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Siemens Energy plans take-over of Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Energy plans take-over of Siemens Gamesa

05/23/2022

With wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa unable to get out of the red, parent company Siemens Energy has announced plans to entirely take over the company and turn it around.

Canadian Government and Indigenous partners invest in renewable projects

Canadian Government and Indigenous partners invest in renewable projects
05/23/2022

The Canadian Minister of Natural Resources has announced nearly $50 million for the Burchill Wind Limited partnership between Wolumseket, owned by Neqotkuk (also known as Tobique First Nation), and Natural Forces Development to build a wind farm.

Swedish government agrees to build Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm

Swedish government agrees to build Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm

05/20/2022

Vattenfall has been given the opportunity by the Swedish government to build Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea.

Money is no longer everything

Money is no longer everything
05/18/2022

The offshore wind industry will continue its global upswing in the coming years. Floating turbines are opening up new markets, and nations like the U.S., Ireland and Australia are waiting in the wings. In countries that already have offshore wind farms, a new trend is making the rounds that will have global influence in the future: Tenders will soon no longer be just about the amount of the lease.

First-ever purpose-built SOV in the Asia-Pacific region enters service in Taiwan

First-ever purpose-built SOV in the Asia-Pacific region enters service in Taiwan
05/18/2022

Ørsted held a ceremony at the Port of Taichung with Taiwanese vessel company Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd. to christen and name the first-ever purpose-built Service Operation Vessel (SOV) 'TSS Pioneer' in the Asia-Pacific region on Tuesday.

Next step: DemoSATH floating wind project successfully completes offshore mooring installation

Next step: DemoSATH floating wind project successfully completes offshore mooring installation

05/17/2022

The project by Saitec Offshore Technologies and RWE has achieved a key milestone by completing the pre-lay of the mooring system.

PKN ORLEN Group chooses service port for Baltic Power OWF

PKN ORLEN Group chooses service port for Baltic Power OWF

05/17/2022

The port in Leba, Poland will be used to service the Baltic Power offshore wind farm for at least 25 years, the company has announced.

Norway unveils major offshore wind plans

Norway unveils major offshore wind plans
05/11/2022

On Wednesday, the Norwegian government announced its plans to become a major offshore wind nation by 2040. In the future instead of oil and gas the country wants to export renewable energy to Europe . But there is still a long way to go.

Vena Energy joins collaboration to develop Korean offshore wind farm

Vena Energy joins collaboration to develop Korean offshore wind farm
05/11/2022

Renewable energy company Vena Energy announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Korea Midland Power for the development of an offshore wind project near Yokji Island, under the jurisdiction of Tonyeong City, Korea.

Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm: PPA and turbine supply agreement signed

Wild Rose 2 Wind Farm: PPA and turbine supply agreement signed

05/10/2022

Capstone Infrastructure Corporation has announced important milestones in the development of the Canadian wind farm.

Wind power in Ireland breaks records

Wind power in Ireland breaks records

05/10/2022

Ireland has discovered wind power in recent years and posted an excellent first quarter. April 2022 brought 7 percent more wind power than last year - a new record.

Offshore wind farms and fishery

Offshore wind farms and fishery
05/03/2022

While more and more offshore wind farms are being built in Europe and Asia, the U.S. have had a hard time with it so far. Concerns, which in Maine have even resulted in bans on the construction of offshore wind farms in federal waters, often focus on environmental protection and fishery. But now there is movement on the issue.

PEAK Wind takes over as Operations and Asset Manager of US wind farm

PEAK Wind takes over as Operations and Asset Manager of US wind farm
05/03/2022

PEAK Wind have taken over Operations and Asset Management of the Blue Cloud in North West Texas. The company now exceeds +1,500MW of wind farms under management, having secured a 5-year asset management agreement.

Fraunhofer IWES and ABB jointly develop mobile grid simulator

Fraunhofer IWES and ABB jointly develop mobile grid simulator
05/02/2022

The mobile grid simulator is designed to test renewable energy installations for grid performance, stability and compliance, and will enable testing of the growing number of offshore wind turbines that are pushing current testing equipment and procedures to their limits.

