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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…