The Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT), managed by Octopus Renewables Limited, has commissioned the Nordex Group to supply twelve N133 turbines for the Cumberhead wind farm in Scotland. Each of the wind turbines will operate in an optimized mode of 4,165 MW. The order also includes a Premium Service for the maintenance and revision of … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 50 MW of wind power from Scotland
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Rampion Offshore Wind Farm: Sale of transmission assets
Rampion Offshore Wind Limited has today confirmed the sale of its transmission assets to Transmission Capital Partners (TCP), on behalf of a consortium which includes International Public Partnerships, Amber Infrastructure Group and Transmission Investment. Rampion is a 400 megawatt (MW) wind farm and was commissioned in 2018. It is owned by RWE (50.1%) Macquarie (25%), Enbridge Rampion UK Ltd, … Continue reading Rampion Offshore Wind Farm: Sale of transmission assets
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James Fisher Renewables completes first phase of unexploded ordnance identification at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Remote UXO investigation and disposal is key to UK meeting offshore wind power generation objectives to safeguard people and assets during construction and operational phases. · Phase two commencing early 2022 will use a low order disposal technique to remove any UXOs, if found, to safeguard marine mammals and sea life. James Fisher Renewables (JF … Continue reading James Fisher Renewables completes first phase of unexploded ordnance identification at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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236 meters & 3.6 GW: Siemens Gamesa & Vattenfall to partner using new Siemens Gamesa offshore turbine at massive Norfolk offshore wind projects
Nominated preferred supplier agreement reached for Norfolk offshore wind power projects in UK with Vattenfall Total capacity of 3.6 GW for projects located 47 – 72 km from shore Service agreement included; project expected to use new SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine can reach 15 MW capacity with … Continue reading 236 meters & 3.6 GW: Siemens Gamesa & Vattenfall to partner using new Siemens Gamesa offshore turbine at massive Norfolk offshore wind projects
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Equinor has entered into an agreement with Eni to sell a 10% interest in the Dogger Bank Wind Farm C project in the UK
Equinor continues to capture value from the world class offshore wind asset obtaining an equity consideration of around GBP 70 million. Eni has also entered into an agreement to purchase a 10% interest in Dogger Bank C from project partner SSE Renewables on the same terms. Once the transaction is complete, the new overall shareholding … Continue reading Equinor has entered into an agreement with Eni to sell a 10% interest in the Dogger Bank Wind Farm C project in the UK
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Equinor 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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New funds to quadruple offshore wind turbines
New funds to quadruple offshore wind turbinesScotland and Wales will receive £160 million to build floating offshore wind farms, ministers said last night. The funds were announced as Boris Johnson travelled to Rome for the G20 summit, which will lay the ground for the UN climate change summit next week.The money is intended to help … Continue reading New funds to quadruple offshore wind turbines
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UK onshore wind energy portfolio reaches 33 GW
The total portfolio of onshore wind farm projects in the UK has risen to almost 33 GW, compared to 30 GW 12 months ago, according to new research published in the latest Wild Wind Project Intelligence report. It covers wind turbine projects that are in operation, under construction, approved or planned in the country, R-UK … Continue reading UK onshore wind energy portfolio reaches 33 GW
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Iberdrola undertakes to invest £6bn in the East Anglia Hub offshore wind energy complex
Its UK investment plan also includes spending £10bn to double its renewable capacity and drive decarbonisation by 2025 The offshore wind complex – the company’s largest to date and the group’s most substantial global investment – will create up to 7,000 jobs and breathe new life into the country’s renewable supply chain East Anglia Hub, … Continue reading Iberdrola undertakes to invest £6bn in the East Anglia Hub offshore wind energy complex
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RWE targets £multi-billion investments by 2030 to deliver UK net wind energy ambitions
RWE strives to play a key role in helping achieve net zero ambitions in the UK, one of its most strategically important markets, as business leaders join the Global Investment Summit in London today. RWE AG CEO Markus Krebber is taking part in the government-led summit, which brings together leaders of the UK’s most significant … Continue reading RWE targets £multi-billion investments by 2030 to deliver UK net wind energy ambitions
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EDP reaffirms its role in the UK’s wind energy
Around £660m to be invested through entry into the UK onshore wind power market via a portfolio of 544 MW of onshore wind and solar energy.Investment of £2.65bn secured in the offshore wind farm projects of Ocean Winds’ assets of Moray East and Moray West and plans for an additional investment of £2.2bn in Moray … Continue reading EDP reaffirms its role in the UK’s wind energy
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UK National Grid in talks to build a wind energy island in the North Sea
UK company National Grid has revealed it is in talks with two other parties about building an “energy island” in the North Sea that would use wind farms to supply clean electricity to millions of homes in north-west Europe. The idea of a renewable energy hub in the North Sea has been floated for years, … Continue reading UK National Grid in talks to build a wind energy island in the North Sea
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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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UK launches largest ever wind energy auction
The UK Government revealed the auction criteria for the upcoming fourth CfD auction round. The auction will be the largest ever renewable energy auction in the world and could see more than 12 GW of new renewable capacity added. It will cement the UK’s position as global leader in offshore wind. Notably it will also … Continue reading UK launches largest ever wind energy auction
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Statkraft sells Andershaw Wind Farm
Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, has today announced the sale of Andershaw Wind Farm in Scotland, to Greencoat UK Wind PLC for a purchase price of £121m (including cash and working capital). Statkraft, who together with Catamount Energy*, began joint development of the project in 2006 and operation in 2017, will maintain day-to-day operation and maintenance, as well as asset management responsibilities until 2037. The company has also negotiated an … Continue reading Statkraft sells Andershaw Wind Farm
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Siemens Gamesa celebrates long-term East Anglia ONE offshore service extension
Siemens Gamesa is pleased to announce an extension of the original contract term for servicing the 714 MW East Anglia ONE wind power plant, from five to 15 years with customers ScottishPower Renewables and Bilbao Offshore Holdings Limited. The deal, among the biggest in Siemens Gamesa’s Service business unit’s history, comes just one year after … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa celebrates long-term East Anglia ONE offshore service extension
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Triton Knoll installs its final wind turbine
Wind power project remains on schedule to complete wind turbine commissioning in 2021 and final project completion in 2022.Each of the 90 state-of-the-art wind turbines can power a typical home in the UK for 29 hours with just one rotation. Triton Knoll, the most powerful offshore wind farm being constructed by RWE, has installed its … Continue reading Triton Knoll installs its final wind turbine
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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 is ready to support the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy
RWE, one of the globally leading companies in renewables and one of the key players in setting up the hydrogen economy, welcomes today’s publication of the UK Hydrogen Strategy. Today’s strategy and launch of consultations is a huge step forward and RWE encourages the Government to set even more ambitious targets to facilitate the UK’s … Continue reading RWE is ready to support the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy
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Equinor ready to further develop floating offshore wind energy in Scotland
Equinor has confirmed it has bid for floating offshore wind in ScotWind, the competitive tender offshore wind seabed leasing round being undertaken by Crown Estate Scotland. The offshore energy company says the ScotWind Leasing round is a good strategic fit with its ambitions to continue to develop its North Sea offshore wind cluster and further … Continue reading Equinor ready to further develop floating offshore wind energy in Scotland
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