On February 7 WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson delivered a keynote address at Dentons European Renewables Workshop 2018 in Frankfurt am Main. The workshop discussed the drivers and constraints for investing in renewable energy projects in Europe. Dickson told attendees that costs are coming down in both on- and offshore wind. “We are financing the same … Continue reading Investment costs are coming down in on- and offshore wind energy
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Offshore wind energy in Europe grew 25% in 2017
2017 was a record year for offshore wind in Europe according to statistics released today by WindEurope. Europe installed 3.1 GW of new offshore wind, taking total capacity to 15.8 GW, an increase of 25% in just one year. 13 new offshore wind farms were completed, including the world’s first floating offshore wind farm, … Continue reading Offshore wind energy in Europe grew 25% in 2017
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Ørsted’s massive new offshore wind farm will generate power for 1 million homes
Offshore wind farms keep getting bigger and bigger. Ørsted, formerly DONG Energy, just began offshore construction on Hornsea Project One, the latest offshore wind project poised to claim the “world’s largest” trophy. The first of the plant’s 174 monopiles has been installed off the coast of Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. Hornsea Project One is … Continue reading Ørsted’s massive new offshore wind farm will generate power for 1 million homes
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Vast US market for offshore wind energy comes into focus
The American wind power industry expressed its thanks to leaders up and down the Atlantic Coast for advancing offshore wind projects that can create 40,000 jobs within a decade, revitalize ocean ports, and power millions of homes with clean energy. “Unlocking America’s vast offshore wind potential will reliably deliver large amounts of clean power, grow … Continue reading Vast US market for offshore wind energy comes into focus
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Autonomous underwater vehicles offer £1.1bn cost saving to EU wind farms
A Darlington-based subsea specialist is developing an innovative approach to enable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to remain at offshore wind farm sites without a support vessel. The move could shave £1.1billion from the operating cost of Europe’s offshore wind farms and would be a world-first in the sector. Modus Seabed Intervention, in partnership with Osbit … Continue reading Autonomous underwater vehicles offer £1.1bn cost saving to EU wind farms
Continue readingCuomo’s Offshore Wind Power Master Plan
Governor Andrew Cuomo today released the state’s offshore wind master plan, which is designed to guide the development of 2.4 gigawatts by 2030, and $15 million to train people in related jobs. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority said it was designed to guide the “responsible and cost-effective development” of enough power … Continue reading Cuomo’s Offshore Wind Power Master Plan
Continue readingDNV GL Alliance for Offshore Wind Energy Development in Vietnam
Enterprize Energy and partner Renewable Energy Global Solutions (REGS), together with PetroVietnam consortium comprising Petroleum Equipment Assembly & Metal Structure (PVC-MS) and VietSovPetro (VSP), MHI-Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW), and DNV GL signed a series of exclusive Agreements forming an alliance for multi-phased, utility-scale wind developments, offshore Southern Vietnam, including feasibility, environmental, development, financing planning through … Continue reading DNV GL Alliance for Offshore Wind Energy Development in Vietnam
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Guangdong to begin building over 10 offshore wind farms this year
Southern China’s Guangdong Province plans to begin construction of more than 10 offshore wind farms this year, Governor Ma Xingrui said Thursday. The new wind power projects off the coast of Guangdong are expected to generate a total capacity of 3.65 gigawatts (GW), Ma told local lawmakers in a report on the work of the … Continue reading Guangdong to begin building over 10 offshore wind farms this year
Continue readingCWind and IOVTEC form joint venture CWind Taiwan
CWind, a leading provider of power cable and asset management services to the offshore renewables and utilities market, and part of the Global Marine Group, announced today the formation of a joint venture with International Ocean Vessel Technical Consultant (IOVTEC), a survey and crew transfer vessel (CTV) service provider based in Taiwan. The new joint … Continue reading CWind and IOVTEC form joint venture CWind Taiwan
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Wind energy can help drive industrial transformation in Europe
On 24 January WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson joined representatives of the Industry4Europe group to meet El?bieta Bie?kowska, European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. Ms Bie?kowska convened the meeting to discuss the Commission’s Industrial Policy Strategy with the Industry4Europe group (representing 126 manufacturing sectors). The latter presented a series of recommendations to the Commission on … Continue reading Wind energy can help drive industrial transformation in Europe
