The overall capacity of all wind turbines installed worldwide by the end of 2017 reached 539’291 Megawatt, according to preliminary statistics published by WWEA today. 52’552 Megawatt were added in the year 2017, slightly more than in 2016 when 51’402 Megawatt went online. This is the third largest number ever installed within one year, after … Continue reading Wind Power Capacity reaches 539 GW, 52,6 GW added in 2017
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French Secretary of State says winners of the Dunkirk offshore wind energy tender to be announced in March
On 8 February Sébastien Lecornu, France’s secretary of state to the minister of ecological and solidarity transition, told wind industry insiders that the results of the call for tenders for offshore wind in the area of Dunkirk will be released in March. Mr Lecornu was speaking at the French Renewable Association’s annual event (Colloque annuel du SER) … Continue reading French Secretary of State says winners of the Dunkirk offshore wind energy tender to be announced in March
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Avoiding blackouts with 100% renewable energy
Renewable energy solutions are often hindered by the inconsistencies of power produced by wind, water and sunlight and the continuously fluctuating demand for energy. New research by Mark Z. Jacobson, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University, and colleagues at the University of California, Berkeley, and Aalborg University in Denmark finds several … Continue reading Avoiding blackouts with 100% renewable energy
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Tekmar, SBSS partner on Chinese offshore wind cable works
ekmar and SBSS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate as each other’s preferred partner in offering export and inter-array cable protection to the Chinese Offshore Wind Market. Under the terms of the MoU the two companies will jointly promote their market-leading services in cable protection systems and subsea cable installation respectively. Besides being … Continue reading Tekmar, SBSS partner on Chinese offshore wind cable works
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Siemens Gamesa signs MoU with Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group to support offshore wind industry in Taiwan
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy intensifies its activities in the preparation for the offshore business in Taiwan. After a first agreement with Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) in December, the wind turbine manufacturer has now signed a further Memorandum of Understanding with Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group to collaborate on the development of an offshore wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa signs MoU with Yeong Guan Energy Technology Group to support offshore wind industry in Taiwan
Continue reading3.3 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind energy capacity was installed in 2017, bringing the cumulative capacity up to 17 GW
Published on Wednesday, Navigant Research released its latest report, Offshore Wind Market and Project Assessment 2017, which analyzes the offshore wind energy market around the globe, and found that 3.3 GW worth of new wind energy capacity was installed in 2017. Navigant makes its money by selling its analysis, and the full breakdown of the analysis … Continue reading 3.3 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind energy capacity was installed in 2017, bringing the cumulative capacity up to 17 GW
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Aker Solutions expands into offshore floating wind energy
Aker Solutions invested in floating wind power technology company Principle Power Inc., forming an alliance that brings its offshore oil and gas field engineering expertise into a fast-growing renewable energy market. Aker Solutions has an extensive track record in developing offshore oil and gas fields, with particular capabilities in floating facilities. The partnership will help … Continue reading Aker Solutions expands into offshore floating wind energy
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Investment costs are coming down in on- and offshore wind energy
On February 7 WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson delivered a keynote address at Dentons European Renewables Workshop 2018 in Frankfurt am Main. The workshop discussed the drivers and constraints for investing in renewable energy projects in Europe. Dickson told attendees that costs are coming down in both on- and offshore wind. “We are financing the same … Continue reading Investment costs are coming down in on- and offshore wind energy
Continue readingOffshore wind energy in Europe grew 25% in 2017
2017 was a record year for offshore wind in Europe according to statistics released today by WindEurope. Europe installed 3.1 GW of new offshore wind, taking total capacity to 15.8 GW, an increase of 25% in just one year. 13 new offshore wind farms were completed, including the world’s first floating offshore wind farm, … Continue reading Offshore wind energy in Europe grew 25% in 2017
Continue readingØrsted’s massive new offshore wind farm will generate power for 1 million homes
