Korea Floating Wind (“KF Wind”), a joint venture between Ocean Winds (66,7%) and Aker Offshore Wind (33,3%), has obtained its first Electric Business License (EBL) from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea for a capacity of 870MW, a key step toward realizing what will be part of the largest … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Aker Offshore Wind Reach Key Electric Business License Milestone for Floating Offshore Wind Project in South Korea
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Scotland awards seabed rights for massive amounts of offshore wind energy, most of it floating
The Crown Estate Scotland has announced the results of the “ScotWind” seabed tender. They auctioned 8,600 km² of sea space which could host almost 25 GW of offshore wind. 17 projects won. With 15 GW most of the capacity that will now be developed will be floating offshore wind. The system the Scots have used … Continue reading Scotland awards seabed rights for massive amounts of offshore wind energy, most of it floating
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Odra Energia floating offshore wind farm project
On Wednesday 29 December, Odra Energia will file an application for ministerial authorisation for its floating offshore wind farm project off the southern coast of the province of Lecce. In a change to the original plans for the project, the distance from the coast to the turbines has now been increased by 30% to a … Continue reading Odra Energia floating offshore wind farm project
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DNV provides certification services for Hexicon’s floating wind power project TwinWay
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has provided Hexicon with a Statement of Feasibility for its TwinWay demonstrator which will be installed and operated at Metcentre, off the coast of Norway. With achieving this first step in the certification process, DNV considers the TwinWay concept feasible for further development towards a full-scale demonstrator. … Continue reading DNV provides certification services for Hexicon’s floating wind power project TwinWay
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RWE-funded study flags floating wind energy opportunity for Scottish industry
A study funded by RWE, one of the world’s leaders in offshore wind, concludes that Scotland could become a world leader in producing low carbon concrete foundations for floating offshore wind farms. The study identified potential business opportunities from the current ScotWind seabed leasing round, and calls on Scottish politicians, project developers, suppliers and industry … Continue reading RWE-funded study flags floating wind energy opportunity for Scottish industry
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Floating offshore wind energy demo project successfully commissioned off the Norwegian coast
RWE is well on track to become a leader in floating wind and to have one gigawatt either in operation or under construction by 2030. To gain experience early, RWE is participating in multiple high-profile floating demonstration projects like the TetraSpar Demonstrator. Together with its partners Shell, TEPCO Renewables and Stiesdal Offshore Technologies RWE has … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy demo project successfully commissioned off the Norwegian coast
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BW Ideol has signed an agreement to acquire a 5% ownership in the 30MW EOLMED floating wind energy pilot project
BW Ideol has signed an agreement to acquire a 5% ownership in the 30MW EOLMED floating wind power pilot project in the French Mediterranean. This investment confirms the company’s dual-trackgrowth strategy as co-developer of floating wind projects and as floating foundation EPCI provider.BW Ideol and Qair have been cooperating on the project since 2016 and … Continue reading BW Ideol has signed an agreement to acquire a 5% ownership in the 30MW EOLMED floating wind energy pilot project
Continue readingShell to buy 51% stake in Western Star venture’s floating wind farm
Shell has signed an agreement with Irish leading blue economy developer Simply Blue Group to acquire a 51 percent share of their Western Star venture, which seeks to develop a floating wind farm off the Clare coast in Ireland. This follows a similar agreement earlier this year to jointly develop the Emerald floating wind project … Continue reading Shell to buy 51% stake in Western Star venture’s floating wind farm
Continue readingDNV calls for partners to enhance technology development for floating offshore wind energy substations
The objective is to align industry best-practice allowing for an accelerated technology development and to close gaps in available substation standards enabling scaling of floating offshore wind with an acceptable level of commercial, technical, health, safety and environmental risks. “In DNV’s latest Energy Transition Outlook Report, we predict that by 2050, the installed floating wind capacity … Continue reading DNV calls for partners to enhance technology development for floating offshore wind energy substations
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Aker Offshore Wind, Ocean Winds and Statkraft unite to develop floating offshore wind energy in the Norwegian North Sea
The equal partnership will submit an application to the Norwegian authorities for the development of a commercial scale floating offshore wind farm in the Utsira Nord license area in the Norwegian North Sea. Combining five decades of North Sea expertise in offshore development, execution, and marine operations from the Aker group of companies, the experience … Continue reading Aker Offshore Wind, Ocean Winds and Statkraft unite to develop floating offshore wind energy in the Norwegian North Sea
Continue readingEquinor plans to launch GW-size floating wind energy concept in Scotland
