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Financing secured to complete Taiwan’s 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm

Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn), and its partners in Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd., TotalEnergies, Electricity Generating Public Company Ltd. (EGCO) and Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz), have successfully secured an extended financing agreement to complete the construction of the 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm project in Taiwan. “This is a major milestone for the Yunlin project and … Continue reading Financing secured to complete Taiwan’s 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind farm

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RWE Grows U.S. Offshore Wind Development Portfolio by 2-Gigawatt in BOEM’s First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Auction in the Gulf of Mexico

RWE has secured a lease area in the Gulf of Mexico with a capacity to develop up to 2 gigawatts of fixed-bottom offshore wind and power over 350,000 U.S homes with clean energy. Company will tap into the Gulf’s existing energy workforce and world-class supply chain to bring offshore wind into a new market. RWE’s … Continue reading RWE Grows U.S. Offshore Wind Development Portfolio by 2-Gigawatt in BOEM’s First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Auction in the Gulf of Mexico

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Offshore wind power primed for rapid expansion in new markets this decade

Industry and government must work together to speed up licensing, permitting and grow the supply chain in order to deliver on enormous potential. The global offshore wind industry delivered its second best year for new capacity ever in 2022, with 8.8 GW of new clean energy connected to the grid around the world, according to … Continue reading Offshore wind power primed for rapid expansion in new markets this decade

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Gulf of Mexico Auction A Critical Chapter of Region’s Energy Story

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued this statement by Josh Kaplowitz, ACP Vice President of Offshore Wind, on today’s offshore wind lease auction for the Gulf of Mexico held by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM):   “While today’s auction fell short of expectations, it is nonetheless a critical step for the energy transition … Continue reading Gulf of Mexico Auction A Critical Chapter of Region’s Energy Story

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Offshore wind roadmap launched in Sri Lanka

The World Bank Group has published the Offshore Wind Roadmap for Sri Lanka, commissioned by the Government of Sri Lanka and funded by the World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) and PROBLUE. The roadmap estimates the country’s locational offshore wind potential to be 56 GW and identifies two sites where Sri Lanka could build … Continue reading Offshore wind roadmap launched in Sri Lanka

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Brazil has 189 GW of offshore wind power in the pipeline

Rio Grande do Sul leads with 33% of the capacity registered with Ibama, followed by Ceará and Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has 189 GW of offshore wind projects currently under license at Ibama. Power generation from offshore wind is a still unexplored market in the country, but companies expect it to develop rapidly once the … Continue reading Brazil has 189 GW of offshore wind power in the pipeline

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Renewable Energy Technologies-Top Ten Things You Need To Know

Renewable Energy Technologies: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future In an era marked by growing concerns over climate change and depleting fossil fuel reserves, the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has gained unprecedented importance. Renewable energy technologies have emerged as a beacon of hope, promising a cleaner and more secure energy future for our … Continue reading Renewable Energy Technologies-Top Ten Things You Need To Know

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U.S. Department of Energy Projects Strong Growth in U.S. Wind Power Sector

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released three annual reports showing that wind power continues to be one of the fastest growing and lowest cost sources of electricity in America and is poised for rapid growth. According to the new reports, wind power accounted for 22% of new electricity capacity installed in the United … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Projects Strong Growth in U.S. Wind Power Sector

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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy

10. Offshore Wind Resources Are Abundant: Offshore wind has the potential to deliver large amounts of clean, renewable energy to fulfill the electrical needs of cities along U.S. coastlines. Under conditions that foster offshore wind utilization, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that the technical resource potential for U.S. offshore wind is more than 4,200 … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy

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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power

Brush up on your knowledge of wind! This article is part of the Energy.gov series highlighting the “Top Things You Didn’t Know About Energy” series. 10. Human civilizations have harnessed wind power for thousands of years. Early forms of windmills used wind to crush grain or pump water. Now, modern wind turbines use the wind … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power

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The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm officially opened

The Hywind Tampen wind farm was opened today by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. Gullfaks and Snorre are the first oil and gas fields in the world to receive power from offshore wind, reducing CO2 emissions. “Hywind Tampen is expected to reduce CO2 emissions with 200,000 tonnes annually from key oil and gas producers in … Continue reading The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm officially opened

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ACP Praises Approval of Revolution Wind Project

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauded the approval of the Revolution Wind offshore wind project announced by the Department of the Interior today. Josh Kaplowitz, ACP Vice President of Offshore Wind, issued the following statement:  “ACP thanks the Department of Interior and Secretary Haaland for their leadership in moving the Revolution Wind project forward, … Continue reading ACP Praises Approval of Revolution Wind Project

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Next-Generation Offshore Wind Turbine Drivetrain Technologies

Comparison Provides Insight Into Future Trends of Offshore Wind Energy. New studies leveraging conceptual designs of offshore wind turbines point to how their drivetrains could change in the near future to produce more power while lowering costs, according to a new journal article by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and … Continue reading Next-Generation Offshore Wind Turbine Drivetrain Technologies

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US approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm

The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday approved the construction of a 704 megawatt (MW) wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, the fourth offshore wind project the agency has greenlighted as the Biden administration targets bringing 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power online by 2030. The Revolution Wind project off Point Judith, Rhode Island, … Continue reading US approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm

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Elanora Offshore plans 5 GW of offshore wind power in Australia

Elanora Offshore is planning to build a 5-GW offshore wind energy project in the Gippsland region, off the coast of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. The consortium, led by Elanora Offshore, consists of EnergyAustralia, Respect Energy, Polpo Investments, KIMAenergy and Boskalis, and says it already has funding commitments for the project. The offshore wind farm, to … Continue reading Elanora Offshore plans 5 GW of offshore wind power in Australia

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Charting a sustainable course for offshore wind energy

The offshore wind sector is navigating uncharted waters as it grapples with a fresh set of challenges in cost escalation and supply chain pressures. Much recent focus has homed in on a number of problematic projects in the US and UK. These projects won competitive tenders that locked in their remuneration schemes, but have recently … Continue reading Charting a sustainable course for offshore wind energy

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Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm

Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the global pureplay renewable energy company, and Ocean Winds, the international joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE dedicated to offshore wind energy, have partnered to develop a second ScotWind site of 500 MW east of Shetland, expanding the overall footprint of the Arven Offshore Wind Farm (“Arven”) to 2.3 GW. Arven … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm

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Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines

China leads in wind power while Europe lags behind. China is emerging as a dominant player in global wind power generation, with manufacturers in the country supplying nearly 60% of installed wind turbines worldwide in 2022. The figures, compiled by the Brussels-based Global Wind Energy Council, indicate that China claims a dominant share of the … Continue reading Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines

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Vestas strives for leadership in the wind energy sector

An overview of Vestas Wind Systems and its unwavering commitment to renewable energy, climate action, and equity across its extensive energy talent pool With aspirations of becoming the global frontrunner in sustainable energy solutions, the Vestas Wind Systems‘ entire endeavour revolves around propelling and actualising these solutions.  On a daily basis, the company’s workforce, comprising … Continue reading Vestas strives for leadership in the wind energy sector

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US$ 27 billion investment required to mobilise global offshore wind energy supply chain

Investment required by 2026 if sector is to meet forecasted 5-fold growth in annual installations by 2030, with greater sum of US$100 billion needed to hit global government targets by the end of the decade. The global offshore wind supply chain will require US$ 27 billion of secured investment by 2026 if it is to … Continue reading US$ 27 billion investment required to mobilise global offshore wind energy supply chain

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