Offshore wind farms keep getting bigger and bigger. Ørsted, formerly DONG Energy, just began offshore construction on Hornsea Project One, the latest offshore wind project poised to claim the “world’s largest” trophy. The first of the plant’s 174 monopiles has been installed off the coast of Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. Hornsea Project One is … Continue reading Ørsted’s massive new offshore wind farm will generate power for 1 million homes
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Vast US market for offshore wind energy comes into focus
The American wind power industry expressed its thanks to leaders up and down the Atlantic Coast for advancing offshore wind projects that can create 40,000 jobs within a decade, revitalize ocean ports, and power millions of homes with clean energy. “Unlocking America’s vast offshore wind potential will reliably deliver large amounts of clean power, grow … Continue reading Vast US market for offshore wind energy comes into focus
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Autonomous underwater vehicles offer £1.1bn cost saving to EU wind farms
A Darlington-based subsea specialist is developing an innovative approach to enable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to remain at offshore wind farm sites without a support vessel. The move could shave £1.1billion from the operating cost of Europe’s offshore wind farms and would be a world-first in the sector. Modus Seabed Intervention, in partnership with Osbit … Continue reading Autonomous underwater vehicles offer £1.1bn cost saving to EU wind farms
Continue readingCuomo’s Offshore Wind Power Master Plan
Governor Andrew Cuomo today released the state’s offshore wind master plan, which is designed to guide the development of 2.4 gigawatts by 2030, and $15 million to train people in related jobs. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said it was designed to guide the “responsible and cost-effective development” of enough power … Continue reading Cuomo’s Offshore Wind Power Master Plan
Continue readingDNV GL Alliance for Offshore Wind Energy 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 Energy Development in Vietnam
Continue readingGuangdong to begin building over 10 offshore wind farms this year
Southern China’s Guangdong Province plans to begin construction of more than 10 offshore wind farms this year, Governor Ma Xingrui said Thursday. The new wind power projects off the coast of Guangdong are expected to generate a total capacity of 3.65 gigawatts (GW), Ma told local lawmakers in a report on the work of the … Continue reading Guangdong to begin building over 10 offshore wind farms this year
Continue readingCWind and IOVTEC form joint venture CWind Taiwan
CWind, a leading provider of power cable and asset management services to the offshore renewables and utilities market, and part of the Global Marine Group, announced today the formation of a joint venture with International Ocean Vessel Technical Consultant (IOVTEC), a survey and crew transfer vessel (CTV) service provider based in Taiwan. The new joint … Continue reading CWind and IOVTEC form joint venture CWind Taiwan
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Wind energy can help drive industrial transformation in Europe
On 24 January WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson joined representatives of the Industry4Europe group to meet El?bieta Bie?kowska, European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. Ms Bie?kowska convened the meeting to discuss the Commission’s Industrial Policy Strategy with the Industry4Europe group (representing 126 manufacturing sectors). The latter presented a series of recommendations to the Commission on … Continue reading Wind energy can help drive industrial transformation in Europe
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Dynamic cable to connect Kincardine floating offshore wind farm in the UK
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a new contract by Cobra Wind International Ltd to provide the cable system to connect the Kincardine Floating Offshore Wind Farm to mainland UK. This is the Group’s first cable project for a floating offshore wind farm which foresees the … Continue reading Dynamic cable to connect Kincardine floating offshore wind farm in the UK
Continue readingNew governor set to kick-start NJ offshore wind energy development
New Jersey looks set to expand its use of renewable energy – offshore wind in particular – under new Democratic governor Phil Murphy, who was sworn into office on January 16. The state is populous bur struggles with high electricity prices. Previous governor, Republican Chris Christie, had been criticised by renewables advocates as dragging his … Continue reading New governor set to kick-start NJ offshore wind energy development
Continue readingVOS and Ampelmann join forces for Arkona wind farm project
Vroon Offshore Services and Ampelmann have joined forces to deploy a Walk to Work (W2W) solution for the Arkona offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea. Vroon’s VOS Stone vessel, the newest addition to its offshore-support fleet, will be mobilised with an Ampelmann A400 gangway system. The gangway, launched in 2017, will be … Continue reading VOS and Ampelmann join forces for Arkona wind farm project
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