan offshore wind energy projects
Continue readingAWEA releases video of fish feeding at America’s 1st offshore wind farm
Americans can now preview what’s in store for coastal communities, and the fish many depend on, as offshore wind development builds steam in the U.S. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind (SIOW), based at the University of Delaware, released a new video today that features never-before-seen underwater footage … Continue reading AWEA releases video of fish feeding at America’s 1st offshore wind farm
Continue readingØrsted awards supply and service contract for Hornsea Wind Power Project Two
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded exclusivity by Danish energy group Ørsted for the supply and service of wind turbines for the Hornsea Project Two offshore wind project, being developed in British waters, where it will install its SG 8.0-167 DD turbines with total capacity of 1,386 MW. This offshore wind farm, which … Continue reading Ørsted awards supply and service contract for Hornsea Wind Power Project Two
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa to supply 1,386 MW to Ørsted at the world’s largest offshore wind farm, in the UK
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been awarded exclusivity by Danish energy group Ørsted for the supply and service of wind turbines for the Hornsea Project Two offshore wind project, being developed in British waters, where it will install its SG 8.0-167 DD turbines with total capacity of 1,386 MW. This offshore wind farm, which … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply 1,386 MW to Ørsted at the world’s largest offshore wind farm, in the UK
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