News Archive July 2023

Statkraft and Telenor sign 10-year Power Purchase Agreement

The contract includes 80% of the purchased power for Telenor’s Finnish subsidiary DNA which will come from a new wind farm to be built in Finland.

The Danish Energy Agency is today publishing the draft procurement material for the upcoming procurement of 6 GW and 3 GW of offshore wind at Energy Island Bornholm, with the option to overplant. The procurement material is subject to a market dialogue with the relevant market players, which will take place over the coming months.

The FEED, expected to last 6 months, will involve engineering design work that informs foundation selection, demonstrates feasibility, and provides a robust design to manage project risk and engagement with fabrication and T&I contractors.

RigiTech presents new precision dropping system prototype that revolutionises the precision and efficiency of deliveries, eliminating the need for landing and takeoff.

Number of US clean energy jobs rises

Jobs in the clean energy industry grew by 3.9% last year, outpacing overall U.S. employment and all other forms of energy, according to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) latest report.

Seaway7’s scope of work includes the transport, logistics and installation of 95 monopile foundations, associated seabed preparation and scour protection along with the engineering, supply and installation of the 95 inner-array cables.

Prysmian Group has been awarded a new contract by Ørsted Wind Power A/S to supply inter-array submarine cables for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm.

Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Baltic Power to execute the transportation and installation of the full scope of 76 offshore wind turbines at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm.

PNE sells five solar parks in Romania

PNE has successfully agreed with TotalEnergies Renewables SAS on the sale of five photovoltaic solar projects in Romania.

Black & Veatch publishes new guide to reducing risk and ensuring successful outcomes

'Optimising Offshore Renewables Projects' is one way of combining and sharing the company’s leading-edge offshore renewables expertise.

EDF Renewables and Deep Wind Offshore select supplier Moreld Ocean Wind

Norwegian supplier Moreld Ocean Wind was been chosen for the floating solution at the offshore wind development on planned offshore wind project Utsira Nord.

Boralex to commission new wind farm in France

Canadian energy company Boralex announced the commissioning of the 12 MW Préveranges wind farm in the Cher department of France.

Schaeffler is expanding its global development activities for advanced mobility solutions. As part of this, the company has now opened a new state-of-the-art development center at its location in Kysuce, Slovakia.

The trade associations point out that the US and the EU have stepped up their ambitions for renewable energy significantly, offering financial incentives and supportive regulations to developers and supply chain companies. They highlight the fact that as a result of these measures, the UK’s position as a world leader in clean energy can no longer be guaranteed.

Eastern Green Link 1 is a planned high voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine and underground cable link of around 200 km route length, that will require approximately 400 km of power cable, for the connection between Torness in Scotland and Hawthorn Pit in the North of England.

Moray West has secured a £95.5 million loan from Barclays to support the next phase of the project’s construction as part of a wider syndicated £2 billion loan injection which closed in April 2023.

Leading renewable energy developer SSE Renewables has submitted a detailed response to the Department of Infrastructure’s public consultation on the strategic planning policy for renewable energy which closed last week.

The fact that offshore wind foundations act as artificial reefs for many marine creatures is not a new discovery. Flora and fauna use the turbines to settle and spread there largely undisturbed, as shipping and fishing are prohibited between the wind turbines. Now there will be a new model from Denmark that aims to strengthen the marine environment even more in the future.

German transmission system operator TenneT has awarded Jan De Nul and Hellenic Cables a turnkey contract to supply three HVAC offshore grid connection cables for the offshore wind farms to be built in zones N-3.7 and N-3.8 in Germany.

Aker Horizons and Statkraft sign long-term power purchase agreement

Aker Horizons secures green energy for its large-scale green ammonia plant under development in Narvik, northern Norway.

SCADA International joins Danish Thor project

SCADA International's master power plant controller will integrate with the existing complex plant infrastructure, both on- and offshore substations, SCADA systems, and grid meters.

