The EU is on its way to reform its electricity market design. The EU Commission will table legislative proposals in March. And the Commission has only one chance to get this right. Because Europe is in a global race for renewable energy investments. Investors need clear and robust long-term investment signals that Europe wants their wind farms. … Continue reading Europe must get its Electricity Market Design right
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Europe must boost the competitiveness of its wind supply chain
The new EU energy security strategy REPowerEU wants wind energy to more than double the 200 GW installed today by 2030. This requires massive investments in new and existing industrial production capacities, and across the whole supply chain – from installation vessels to cranes, ports, research and innovation, grids, and skilled workers. But the wind … Continue reading Europe must boost the competitiveness of its wind supply chain
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ACP Applauds First-ever Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease Sale
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued a statement today following the announcements by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) advancing the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. DOI has announced a Proposed Sale Notice, which initiates a 60-day public comment period and … Continue reading ACP Applauds First-ever Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease Sale
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Biden administration proposes offshore wind in Gulf
The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed the first-ever offshore wind power generation lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana. In addition, California and Louisiana are joining Atlantic Coast governors and the Biden administration in the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership. These actions and new lease sales last year … Continue reading Biden administration proposes offshore wind in Gulf
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Renewable Power Capital and Tundra Advisory (Taiga Mistral Group) announce a joint venture to develop up to 1GW of onshore wind in Poland
Renewable Power Capital (RPC) has announced its entry into the onshore wind market in Poland, partnering with Tundra Advisory (Tundra) to develop a pipeline of up to 1 GW of onshore wind projects across the country. The partners have already identified over 500 MW of potential sites. The deal is subject to regulatory approval in … Continue reading Renewable Power Capital and Tundra Advisory (Taiga Mistral Group) announce a joint venture to develop up to 1GW of onshore wind in Poland
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60% of Wind industry professionals believe Floating Offshore Wind will reach full commercialization without subsidies by 2035
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has published new research about the industry’s perception of the growing market for floating offshore wind and its possibilities for mass commercialization.The research, which surveyed 244 developers, investors, manufacturers, advisors and operators across the globe, found that 60% of respondents think floating offshore wind will reach full … Continue reading 60% of Wind industry professionals believe Floating Offshore Wind will reach full commercialization without subsidies by 2035
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U.S. State Demand for Offshore Wind Nearly Doubled in 2022, Despite Economic Headwinds
Demand for offshore wind in the United States nearly doubled in 2022 and investments in the market tripled, marking not only a transformative year, but an inflection point when the industry began its transition to commercial-scale operations. The Business Network for Offshore Wind, the leading non-profit representing more than 500 businesses working to accelerate offshore … Continue reading U.S. State Demand for Offshore Wind Nearly Doubled in 2022, Despite Economic Headwinds
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Denmark will auction a total of 9 GW of offshore wind energy in 2023
Denmark plans to tender 9 GW of new offshore wind capacity to increase its offshore wind capacity fivefold by 2030. The government and authorities are working to ensure it is quickly clarified whether offshore wind turbine projects and other renewable energy projects under the open door scheme break EU law, the ministry said.However, in parallel … Continue reading Denmark will auction a total of 9 GW of offshore wind energy in 2023
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EDF Renewables acquires a floating offshore wind project in Australia
The Australian subsidiary of EDF Renewables has acquired the Newcastle Offshore Wind Farm, a floating offshore project under development near the Port of Newcastle, Australia. The project is planned for the Hunter?Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) as part of the NSW Government Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. It will be developed in stages to support the … Continue reading EDF Renewables acquires a floating offshore wind project in Australia
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IberBlue Wind announces Botafogo, its first offshore wind power in Portugal with 990 MW
Located off the coast of Figueira da Foz, the project is made up of 55 wind turbines. The park will be built at a distance of between 30 and 50 km from the coast on floating platforms anchored to the seabed.IberBlue Wind, a joint venture set up to promote floating offshore wind farms in the … Continue reading IberBlue Wind announces Botafogo, its first offshore wind power in Portugal with 990 MW
