The American Clean Power Association (ACP) joined the National Offshore Industries Association (NOIA) and the Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW) to submit extensive comments with the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its proposed Renewable Energy Modernization Rule. Together, these associations represent the capacity to deliver over 51 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Joins the Global Offshore Wind Alliance to Accelerate Offshore Wind Deployment Worldwide
Launched at COP27 in Egypt in November 2022, the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) brings together governments, the private sector, and international organizations to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind power. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is joining the Global Offshore Wind Alliance, an international coalition founded by … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Joins the Global Offshore Wind Alliance to Accelerate Offshore Wind Deployment Worldwide
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The Netherlands’ response to ever-larger wind turbines
If we want large offshore wind farms spread along the coast or on the high seas, it will not come to us by manufacturing huge turbines, record-breaking blades or XXL supports. We need to move them. And that, when we are talking about gigantic pieces that weigh tons, is easier said than done. At Mammoet, … Continue reading The Netherlands’ response to ever-larger wind turbines
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Scandinavian cooperation launches novel one-stop maintenance concept for offshore wind farms
Integrated Wind Solutions’ subsidiaries ProCon Wind Energy, IWS Services and IWS Fleet jointly develop new O&M concept for offshore foundations and substations offering significant project-specific cost savings; one customer interface; all-in-one maintenance vessels; and inhouse competencies. A Scandinavian cooperation with the technical lead from ProCon Wind Energy (ProCon) with IWS Fleet and IWS Services has … Continue reading Scandinavian cooperation launches novel one-stop maintenance concept for offshore wind farms
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Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
Following recent stranded whales along the East Coast, claims were made that linked the mortalities to survey activities being conducted prior to the construction of wind energy projects—sometimes referred to as offshore wind farms—in the Atlantic Ocean. As of now, there is no evidence to support speculation that noise resulting from wind development-related site characterization … Continue reading Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
Continue readingNorway outlines major wind power development in Arctic waters
A government appointed expert group draws up 20 offshore areas suitable for wind power development. Four of them are in the Barents Sea, and one is located along the maritime border to Russia. Norwegian authorities are increasingly under pressure to build new capacities for production of renewable power. In March this year, two areas in … Continue reading Norway outlines major wind power development in Arctic waters
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RWE and Acta Marine sign agreement for ‘green’ fuel service operation vessels (SOVs) to support North Sea offshore wind farms
RWE, the world’s second largest offshore wind player, and maritime support provider Acta Marine have entered a long-term vessel supply agreement that paves the way for the decarbonisation of offshore wind farm operations. The agreement is to build and operate two ‘green’ service operation vessels, which will be among the first in the world to … Continue reading RWE and Acta Marine sign agreement for ‘green’ fuel service operation vessels (SOVs) to support North Sea offshore wind farms
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Ocean Winds secures €7.4 billion of investment and starts construction of 2 GW of offshore wind energy in April 2023
Present at Wind Europe 2023, Ocean Winds, an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture in 2020 by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, announced today the Final Investment Decision taken on its Dieppe Le Tréport offshore wind farm in France. The project of around 500 MW in France represents … Continue reading Ocean Winds secures €7.4 billion of investment and starts construction of 2 GW of offshore wind energy in April 2023
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Dieppe Le Tréport offshore wind farm reaches Final Investment Decision and starts construction
Ocean Winds, Sumitomo Corporation, and la Banque des Territoires as shareholders of the company “Eoliennes en Mer Dieppe Le Tréport” (EMDT), announce today the final investment decision for the Dieppe Le Tréport project, the sixth fixed bottom offshore wind farm to be commissioned in France from 2026 and located off the coast in the English … Continue reading Dieppe Le Tréport offshore wind farm reaches Final Investment Decision and starts construction
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RWE and Northland Power award Van Oord to transport and install the foundations for Nordseecluster
RWE (51%) and Northland Power (49%) are making progress on the deployment of their Nordseecluster. The companies have selected Van Oord as the preferred supplier for their up to 1.6-gigawatt (GW) cluster consisting of four offshore wind farm sites in the German North Sea. The Dutch company Van Oord shall transport and install the foundations … Continue reading RWE and Northland Power award Van Oord to transport and install the foundations for Nordseecluster
