30 June 2024 =OceanX, the world’s largest floating wind power platform developed by Mingyang Smart Energy, has successfully completed its tower hoisting. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. OceanX boasts a total capacity of 16.6MW, powered by two MySE8.3-180 super compact hybrid drive wind turbines featuring counter-rotating rotors. These…
30 June 2024 =Dajin has successfully shipped the third batch of 10 monopiles for the Noirmoutier offshore wind project. This milestone is particularly meaningful as Dajin is the sole supplier of monopiles for the entire wind farm, marking substantial progress toward the final delivery. The successful shipment highlights Dajin’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality offshore foundation…
30 June 2024 =SSE Renewables and Equinor have made significant progress in developing Dogger Bank D, the proposed fourth phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm. The companies have submitted a Scoping Report to The Planning Inspectorate, requesting a formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion. This report is crucial as it outlines the project’s scope…
30 June 2024 =DEME’s offshore installation vessel, ‘Apollo’, has arrived at the Dieppe le Tréport offshore wind farm. This arrival marks the beginning of a crucial phase in the construction of the wind farm, with the crew and project team gearing up for the piling operations of the first of the 62 jacket foundations. The Dieppe…
30 June 2024 –The 300 MW offshore Wind farm Zhong Neng Project in Taiwan has successfully delivered its first power, marking a crucial milestone in its journey towards on-schedule completion later in 2024. The Zhong Neng Project, a joint venture between Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV) and China Steel Corporation (CSC), has installed its third wind…
29 June 2024 –Green Wind Renewables is proud to announce the development of the Ambrosia Wind Farm, a landmark project poised to make a substantial contribution to Western Australia’s renewable energy landscape. Located near Moodiarrup, the wind farm will span across the Shire of West Arthur, approximately 55 kms South-East of Collie and 30 kms South…
29 June 2024 –DTEK Renewables, a leading Ukrainian renewable energy company, has received technical specifications to connect its 650 MW Poltavska Wind Power Plant to the national energy grid. This marks a significant step towards the project’s implementation, with construction slated to begin in 2025 following the necessary design and permitting processes. According to Oleg Solovei,…
29 June 2024 –Boskalis, a leading marine services provider, has successfully installed the largest foundation for the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm off the east coast of the United States. The wind turbine foundation, measuring 114 meters in length and weighing 2,105 tons, was installed by the company’s crane vessel Bokalift 2. The Revolution Wind offshore…
29 June 2024 –Sif has announced the commencement of manufacturing monopile foundations for the Empire Wind 1 project. This milestone follows the signing of a power purchase agreement between Equinor and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for the project. The Empire Wind 1 project is one of the first offshore wind…
29 June 2024 –Edison, a leading energy company, has signed an agreement with Blunova SpA to jointly develop a 975 MW floating offshore wind project off the coast of Sicily. The wind farm, owned by Wind Energy Pozzallo SRL, will be located over 25 km off the coast of Pozzallo in Sicily. The project, currently awaiting…
29 June 2024 –Dogger Bank Wind Farm has announced an additional £25 million in funding to support coastal communities across the North and North East of England over its 35-year operational lifespan. This investment will enhance science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) education for young people, equipping them with the skills to succeed in a net…
29 June 2024 –The East Anglia Three project has announced a significant achievement with the completion of its first monopile foundation at the Navantia Seanergies – Windar Renovables facility in Fene, Spain. The monopile foundations, measuring up to 10.6 meters in diameter and 85 meters in length, weigh up to 1,800 tonnes each. The project boasts…
29 June 2024 –Siemens Gamesa has announced its partnership with Iberdrola Renewables to supply its industry-leading SG 14-236 DD turbines for the Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. This collaboration marks the 23rd offshore wind farm project for Siemens Gamesa in German waters and the first installation of its most powerful offshore turbine in…
29 June 2024 –Fugro, a leading Geo-data specialist, has secured a site characterization contract for a wind farm development off the coast of Niigate Prefecture, Japan. The consortium of RWE, Mitsui & Co., and Osaka Gas will develop and realize the offshore wind farm, with Fugro’s expertise contributing to the detailed design of future turbine foundations…
29 June 2024 –Iberdrola Germany has announced that its 1 billion euro offshore wind farm project, Windanker, has secured its supply contracts and entered the manufacturing phase. The project, located in the German Baltic Sea, is expected to create over 1,200 construction jobs and contract 130 suppliers in 22 countries. The Windanker project will have an…
29 June 2024 – The Nordex Group has announced the restart of production at its manufacturing facility in West Branch, Iowa, USA. The facility will produce nacelles for the N163 turbine variant and a new product tailored to the US market. After a temporary suspension, the Iowa facility is set to resume operations, primarily producing…
June 26, 2024 Vineyard Wind 1 has officially become the largest operating offshore wind project in the United States, delivering over 136 megawatts (MW) to the electric grid in Massachusetts. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the project, which is expected to become New England’s largest renewable energy facility once fully operational. Vineyard Wind…
June 26, 2024 –Vestas, has secured a 155 MW order for the second stage of Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Downs wind farm in New Zealand. The order includes the supply and installation of 36 Vestas V136-4.2 MW turbines in 4.3 MW operating mode, along with a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service and maintenance contract….
