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  • UK: Cornwall Council Signs New Protocol of Co-Operation with Taiwan

    8 November 2012
    Authorities

    Cornwall Council has signed a new Protocol of Co-operation with Penghu County Government in Taiwan to jointly promote the research and development of smart grids and renewable energy technologies via an international video link. Smart grids will ultimately allow energy networks to work more effectively, reducing energy costs and usage and allow investment in more […]

  • Azerbaijan Partners with Masdar on Offshore Wind, Green Hydrogen Projects

    6 June 2022
    Contracts & Tenders

    Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to cooperate on offshore wind-to-hydrogen projects with a total of 2 GW in capacity. The agreement also includes steps to create offshore wind-to-hydrogen projects for production and export purposes. The agreement was signed by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy […]

  • Powering Japan’s Wind Energy Revolution: A New Milestone!

    9 September 2024
    Business development, Industry, Manufacturing, Project Updates

    NOTE: This is an Industry Contribution article and the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of offshoreWIND.biz. While the Creation remains a mystery the genesis of the very first Monopile XXXL plant of Japan it is the result of JFE vision and determination to create a unique installation. The new […]

  • Parkwind Teams Up with New Zealand Power Company to Explore Joint Offshore Wind Development

    12 October 2023
    Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting

    New Zealand power generation company Meridian Energy and Belgian offshore wind developer Parkwind have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) under which they will explore joint development of offshore wind projects in New Zealand, primarily off the Taranaki coast. In April 2022, the Belgium-based developer revealed that it had appointed a country manager for Aotearoa […]

  • RWE Renewables, TotalEnergies, Van Oord and Damen to Gather at Offshore Wind Conference Session During OEEC 2022 

    24 November 2022
    Business & Finance

    Can developers, offshore construction companies, and shipbuilders map a road for the offshore wind sector to reach massive capacity targets while avoiding bottlenecks caused by vessel shortages and port over-capacitation? But also, are some of these challenges in the industry providing opportunities for the supply chain?   On 30 November, Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference will […]

  • Toshiba Partners with EcoIsland on Isle of Wight Project (UK)

    14 November 2011

    Toshiba Corporation today announced that the company has signed a Global Partnership agreement with EcoIsland, the ambitious project to make the Isle of Wight a model sustainable community offering a high quality of life. Deeply grounded in a partnership with the local community, EcoIsland will explore solutions that harness renewable energy and advanced technology to […]

  • UK: SMD Presented with Queen’s Award for Enterprise

    28 June 2012

    SMD has been formally presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise by the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear. The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Nigel Sherlock, presented the Award in the International Trade Category as part of a visit to SMD’s head office and manufacturing facilities in Wallsend, North East England. The company is one of the world’s […]

  • EDF Selects Kyowa Filter Units for Monopile Scour Protection at Teesside OWF (UK)

    12 June 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Ridgeway Renewables have successfully supplied the first “Kyowa Filter Units” from Japanese manufacturer Sumisho Kyowa Limited for offshore wind turbine monopile scour protection in Europe. Using a combination of the 4 & 8 tonne type units filled with specific aggregate in a circular formation around the monopile, engineers were able to achieve tough design criteria […]

  • BVG Associates: 2016 Is the Year of New Offshore Wind Markets

    6 January 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology

    There is every reason to believe that 2016 will see a series of developments for renewable energy, especially in new markets in offshore wind, according to Bruce Valpy, Director at BVG Associates. The year ahead of us will see the commissioning of the first offshore farm in the US, at Block Island, off Rhode Island State. 2016 will […]

  • James Gray, EEEZ: East of England Crucial to UK’s Offshore Wind Development

    28 October 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Those who doubt the value of wind power in generating power for the UK are being urged to think again by James Gray, inward investment director for EEEZ, the East of England Energy Zone. He wants to see the nation’s politicians, business leaders and energy industry fully behind the many initiatives for future wind power […]

  • EEEZ Urges Gov’t to Increase Backing for Offshore Wind

    18 September 2014
    Business & Finance

    Those who doubt the value of windpower in generating power for the UK are being urged to think again by James Gray, inward investment director for EEEZ, the East of England Energy Zone. He wants to see the nation’s politicians, business leaders and energy industry fully behind the many initiatives for future windpower development – […]

  • Van Oord Records EUR 62 Million Loss in 2021, Order Book at All-Time High

    28 March 2022
    Business & Finance, Jobs & Recruitment

    Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has reported a EUR 62 million net loss for the Fiscal Year 2021 due to large loss provisions taken on three projects in the business units Netherlands and Offshore wind: the Afsluitdijk project in the Netherlands, the Saint-Brieuc project in France, and the Greater Changhua project in Taiwan. At the […]

  • Equinor Ramps Up Its Offshore Wind Game

    2 November 2020
    Business & Finance

    Equinor plans to expand its acquisition of wind acreage and will continue to leverage its position in offshore wind, the company said in a press release from 2 November. The oil and gas major, which has been making significant renewable energy steps over the past several years, will establish renewables as a separate reporting segment […]

