30 June 2024ย =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 2024ย =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 2024ย =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 2024ย =DEME’s offshore installation vessel, ‘Apollo’, has arrived at the Dieppe le Trรฉport 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 2024ย โThe 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 2024ย โBoskalis, 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 2024ย โSif 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 2024ย โEdison, 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 2024ย โDogger Bank Wind Farm has announced an additional ยฃ25 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 2024ย โThe 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 2024ย โSiemens 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…
June 26, 2024ย 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, 2024ย ย โSiemens 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, 2024ย ย โEnvironmental 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, 2024ย ย โThe European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a โฌ1.2 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, 2024ย ย โBW Ideol has launched the BATSO project, funded by ADEME with โฌ2.9 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, 2024ย ย โTitan 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, 2024ย ย โ The NextFloat+ Project has secured a โฌ13.4m 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, 2024ย ย โCadeler 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, 2024ย ย โAssociated 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, 2024ย ย โA 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, 2024ย ย โAs 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, 2024ย – 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, 2024ย โCDWE 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, 2024ย โThe 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: 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…
June 21, 2024ย โDEME, 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, 2024ย โDeep 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, 2024ย โThe 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, 2024ย โThe 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 โฌ3.0225 billion, were awarded to Offshore Wind One GmbH and EnBW Offshore Projektgesellschaft 1 GmbH. The Federal…
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 nationโs renewable energy capacity. The VGF…
June 21, 2024ย โIn a strategic move to bolster Koreaโs 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 WindFloatยฎ technologies, marking a significant step towards achieving Koreaโs goal of 14.3 GW of offshore…
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 โ 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 first wind turbine has been successfully installed at the Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm, set to be Germanyโs 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…
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. รles 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 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…
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 RWEโs first commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm. The Canopy project, with a planned capacity of 1.6 GW, aims to provide clean energy to…
รrsted 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 Vรคstra Gรถtaland 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…
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 worldโs 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 Bidenโs goal of…
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 ร 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 ร Energi’s strong market position in the Nordics. Steffen-Syvertsen_-CEO-of-ร -Energi-and-Jonathan-Cole_-CEO-of-Corio-Generation The partnership aims to support Norway’s goal of…
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 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 worldโs 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 ร 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-โ-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 Offshoreโs 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 รฎles dโYeu 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 DEMEโs installation vessel โInnovationโ 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 โฌ2 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 ยฃ425 million in new debt investment to expand its fleet and reinforce its leadership in Europeโs 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…
SSE Renewables has submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanรกla 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…
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 Taiwanโs offshore wind capacity….
SK Eco Plant and SK Ocean Plant have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Haeul-i Offshore Wind Power Co., Ltd., a corporation managed by global green energy investment firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), to collaborate on the production, transportation, and installation of floating bodies for the ambitious 1.5GW Haeuli Offshore Wind Power Project in…
The Xuwen Dongsan Offshore Wind Power Demonstration Project, a joint venture between Mingyang Smart Energy and BASF, has received approval in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China. Mingyang Offshore Wind Turbine The project has a capacity of 500 MW and is scheduled to begin construction in 2024, with a target to achieve grid-connected power generation by the…
The County Administrative Board of Gotland County has submitted a proposal to the Swedish government regarding the permit application for the Aurora offshore wind farm under the Swedish Economic Zone Act. This significant project, proposed by AUR Energipark AB, aims to build and operate up to 370 wind turbines south of Gotland, approximately 20 kilometers…
Skyborn Sweden has submitted a permit application for the construction of the Polargrund Offshore wind farm, a major renewable energy project located 35 kilometers off the coast, south of Kalix and Haparanda. This 3,000 MW wind farm is expected to significantly boost green energy production in the Norrbotten region, generating up to 10 TWh of…
A groundbreaking marine research initiative has commenced, aiming to advance the understanding and reduction of underwater noise produced by floating offshore wind farms. This collaborative project, led by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapultโs Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence (FOW CoE), involves partners Equinor, JASCO Applied Sciences, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), and…
The Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland has achieved another significant milestone with the successful installation of transition pieces by the offshore installation vessel โApolloโ. This marks the latest phase in the project, following the completion of monopile installations by the vessel โOrionโ in April. The installation process utilized innovative bolting tools and custom-designed…
Dajin has officially commenced the manufacturing process for the foundations of RWEโs Nordseecluster A, marking a significant milestone with a first cutting ceremony on May 28th. This event signifies the project’s transition into the production phase. The Nordseecluster A project employs a TP-LESS design, an innovative approach that enhances both structural integrity and cost-efficiency. This…
In a significant move to enhance Sweden’s renewable energy infrastructure, Deep Wind Offshore has entered into a long-term partnership with Swedish electricity grid company Ellevio. This collaboration aims to expedite the development of the Olof Skรถtkonung offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Bothnia. Johan Lindehag, CEO Ellevio. Deep Wind Offshore and Ellevio will work…