June 26, 2024 –Siemens Gamesa has achieved a significant milestone with the receipt of type certification from TUV Nord for its 15MW wind turbine, the SG 14-236 DD. This achievement follows a year of rigorous testing, including the successful production of first power from the prototype at the Oesterild test site in Denmark in March 2023….
June 25, 2024 –Environmental studies for the Pooki offshore wind power project planned in Finland’s territorial waters in the Bothnian Bay have begun. Skyborn Renewables, the project developer, has initiated ornithological and surveying studies in preparation for the construction of the offshore wind power park. The Pooki project will be located in Finland’s territorial waters, spanning…
June 25, 2024 –The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €1.2 billion loan to support the construction of RWE’s 1.1-Gigawatt offshore wind farm, Thor, in the Danish North Sea. This project will generate enough green electricity to power over a million Danish households. The Thor wind farm will consist of 72 wind turbines with 15…
June 25, 2024 –BW Ideol has launched the BATSO project, funded by ADEME with €2.9 million as part of the France 2030 investment plan. The project aims to develop and validate cost-effective and environmentally sustainable methods for replacing major components in offshore wind turbines. Currently, replacing major components in floating wind turbines requires heavy lifting equipment…
June 25, 2024 –Titan Wind Energy has announced a substantial investment of up to EUR 300 million in a state-of-the-art monopile production facility in Cuxhaven, Northern Germany . This strategic decision aligns with the company’s long-term goals and commitment to achieving global net-zero targets The new facility is expected to commence production in 2025, manufacturing monopiles…
June 25, 2024 – The NextFloat+ Project has secured a €13.4m grant from the European Commission’s Innovation Fund. The project, led by a consortium of X1 Wind, Technip Energies, and NextFloat Plus aims to accelerate the rollout of next-generation floating wind technology by enhancing competitiveness and scalability. The grant will fund the deployment of a 6MW…
June 25, 2024 –Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Inch Cape Offshore Limited to install 72 Vestas 15MW offshore wind turbines at the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm. The wind farm is located 15 kilometers off the East Coast of Scotland in the North Sea. The contract value is projected to fall within the range…
June 22, 2024 –Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Marine Power Systems (MPS) to advance floating offshore wind technology in the Celtic Sea. The collaboration aims to deploy MPS’ innovative PelaFlex floating platform technology from ABP’s Port of Port Talbot, reducing project risks and costs while maximizing local benefits. The…
June 22, 2024 – Iberdrola has obtained final environmental approval from the Portuguese government to build the country’s largest wind farm. The 274 MW wind farm will be constructed in the districts of Vila Real and Braga, utilizing the existing grid injection point at the Tâmega hydroelectric complex. The project combines wind and hydro power, increasing…
June 22, 2024 –A recent report from IPPR reveals that the UK is lagging in the race for wind manufacturing, putting its 2030 offshore wind target at risk and missing out on thousands of jobs and billions in revenue. The report highlights that the UK needs to triple its offshore wind installation rate to meet its…
June 22, 2024 –As offshore wind installations gather pace worldwide, Europe is set to see a significant surge in demand for offshore substations, with a total investment of $20 billion required to install 137 substations by 2030. According to Rystad Energy research, over 120 of these facilities will be installed between 2024 and 2030, at a…
June 22, 2024 – Golden State Wind (GSW), a floating offshore wind energy project, has received all necessary permits to conduct geophysical survey activities in federally regulated waters off Central California’s coast. Surveys will begin on July 2, 2024, to map the seafloor and underlying geological layers, ensuring thoughtful project planning and avoidance of sensitive…