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Towards new methods for designing wind turbines
The height of wind turbines and the length of their blades are increasing apace. As a result, the huge forces exerted on the blades and rotor hub are becoming even greater. Calculating how wind behaves at a wind farm and what that means for the levelized costs of energy has many uncertainties. TNO, together with … Continue reading Towards new methods for designing wind turbines
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Capital Energy will invest 2,500 million in four wind farms in the Canary Islands, three of them offshore
The Capital Energy company has announced the four wind energy projects, three of them marine, which it intends to promote on the islands and which add up to 505 megawatts of power and an investment of 2,500 million euros.As reported this Thursday in a statement by the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster, these are the Maresía … Continue reading Capital Energy will invest 2,500 million in four wind farms in the Canary Islands, three of them offshore
Continue readingAbeeólica: Brazil will enter 2023 with regulated offshore wind energy
A total of 169 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind farm projects are already under review.The president of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica), Elbia Gannoum, assesses that in November Brazil will already have the regulation of Decree 10,946, published in January of this year and which deals with the transfer of physical spaces and the … Continue reading Abeeólica: Brazil will enter 2023 with regulated offshore wind energy
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EnBW and Equinor to jointly pursue German offshore wind opportunities in 2023
EnBW and Equinor today announce their interest in developing offshore wind together. “In a tough international field, we are delighted to be working together with a strong partner like Equinor and combining the individual strengths of the two companies to develop German offshore wind. EnBW is among today’s leaders in offshore wind in Germany. In … Continue reading EnBW and Equinor to jointly pursue German offshore wind opportunities in 2023
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TotalEnergies and Corio join forces to develop offshore wind in Taiwan
TotalEnergies and Corio will take forward Taiwan’s Formosa 3 offshore wind farm. Formosa 3’s Haiding 2 wind farm was awarded 600 MW in grid capacity in December by the Bureau of Energy, as part of Taiwan’s Round 3 offshore wind auction.The Formosa 3 project comprises three proposed wind farms – Haiding 1, 2 and 3 … Continue reading TotalEnergies and Corio join forces to develop offshore wind in Taiwan
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Ferrovial and RWE team up on offshore wind in Spain
Ferrovial, the sustainable infrastructure and mobility company, and RWE, a world-leading renewables player, have agreed on a partnership to analyze the joint development, construction and operation of floating offshore wind projects off the Spanish coast. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to set up the terms of a final agreement. … Continue reading Ferrovial and RWE team up on offshore wind in Spain
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First Offshore Wind Energy Tenders in Romania
The Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration has launched the tender for the preparation of the appropriate assessment study and the environmental report for the ‘Maritime Spatial Planning’ (MSP). Maritime spatial planning aims to organise human activities in these areas to meet various environmental, economic, and social objectives and is regulated by Directive 2014/89/EU. … Continue reading First Offshore Wind Energy Tenders in Romania
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DNV to launch joint industry project to adapt certification process of installation aids for offshore wind farms
DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, is launching a JIP to develop a decision tool and reference that can be used by all stakeholders during the specification, design, manufacture, procurement, and approval of any equipment intended for the installation and decommissioning of bottom-fixed wind turbines. DNV forecasts that wind energy capacity will expand … Continue reading DNV to launch joint industry project to adapt certification process of installation aids for offshore wind farms
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bp, Deep Wind Offshore partner to develop offshore wind opportunities in South Korea
bp and Deep Wind Offshore have formed a joint venture to develop offshore wind opportunities in South Korea. As part of their agreement, bp has acquired a 55% stake in Deep Wind Offshore’s early-stage offshore wind portfolio, which includes four projects across the Korean peninsula with a potential generating capacity of up to 6GW. South … Continue reading bp, Deep Wind Offshore partner to develop offshore wind opportunities in South Korea
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New German offshore wind farm renamed Nordlicht I
The German 980 MW wind project “N-7.2” located in the North Sea has been renamed Nordlicht I. By the end of 2027 it will produce fossil-free wind power for one million German households. In the coming years, Vattenfall intends to build Nordlicht I, a state-of-the-art offshore wind farm with an installed capacity of 980 megawatts … Continue reading New German offshore wind farm renamed Nordlicht I
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