RWE, Wales’ largest renewable energy generator, has unveiled an innovative approach to supplier engagement, as it looks to expand investment opportunities in renewable energy to a wider pool of UK businesses. The developer’s dedicated approach to supplier engagement was launched at RWE’s Celtic Sea Supply Chain Engagement Day in Cardiff, where Stephen Crabb MP for … Continue reading RWE unveils supplier initiative to unlock business opportunities from offshore wind growth and investment
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DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
An industrial scale concept for a floating production unit to produce green ammonia has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV, affirming the technical feasibility of the design. The project is now ready to start the Basic Design phase. The so-called NH3 FPSO concept is being developed by Netherland-based SwitchH2 BV and Norway-based BW Offshore … Continue reading DNV awards AiP for a floating ammonia production unit developed by SWITCH2 and BW Offshore
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X1 Wind’s X30 floating wind prototype delivers first kWh
X1 Wind has announced today (MARCH 07) that its X30 floating wind prototype, installed in the Canary Islands, successfully produced its first kWh. The milestone marks the world’s only floating wind platform currently installed with a TLP mooring system, which dramatically reduces the environmental footprint and improves compatibility with other sea uses. It further heralds … Continue reading X1 Wind’s X30 floating wind prototype delivers first kWh
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RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom. The study is funded by RWE, Wales’ largest energy generator, and carried out by Swansea-based company Marine Power Systems, which is developing a … Continue reading RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
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DNV executes studies outlining critical path for the State of Maine’s offshore wind power industry
Floating offshore wind provides state opportunity for leadership in developing new technologies and markets. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed a series of reports for the State of Maine’s Governor’s Energy Office for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative. The initiative was launched in June 2019 to outline a clear roadmap to … Continue reading DNV executes studies outlining critical path for the State of Maine’s offshore wind power industry
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EDF Renewables acquires a floating offshore wind project in Australia
The Australian subsidiary of EDF Renewables has acquired the Newcastle Offshore Wind Farm, a floating offshore project under development near the Port of Newcastle, Australia. The project is planned for the Hunter?Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) as part of the NSW Government Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. It will be developed in stages to support the … Continue reading EDF Renewables acquires a floating offshore wind project in Australia
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Norway’s massive floating wind turbine wall will be funded by the government this year
Wind Catching Systems, a Norwegian company, is nearing the completion of a massive floating wall of wind turbines that measures over half the length of the Eiffel Tower. Instead of one large turbine with blades of maximum length, the WCS project appears to be a solid wall of 150 wind turbines with rotors up to … Continue reading Norway’s massive floating wind turbine wall will be funded by the government this year
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) set to invest $8.6 billion in offshore wind in Portugal
Renewable energy developer and fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) plans to invest 8 billion euros ($8.6 billion) in a large offshore wind farm in Portugal that is preparing its first auction for such concessions. CIP said it was aiming to create 2 gigawatt installed capacity at a wind farm called Nortada off the Atlantic … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) set to invest $8.6 billion in offshore wind in Portugal
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Roxtec waterproof seals for floating wind turbines
Saitec Offshore Technologies and Roxtec collaborate for the future of renewables. Saitec Offshore Technologies, located in Bilbao (Spain), has installed Roxtec cable seals in its innovative SATH floating wind turbine concept. Having already tested and installed the seals in their previous BlueSATH project, they decided to use several different solutions from Roxtec in their DemoSATH … Continue reading Roxtec waterproof seals for floating wind turbines
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How do floating wind turbines work?
Once the water gets deeper than an 18-story building, building wind turbines from the ground up is no longer an option. Northern California has some of the strongest offshore winds in the U.S., with immense potential to produce clean energy. But it also has a problem. Its continental shelf drops off quickly, making building traditional wind … Continue reading How do floating wind turbines work?