June 22, 2024 –CDWE has secured a significant contract for the Fengmiao1 Offshore Wind Farm, marking the first Foundation T&I contract in Taiwan’s offshore wind 3.1 zonal development. This milestone achievement solidifies CDWE’s position as a leading player in Taiwan’s offshore wind industry. The Fengmiao1 OWF, developed by CIP Taiwan Round 3 Projects, is poised to…
June 22, 2024 – Goldwind has successfully installed its first Medium-Speed Permanent-Magnet (MSPM) turbine outside of China as part of the Lagoa do Barro Retrofit project (LDBR) in Brazil. This achievement marks a crucial step in Goldwind’s expansion into the international market. The installation of the first of three turbines will enable Goldwind’s Brazilian team to…
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has received a firm order from First Look Solutions, a subsidiary of Rezolv Energy and Low Carbon, to deliver a full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solution for the 192 MW Vifor project in south-eastern Romania. The order includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of 30 V162-6.2 MW turbines…
June 22, 2024 –The Australian government has awarded a feasibility license for the Hunter offshore wind zone project, promising to enhance regional energy security and job creation. Equinor and Oceanex have been preliminarily offered a feasibility licence for the Novocastrian Wind Pty Ltd project, which stood out among other applications. This project could employ around 3,000…
June 22, 2024: GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) has begun delivering 88 of its 2.8 MW-127m wind turbines to Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Beaver Creek wind farm in Stillwater County, Montana. The wind farm, expected to have an initial capacity of 248 MW, will generate enough energy to power approximately 83,000 homes per year. The…
June 22, 2024: The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has officially declared an area off the coast of Illawarra, NSW, for offshore renewable energy development, focusing on offshore wind power. This milestone marks a significant advancement in Australia’s renewable energy sector, potentially generating substantial economic and environmental benefits. The public consultation for this initiative…
RWE has inaugurated its largest onshore wind farm in the country, located in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France. The Nouvions wind farm boasts 11 Nordex N149 turbines, each with a capacity of 4 MW, totaling 44 MW and making it RWE’s most powerful wind farm in France. The wind farm will supply approximately 19,000 households…
June 21, 2024 –DEME, in consortium with Hellenic Cables, has been awarded a substantial contract for the supply and installation of high-voltage subsea cables for Princess Elisabeth Island in the Belgian North Sea. This project, developed by grid operator Elia, marks a world first in the creation of a European high-voltage grid at sea. The contract…
June 21, 2024 –Deep Wind Offshore has emerged as the winner of a 1GW size site in the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Estonia. This milestone comes as the Baltic countries aim to collectively achieve 20GW of offshore wind production capacity by 2030. The offshore wind site, named Saare 2.1, is located outside Saaremaa Island,…
June 21, 2024 –Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has received a significant order from TagEnergy to supply 93 of its V162-6.2 MW wind turbines for the second stage of the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Australia. The 577 MW order is an extension of the existing 756 MW contract for the first stage, bringing the…
June 21, 2024 –The Sunrise Wind project has received final approval from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This approval marks the culmination of a thorough environmental review and paves the way for the construction of the state’s largest offshore wind project. With a capacity of 924 MW, Sunrise Wind…
June 21, 2024 –The Federal Network Agency of Germany announced on June 21, 2024, the results of the offshore tenders for two areas in the North Sea, with a total tender volume of 2,500 MW. The winning bids, worth €3.0225 billion, were awarded to Offshore Wind One GmbH and EnBW Offshore Projektgesellschaft 1 GmbH. The Federal…
June 21, 2024 – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Greece’s TERNA ENERGY SA. This transaction, valued at €3.2 billion, is the largest ever energy deal on the Athens Stock Exchange and one of the most significant in the EU renewables sector….
