Japan has installed 703.3 MW of new wind turbines in 2024, bringing the total wind power capacity in operation to 5,840.4 MW, the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) announced citing preliminary data. A total of 170 wind turbines comprising 23 new wind farms were connected to the grid in 2024. With these additions, Japan ended … Continue reading Japan’s installed wind power hit 5.8 GW in 2024
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Kimua opts for Pasaia to strengthen its position in the offshore wind market
Today, the Basajaun Testing Site was inaugurated in the Port of Pasaia, a test bench with a load capacity of 5,100 tonnes, the largest in Europe for testing non-conventional lifting elements used in the handling and installation of large components. In addition, it will soon open a new production plant for lifting components for the … Continue reading Kimua opts for Pasaia to strengthen its position in the offshore wind market
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Canada joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance
The Government of Canada has joined the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA). The governments of two Canadian provinces, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, have also become members of GOWA as subnational governments. In a Feb. 13 press release, the Canadian government said that joining GOWA demonstrated “a collective positioning of Canada’s commitment and ambition … Continue reading Canada joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance
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Trump’s broadside against wind industry threatens projects that could power millions of homes
Trump has launched a broadside against the wind industry, pausing new leases for offshore projects and halting new permits pending a review. The order has had an immediate impact and puts at risk a pipeline of projects on the East Coast that could power millions of U.S. households. Some Northeast states don’t have viable alternatives … Continue reading Trump’s broadside against wind industry threatens projects that could power millions of homes
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Offshore wind farm plan “ensures harmony” in Portugal
The Portuguese Renewable Energy Association (APREN) has stated that the Allocation Plan for Offshore Renewable Energies (PAER) guarantees harmonious coexistence between the various economic dimensions, local and fishing communities and environmental protection. “The energy transition is a path that must be taken by everyone together, without leaving anyone behind, and the zones now approved are … Continue reading Offshore wind farm plan “ensures harmony” in Portugal
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‘Now is the time’ for a giant UK offshore wind farm with 100 turbines
A renewable energy firm has said the political climate is right for a large-scale wind farm off the Devon and Dorset coast. Source Galileo is planning a 2GW project involving at least 100 wind turbines, which it said could power more than three million homes. On Monday, it announced a deal with Portland Port to … Continue reading ‘Now is the time’ for a giant UK offshore wind farm with 100 turbines
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Circular economy in wind energy: RWE breathes new life into monopile foundation covers
RWE is the first company to install reused hard covers from Dutch company Circular Covers B.V.For RWE’s 1.1 gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm, 36 out of 72 of the reusable covers have arrived in Thyboron Port. Covers will protect foundations from harsh weather conditions at sea until the turbines are installed in 2026. RWE’s commitment … Continue reading Circular economy in wind energy: RWE breathes new life into monopile foundation covers
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LS Cable partners with Balmoral on floating offshore wind business
LS Cable & System Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.K.-based marine engineering company Balmoral Comtec Ltd. to collaborate on the floating offshore wind power business, the company announced Thursday. Floating offshore wind power generates electricity by placing wind turbines on floating platforms in deep waters, harnessing the power of sea winds. … Continue reading LS Cable partners with Balmoral on floating offshore wind business
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Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. Estados Unidos tuvo un crecimiento récord en capacidad de energía renovable el año pasado, según muestra una nueva investigación, pero el futuro del sector es incierto en medio de las amenazas de la administración de Donald Trump. … Continue reading Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
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Power shift: How the Baltic Synchronisation strengthens Europe’s energy security
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are celebrating the successful synchronisation of their electricity grids with Europe’s Continental European Network (CEN). At yesterday’s “Energy Independence Day of the Baltic States” the three Baltic States broke with a legacy of their Soviet past, the synchronisation of their electricity grids with Russia and Belarus. Connecting their electricity grids with … Continue reading Power shift: How the Baltic Synchronisation strengthens Europe’s energy security
Continue readingTürkiye eyes offshore wind, regulatory reforms to revive generation growth