Estonian offshore wind farm takes shape

Estonian offshore wind farm takes shape
05/02/2022

Enefit Green announced that it signed an agreement to prepare a preliminary design for an offshore wind farm planned for the Baltic Sea north of Hiiumaa. According to the plans, the technical analysis of the farm is to be completed in August this year.

Hackers attacking energy transition

Hackers attacking energy transition

04/27/2022

In recent weeks, cyberattacks against German wind industry companies have significantly increased. A connection with Russia's war against Ukraine is likely.

Danish Energy Agency approves feasibility studies for Frederikshavn offshore wind farm

Danish Energy Agency approves feasibility studies for Frederikshavn offshore wind farm
04/27/2022

The Danish Energy Agency approved the preliminary study report for the Frederikshavn offshore wind farm, which consists of an environmental impact report.

News of the Day

News of the Day

04/25/2022

Money makes the world go round: Wind energy is booming in deep-red Republican states in the U.S.

Irish port wants to become offshore wind energy hub

Irish port wants to become offshore wind energy hub
04/25/2022

Rosslare Europort management has announced plans to establish the port, its hinterland and the south-east region as Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy Hub, with the potential to create up to 2,000 jobs.

Boralex and partners to develop three wind farms in Québec region

Boralex and partners to develop three wind farms in Québec region

04/20/2022

Boralex, Énergir and Hydro-Québec have announce to develop three wind projects of 400 MW each on the Seigneurie de Beaupré territory in Canada.

Vitol acquires three U.S. wind farms from BlackRock

Vitol acquires three U.S. wind farms from BlackRock
04/20/2022

Dutch energy and commodity trading company Vitol has agreed to acquire three operating wind farms in Pennsylvania totalling 244.4 MW from a fund managed by BlackRock, for an undisclosed sum.

France before runoff election

France before runoff election
04/19/2022

Next Sunday, the runoff election for presidency between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will take place in France. Not only do the two differ significantly in their attitudes towards Europe, it will also be a directional election for the French energy transition.

Greek wind farm takes shape

Greek wind farm takes shape

04/19/2022

Spanish energy company Iberdrola has begun construction of the 50.4-MW Askio III wind farm near Mount Askio in the Western Macedonia region of Greece.

Wind Energy Ireland calls for more Government commitment

Wind Energy Ireland calls for more Government commitment

04/13/2022

Wind Energy Ireland has called on the Irish Government to commit to building a fully decarbonised electricity system by 2035.

New Joint Venture for floating offshore wind in Greece

New Joint Venture for floating offshore wind in Greece

04/12/2022

Hexicon and Greek company EAMAA have created a joint venture called Hexicon Power to push for the development of floating offshore wind in the Mediterranian Sea.

Norway resumes onshore wind planning

Norway resumes onshore wind planning

04/11/2022

After a three-year hiatus, it will soon be possible to build onshore wind farms in Norway again, the Energy Minister said last week.

Europe's energy transition at stake

Europe's energy transition at stake
04/06/2022

In view of the war Russia is waging against Ukraine, the presentation of the latest IPCC report at the beginning of this week has almost gone unnoticed. UN Secretary-General António Guterres found clear words nevertheless. But it is also clear that the conflict in Ukraine is about nothing less than Europe's energy transition.

First E-nacelle installed at customer's site

First E-nacelle installed at customer's site

04/06/2022

German turbine manufacturer ENERCON says goodbye to torpedo-shaped nacelles. Instead the first new E-nacelle was installed at a customer turbine.

ClassNK issues approval for floating offshore hydrogen production plant

ClassNK issues approval for floating offshore hydrogen production plant
04/05/2022

Leading classification society ClassNK issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of a floating offshore hydrogen production plant developed by Japan Offshore Design & Engineering platform Technology & Engineering Research Association (J-DeEP).

Vestas introduces V172-7.2 MW turbine platform

Vestas introduces V172-7.2 MW turbine platform

04/05/2022

Intoducing the V172-7.2 MW, Vestas expands the advanced EnVentus platform offering enhanced performance in low to medium wind conditions.

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