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  • Europe: Consumers electricity prices reduced with wind energy

    21 April 2010
    Business & Finance, Environment, R&D

    A review by independent consultancy Pöyry AS, entitled ‘Wind Energy and Electricity Prices’, asserts that wind energy reduces electricity…   [mappress] Source: proactiveinvestors, April 21, 2010; windenergyplanning

  • EU Commission: Europe World Leader in Ocean Energy Technology

    9 October 2014
    Authorities, R&D, Technology

    The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has published its report on European marine energy technology and innovation. Drawing on initiatives of key actors from industry and academia, the report portrays the development of the sector through collaborative networks and knowledge exchanges, while identifying public and private funds’ contribution to the progress of […]

  • Europe Needs to Invest More in Meshed Grids, Report Says

    27 April 2023
    Contribution, Grid Connection

    Hitachi Energy and WindEurope have published a new report which outlines that Europe needs to invest more in the so-called meshed grids to ensure its offshore wind development. Meshed grids are clusters of offshore wind farms with fewer cables connected to the shore that can route power to two or more national grids. Governments across […]

  • Parkwind’s First Move Outside Europe Made Down Under

    27 April 2022
    Business & Finance

    Parkwind is entering the offshore wind market in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, and has made its first move outside of Europe by naming a country manager in the two countries. The Belgium-based offshore wind developer, which says its move reflects the high potential in the region, has appointed Peter Lars Spencer as country manager […]

  • Europe Getting First Robot Testing Center for Offshore Wind

    17 January 2020
    R&D

    INESC TEC and EDP have launched a project that will see the establishment of the first real-time maritime robot testing center for offshore wind in Europe. The initiative is part of the Atlantis – The Atlantic Testing Platform for Maritime Robotics: New Frontiers for Inspection and Maintenance of Offshore Energy Infrastructures project, which has the […]

  • Ocean Energy Europe: Innovation Fund Needs to Be Fit for Purpose

    15 July 2015

    The innovation fund provided for in a reformed Emissions Trading Scheme must take into account the specific finance needs of the emerging technologies for which it was created, Europe’s ocean energy industry stated today. The comments follow the publication of the European Commission’s proposal to amend the Emissions Trading Scheme Directive. “We welcome the creation […]

  • China Meets Europe at DNV GL Maritime HQ in Hamburg

    13 October 2014
    Business & Finance

    The future of EU–China relations, the country’s investment in Europe as well as sustainable growth and environmental protection in the Chinese economy were just some of the topics on the agenda at the 6th Hamburg Summit last weekend. To foster new relationships and honor key players for their efforts in European–Chinese cooperation, the world’s largest classification society […]

  • DCNS Presents Its Expertise at Ocean Energy Europe Conference

    1 October 2014

    DCNS is a partner of the Ocean Energy Europe conference, the European forum for the sector, which will take place on 1 and 2 October 2014 in Paris in the presence of the main energy decision-takers and industrialists. DCNS will present its expertise in marine energy, a sector in which the Group has been investing […]

  • 4.9 GW of Offshore Wind Capacity Under Construction in Europe

    14 July 2014

    The European Wind Energy Association released a report on the European offshore wind industry’s key trends and statistics 1st half 2014. “Despite offshore wind power installations being lower than in the first six months of last year, it remains the fastest growing power sector in Europe” said Justin Wilkes, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at EWEA. […]

  • Low ROI Hits Offshore Wind Development Across Europe

    7 December 2010

    The offshore wind industry has moved from a niche market to a maturing industry, however securing funding and low returns on investment are… By Mike Jones (investortoday) [mappress] Source: investortoday, December 07, 2010

  • Offshore Wind Power Continuing the Region’s Growth Trend in Europe

    18 February 2011

    The European Wind Energy Association is forecasting that up to 1,500 MW of offshore wind power will be connected to European national grids… By Peter Reina (enr.construction) [mappress] Source:enr.construction , February 18, 2011    

  • MingYang Secures Second Offshore Wind Turbine Order in Europe

    29 October 2021
    Contracts & Tenders

    MingYang Smart Energy has secured a contract for a floating offshore wind project in Europe, for which the company will supply its 11 MW hybrid drive offshore wind model. This is the second wind turbine supply contract for the Chinese manufacturer in Europe, following the Taranto offshore wind farm, currently under construction in Italy. MingYang […]

  • UK Leads Europe to 1.1GW of Offshore Wind in H1 2018

    26 July 2018

    Europe added 1.1GW of offshore wind capacity in the first half of 2018, with the UK being the main contributor with 911MW, according to WindEurope’s recent report.