ABL operations in France, headquartered in Paris, was appointed as owner’s engineer in 2019 to support the installation of two export cables from the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm to shoreside Brittany, France.

Nordex: German market with positive vibes

The German developer REA has placed an order with the Nordex Group for the supply of 12 turbines with a total capacity of 43 MW.

Ørsted and ESVAGT sign contract for second methanol-powered SOV

The newly-ordered SOV will be ready for launch in 2026, where it will operate out of Ørsted’s UK East Coast Hub on a 10-year contract.

Ilmatar’s hybrid farm starts commercial production

Ilmatar’s Alajärvi wind farm has been supplying electricity to the Finnish national grid since June 2023.

In an update, joined by the UK Government, The Crown Estate also set out the steps it is taking to help de-risk projects ahead of opening the leasing round to bidders, including addressing new spatial constraints that are the subject of an ongoing UK Government review.

SeaTwirl announces today July 5th that the company has received its first commercial revenues. The purchase order applies to a bid for a new wind turbine application in the North Sea.

BW Ideol, a global leader in offshore floating wind, and ADEME Investissement, a state-owned French financier of innovative infrastructure projects, have today entered into a final agreement for a EUR 40 million funding by ADEME Investissement of BW Ideol's project development activities.

Ocean Wind 1 wins Government approval

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced it has approved the plan for construction and operations of the Ocean Wind 1 project offshore New Jersey.

North Sea Energy Island on platforms?

Energinet is investigating whether the planned energy island in the North Sea may be erected on platforms instead of an artificial island.

Enabling faster and more accurate data collection

A new report from ORE Catapult details how the latest advancements in technology can enable faster and more accurate data collection for offshore wind projects.

The clean energy industry made record contributions to the electric grid in Texas, powering – and cooling – Americans’ homes while keeping costs low during the most recent heatwave, according to an ACP analysis and the latest data available.

RenewableNI reveils plan for decarbonisation strategy

A five-year strategic plan revealed by RenewableNI will place Northern Ireland on a clear path towards securing a net zero system to meet UK 2035 targets.

Simplifying the permitting process

WindEurope Director for Advocacy & Messaging Viktoriya Kerelska said: “The revised text of the EU Renewables Directive has some great new rules for permitting."

Asso.subsea has signed a contract with Nexans for the transportation, installation and protection of the nearshore section of the BorWin cluster in Germany.

If urgent action is not taken within the next three years to accelerate investment, additional build-out of renewable, decarbonised generation, and electrical grid, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, the UK would be at risk of falling short on its target to supply decarbonised electricity by 2035.

Steve Boughton, RWE Director Hydrogen Development, said: “Hydrogen is a key component of the energy transition and we want to play a leading role in this, aiming to develop 2GW of capacity by 2030. This collaboration with Mitsui and the Port of Tilbury is for an innovative project combing production and industrial customer use with potential fuel switching of port equipment.”

North Star to deliver hybrid-propulsion SOV three months early

North Star's new vessel will support SSE Renewables with a new scope of work at the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.

Skyborn Renewables wants to build an offshore wind farm in Sweden

Skyborn Sweden has submitted a permit application to the Swedish government for building the Fyrskeppet offshore wind farm 50 km from the mainland in Uppsala County.

M-PT: Award for climate and environmental policy

We all bear responsibility for a sustainable and environmentally friendly economy. That is why M-PT is also committed to the environment and pursues profitable climate goals.

Prysmian Group on the occasion of the US Offshore Wind 2023 held in Boston confirms its commitment to the US energy transition supporting the country’s growing offshore wind market.

Bladt Industries to be acquired by CS WIND

Wind turbine tower manufacturer Bladt Industries from Denmark will become part of CS WIND to form the global number one in wind turbine tower manufacturing.

Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, said: “The first half of the year has been strong for Irish wind farms which have helped to protect Irish families and businesses from the worst effects of relying on expensive imported gas."

PNE receives approvals for three further onshore wind farms in Germany

PNE AG is making further progress with the expansion of its own generation portfolio.