Equinor, the leading developer in floating offshore wind has designed a new floating wind concept that will enable industrial standardisation and maximise opportunities for local supply chains. Having reaffirmed its commitment to Scotland earlier this year, the offshore energy company has now revealed its preferred floating wind foundation design for full-scale gigawatt (GW) commercial floating … Continue reading Equinor plans to launch GW-size floating wind energy concept in Scotland
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X1 Wind completes rotor assembly for pioneering ‘downwind’ floating platform
The firm’s X30 prototype is now fully assembled in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, ready for installation. Fitted with a specially adapted V29 Vestas wind turbine, the unique ‘downwind’ system is able to ‘weathervane’ and orientate passively with the wind to maximise energy yields. The novel ‘tripod-like’ platform also features greater structural efficiency, with a lighter and … Continue reading X1 Wind completes rotor assembly for pioneering ‘downwind’ floating platform
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Aker Offshore Wind unveils underwater innovation for floating offshore wind energy in Scotland
Aker Offshore Wind has outlined plans to utilise Scotland’s first offshore wind underwater substation as part of its bids for major offshore windfarms. The multi-million subsea innovation would be developed, manufactured, and supplied in Scotland by Aker Solutions and provide major export opportunities for Scottish businesses.Substations – which help move the energy created by wind turbines … Continue reading Aker Offshore Wind unveils underwater innovation for floating offshore wind energy in Scotland
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Windfloat Atlantic reaches 75 GWh in its first year of operation
The project, driven by EDP Renewables through the Windplus consortium formed by OW (50:50 joint-venture between EDPR and ENGIE), Repsol and Principle Power, is the world’s first semi-submersible floating wind farm. The energy produced in the first year of full operation is enough to supply 60,000 inhabitants and avoid the emission of 33,000 tons of … Continue reading Windfloat Atlantic reaches 75 GWh in its first year of operation
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Vattenfall shortlisted to participate in the first floating offshore wind energy tender in France
Vattenfall prequalifies, together with partners wpd and BlueFloat Energy, for the upcoming 250MW floating offshore wind tender off the coast of South Brittany in France. On 15 September, the French government officially announced the list of prequalified candidates for the upcoming offshore wind tender in South Brittany, the first commercial floating tender in France. Vattenfall … Continue reading Vattenfall shortlisted to participate in the first floating offshore wind energy tender in France
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ACS completes the largest floating wind farm
Cobra has implemented this offshore wind energy project in Scotland, which is expected to generate up to 218 GWh of clean electricity per year. The Kincardine wind power project has come to an end, and it is nothing more and nothing less than the largest floating offshore wind farm in the world. Cobra Wind, a … Continue reading ACS completes the largest floating wind farm
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RWE, NTE and Havfram: joint participation in floating offshore wind power project in Norway
RWE, NTE and Havfram have signed a collaboration agreement. Together, the three companies intend to participate in the Norwegian government’s tender process for floating offshore wind energy, which will begin later this year. Norway has ambitious climate targets: by 2030, the country aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 55 per cent … Continue reading RWE, NTE and Havfram: joint participation in floating offshore wind power project in Norway
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Shell considering the development of a floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
A joint venture has been officially established centered on the development of a large floating offshore wind farm off the coast of South Korea. The major oil and gas shells hold an 80% stake in a JV called MunmuBaram, with the remaining 20% ??held by Coens Hexicon. The latter is itself a joint venture between … Continue reading Shell considering the development of a floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
Continue readingDNV updates standard for floating wind turbine structures to allow for cost reduction and optimization
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has updated the DNV-ST-0119 standard for floating wind turbine structures. The updated standard includes numerous technical improvements that allow the industry to further optimize floating wind turbine structures while maintaining a sufficient level of safety. The main change is a completely revised section on floating stability. In … Continue reading DNV updates standard for floating wind turbine structures to allow for cost reduction and optimization
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Kansai EPCO and RWE team up for floating offshore wind energy in Japan
Kansai Electric Power (Kansai EPCO) and RWE Renewables (RWE) have signed an agreement to jointly study the feasibility of a large-scale floating offshore wind project off the Japanese coast. The two companies agreed to further strengthen their existing relationship and leverage the complementary strengths of both companies, in support of Japan’s goal of achieving carbon … Continue reading Kansai EPCO and RWE team up for floating offshore wind energy in Japan
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