A recent analysis by Berkeley researchers, in collaboration with nonprofit clean energy research firm GridLab and climate policy think tank Energy Innovation, revealed that there are more than 4,000 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind potential along the US coast. This immense potential could meet up to 25% of the country’s energy demand by 2050, contributing … Continue reading Huge Potential for Offshore Wind Energy in the U.S.
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Vattenfall: Challenges in offshore wind power
Vattenfall’s business is in general progressing well. We benefit from our integrated business model with better results from Distribution, Heat and Customers & Solutions. However, overall we report a lower result for the half year, mainly due to an impairment in offshore wind power. Falling market prices were partly compensated by our price hedges. Vattenfall’s … Continue reading Vattenfall: Challenges in offshore wind power
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BP plans to build the first subsidy-free offshore wind farms
BP plans to build two offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea without seeking government subsidies, according to The Times. If successful, this would be the first time subsidy-free offshore wind projects have been developed. The energy giant intends to circumvent the UK government’s contracts for difference (CfD) process, which guarantees fixed income for a … Continue reading BP plans to build the first subsidy-free offshore wind farms
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Floating wind energy in the Asia Pacific
Offshore wind is a low cost, reliable technology that delivers significant economic benefits through manufacturing and operation, and importantly can be deployed rapidly at scale. For many countries however, “traditional” bottom-fixed is either not an option, or has limited potential. Deeper waters are the norm around most of our global coastline meaning that floating offshore … Continue reading Floating wind energy in the Asia Pacific
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Iberdrola finished its first substation for offshore wind power in the United States
Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, has unveiled the country’s first offshore wind substation at its Vineyard Wind 1 project, the first large-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. The company was joined by key stakeholders to offer an exclusive first look at the new substation and … Continue reading Iberdrola finished its first substation for offshore wind power in the United States
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Lithuania kicks off offshore wind with first 700 MW auction
The Lithuanian Government presented the results of its very first offshore wind auction. A consortium of the Ignitis Group and OceanWinds is the winner. They were willing to pay €20m to develop the project. It will most likely be operational by 2030. The consortium has received a permit to operate the site for 41 years. … Continue reading Lithuania kicks off offshore wind with first 700 MW auction
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Private Sector Investments in U.S. Clean Energy Sector Exceeded $270 Billion in Last Year
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released data showing that unprecedented federal support has led to the announcement of private investments totaling $271 billion in domestic clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities over the past 12 months. This exceeds the combined clean energy investments made over the previous eight years. The latest Clean Energy … Continue reading Private Sector Investments in U.S. Clean Energy Sector Exceeded $270 Billion in Last Year
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Carolina Offshore Wind Auction Winners
Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina responded to the Office of Ocean Energy Management’s decision to exclude areas of coastal North Carolina from the final wind power areas in the Mid-Atlantic Calling Area. The bureau announced three final wind energy areas for further study, which are located offshore from Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Two sites … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces Carolina Offshore Wind Auction Winners
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Offshore wind could meet 25% of US demand
The U.S. has over 4,000 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, one of the best offshore wind resources in the world, a new report from UC Berkeley, Energy Innovation, and Grid Lab finds. If the correct policy actions are taken in the near term, those resources could account for as much as one quarter of U.S. … Continue reading Offshore wind could meet 25% of US demand
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ACP Statement on BOEM’S NOI Checklist Guidance
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, in response to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management’s (BOEM) final guidance on their “Notice of Intent (NOI) Checklist” process: “Our industry continues to develop unique and significant renewable energy resources, driving economic and health benefits and … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM’S NOI Checklist Guidance
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Vineyard Wind 1 Project to Begin Generating Clean Wind Power by Mid-October
The Vineyard Wind 1 project, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, is set to begin generating clean wind power by mid-October. The first-of-its-kind offshore wind project in the United States is expected to be fully operational by next year. Originally, project officials projected that the project would start generating cleaner energy by … Continue reading Vineyard Wind 1 Project to Begin Generating Clean Wind Power by Mid-October
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First campaign underway to install wind turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm
UK’s Dogger Bank will deliver clean energy to six million British homes annually – The campaign to install the first of 277 turbines at the world’s largest offshore wind farm is underway, marking a major advance in the industry and speeding up the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system. The 260m tall turbines … Continue reading First campaign underway to install wind turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Ignitis Group enter partnership in Estonia and Latvia
Ignitis Group’s subsidiary, Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its New Markets Fund, have signed an agreement to collaborate exclusively on offshore wind opportunities in Estonia and Latvia. The partnership leverages Ignitis Group’s leading market position in the Baltic region and CIP’s global offshore wind expertise. Estonia’s adoption of a legal framework for … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Ignitis Group enter partnership in Estonia and Latvia
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How Offshore Wind Energy is Revolutionizing the Tech Industry
The tech industry is known for its innovative nature, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. In recent years, a new player has entered the field, revolutionizing the way the tech industry operates: offshore wind energy. This renewable energy source is not only changing the landscape of the tech industry but also reshaping the way … Continue reading How Offshore Wind Energy is Revolutionizing the Tech Industry
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Navantia Seanergies and SeAH will promote offshore wind power in Asia and the United States
Navantia Seanergies and SeAH have formalized a collaboration agreement with the objective of promoting the development of offshore wind energy in various regions of Asia, paying special attention to the Republic of Korea, a State with significant ambitions in its geographical area and on the coast western America. The Republic of Korea plans to install … Continue reading Navantia Seanergies and SeAH will promote offshore wind power in Asia and the United States
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Vårgrønn in association with Energia Group to develop 1.8 GW of offshore wind in Ireland
Offshore wind company Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and HitecVision, and the Irish renewable-focused integrated utility Energia Group, announce a partnership to co-develop offshore wind projects in Ireland with a potential to deliver total capacity up to 1.8 GW by 2030. The partnership will initially focus on the development of two sites, located … Continue reading Vårgrønn in association with Energia Group to develop 1.8 GW of offshore wind in Ireland
Continue readingBOEM Finalizes Offshore Wind Energy Areas in the US Central Atlantic
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the finalization of three wind energy areas (WEAs) offshore Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. These areas are part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to deploy 50 GW of offshore energy capacity by 2023. The final WEAs have the potential to support between 4-8 GW of energy production. … Continue reading BOEM Finalizes Offshore Wind Energy Areas in the US Central Atlantic
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Offshore Wind Power: An Economic and Energy Solution for California
California has set a goal to generate 25 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2045, enough to supply 25 million homes. However, experts argue that the state should aim even higher to combat climate change, strengthen the electric grid, and boost the economy. Research conducted by Energy Innovation, GridLab, and UC Berkeley suggests that with … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power: An Economic and Energy Solution for California
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Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals
As part of the Biden Administration’s offshore wind energy goals, the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) today finalized Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Central Atlantic. This process brought together many different stakeholders to thoroughly review areas most suitable for offshore wind development. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds this process as it … Continue reading Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals
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China’s installed capacity of renewable energy hits 1.32 bln kW
China’s installed capacity of renewable energy hit 1.32 billion kilowatts by the end of June, exceeding the coal-fired power generating capacity, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA) Monday. The record-breaking capacity accounted for 48.8 percent of the country’s total installed capacity of power generation at the end of June, the NEA said. This aerial … Continue reading China’s installed capacity of renewable energy hits 1.32 bln kW
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