The relationship between Iberdrola and Masdar has borne fruit in projects such as the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany, but Masdar’s potential entry into East Anglia represents an even greater challenge for both groups.Iberdrola is negotiating an alliance with Masdar of the United Arab Emirates to boost its large-scale offshore wind project in East … Continue reading Masdar and Iberdrola Negotiate Strategic Alliance for UK’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
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UK CMA clears Iberdrola’s acquisition of Electricity North West
Today, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared the acquisition of an 88% shareholding in the electricity distribution network operator Electricity North West (ENW) by Iberdrola, S.A., through its subsidiary ScottishPower. The acquisition is part of Iberdrola’s strategy to strengthen its networks business in countries with strong ratings, such as the UK. Iberdrola, through … Continue reading UK CMA clears Iberdrola’s acquisition of Electricity North West
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RWE and Telehouse agree to a 10-year wind power purchase agreement
RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and a world leading renewable energy company today announces it has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Telehouse International Corporation of Europe, a leading global data centre service provider. Under the agreement RWE will supply a substantial amount of the renewable energy used at Telehouse’s London Docklands … Continue reading RWE and Telehouse agree to a 10-year wind power purchase agreement
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RWE marks major construction milestones at Sofia offshore wind farm
Wind power project sees arrival of brand-new wind turbine installation vessel, first wind turbine load-out and completion of Sofia’s first recyclable blades at Siemens Gamesa in Hull. Installation of the first wind turbines due to start imminently with first power to follow. With commissioning due in 2026, Sofia will make a major contribution to achieving … Continue reading RWE marks major construction milestones at Sofia offshore wind farm
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UK unlocks floating offshore wind power with major investment for Scottish port
The expansion of Port of Cromarty Firth will make it the first port able to make floating offshore wind turbines on site and at scale in the UK, backed by a grant from the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS). Grant funding from UK government into Scotland’s floating offshore wind sector to drive growth … Continue reading UK unlocks floating offshore wind power with major investment for Scottish port
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Iberdrola explores electrification of UK offshore wind operations
Offshore windfarms could be serviced by battery-powered zero-emission vessels charged from the windfarm’s very own turbines in the future, a study by leading green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables, and Stillstrom by Maersk has found. The study is the first in a series of three commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) to explore options for decarbonising offshore … Continue reading Iberdrola explores electrification of UK offshore wind operations
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Clean Power 2030 builds stability by cutting import reliance
The UK has a new Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which aims to cut the use of gas power, but electrification is urgent to tackle energy imports across the rest of the economy. To stabilise energy bills the UK must cut imported fuels across the economy. ? Download PDF This report reviews the forecasted changes … Continue reading Clean Power 2030 builds stability by cutting import reliance
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires Morecambe, a fixed-bottom offshore wind project in the United Kingdom
Morecambe is a 480MW advanced stage fixed bottom offshore wind project with good fundamentals and located off the west coast of England. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), has signed a transaction to acquire the full ownership of offshore wind project Morecambe from COBRA Group, and Flotation … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires Morecambe, a fixed-bottom offshore wind project in the United Kingdom
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Proposed reforms by the UK Government to pave the way for wind power by 2030
These reforms would create an energy system with lower bills for households and businesses for the long-term, say the Government. The proposals being consulted on include: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says that despite the three largest offshore wind farm projects, the nation must secure even more to deliver clean power by … Continue reading Proposed reforms by the UK Government to pave the way for wind power by 2030
Continue readingUK unveils CfD reforms aimed at boosting offshore wind energy
The UK government is trying to pave the way for more offshore wind projects, and today launched a consultation on proposed reforms for this year’s AR7 Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. The UK is already home to the world’s three largest operational offshore wind farm projects, but must secure more to deliver clean energy by … Continue reading UK unveils CfD reforms aimed at boosting offshore wind energy
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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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Construction underway on subsea electricity superhighway
Construction has started on a subsea electricity superhighway which will help expand the grid for the future. As well as supporting long-term local development for regional communities playing host to the critical electricity infrastructure. Eastern Green Link 1, a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, will transport green electricity for … Continue reading Construction underway on subsea electricity superhighway
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Wind power is UK’s main source of power and gas is at its lowest level in a decade
The UK plans a huge wind power development in the coming years to triple current offshore capacity.It is the first time that UK wind turbines have overtaken gas-fired power stations as the country’s main source of electricity, although they are still a long way from ambitious targets for a clean grid by 2030. Wind power … Continue reading Wind power is UK’s main source of power and gas is at its lowest level in a decade
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Trump accused of attacking UK wind energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to get rid of wind energy is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s energy policies on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, which made record donations to his presidential campaign. The US president-elect wrote in a social … Continue reading Trump accused of attacking UK wind energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
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Iberdrola working with Norfolk for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm
The pre-assembly and load-out of the wind turbines for ScottishPower Renewables £4 billion East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm is set to be carried out on the project’s doorstep after the green energy company selected Peel Ports Great Yarmouth as its port of choice for the pre-assembly works. The companies have signed a reservation agreement … Continue reading Iberdrola working with Norfolk for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm
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Vestas secures 217 MW order for onshore wind and 35 wind turbines in the UK
Vestas has secured a 217 MW order from SSE Generation Limited for the Strathy South wind energy project in Scotland, UK. Vestas will deliver 35 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and the order includes supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the turbines. This order marks the first deployment of V162-6.2 MW turbines in the UK. Upon … Continue reading Vestas secures 217 MW order for onshore wind and 35 wind turbines in the UK
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Vestas secures 1.1 GW order for Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland
Vestas has secured a firm and unconditional order for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland from Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a 50:50 joint venture between ESB and Red Rock Renewables. The agreement is for the supply, installation and commissioning of 72 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver … Continue reading Vestas secures 1.1 GW order for Inch Cape offshore wind project in Scotland
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RWE announces winners of global offshore wind co-use competition
Essen, 12 December 2024 RWE, one of the world leaders in offshore wind, has awarded the winners of its global “Co-use Competition”. The competition was launched with the aim of seeking innovative solutions in the fields of biodiversity enhancement and co-existence with other sea users. A panel of RWE experts evaluated a total of 77 applications from … Continue reading RWE announces winners of global offshore wind co-use competition
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Vestas to repurpose factory on Isle of Wight, UK, to manufacture blades for onshore wind turbines
Since 2002, Vestas’ facility on the Isle of Wight has played a key role in manufacturing turbine blades for wind projects around the world. Currently, our factory is focused on manufacturing blades for the V174 offshore turbine. Demand for this product is coming to an end and constraints at the site make it unsuitable for … Continue reading Vestas to repurpose factory on Isle of Wight, UK, to manufacture blades for onshore wind turbines
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EDP begins construction of its first stand-alone storage project in Europe
The 50 MW capacity battery to be installed in Kent, England, will support the stability of the British grid as more renewable energy projects come onstream in the country. Through EDP Renewables, EDP has already secured more than 130 MW of capacity in storage projects in Europe. EDP Renewables has started the construction of its … Continue reading EDP begins construction of its first stand-alone storage project in Europe
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