June 21, 2024 – The Indian Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for the country’s first offshore wind energy projects. This initiative, with a total allocation of $908 million, is set to significantly reduce carbon emissions and enhance the nation’s renewable energy capacity. The VGF…
June 21, 2024 –In a strategic move to bolster Korea’s offshore wind capacity, Principle Power and HSG Sungdong have signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to advance the engineering developments for the mass production and assembly of WindFloat® technologies, marking a significant step towards achieving Korea’s goal of 14.3 GW of offshore…
June 20, 2024 – Maersk, renowned for its integrated logistics solutions, has been awarded a significant contract by Danish renewable energy leader, Vestas. This contract involves transporting the massive powertrains for Vestas’s largest wind turbine, the V236, as part of Maersk’s Project Logistics (MPL) division’s heavy lift capabilities. The V236 turbine’s powertrain, a critical component…
20 June 2024 – Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is making significant strides in its Gennaker offshore wind project by signing an updated Master Supply Agreement with Siemens Gamesa. This agreement ensures the delivery of 63 advanced wind turbines, each with a capacity of up to 15 MW and a rotor diameter of 236 meters. The new…
20 June 2024 – Vestas, has announced a significant milestone with a conditional agreement to supply 112 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind projects. These projects, a collaboration between Vattenfall and BASF, are set to be developed in the German North Sea. The contract includes a 5-year service and…
20 June 2024, The HSI Joint Venture, a collaboration between HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders, and Iv, has been awarded the prestigious contract to design and build high voltage AC substations for the Modular Offshore Grid 2 (MOG2) project on Princess Elisabeth Island, the world’s first artificial energy island. This landmark project, spearheaded by transmission system…
20 June 2024, The first wind turbine has been successfully installed at the Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm, set to be Germany’s largest with a capacity of 913 MW. Once operational, this will mark the world’s first offshore wind farm awarded without subsidies, made possible through long-term corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) with major…
Danish manufacturer Vestas is spearheading a transformative project in Scotland by planning to establish the country’s first wind turbine blade factory at Leith Docks in Edinburgh. This initiative represents a significant milestone for Scotland’s renewable energy sector, promising to localize the supply chain and create high-skill jobs in the region. The proposed factory will manufacture…
Wind farms in Ireland have generated 35% of the country’s electricity in the first five months of 2024, according to the latest report from Wind Energy Ireland. The May Wind Energy report revealed that electricity demand in Ireland increased slightly to 3,241 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in May 2024, up from 3,181 GWh in the same month…
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has secured a significant order from RWE for the Nordseecluster A offshore wind project in Germany. The firm order, announced today, is for 44 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines, totaling 660 MW. Vestas V236-15.0 MW The Nordseecluster project is being implemented in two phases, with Nordseecluster A being the first…
The offshore substation for the Iles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm has been successfully installed. Designed and manufactured by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a local supplier, the substation weighs approximately 2,500 tons and measures 39 meters in length, 25.5 meters in width, and 18 meters in height. Îles dYeu and Noirmoutier the offshore substation is…
A consortium led by SSE Pacifico, alongside Marubeni and other partners, has been awarded public funding for a 30MW floating offshore wind demonstration project in Japan. The project, located off the southern coast of Akita Prefecture, will be developed in water depths of up to 400 meters, making it one of the deepest offshore development…
The Nordex Group has achieved a significant milestone in the Nordic region, exceeding the 5 GW threshold of installed capacity with the installation of a N163/5.X turbine at the Kalistanneva wind farm in Finland. The company’s 1,234 turbines, operating in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway, generate clean electricity for approximately 2 million households. The Nordic…
The Port of Nigg has successfully completed the first phase of the Moray West Offshore Wind Farm project. A total of 62 Transition Pieces have been preassembled and marshalled from the East Quay, ready for installation offshore by DEME Group’s Apollo jack-up vessel. Port of Nigg Completes First Phase of Moray West Offshore Wind Farm…