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Dynamic cable to connect Kincardine floating offshore wind farm in the UK
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a new contract by Cobra Wind International Ltd to provide the cable system to connect the Kincardine Floating Offshore Wind Farm to mainland UK. This is the Group’s first cable project for a floating offshore wind farm which foresees the … Continue reading Dynamic cable to connect Kincardine floating offshore wind farm in the UK
Continue readingNew governor set to kick-start NJ offshore wind energy development
New Jersey looks set to expand its use of renewable energy – offshore wind in particular – under new Democratic governor Phil Murphy, who was sworn into office on January 16. The state is populous bur struggles with high electricity prices. Previous governor, Republican Chris Christie, had been criticised by renewables advocates as dragging his … Continue reading New governor set to kick-start NJ offshore wind energy development
Continue readingVOS and Ampelmann join forces for Arkona wind farm project
Vroon Offshore Services and Ampelmann have joined forces to deploy a Walk to Work (W2W) solution for the Arkona offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea. Vroon’s VOS Stone vessel, the newest addition to its offshore-support fleet, will be mobilised with an Ampelmann A400 gangway system. The gangway, launched in 2017, will be … Continue reading VOS and Ampelmann join forces for Arkona wind farm project
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New CEO and Co-CEO to lead MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s expansion
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Vestas Wind Systems (Vestas) are pleased to appoint Philippe Kavafyan to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Lars Bondo Krogsgaard to Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO)of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind. The appointments will take effect on 1 April, 2018, and are made in accordance with the joint venture agreement’s principle of changing … Continue reading New CEO and Co-CEO to lead MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s expansion
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North Sea Wind Power Hub to supply renewable energy to 80 million
The North Sea Wind Power Hub, an artificial island in the North Sea that could supply renewable energy to 80 million people in Europe is set to open in 2027. The hub will send electricity via long-distance cables to six European countries. According to the plans, a 2.3 square mile (6 square kilometers) island will … Continue reading North Sea Wind Power Hub to supply renewable energy to 80 million
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Wind energy supplied 43.6% of Denmark’s energy in 2017
Denmark set a new renewable energy record in 2017 by obtaining nearly half of its power from wind. The renewable source supplied 43.6 percent of electricity demand, beating the nation’s prior record of 42 percent in 2015. In just a few years, the country could obtain 50 percent of its power from wind. Denmark’s wind … Continue reading Wind energy supplied 43.6% of Denmark’s energy in 2017
Continue readingCuomo: State to seek 800 megawatts of offshore wind energy
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday said the state will seek solicitations for “at least” 800 megawatts of offshore wind power this year and next, following his call for 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind in the state by 2030. The announcement, in the governor’s State of the State address, further asserts the state’s role in … Continue reading Cuomo: State to seek 800 megawatts of offshore wind energy
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German wind power output hits new record above 42 GW
German wind power output rose above 42 GW for the first time Wednesday evening setting new hourly and daily output records, data from grid operators show. Hourly wind output averaged 42.612 GW between 21:00 and 21:59 local time, according to EEX transparency which collects the data on behalf of Germany’s transmission systems operators. Daily wind … Continue reading German wind power output hits new record above 42 GW
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ALE completes installation of France’s first floating wind turbine inside harbour
ALE has completed the unique installation of wind turbine components for France’s first floating wind turbine at Saint Nazaire, France. The installation is part of the pre-commissioning works of FLOATGEN demonstrator, where ALE was contracted by IDEOL to perform the mechanical and electrical completion of a 2MW V80 wind turbine generator onto a floating foundation. … Continue reading ALE completes installation of France’s first floating wind turbine inside harbour
Continue readingArtificial island for wind power envisioned in North Sea
A European electricity network operator has envisioned building an island in the middle of the North Sea, which will collect, distribute and transmit power generated from numerous wind turbines nearby. TenneT, which delivers electricity to about 41 million people mostly in the Netherlands and Germany, presented a vision for building a large European electricity system … Continue reading Artificial island for wind power envisioned in North Sea
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