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…
Hydro-Québec announced on Thursday that it will start constructing and operating wind farms, a role previously reserved for private sector developers. This move aims to add 10,000 megawatts of new wind capacity to the province’s energy network by 2035, surpassing the capacity of the Manic-Outardes hydroelectric complex. cap-chat-wind-farm-in-gaspe-region Hydro-Québec projects a 20% savings in energy…
ACCIONA Energía, a leading global operator in renewable energies, has unveiled plans for the repowering of the Tahivilla wind farm located in Tarifa, Cádiz. This ambitious project involves replacing the existing 98 wind turbines with 13 modern Nordex turbines, marking a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and productivity of the facility. Tahivilla-wind-farm The repowering…
April 2024 has been a remarkable month for ENERCON Spain, marked by significant achievements and celebrations. In the first quarter, ENERCON Spain reached an impressive milestone of 1 gigawatt (GW) of installed capacity. This landmark achievement was celebrated with a special event in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. Valverde, El Hierro,Spain The celebratory event brought together…
TenneT has commenced production of high-performance 525 kV cables for its 2 GW grid connection systems. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era in offshore grid connection technology, with the first cables being manufactured by LS Cable in Donghae. Group_Photo_LS_Cable_with_TenneT These advanced cables, capable of transmitting two gigawatts (GW) of direct current over…
OEG Renewables (OEGR) and Sojitz Machinery Corporation (SOMAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide comprehensive renewable service solutions to Japan’s burgeoning offshore wind market. The agreement, signed by Eric Briar, Managing Director of OEGR, and Takahiro Morikawa, General Manager of SOMAC, marks a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing the pre-construction, construction support,…
RWE, a global leader in offshore wind energy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smålandshamnar AB, the operator of the Port of Oskarshamn, to explore the port’s potential as a logistics and operations hub for offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. This strategic partnership aims to bolster Sweden’s offshore wind capacity and…
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) Catapult’s 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 ‘Apollo’. This marks the latest phase in the project, following the completion of monopile installations by the vessel ‘Orion’ in April. The installation process utilized innovative bolting tools and custom-designed…
Dajin has officially commenced the manufacturing process for the foundations of RWE’s 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 Skötkonung 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 (Réseau de Transport d’Électricité) 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…
Brookfield Asset Management, along with its institutional partners, including Brookfield Renewable and Temasek, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Neoen, a leading global renewable energy developer based in France. The deal involves purchasing approximately 53.32% of Neoen’s outstanding shares from shareholders such as Impala, the Fonds Stratégique de Participations, Cartusia,…
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…
Vestas has announced a significant restructuring aimed at improving its wind energy solutions delivery. The company will merge its Technology (CTO) and Manufacturing & Global Procurement (COO) organizations into a single entity named the Technology and Operations organization (CTOO). This new unified structure is designed to strengthen Vestas’ end-to-end delivery approach and streamline operations within…
Plans to build a significant wind farm in Ireland, capable of generating up to 137 MW of renewable energy, have been halted due to environmental concerns. An Bord Pleanála, Ireland’s national independent planning authority, rejected the proposed Cloghercor Wind Farm in County Donegal. The decision was made amidst fears that the wind turbines could harm…
The State of New Jersey and Danish energy company Orsted have reached a $125 million settlement concerning the halted development of the Ocean Wind 1 and Ocean Wind 2 projects. This agreement resolves all claims related to the discontinuation of these offshore wind initiatives. The settlement follows Orsted’s decision to cease development on the Ocean…
Siemens Gamesa, the wind turbine division of Siemens Energy, plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 4,100 jobs, representing around 15% of its total staff. This decision was communicated by the division’s Chief Executive, Jochen Eickholt, in an internal letter to employees on Tuesday. Eickholt highlighted the need for significant adjustments due to lower business…
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 Ørsted plans to build wind farms, as energy zones in the draft of the new Baltic Sea marine plans. These areas include Kattegat, Gävle Öst, Baltic Central, and Skåne. Ørsted’s Skåne offshore wind farm, located 22 kilometers south of the Skåne…
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind division have entered into a groundbreaking agreement valued at over €700 million to supply wind turbines for the Maestrazgo cluster within the Teruel wind project. This significant contract marks one of the largest wind power agreements in Spain and is poised to significantly boost the Spanish…
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 Nynäshamn, outside Stockholm. This project, named Erik Segersäll, 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 Vestas’ disclosure policy….