Ørsted has announced the completion of the Helena Energy Center, a 518 MW combined wind and solar project located in Bee County, South Texas. The project is now fully operational and is expected to generate enough renewable energy to power over 110,000 Texan homes and businesses annually. Helena-Energy-Center_-a-518-MW-combined-wind-and-solar-project-located-in-Bee-County_-South-Texas. The Helena Energy Center consists of the…
ABPmer, a leading marine consultancy, has been commissioned by Thistle Wind Partners to conduct marine physical process assessments for the 2GW Ayre and Bowdun Offshore Wind Farms, located off the coast of Scotland. The Ayre and Bowdun projects, with a combined capacity of 2GW, are expected to generate enough electricity to power 2.4 million households,…
RWE has announced the initiation of site investigation surveys for its Canopy Offshore Wind Farm project off the coast of Northern California. This significant milestone marks the beginning of the development of RWE’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm. The Canopy project, with a planned capacity of 1.6 GW, aims to provide clean energy to…
Ørsted has announced a significant investment in a new battery energy storage system (BESS) to be co-located with its Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Swardeston, near Norwich. This development aims to enhance the stability of the UK energy supply and mitigate price volatility for consumers. Orsted Hornsea 1 The project will feature a Tesla…
The County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland has recommended that the government grant a permit for the Mareld offshore wind farm. This decision, which has been in preparation for some time, marks the second offshore wind project proposed by the board, potentially powering 1.2 million households annually. The Mareld wind farm is proposed by Mareld…
OnPath Energy has announced the completion of its Kype Muir Extension Wind Farm, located in South Lanarkshire. The project features 15 ultra-powerful turbines, including four at 156 meters, three at 176 meters, and eight at 200 meters, making it the first in the UK to achieve 200-meter tip heights. South-Lanarkshire-windfarm The Kype Muir Extension Wind…
Hydro Rein has partnered with Pajala Almänning to develop a large-scale wind power project in the region. The project, named Karhuvaara, will span over 7,000 hectares in the Pajala municipality, with plans to install up to 50 wind turbines. The region is expected to see a substantial increase in demand for renewable energy, driven by…
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has secured a 72 MW order from Denker & Wulf AG for the Holtsee wind energy project in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The project will feature ten V162-7.2 MW wind turbines, which will be delivered, installed, and commissioned by Vestas. Vestas V162-7.2 MW The EnVentus platform’s efficient technology was a key…
The Netherlands has granted permits for the construction and operation of its largest offshore wind farms to date. The permits have been awarded to Noordzeker and Zeevonk II, with Noordzeker taking charge of the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Site Alpha and Zeevonk II managing the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Site Beta. Together, these projects will…
CAPE Holland has secured a significant contract from Van Oord, a leading global installation contractor, to supply their innovative CAPE VLT-640 Quad for the Hollandse Kust West offshore wind project, spearheaded by Ecowende. This project marks a major step in advancing ecological goals within the offshore wind industry. The CAPE Vibro Lifting Technology (VLT) will…
Envision Energy has successfully connected the world’s largest offshore wind turbine, the EN-256/16.7 prototype, to the grid in Sheyang, China. This achievement marks a significant milestone in China’s offshore wind power industry, positioning it at the forefront of global technological advancements. The EN-256/16.7 is not only the largest wind turbine in the world but also…
The Department of the Interior has announced a significant step forward in the Biden-Harris administration’s push for renewable energy with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the State of Maryland. This agreement aims to enhance the development of offshore wind energy, contributing to President Biden’s goal of…
CPS Energy has announced the extension and expansion of a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Avangrid, which will significantly increase its renewable energy capacity. The revised agreement will more than double CPS Energy’s wind power share from Avangrid’s Peñascal wind farm in Kenedy County, Texas, from 77 megawatts (MW) to 161 MW. This increase…
GE Vernova and J-POWER have announced the successful launch of the Ishikari Hachinosawa Wind Farm in Hokkaido, Japan. The 21 MW wind farm, powered by five GE Vernova 4.2-117 turbines, has been operational since March 2024 and is expected to provide clean energy to approximately 7,400 households annually. Ishikari-Hachinosawa-wind-farm_-Japan The project aligns with Japan’s goal…
Octopus Australia has announced the acquisition of 28,000 hectares of land near Deniliquin, NSW, for the development of the 1GW Merino Wind Farm. This new project adds to their existing 400MW Saltbush Wind Farm, bringing their total landholding in the South-West NSW Renewable Energy Zone (SW-NSW REZ) to 35,000 hectares. The $3.5 billion Merino Wind…