  • Ocean Energy Europe Criticises New Climate and Energy Framework

    24 October 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    EU Heads of State today agreed upon a climate and energy framework, which fails to provide industrial leadership for Europe. The framework’s new targets for greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency will do little to capitalise on the security, employment and export potential of new sectors such ocean renewable energy. The decision puts […]

  • EWEA: Wind Could Bring Most Power to Europe by 2030

    17 November 2015
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    Wind energy will be the largest source of power supply in the EU by 2030 if governments apply the right level of ambition in their climate and energy policies, according to the latest report issued by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Wind power can exceed gas, coal and other forms of energy by the end […]

  • MAKE: Europe to Have 39.2GW Offshore Wind Capacity by 2025

    27 September 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, R&D

    Europe’s commissioned offshore wind capacity will grow at an average rate of 3GW per year between 2017 and 2025 and represent a key driver of growth in Europe, according to MAKE. The offshore market accounted for 21%, or 3GW, of all new grid-connected capacity in Europe in 2015, more than double the amount connected in 2014. […]

  • Insight Report on Power Generation Construction Projects in Europe Available

    14 December 2015
    R&D

    Research and Markets has added a project insight report titled “Power Generation Construction Projects in Europe” to its offering.  The highest value project tracked in this report is the $37.5 billion (approx. EUR 34 billion) Crown Round III Offshore Wind Farm Development: Zone III in the UK. The report provides detailed market analysis, information and […]

  • Study: Offshore Wind Key for Europe’s Renewable Energy Strategy

    2 December 2015
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Europe’s power industry sees the growing share of renewables in the energy mix as the most important issue in the short-term and the second most important in the long-term, with offshore wind regarded as of high significance to the sector in the short and long-term, according to the first POWER-GEN Europe Confidence Index launched by PennWell. The Index, the result […]

  • December Winds Bring Down Power Prices Across Europe

    19 January 2016
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance

    Continental European power prices tumbled again in December as exceptional wind power output combined with mild temperatures and falling demand, according to data released by Platts. European power prices, according to the Platts Continental Power Index (CONTI), fell 13.29% to EUR 33.08 per megawatt hour (MWh) in December compared to November, itself down 9.4% on […]

  • Photo of the Day: Nautilus Floating Structure Presented throughout Europe

    24 April 2014
    R&D, Technology

    Nautilus Floating Solutions SL, a consortium established last year with an aim of becoming the world leader in the development of floating platforms for the offshore wind power market, is presenting its Nautilus floating structures at significant European energy events. The Nautilus floating structures were introduced at this year’s EWEA event in Barcelona, and the […]

  • China beats USA in offshore wind development outside Europe

    8 September 2010
    R&D

    As proposed American offshore wind-farm projects creep forward slowed by state legislative debates, due diligence and environmental impact… By Manuela Zoninsein (nytimes) [mappress] Source: nytimes, September 08, 2010;

  • DolWin Epsilon Converter Platform Sets Sail from Singapore to Europe

    16 October 2023

    The 900 MW DolWin Epsilon offshore converter platform has left Seatrium’s shipyard in Singapore and is heading towards Aibel’s yard in Haugesund, Norway, where it is expected to arrive in the second half of December. After three years of construction and with more than ten million manhours, the heavy transport vessel Mighty Servant 1 has […]

  • Report on Wind Turbine Service Market in Europe 2014-2018 Available

    18 March 2014
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

    TechNavio’s analysts forecast that the wind turbine service market in Europe will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.02 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in aging wind farms. The wind turbine service market in Europe has also been witnessing […]

  • Gamesa to Launch Major Turbine Components Reconditioning Services Business for Europe

    13 April 2012

    Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has chosen the EWEA 2012 sector conference scheduled for 16-19 April in Copenhagen, Denmark, as the venue for the European launch of its major turbine components (gearbox, generator and blade) reconditioning services business. This new service, which the company already provides to Spain’s leading utilities and IPP’s, […]

  • Construction Starts on HVAC Infrastructure for Belgian Offshore Energy Hub

    20 June 2025
    Grid Connection, Offshore Platforms, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The construction of the high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) infrastructure has begun with a first steel cut ceremony at the HSM Offshore Energy yard in Schiedam, the Netherlands. The HVAC modules will be directly installed on the Princess Elisabeth offshore energy hub (MOG2) in Belgium. The HVAC substations will house essential components such as power transformers […]

  • Zero Investments in Offshore Wind Farms in Europe in 2022 – WindEurope

    1 February 2023

    Not a single investment in an offshore wind farm in Europe was made in 2022, apart from a few small floating wind projects, according to WindEurope. Several offshore wind farms were expected to reach financial close last year, but final investment decisions were delayed due to inflation, market interventions, and uncertainty about future revenues, WindEurope […]