Qualitas Energy, a global investment and management platform focused on renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure investment, continues to expand its portfolio of green power plant investments in Germany.

Sennen and Ørsted are working on new digital system

Based on Sennen’s existing technology, the new system will help Ørsted to plan and deliver the construction of South Fork Wind, New York’s first offshore wind farm.

Ignitis Renewables together with the strategic partner Ocean Winds submitted the highest development fee at the tender for the 700 MW Lithuanian offshore wind project and are expected to be announced as the provisional winners of the tender.

RWE has won three projects with total capacity of 43.5 megawatts in the latest French onshore wind auction, the French regulation body, Commission de regulation de l’énergie (CRE) announced.

Aflandshage wind farm put on hold for now

Energy company HOFOR has received notice from the Danish Energy Agency that it has revoked its permit for the Aflandshage wind farm, which was granted in the autumn.

Circularity of composite materials in the spotlight

Seven industry associations working on increasing the circularity of composite materials have published a joint statement.

Australia wants to unlock large-scale renewable hydrogen production

Consultation is now open on the design of the Albanese Government’s $2 billion hydrogen program.

Serentica Renewables Announces Groundbreaking Energy Storage Contract with Greenko

Contracts 1,500 MWh of dedicated 6-hour energy storage capacity to provide true round-the-clock green energy solutions for its industrial customers

The first annual IEA Critical Minerals Market Review, released today along with a new online data explorer, shows that record deployment of clean energy technologies is propelling huge demand for minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper.

Prysmian Group signed an agreement with TenneT to provide nearshore and offshore cable inspection, maintenance and repair services for TenneT’s HVDC and HVAC submarine power cables in the North Sea.

Innosea – part of OWC, the renewable energy consultants – has been contracted by DEME to assess the operability of its Innovation jack-up vessel for the construction of France’s Iles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm.

Alberta's Lanfine Wind Farm starts operations

Pattern Energy has announced it has completed construction and begun operation at its 150 megawatt (MW) Lanfine Wind power project in Alberta, Canada.

China has long turned a blind eye to climate change, but in recent years the People's Republic has also recognized the need for an energy transition. Since the central government has been pushing ahead with the expansion of renewable energies, the country has been reporting one record after another.

Nordex announces full order books

Between April and June 2023, customers ordered a total of 308 wind turbines for projects in 13 countries.

WindEurope warns: future auctions must avoid negative bidding

Changes to unfavourable auction design with “uncapped negative bidding” needed

Prysmian Group: €1,000 million credit facility renewed

ESG KPIs include net zero emissions, gender diversity and sustainable supply chain

The project will utilize renewable energy from a 6 MW offshore wind facility to produce green hydrogen using a marinized high-efficiency electrolysis unit.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Wind Energy Technologies Office launched the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize, a $5.1 million competition that is administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Eolus files permit application für Swedish offshore wind farm

Eolus has filed a permit application for the Västvind wind power project, located west of Gothenburg.

Symposium "Vibration of Wind Turbines": Call for Papers open now

June 13 and 14, 2024 - Hamburg

RWE commits to two Italian wind farms

RWE has taken the final investment decision to build two new onshore wind farms in Apulia region.

SeaRenergy to provide service work for Baltic Eagle OWF

SeaRenergy has been hired for two different service scopes at the German offshore wind farm located in the Baltic Sea.

South American onshore wind power to thrive in the coming decade

Wood Mackenzie predicts onshore wind power in South America will expand 122% through 2032.

Further Antaris turbine installed in northern Germany

In Northern Germany, another Antaris small wind turbine from BRAUN Windturbinen will provide low-cost electricity in the future.

Ørsted receives Hornsea 4 consent

Hornsea 4 is the first ever offshore wind farm to be examined alongside a derogation case including environmental compensation.

PNE acquires majority of Bitbloom for value increase in its operations

Bitbloom is a renowned provider of data analytics and monitoring software and services.