Türkiye’s wind energy sector has faced slower growth in 2024, with capacity rising by only 6.5%, or 770 MW, bringing total wind capacity to 12.5 GW, Trend reports. According to the research made by Ember, a UK-based energy think tank, this falls short of the 13.3 GW target set by the Ministry of Energy and … Continue reading Türkiye eyes offshore wind, regulatory reforms to revive generation growth
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Plan aims to build high- quality wind energy sector in Taiwan
The development of Taiwan’s wind power competitiveness should be on par with international standards following a 10-year policy that began in 2017, Ministry of Economic Affairs Industrial Development Administration Deputy Director-General Tsou Yu-hsin (???) said. Tsou made the remarks in an interview with the Liberty Times (sister paper of the Taipei Times) on Friday, citing … Continue reading Plan aims to build high- quality wind energy sector in Taiwan
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RWE’s Amrumbank West offshore wind farm will help balance the grid
Amrumbank West is the first RWE offshore wind farm to provide system services for grid stabilisation. Wind farm output can be reduced by up to 60 megawatts at the request of the grid operator. RWE will soon become the largest marketer of secondary reserves from offshore wind power. RWE plans to offer a system-stabilising secondary … Continue reading RWE’s Amrumbank West offshore wind farm will help balance the grid
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Global offshore wind power capacity exceeds 80 GW
Global operational offshore wind farm capacity has exceeded 80GW, according to new data from RenewableUK (RUK). RUK’s latest Offshore Wind EnergyPulse Insights report reveals offshore wind capacity is now at 80.9GW, up from 70.2GW in 2023, an increase of 15%. Two countries are responsible for 63% of this new capacity, with China adding 6.9GW and … Continue reading Global offshore wind power capacity exceeds 80 GW
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Natural Resources Defense Council’s Drew Ball on Trump’s plans to end wind energy projects
Drew Ball, Natural Resources Defense Council (Photo: Screengrab from NC Newsline interview) Wind energy. Whether it’s offshore or on land, wind energy is a booming and enormously promising industry that can play a big role in ending our heroin-like addiction to fossil fuels. What’s more, because of its geography, North Carolina is extremely well-positioned to … Continue reading Natural Resources Defense Council’s Drew Ball on Trump’s plans to end wind energy projects
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ACP Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Solicitation Awards
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Jason Grumet, ACP CEO in response to New Jersey announcing they are not moving forward with new offshore wind project solicitation awards: “New Jersey’s decision today to cancel its offshore wind procurement is a direct consequence of the uncertainty created by the recently issued executive order. … Continue reading ACP Statement on New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Solicitation Awards
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Iberdrola inaugurates the operation and maintenance base for the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France
Iberdrola has inaugurated the operation and maintenance (M&O) centre in Saint-Brieuc, where 80 people will work. The offshore wind farm is part of the strategic challenges of energy independence, decarbonisation and industrial renewal in France. The centre, located in Binic-Établesm, controls and manages the electricity production and maintenance of the park 24 hours a day, … Continue reading Iberdrola inaugurates the operation and maintenance base for the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France
Continue readingQuestions over the Trump administration’s plans for solar photovoltaic and wind power
Restrictions on renewables development could conflict with the goal of boosting electricity supply. As President Donald Trump was hitting the headlines with the promised “shock and awe” of his initial fusillade of executive orders, his administration was making other significant changes that attracted less attention, at least at first. One was the order from the … Continue reading Questions over the Trump administration’s plans for solar photovoltaic and wind power
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Offshore wind power giant Ørsted changes CEO
Rasmus Errboe is appointed CEO of Ørsted replacing Mads Nipper who steps down as CEO. Ørsted’s Board of Directors has appointed Rasmus Errboe, current Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, as new Group President and CEO of the company replacing Mads Nipper who will step down from his position as Group President and CEO of … Continue reading Offshore wind power giant Ørsted changes CEO
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Vattenfall and BASF award key contracts for Nordlicht offshore wind projects
Vattenfall and BASF signed contracts with four suppliers for key components and installation services for Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms. Vattenfall and BASF have awarded four major contracts for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms, which are located 85 kilometers north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea. … Continue reading Vattenfall and BASF award key contracts for Nordlicht offshore wind projects
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