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RWE wins in first US offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico

08/30/2023

RWE has been awarded a development area with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts in the first US offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico. This will allow more than 350,000 U.S. households to be supplied with green power.

Solar shines, but wind energy's breeze is meager

08/23/2023

As new figures from BloombergNEF show, new global investment in renewable energy rose to $358 billion in the first six months of 2023 - an all-time high for that six-month period. But things aren't going well in all sectors.

Ampelmann to build two more W-type systems for Ulstein

08/22/2023

On behalf of one of Germany’s major shipowners, Ulstein has ordered two W-type systems from Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider.

Colombian energy company Celsia invests in Peru

08/22/2023

Celsia continues to diversify its international presence in Peru with the acquisition of the 218 MW Caravelí wind farm in Arequipa.

Europe groans under competition from the Far East

08/16/2023

In recent years, China has become a powerhouse in the expansion of wind power. Until now, it was mainly the massive addition of new capacity in the domestic market, but that is no longer enough: China is increasingly pushing into the European market. Can Europe counter?

ZX Measurement Services chosen for wind measurements at proposed Scawd Law Wind Farm

08/16/2023

Renewable energy developer Fred. Olsen Renewables has contracted wind resource campaign management specialist ZX Measurement Services (ZX MS) to support the construction of their proposed wind farm in Scotland.

Vestas turbine sets world record

08/15/2023

Vestas' prototype V236-15.0 MW™ has set the world record for the highest power output from a single wind turbine in a 24-hour period: 363 megawatt-hours.

New Zealand turns on the turbo: Government puts renewables on the fast track

08/09/2023

By 2025, New Zealand wants to convert more than 90 percent of its energy supply to renewables. To achieve this goal, the government is now turning on the turbo for permits. As a first step, wind and solar energy are the main beneficiaries.

Vestas wins 50 MW order in Spain by Sinia Renovables

08/09/2023

Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas will deliver 11 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines for a wind farm located in the northwest of Spain. The order includes a 25-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement.

Investment platform AXA IM Alts acquires stake in Iberian renewables company Finerge

08/08/2023

AXA IM Alts, with alternative investments of over €185 billion of assets under management, announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Iberian renewables platform Finerge from Igneo Infrastructure Partners. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2023.

Next-Gen installation vessel Les Alizés kicks off maiden assignment

08/08/2023

Jan De Nul Group's newest crane vessel, Les Alizés, has installed the first of 107 monopile foundations for the construction of Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 wind farms in Germany.

Cost explosion of offshore wind power causes problems worldwide

08/02/2023

In recent months, the price spiral for offshore wind projects has accelerated sharply. As a result, more and more energy companies are pulling the emergency brake, causing the energy transition to stumble worldwide.

Wood continues to support Shell's energy program

08/02/2023

Consulting and engineering company Wood will deploy expertise in decarbonisation, digitalisation and asset life extension to enhance Shell assets worldwide.

Mammoet-Giant Taiwan to provide support for the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 OWF

08/02/2023

Ørsted Taiwan has selected Mammoet-Giant Taiwan to deliver a turnkey service for the Taiwanese offshore wind project, from initial planning to execution, ensuring the jackets get into the water faster.

Iberdrola expands its portfolio in Polish trend market

08/01/2023

Iberdrola has announced the purchase of two wind farms in Poland, growing its wind portfolio in the country to 212.8 MW for the moment.

The Inflation Reduction Act: A Success Story

07/26/2023

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

Octopus Energy announces billion-dollar investment in offshore wind energy

07/26/2023

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

FairWind to install 73 MW Czluchow Wind Farm in northern Poland

07/26/2023

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

LiDAR buoy deployed off the Brindisi coast

07/25/2023

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.

South Africa's struggle with its energy transition

07/19/2023

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.

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

07/19/2023

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

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

07/18/2023

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.

China as a driver of the energy transition

07/12/2023

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.

Aflandshage wind farm put on hold for now

07/11/2023

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.

RWE awarded three contracts in French onshore wind auction

07/11/2023

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.

Sennen and Ørsted are working on new digital system

07/11/2023

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.

Jan De Nul and Hellenic Cables provide offshore connections

07/05/2023

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.

New foundations to make offshore wind turbines even greener

07/05/2023

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.

Boralex to commission new wind farm in France

07/04/2023

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

World's first 16 MW offshore wind turbine erected in China

06/28/2023

Three Gorges Group has installed the world's first 16 MW wind turbine at China's Fujian offshore wind farm.

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