In a landmark achievement for France’s renewable energy ambitions, the 500MW Fécamp 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…
Iberdrola, which already owns approximately 81.6% of Avangrid, has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 18.4% minority stake at $35.75 per share. This move follows approval from Avangrid’s Board of Directors and a recommendation by an independent Special Committee overseeing the operation. The transaction, disclosed in a filing with the National Securities Market Commission…
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 Oord’s portfolio of offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea, underscoring its expertise and leadership in the renewable energy…
Van Oord’s 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…
Siemens Energy AG is selling its Indian wind turbine business, a subsidiary of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, in a strategic move to address ongoing losses and aim for profitability. The Indian unit, which generates $700 million in annual revenue, is valued at $1 billion. Barclays has been appointed to manage the sale process, and potential…
Envision Energy has announced a strategic partnership with Harmony Energy Income Trust to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) for Harmony Energy’s power plants in Wormald Green and Hawthorn Pit in the UK. This collaboration marks a significant step in expanding energy storage capabilities in the region. Harmony Energy Income Trust, listed on the London…
A powerful tornado swept through southwest Iowa, destroying ten wind turbines and causing extensive damage. The storm struck near Greenfield, a city already reeling from four tornado-related deaths. MidAmerican Energy reported that six turbines in Adair County were toppled, while Vestas, an Oregon-based company, confirmed the destruction of four turbines in Adams County. MidAmerican spokeswoman…
Saudi Arabia has signed two groundbreaking agreements to purchase electricity from wind farms at record-low prices, furthering its renewable energy ambitions. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) and a consortium led by Japan’s Marubeni Corporation concluded these deals during the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 Business Forum in Japan. Key Projects Wa’ad Alshamal Wind Farm: AlGhat Wind…
In a recent statement, Jonathan Cole, CEO of Corio Generation, has raised concerns about the implications of excluding Chinese wind turbine manufacturers from the global supply chain. He warned that such a move could severely hinder the world’s efforts to transition to renewable energy, which is essential for combating climate change and achieving energy security….
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 – 16 May 2024 – The UK has secured its position at the forefront of offshore wind turbine technology with a new £85.6 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,…
The wind industry achieved a monumental feat in 2023, surpassing all previous records with a staggering 117 GW of new wind power capacity installed globally. This remarkable accomplishment represents a 50% increase year-over-year (YoY) and signifies significant progress towards combating climate change. Resilience in a Challenging Year This achievement is even more impressive considering the…
Japan’s largest power company, JERA, has chosen London as the global headquarters for its brand new renewable energy business, JERA Nex. This move is seen as a significant vote of confidence in the UK’s booming renewable energy sector. JERA Nex will focus on developing, owning, and operating renewable energy projects across the globe, including offshore…
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Acquires Liberty Renewables, Bolstering New York’s Clean Energy Vision In a move aimed at accelerating New York’s transition to renewable energy, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced the acquisition of Liberty Renewables, a significant player in the state’s renewable energy landscape. Through its flagship fund, CI V, CIP has sealed the deal…
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,…
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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…
The European Union has opened a formal investigation to determine if Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are benefiting from unfair government support. This probe, announced by Margrethe Vestager, European Commission executive vice-president, focuses specifically on wind farm developments within five EU nations: Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria. The European Commission is concerned that government subsidies…
Cherbourg, France – An operational incident at GE Vernova’s LM Wind Power facility in Cherbourg has caused significant disruption to production, halting the manufacture of blades for the Haliade-X offshore wind turbines and placing half the facility’s employees on partial unemployment. The company has confirmed that the incident damaged a mold used in the manufacturing…
The European Union (EU) is seriously considering a ban on wind turbines made outside of Europe. This is due to rising concerns about cybersecurity risks and the growing influence of Chinese wind Turbine manufacturers. The EU is looking at a strategy similar to the one it used to limit the Chinese tech company Huawei’s role…
A revolutionary aircraft called the WindRunner could become the largest in the world. Designed specifically to solve a major challenge in the wind energy industry, this 356-foot long aircraft will transport enormous turbine blade The WindRunner’s unique design sets it apart. It splits into two sections to accommodate a single, massive wind turbine blade –…
Installing wind turbines, particularly the massive structures used in offshore wind farms, is an incredibly expensive process. Traditional methods rely on costly specialized crane ships. Now, a Norwegian company called WindSpider is promising a revolution with its innovative self-assembling crane system that significantly cuts installation costs for both onshore and offshore turbines. WindSpider’s groundbreaking design…
China is solidifying its position as a global leader in the wind energy revolution. A new report by BloombergNEF reveals that worldwide wind capacity additions reached an all-time high of 118GW in 2023, with China driving staggering growth. Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, particularly Goldwind and Envision, dominated the market. Goldwind retained the top spot for…
The Sany blade test facility, featuring a dual-axis ground-based exciter for simulating real-world forces experienced by wind turbine blades. (Photo Credit: Sany RE) Sany Renewable Energy, a division of the Chinese industrial giant Sany Group, has taken a major step forward in the wind energy ‘arms race’ with a new test facility capable of handling…
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China is known for its ambitious and innovative projects in the field of renewable energy. One of these projects was the installation of a special wind turbine with two rotors arranged in tandem, which was expected to increase the wind energy capture efficiency and power generation capacity significantly. However, the project ended in failure after…
MySE 16-260 Video The MySE 16-260 surpasses the previous largest wind turbine, Goldwind, GWH-252, !6 MW which had a rotor diameter of 252 meters and an exposed wind area of 50,000 square meters. The race to bigger wind turbines is not over yet. Lets see who will introduce first 20 MW Wind Turbine. Mingyang Smart…
Watch the featured video of Goldwind !6 MW offshore Wind Turbine The Goldwind has recently installed the world’s first 16 MW offshore wind turbine. This remarkable engineering achievement signifies a major stride towards sustainable energy and sets a precedent for global renewable efforts In this post, we will highlights the features of their newly installed…
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…