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Iberdrola will install its first floating photovoltaic solar plant in Brazil
The Iberdrola group plans to install in Brazil, through its subsidiary Neoenergia, the company’s first floating photovoltaic plant in the world. The project will be built on the water surface of the Xaréu dam on the island of Fernando de Noronha, recognised by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, where Iberdrola is developing various … Continue reading Iberdrola will install its first floating photovoltaic solar plant in Brazil
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Equinor marks 5 years of operations at world’s first floating wind farm
Hywind Scotland, the world’s first floating offshore wind farm, has passed five years in operation since its commissioning in 2017. Hywind Scotland, located off the coast of Peterhead, Scotland, is the world’s first floating offshore wind farm and the world’s best-performing offshore wind farm, achieving a capacity factor of 54% over its five years of … Continue reading Equinor marks 5 years of operations at world’s first floating wind farm
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China Is Building World’s Biggest Floating Offshore Wind Farm
China has begun constructing the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm at a cost of CNY23 billion (USD3.3 billion), Hainan Daily reported. The local branch of Power Construction Corporation of China, or PowerChina, started work on the 1,000 megawatt project off Wanning in southern Hainan province yesterday, the report said. When completed, it will generate … Continue reading China Is Building World’s Biggest Floating Offshore Wind Farm
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Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft sign collaboration MoU with Aker Solutions for floating wind at Utsira Nord in Norway
Mainstream, Ocean Winds and Statkraft are in a consortium to pursue an application to develop floating wind power at the Utsira Nord license area in 2023. The consortium and Aker Solutions will together develop sustainable and cost-efficient technologies which include design, construction, fabrication and installation initiatives and other innovative solutions and new technology to lower … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds and Statkraft sign collaboration MoU with Aker Solutions for floating wind at Utsira Nord in Norway
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Equinor Wins California Floating Offshore Wind Lease
As provisional winner of a lease area on the Outer Continental Shelf off California, Equinor continues to lead the way in growing the US’ offshore wind industry. Five leases were offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in thefirst-ever offshore wind lease sale on the US west coast and the first-ever US sale … Continue reading Equinor Wins California Floating Offshore Wind Lease
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RWE strengthens U.S. offshore wind portfolio with success in California’s floating offshore wind auction
Winning bid secures area with a capacity to develop up to 1.6 gigawatts of floating offshore wind energy. Second success in the U.S. offshore wind market lands RWE first commercial-scale floating offshore wind project and builds upon RWE’s experience from floating demonstration projects. RWE’s U.S. offshore wind development portfolio now totals about 4.6 gigawatts, including … Continue reading RWE strengthens U.S. offshore wind portfolio with success in California’s floating offshore wind auction
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California as a global leader in floating offshore wind technology
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) commended the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for holding a historic and successful wind energy lease sale that will position California as a global leader in floating offshore wind technology. The offshore wind energy lease sale conducted by BOEM generated $757.1 million in … Continue reading California as a global leader in floating offshore wind technology
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The US will hold the nation’s first lease auction for commercial-scale floating wind power today. The five deepwater lease tranches in two areas about 25 miles off the California coast have the potential to generate 4.5 GW of electricity, enough to power 1.5 million homes. Global interest in lease sales is strong with 43 companies … Continue reading First US Floating Offshore Wind Auction
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Eolus and Simply Blue Group in partnership to develop four offshore floating wind projects in the Baltic Sea
The joint venture named SeaSapphire, powered by Eolus and Simply Blue Group, is commencing the early development of four commercial scale floating offshore wind parks in The Baltic Sea – two projects in Sweden and two in Finland. Simply Blue Group is an Irish blue economy project developer, developing pioneering projects in floating offshore wind, … Continue reading Eolus and Simply Blue Group in partnership to develop four offshore floating wind projects in the Baltic Sea
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Vestas selected as preferred supplier for the 1.3 GW MunmuBaram floating offshore wind project in South Korea
Offshore wind energy is rapidly expanding to all parts of the world and advancements within floating foundations enable offshore wind power to serve new markets. In many countries, especially the Asia Pacific region, floating wind is considered a crucial driver to achieve their renewable energy goals, because of regional geographic characteristics and weather conditions, such … Continue reading Vestas selected as preferred supplier for the 1.3 GW MunmuBaram floating offshore wind project in South Korea
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