"We are pleased to have secured financing that allows us to remain flexible in terms of the timing of project divestments, thereby optimizing the value creation in our portfolio," said Marcus Thor, CEO of Hexicon.

Rapid progress of key clean energy technologies continues

The pace of deployment of some clean energy technologies shows what can be achieved with sufficient ambition and policy action.

The Port of Tyne – which owns and operates one of the UK’s major trust ports – has secured a £100 million refinancing package with the UK Infrastructure Bank, Pricoa Private Capital and Lloyds Bank.

The project by the Crown Estate and Cefas aims to provide a better assess the impacts of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from subsea power cables on the marine environment.

Thanks to the investments new renewables capacity and new installed capacity, in the first half of the year Spanish energy company Iberdrola has increased its own clean energy production by 5.7% compared to the same period last year, up to 42,756 GWh.

ACP praises Maine politicians

Governor Janet Mills and her administration’s work on the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap have positioned Maine to become a global leader in offshore wind technology.

Suzlon secures 100 MW order in India

Suzlon Group today announced a new order win for the development of a 100.8 MW wind power project for Everrenew Energy Private Limited.

Rapid growth in solar, wind and battery deployment means that by 2030 the global electricity system can deliver ambitious net-zero pathways, according to new research by RMI done in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund.

Inox Wind receives Type Certification from TÜV SÜD for 3 MW wind turbine

Indian turbine manufacturer Inox Wind has been granted a Type Certificate for their 3 MW wind turbine with a booster capacity of up to 3.3 MW.

8.2 Group appoints new Managing Director

Vincent Nölting is appointed Managing Director of the 8.2 Group e.V. and will be responsible in particular for the development of the 8.2 brand.

Global cable and pipe seal provider Roxtec further strengthens its local presence in Southeast Asia. With the aim to increase its supply, support and services within safety solutions to customers in the region’s second largest economy, the company has appointed Roxtec Thailand Sealing System as exclusive distributor in Thailand.

BOEM completes environmental analysis for Revolution Wind Farm

Revolution Wind, LLC proposes to construct an offshore wind farm of up to 100 wind turbines, capable of generating up to 880 megawatts of clean energy.

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Revolution Wind Farm project offshore of Rhode Island.

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), together with Robert Gordon’s University (RGU), has produced a roadmap that outlines how the UK can support jobs, economic growth, and innovation well into the future.

Critical minerals are the key to the energy transition

Energy transition objectives risk being delayed if critical mineral supply cannot meet future demand, says GlobalData in a new report.

Viking Link submarine cable nearly finished: England and Denmark now fully connected

The Viking link is the world's longest DC submarine cable running between Denmark and the UK.

South Africa is in danger of missing its targets for the expansion of renewable energies by 2030. Though wind and solar energy have made strong gains in recent years, the country continues to invest in its coal-fired power plants. In addition to domestic aid programmes, foreign countries are now coming to the rescue.

A consortium consisting of Simply Blue Group, Subsea7, and Spark Renewables will be spearheading the development of the Sea Fern Floating Offshore Wind project in Australia.

Rhode Island Energy cancels plans for Revolution Wind 2 PPA

The decision comes after a thorough, four-month evaluation of the bid.

Corio is aiming to develop up to five projects totalling 3 gigawatts (GW) off the coasts of Cavite, Batangas-Mindoro, IIoilo and Guimaras under wind energy service contracts that provide site exclusivity.

Joost Bergsma, CEO at Glennmont Partners from Nuveen said: “This agreement with clearvise marks another positive investment in Finland and the Nordics, after successful recent activity in the onshore wind and battery storage sector."

Industry-first nearshore artificial nesting structures completed

The structures are located approximately 1km offshore - with one close to the Minsmere Nature Reserve and the other two located near South Beach, Lowestoft.

Onshore wind in Germany continues its upward trend

Germany installed 1.6 GW of new capacity over the first six months of 2023 meaning onshore wind continues to recover. But challenges remain.