Uniper has entered into a development partnership with WAP Energia to develop an onshore wind portfolio in Poland. The partnership covers six early-stage onshore wind projects with a total capacity of up to 600 MW. This collaboration supports Uniper’s goal of achieving 10 GW of developed projects ready for construction by 2030. Poland is experiencing…
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has announced a significant order from ImWind Erneuerbare Energie GmbH for a wind power project in Loidesthal, Austria. The deal includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of 11 wind turbines, totaling 68 MW. Vestas-Wind turbine-Sommeralm_-Austria The order comprises ten V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and one V150-6.0 MW turbine. Upon…
Seatrium and GE Vernova Inc. have been awarded a third contract by TenneT TSO B.V. for the construction of a 2-gigawatt (GW) High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electric offshore transmission system in the Netherlands. This contract is part of the five-year Framework Cooperation Agreement announced by the Seatrium-GE Vernova consortium in March last year. High-Voltage-Direct-Current-HVDC-electric-offshore-transmission-system…
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad (MHB) has secured its second offshore wind project, a subcontract to build an offshore substation (OSS) high voltage direct current (HVDC) platform for the Nederwiek 1 project in the Netherlands. This project is part of TenneT’s landmark 2-Gigawatt (2GW) Programme, aimed at advancing clean energy solutions. Offshore substation…
Corio Generation and Å Energi have signed a strategic partnership agreement to collaborate on offshore wind energy projects in Norway and Northern Europe. The agreement builds on their existing relationship and combines Corio’s international offshore wind expertise with Å Energi’s strong market position in the Nordics. Steffen-Syvertsen_-CEO-of-Å-Energi-and-Jonathan-Cole_-CEO-of-Corio-Generation The partnership aims to support Norway’s goal of…
The Highland Council has greenlit the onshore plans for the West of Orkney Windfarm, a significant offshore wind project off Scotland’s northern coast. The council’s North Planning Applications Committee approved the onshore application for planning permission in principle on June 4, marking a crucial step forward for the multi-billion-pound project. This approval includes the development…
ENMARO and Pondera Consult have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their cooperation in Poland’s offshore wind industry. The agreement aims to leverage their combined expertise to source, define, and target potential offshore wind project opportunities in Poland. Poland has set ambitious targets to develop its offshore wind sector, with 5.9 GW already secured…
The first load of Transition Pieces (TPs) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project has arrived at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Virginia, USA. This marks a significant milestone in the project’s progress. firstTransition pieces for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project The journey began on April 24, as the MV Sun Rise set…
The Viking Wind Farm in Shetland has produced its first power, marking a significant milestone for what will soon become the UK’s most productive onshore wind farm. This development follows the installation of the final turbine at the 443MW facility. Viking-Wind-Farm-on-Shetland The achievement coincides with the nearing completion of the Shetland High Voltage Direct Current…
The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub has announced the selection of six companies for its 2024 accelerator program, which aims to support the development of innovative solutions for the offshore wind industry. The selected companies are Boxkite Software, Claviate, Indeximate, Pliant Energy Systems, Sensatek, and Triton Anchor. They will participate in a six-month mentoring and business…
In a significant leap for renewable energy, the world’s largest offshore wind turbine, an 18-megawatt semi-direct drive unit, has been successfully installed at the coastal wind power test base in Shantou City, Guangdong Province. This groundbreaking installation sets a new global benchmark in offshore wind power capacity. World First 18MW semi-direct-drive offshore wind turbine Developed…
The floating offshore wind sector is at the forefront of the evolving renewable energy landscape. To drive innovation, four industry leaders – Vattenfall & Seagust, Equinor, Deep Wind Offshore & EDF Renewables, and Å Energi & Corio – have launched challenges through the NOW Accelerator program. These challenges aim to enhance economic efficiency, promote sustainability,…
Cadeler successfully launched its newbuild wind installation vessel, Wind Maker, from Hanwha Ocean Ship Yard on June 3, 2024. The vessel is expected to be delivered in Q1 2025 and will immediately begin work on the Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farm project. Cadeler_s-M-class-newbuilds-–-Wind-Maker The vessel is an NG-16000X design by Gusto MSC and includes a…