Prysmian, a global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, has announced the successful completion of the Gruissan/EOLMED floating offshore wind farm project in France. The project, initiated in 2021, involved a contract with the French Transmission System Operator (TSO) RTE (Rรฉseau de Transport d’รlectricitรฉ) for the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) of an…
British energy giant Shell is set to reduce its workforce in the offshore wind division, with layoffs expected to commence within months, mainly in Europe. This move is part of CEO Wael Sawan’s strategy to pivot the company’s focus back to oil and gas. CEO Shell Wael Sawan A Shell spokesperson explained, “We are concentrating…
Approximately four months after a cable failure disrupted operations at the Rentel wind farm, repairs have been successfully completed. The fault, located just below the Rentel transformer platform, necessitated the replacement of a 400-metre section of cable. This new section was connected to the existing cable beneath the seabed. Despite the disruption, the four connected…
Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL) has acknowledged breaching condition 20A of the Electricity Generation Standard Licence Conditions, known as the Transmission Constraint Licence Condition (TCLC). Following an engagement period with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem), BOWL has opted for an alternative resolution to avoid formal enforcement action. This resolution involves immediate adjustments…
Van Oord, a Dutch maritime contracting company, has been awarded the contract for the transport and installation of monopile foundations for the Nordseecluster offshore wind project in Germany by RWE. This significant project involves the installation of foundations for a 1.6 GW wind farm cluster, which is expected to generate enough renewable energy to power…
The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management has designated several offshore areas, where รrsted plans to build wind farms, as energy zones in the draft of the new Baltic Sea marine plans. These areas include Kattegat, Gรคvle รst, Baltic Central, and Skรฅne. รrstedโs Skรฅne offshore wind farm, located 22 kilometers south of the Skรฅne…
Offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore has submitted an application to the Swedish government to develop and operate a floating offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea, located approximately 74 kilometers east of Nynรคshamn, outside Stockholm. This project, named Erik Segersรคll, marks the company’s second major wind farm proposal in Sweden, following their earlier application…
Iberdrola has announced the full commissioning of the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm, marking a significant achievement in green energy for France. Located in Brittany, Saint-Brieuc is France’s second offshore wind farm and the first in the region. This project, developed by Iberdrola’s subsidiary Ailes Marines, will provide sustainable energy to 835,000 people, accounting for 9%…
EnBW, one of Germany’s leading energy companies, has commenced construction on what will become the country’s largest offshore wind farm. Named “He Dreiht,” which translates to “He rotates” in Low German, the project boasts an impressive 960 megawatts capacity, enough to power 1.1 million households. The He Dreiht wind farm will feature 64 state-of-the-art wind…
The TetraSpar Demonstrator, a pioneering floating offshore wind project, has made remarkable progress since its commissioning in late 2021. Located at METCentre in Norway, this project has been instrumental in delivering green energy, supporting research and development, and validating advanced numerical models for floating wind technology. Over the past two years, the TetraSpar Demonstrator has…
RWE has announced its investment decision for the Nordseecluster, a major offshore wind project consisting of two wind farms with a total capacity of 1.6 gigawatts. The new wind farms are expected to generate approximately 6.5 terawatt hours of green electricity annually, significantly contributing to the decarbonisation of Germany’s industrial sector. The Nordseecluster will be…
Vestas Wind Systems A/S has announced a conditional agreement to supply turbines for a substantial offshore wind power project in Northern Europe, with a total capacity exceeding 1 GW. This large-scale project will be developed in two construction phases. The agreement, if confirmed and made unconditional, will be disclosed in line with Vestasโ disclosure policy….
In a landmark achievement for France’s renewable energy ambitions, the 500MW Fรฉcamp Offshore Wind Farm has become fully operational. This milestone was marked with an inauguration ceremony attended by Roland Lescure, the French delegated Minister for Industry and Energy, along with representatives from EDF Renewables, Enbridge Inc., CPP Investments, and Skyborn. Situated between 13 and…
Dominion Energy announced today the successful installation of the first monopile foundation for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, marking a significant milestone for the largest offshore wind farm currently under construction in the United States. The installation took place approximately 29 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, using the Orion, a heavy…
Van Oord, a Dutch marine contractor, has been awarded a contract by the Spanish energy giant Iberdrola for the construction of the Windanker offshore wind farm in Germany. This project marks another significant addition to Van Oordโs portfolio of offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea, underscoring its expertise and leadership in the renewable energy…
Van Oordโs offshore installation vessel, Aeolus, has successfully installed the first monopile foundation at the RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant milestone in the construction of one of the largest offshore wind projects in the world. Located on Dogger Bank in the central North Sea, 195 kilometers from the North East coast of…
In a landmark milestone for the global energy transition, the consortium between Elicio, an international wind energy producer, and BayWa r.e., a renewable energy developer and solutions provider, has been named the winner of France’s first large-scale floating offshore wind tender. The announcement was made on May 15, 2024, by Bruno Le Maire, Minister of…
Blyth, UK โ 16 May 2024 โ The UK has secured its position at the forefront of offshore wind turbine technology with a new ยฃ85.6 million ($106 million) investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to expand the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s testing facilities. This funding will support the development of next-generation wind turbines,…
China’s largest wind turbine company, Mingyang Smart Energy, is planning to establish its inaugural European manufacturing facility in Scotland. Despite concerns surrounding China’s increasing involvement in the UK’s energy infrastructure, the company remains committed to supplying equipment for wind farms in the North Sea and initiating an offshore wind supply chain in Scotland. This month,…
Japan and the United States have formed a partnership aimed at significantly reducing the cost of floating offshore wind projects. This collaboration seeks to accelerate advancements in engineering, manufacturing, and installation for this promising clean energy technology. Japan has pledged 120 billion yen (approximately $784 million) from its Green Innovation Fund to support the development…
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China makes history with the world’s first 16 MW offshore wind turbine installation It has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully installing the world’s first 16 MW offshore wind turbine near a wind farm located in the southeastern province of Fujian. located 35 kilometers offshore. With its record-breaking capacity, it generates an incredible 34.2 kWh…