Today the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) formally agreed its position on the ongoing EU electricity market design revision, largely backing the European Commission’s proposal for a targeted reform. The Committee voted to maintain the merit order system and to avoid inframarginal revenue caps which fragment the internal energy market and undermine investor confidence. Crucially, the agreement allows for different routes to market for renewable electricity: Contracts for Difference, renewable Power Purchase Agreements, and merchant investments.

Italian renewables installation soars

In the last 18 months, monthly installations of new renewable capacity basically quintupled, going from 110 MW per month in January 2022 to nearly 500 MW per month in June 2023.

UK and Germany start working on interconnector

Construction is now underway on NeuConnect project – a vital new energy link between the UK and Germany that will connect two of Europe’s largest energy markets for the first time.

Global electricity consumption expected to increase

While global demand will rise, the EU's electricity demand is set to drop to the lowest level in 20 years in 2024.

The areas to be auctioned on August 29, 2023, by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management have the potential to generate approximately 3.7 GW and power almost 1.3 million homes with clean, renewable energy.

As a critical part of a broader project to connect the grids of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus, the 525kV high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable will be the longest and deepest interconnector in the world with a bi-pole length of 2x900 km, and will run across the Mediterranean Sea floor at depths of over 3,000 meters.

Flotation Energy to commence environmental surveys in Australian offshore wind zone

Flotation Energy has signed a $22m contract with RPS to commence its 2.5 year programme of environmental surveys in the Bass Strait region.

These achievements are the result of a rapidly growing supply chain that has seen historic levels of investment in the last few years, including passage of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”) confirms it has initiated Judicial Reorganisation Proceedings for Huemul Energía SpA and Condor Energía SpA (the “Energía Companies”), which are part of its 1.4 GW Andes Renovables wind and solar platform in Chile.

“We need a stronger industrial strategy for the sector, which the Chancellor should support with new measures in the Autumn Statement as a matter of urgency," said RenewableUK’s Chief Executive Dan McGrail.

Hollandse Kust Noord: inter-array cables installed

Van Oord completes cable installation at CrossWind’s Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind park

First Sino-German offshore wind farm project involving development, construction and operation / Key milestone for 100 percent green power supply of BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund site

Neart na Gaoithe OWF: First turbine installed

The first wind turbine of the Scottish Neart na Gaoithe wind farm has been installed last week.

Equinor acquires Brazilian onshore developer Rio Energy

Equinor has signed an agreement with Denham Capital to acquire Rio Energy, including selected assets and the team.

A new study commissioned by Hawaiian Electric explores pathways to a net-zero carbon economy by 2045 and names what’s required for Hawaii to fully decarbonize over the next 22 years.

Schroders Greencoat, a global specialist asset manager focusing on renewable energy infrastructure assets, has bought the remaining 25 % minority interest of Ørsted in the London Array Offshore Wind Farm in the UK.

PNE AG now listed on the TecDAX

The PNE AG share has today been admitted to the TecDAX on an unscheduled basis.

AkzoNobel publishes results for Q2 2023

AkzoNobel CEO, Greg Poux-Guillaume, commented: “Our Q2 results are in line with expectations despite volatile markets and complete a solid first half of 2023."

A floating buoy housing a LiDAR and other sensors has been positioned in the coast of Brindisi, Italy to conduct surveys and preparations for the construction of two floating offshore wind farms.

With approximately 6,000 photovoltaic modules and a total area of more than 11,000 square meters, the system is currently the second largest rooftop photovoltaic system of its kind realized by the Schaeffler Group in Europe.

GE announces second quarter 2023 results

Double-digit growth in orders, revenue, operating profit, and cash; raising 2023 guidance

FairWind to install 73 MW Czluchow Wind Farm in northern Poland

Vestas has hired Danish company FairWind as the installation partner for the Czluchow Wind Farm in Poland involving 33 wind turbines.