Equinor, the leading energy company, has executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for the renewable energy produced by the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project. This agreement is a significant step following NYSERDA’s announcement in February that selected Equinor as a conditional winner…
Jumbo Offshore has concluded the removal of two monopiles at the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) in Taiwan. The operation was performed by Jumbo Offshore’s DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel, Fairplayer, which was mobilized from Europe specifically for this task. Jumbo-Offshore-vessel The contract for the removal was awarded by Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. (YWPC)…
The îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France has reached a significant milestone with the successful installation of its first monopile foundation at sea. This landmark event was carried out by DEME’s installation vessel “Innovation” on June 4th, as confirmed by Ocean Winds, a joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE, dedicated to…
The European Commission has approved an Italian scheme to support offshore wind energy projects with a €2 billion investment. This initiative is part of a larger effort to boost renewable energy capacity in Italy and aligns with the European Green Deal, aiming to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels. The Italian government notified the Commission…
Ampelmann, a global offshore access specialist, has signed a significant contract with Seaway7 to supply an E5000 gangway for a major US offshore wind project. This marks the company’s continued involvement in the emerging US offshore wind market, following its successful engagements in South Fork and Vineyard Wind. Ampelmann_Wind_E5000_Europe The contract will see the deployment…
North Star has announced a significant financial boost with up to £425 million in new debt investment to expand its fleet and reinforce its leadership in Europe’s offshore wind sector. This funding will facilitate the addition of 40 hybrid service operation vessels (SOVs) by 2040, marking a substantial leap towards the company’s goal of becoming…
Vestas, a leading global partner in sustainable energy solutions, has announced the receipt of a 124 MW order for a wind energy project in Telsiai, Lithuania . The project, awarded by Utilitas Wind and Latvenergo AS, involves the delivery of 20 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, including supply, delivery, and commissioning. Vestas V162-6.2 MW Vestas will…
SPIE, a leading European multi-technical services provider, has announced that its subsidiary, The Correll Group, has been awarded a multi-year framework agreement by the Ørsted Group, a global leader in offshore wind. The agreement covers fault finding, diagnostic, and dry repair services for Ørsted’s wind farms in the UK, USA, and Taiwan. Correll will provide…
Siemens Gamesa, a leading member of Aalborg Renewables, has received a significant investment of DKK 162.2 million from the Green Investment Fund. The funding was announced by Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov and marks a major step forward for green technology in Aalborg. Siemens Gamesa Wind Turbine The investment will facilitate…
Envision Energy, the world’s largest producer of wind turbines, has been named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Zhang Lei, Envision Energy is also known for operating the fastest electric car racing team. This is all part of Zhang’s ambitious vision for a “Green Utopia.”…
SSE Renewables has submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanála for the Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 project, a proposed offshore wind farm located in the Irish Sea. The project, which could generate enough renewable energy to power up to 850,000 homes, is expected to contribute significantly to Ireland’s target of at least 5…
The Hai Long Project has reached a significant milestone with the successful installation of offshore substation (OSS) jackets at the Hai Long Offshore Windfarm Project. CDWE accomplished this feat with the help of the Green Jade vessel, which transported and installed the jackets and piles supplied by barge. Each OSS jacket is a large, four-legged…
Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten and German Energy State Secretary Philipp Nimmermann have agreed to explore the development of a hybrid interconnection between their offshore wind farms, despite not sharing a direct sea border. The project aims to contribute to a meshed offshore grid in the North Sea and leverage regional potential for…
EDP inaugurated its first operational project in Chile, the Punta de Talca Wind Farm, located in the municipality of Ovalle. The facility features 14 wind turbines, contributing 83 MW to the Chilean National Electricity System. This will generate enough energy to power 95,000 homes in the region annually, avoiding the emission of 140,000 tons of…
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the Changfang-Xidao offshore wind project, marking its first offshore wind farms in the Asia Pacific region. The project, which is expected to power 650,000 local households, boasts a capacity of nearly 600 MW, contributing a 25% increase to Taiwan’s offshore wind capacity….