  • Bottlenecks Expected Until 2026 in Every Region Except China – GWEC Report

    28 August 2023
    Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Industry

    Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has issued its annual offshore wind report, according to which 2022 was the second-best year for new capacity ever, with 8.8 GW connected to the grid around the world. The report also forecasts that a further 380 GW of offshore wind will be added by 2032, nearly half of which […]

  • K2 Management Wins Work on 420 MW South Korean Offshore Wind Farm

    31 January 2024
    Business development, Contracts & Tenders, Fixed-Bottom, Research & Development, Supply Chain

    Denmark-headquartered K2 Management (K2M) has been selected by Pacifico Energy Korea as the Owner’s Engineer for the first phase of a 3.2 GW offshore wind project in South Korea. The MyeongRyang Offshore Wind Project is the initial phase of a larger 3.2 GW offshore wind complex off the coast of Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do in South Korea, […]

  • Global Floating Offshore Wind Project Pipeline Up by One-Third in a Year

    5 October 2023
    Floating Wind, Industry, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy

    The global floating offshore wind project pipeline has grown significantly in the last twelve months in terms of capacity from 185 a year ago to 244 GW now, which represents a 32 per cent increase, according to a new report published by RenewableUK. The pipeline includes projects at any stage: fully operational, under construction, approved, […]

  • MAKE: European Markets Mired in Regulatory Uncertainty – Near-Term and Post-2020

    11 March 2016

    MAKE has published an analysis of global and regional wind power installation forecasts through 2025.  Global energy markets are undoubtedly changing, the breadth of divestments in fossil fuel assets is a testament to the fact that the private sector considers investment in these technologies a losing proposition, MAKE said. The consultancy company expects the political […]

  • Danish Offshore Wind Giant Exits Markets, Axes Renewable Energy Targets, and Reduces Positions

    7 February 2024
    Business & Finance, Business development, Industry, Jobs & Recruitment, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy

    Denmark-headquartered Ørsted has revealed a substantial revision of its plans, including a reduced 2030 renewable energy target, job cuts, exit from several markets, and “leaner development” within floating offshore wind and Power-to-X. As a result of the business plan approved by Ørsted’s Board of Directors, Ørsted has updated its ambition for installed renewable capacity from […]

  • USA: OPT Appoints New Head of Engineering

    8 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPT), a leading wave energy technology company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Mike M. Mekhiche to the position of Vice President, Engineering. Dr. Mekhiche joins OPT from BAE Systems, where he most recently held the position of Director of Programs. Reporting to Charles F. Dunleavy, OPT’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. […]

  • Clarksons Platou Establishes Offshore Renewables Division

    10 May 2017
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Vessels

    Integrated shipping services provider Clarksons Platou has consolidated its renewables experts into a dedicated global division to provide ship broking, market intelligence and commercial services specifically to the offshore renewables market.

  • Germany: New Renewable Energy Law

    26 July 2011
    Authorities, Technology

    Germany’s new version of its landmark feed-in law ups the country’s Renewable Energy Target to 35-40% by 2020, and raises payments for Biomass, Geothermal, & Offshore Wind. Despite widespread rumors in North America that Germany was abandoning its system of Advanced Renewable Tariffs, the country’s upper chamber of parliament, the Bundesrat, approved the latest revision […]

  • Prince Michael of Kent Presents SMD with Queen’s Award for Enterprise (UK)

    10 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    SMD has been formally presented with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise by His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent. His Royal Highness presented the Award in the innovation category as part of a visit to SMD’s head office and manufacturing facility in Wallsend, North East England. During the visit His Royal Highness was given […]

  • UK Should Set Up Floating Wind Funding Pot – Report

    1 November 2019
    Technology

    The UK Government should use the Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction framework to create a specific pot of funding for innovative technologies like floating wind, according to a report released by RenewableUK and Scottish Renewables. This will secure an increase in new capacity from 32MW now to up to 2GW by 2030, making floating wind […]

  • SgurrEnergy Advises on 50% of Westermost Rough Financing

    8 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    Leading renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy, has supported the project financing of Westermost Rough offshore wind farm to financial close. The project involved providing lenders’ technical advisory services to the commercial banks involved in the non-recourse financing of WMR JV Investco Limited’s, a UK company jointly owned by Marubeni Corporation and wholly state-owned UK Green Investment […]

  • DNV Is Owner’s Engineer for Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II

    23 March 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    DNV has signed a USD 17.7 million (EUR 14.84 million) contract to be the Owner’s Engineer for Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II (Changhua Phase II) in Taiwan. The 300 MW TPC Changhua Phase II is the largest offshore wind farm being developed solely by Taiwan Power Company (Taipower). The work scope lasting into the […]

  • Harnessing Variable Renewables (France)

    25 May 2011

      A new book from the International Energy Agency (IEA),Harnessing Variable Renewables: a Guide to the Balancing Challenge, presents a novel method of assessing the resources needed to balance supply and demand in power systems with large shares of ‘variable’ renewables, such as solar photovoltaic, wind and tidal energy. The report, which features case studies […]