The sub components of the floating foundations were assembled at the Eiffage Métal’s site in Fos-sur-Mer to form the 45-metre-high floating foundations.

BloombergNEF has published a new report - 'New Energy Outlook: Japan' - showing how Japan can achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 while strengthening its energy security.

Octopus Energy announces billion-dollar investment in offshore wind energy

Octopus Energy plans to invest $20 billion in offshore wind energy by 2030 to generate clean electricity for more than 10 million homes worldwide.

EIB approves loan to support Repsol’s renewable energy rollout

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €575 million loan to support Repsol’s rollout of wind and solar PV plants in Spain with a total capacity of 1.1 GW.

TotalEnergies is pursuing its profitable growth in the renewable energy sector with today’s announcement that it is buying out Total Eren’s other shareholders, increasing its stake from close to 30% to 100%.

SeaVolt to launch first floating offshore solar energy test platform

Pioneering the great potential of offshore solar energy

The PNE Group and S.E.T. Select Energy GmbH (SET) want to jointly produce synthetic fuels from renewable energies (e-fuels) in South Africa and market it.

The Inflation Reduction Act: A Success Story

Almost exactly one year has passed since the U.S. introduced the Inflation Reduction Act. Time to take a closer look at the results.

UK voters dissatisfied with Government's work for the renewable energy industry

Swing Voters say that the Prime Minister is not doing enough to increase the use of renewable energy in the UK.

Enel sells share of Greece subsidiary to Macquarie Asset Management

Enel sells 50% of Enel Green Power Hellas to Macquarie Asset Management and set up a joint venture

Hitachi Energy, has announced it has been selected as preferred technology provider of SSEN Transmission and National Grid, to supply two HVDC converter stations to interconnect the Scottish and English power grids.

Nexans to build third generation cable laying vessel

Building upon the cutting-edge technology featured on Nexans' flagship vessel, the Nexans Aurora, this new ship goes further with improved design, comfort and capabilities.

Benthic has completed a site investigation comprising cone penetration tests (CPTs) for Equinor’s Baltyk II and III offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, the company announced.

JERA’s acquisition of Parkwind comes at a time when the world is increasingly recognizing the importance of renewable energy sources and the urgent need to increase low-carbon and renewable energy sources.

Prysmian Group: Revenues up +4.8% and significantly FY 2023 guidance upgrade

SOLID SALES AND STRONG MARGINS IMPROVEMENT

U.S. research project aims to develop floating offshore wind turbine simulators

A University of Central Florida engineering professor is leading a $3.3 million project to research floating offshore wind turbines.

How to decarbonise peacekeeping operations

The transition of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations to renewable energy offers a unique opportunity for the UN and the countries hosting these operations.

Great Lakes signs first US rock supply subcontract for offshore wind farms

Great Lakes and Carver will be developing the first U.S. rock supply chain for offshore wind.

Braun Windturbinen installs another small wind turbine in northern Germany

An Antaris small wind turbine from Braun Windturbinen was recently installed in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany.

New renewable electricity generation record for the UK in 2022

Renewables provided 41.5% of the UK’s electricity last year (135.0 terawatt hours) which is a new record.

International Ocean Group (IOG) acquires CWind Taiwan

The acquisition aligns with IOG’s focus on localisation, supporting the growth of Taiwan’s talent pool and supply chain

Albania: results of first onshore wind auction are in

Albania announces results of its first wind auction. There are three winners.

RP Global and Marguerite sell two wind farms in Poland

Both wind farms are located in Northern Poland in Tychowo and Kukinia.

Anma Offshore Wind takes another hurdle

The planned South Korean Anma Offshore Wind Farm has completed the final Environmental Impact Assessment.

ORLEN Group invests in onshore wind portfolio

The ORLEN Group has entered into a conditional agreement with EDP Renewables Polska for the purchase of three wind farms in Poland.

BOEM finalizes three final wind energy areas in the Central Atlantic

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced three final Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.