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Meshed grids the next frontier in leveraging the potential of offshore wind
Europe has placed offshore wind at the heart of its energy transition. Governments across Europe have between them pledged 150 GW by 2030. And by 2050 Europe’s seas will have as much as 450 GW of wind farms. But delivering this requires major investment in grid infrastructure too. Hitachi Energy and WindEurope have published a … Continue reading Meshed grids the next frontier in leveraging the potential of offshore wind
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EU’s import reliance for critical materials for wind energy is 77%
The EU has an import reliance of 77% on average for the extraction of critical materials needed for wind energy. In addition, 54% of critical materials processing is done outside the bloc. As the world shifts to renewables, governments have realised the need to focus on securing the supply of materials needed for a low-carbon … Continue reading EU’s import reliance for critical materials for wind energy is 77%
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Most powerful end-of-line test bench for ZF Wind Power
ZF Wind Power answers the current and future growth in the offshore market with the investment in a 15 MW end- of-line test bench for complete powertrains. The demand for wind energy is increasing worldwide. Turbines are getting bigger and more powerful. As a result, the powertrain – the heart of the turbine – is … Continue reading Most powerful end-of-line test bench for ZF Wind Power
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RWE secures all main components for its 1,000-megawatt offshore wind farm in Denmark
Progress is being made on Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. RWE has selected the preferred suppliers for all main components for the wind farm. With a planned capacity of more than 1,000 megawatts, Thor will be built in the Danish North Sea, approximately 22 kilometres from Thorsminde on the west coast of Jutland. Once … Continue reading RWE secures all main components for its 1,000-megawatt offshore wind farm in Denmark
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Iberdrola successfully installs the first foundation of the “Baltic Eagle” offshore wind farm
All 50 monopiles are manufactured by the Rostock-based company EEW. Iberdrola has successfully placed the first foundation for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm into the seabed during the past weekend. Following the impressive installation of the offshore substation platform (OSS) in February 2023, the company is now entering the core stage of the Baltic … Continue reading Iberdrola successfully installs the first foundation of the “Baltic Eagle” offshore wind farm
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Vestas secures 238 MW order for offshore wind project in Japan
Vestas has secured a 238 MW order from Hibiki Wind Energy for the Kitakyushu-Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm Project located off the coast of Kitakyushu city, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. The order includes supply and installation of 25 V174-9.5 MW wind turbines as well as long-term Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement for the wind … Continue reading Vestas secures 238 MW order for offshore wind project in Japan
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WindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
From 25-27 April European Energy Ministers, more than 14,000 participants and more than 500 exhibiting companies gather in Copenhagen for the WindEurope Annual Event 2023. The event comes at a pivotal point for the wind industry in Europe. The European Union wants to accelerate the build out of onshore and offshore wind to strengthen Europe’s … Continue reading WindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
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Joining European leaders to unlock the huge offshore wind potential of the North Sea(s)
Today I was very pleased to join leaders from across eight European Governments alongside 90 key industry players in Ostend on the Belgian coast for the North Sea Summit. We have come together in order to pull every lever to accelerate the energy transition in Europe in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and … Continue reading Joining European leaders to unlock the huge offshore wind potential of the North Sea(s)
Continue readingEU leaders meet in Ostend to agree rapid build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas
Nine Heads of State & Government and the President of the EU Commission meet today in Ostend to agree new commitments on the build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas. This is a follow-up to last year’s Summit of Belgium, Demark, Germany and the Netherlands in Esbjerg. Those four are joined today by the … Continue reading EU leaders meet in Ostend to agree rapid build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas
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Ørsted, developer of offshore wind power
Offshore wind energy, also called offshore wind energy, plays a very important role in the global transition to green energy. At Ørsted, we work to develop the potential of wind energy around the world. Today, through technological innovation, we have managed to reasonably reduce the cost of obtaining wind energy. Thus, as with land and … Continue reading Ørsted, developer of offshore wind power
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