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 –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 –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 –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…
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 –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 –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 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 –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 –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: 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, 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 –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 – 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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,…
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…