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  • UK: Demand for Offshore Wind Vessels to Rapidly Grow

    9 April 2012

    Europe dominated the industry, and accounting for over 3.0 GW of wind turbines capacity. However, the offshore wind power industry is currently facing bottlenecks. Offshore wind power is being increasingly explored around the world for its high yield. Its stronger, more consistent winds compared to onshore locations and the scope for the construction of massive […]

  • USA: New Offshore Wind Research Facility for DOE

    9 January 2013
    R&D

    A new Department of Energy research facility will help eliminate a major hurdle for offshore wind and ocean power development and bring the U.S. closer to tapping the more than the estimated 4,000 gigawatts of wind power blowing along the nation’s coasts and the more than 1.2 terrawatt-hours of energy that could be generated by […]

  • Research Project on Guernsey’s Offshore Renewables Looking for Participants

    21 June 2013
    R&D, Training & Education

    A 3-year PhD research project running until September 2015 is looking for participants to explore local views on the future of energy on Guernsey and the role of macro offshore renewable energy. The research, carried out by Bouke Wiersma of the University of Exeter, will focus on perceptions and views on offshore renewable energy such […]

  • Turkey Holds Large Unexploited Offshore Wind Potential

    30 March 2015
    R&D

    The latest research report from Totaro & Associates identifies the growth potential of offshore wind in the Turkish market. Offshore has been previously explored in Turkey, but the market potential was largely underestimated or ignored due to transmission complexities, water depths and the limited available wind data at 80m, Totaro & Associates says. Modern floating […]

  • MHI VESTAS OFFSHORE WIND: Off to a Flying Start

    27 April 2015

    As the first anniversary of the creation of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind approaches the company looks back on a pretty good year as it lands its first commercial order for the much heralded V164-8.0 MW® and is named the preferred supplier for the Walney Extension project. The company has already seen employee numbers grow and […]

  • Åland Government Working Towards Offshore Wind Auction

    27 January 2025
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Planning & Permitting

    The Government of Åland is working on establishing an auction process for seabed leasing and concession allocation for offshore wind in the northern maritime areas of Åland. The Åland government recently issued a notice seeking a commercial advisor who would prepare, administer, and manage the auction process for developers interested in building and operating an […]

  • Dorsalys to Build Onshore Substation for 496 MW French Offshore Wind Farm

    25 October 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Fixed-Bottom, Grid Connection, Onshore Infrastructure, Supply Chain

    French transmission system operator RTE Réseau de Transport d’Electricité has commissioned Dorsalys to build an onshore substation which will enable the Dieppe-Le Tréport offshore wind farm to be connected to its grid. The transformer station, located on land three kilometres from the subsea cable landing point, is scheduled for delivery in spring 2025. The substation […]

  • Onshore Scoping Report Submitted for 1 GW Scottish Offshore Wind Farm

    11 September 2024
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Grid Connection, Onshore Infrastructure, Planning & Permitting

    Thistle Wind Partners (TWP) has submitted an onshore scoping report to Aberdeenshire Council for the onshore infrastructure associated with its 1 GW Bowdun offshore wind farm in Scotland. The report provides information on the proposed onshore infrastructure and further outlines the approach to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), including baseline data sources. Located 44 kilometres […]

  • Germany: Siemens direct-drive turbines available for both onshore and offshore applications

    2 May 2010
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    With projected growth in offshore wind farms, turbine makers are adopting direct-drive generators, a technology that could help address…   [mappress] Source: cnet, April 30, 2010;

  • China’s Dajin to Store Offshore Wind Components in Denmark

    10 December 2024
    Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics

    China’s Dajin Heavy Industry has signed a reservation agreement with Danish Odense Port for 100,000 square metres of the port area to store offshore wind components, which will later be installed on European wind farms. In the coming years, the Chinese manufacturer plans to deliver a “substantial” number of monopiles and transition pieces for projects […]

  • Estonia Approves EIA for ELWIND Offshore Wind Project

    9 December 2024
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) programme has been approved for the Estonian part of the ELWIND Estonian-Latvian cross-border offshore wind project. The programme outlines the entire process of assessing environmental impacts, including the scope and methodology of studies to be conducted in the Estonian marine area, community involvement, and more. In April 2024, Estonia’s Consumer […]

  • Synera Enters South Korean Offshore Wind Market

    22 November 2024
    Business & Finance, Business development, Fixed-Bottom, Research & Development

    Taiwan-based Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) has joined forces with Moondo Wind Energy (MWE) to develop an offshore wind project in the South Sea of South Korea. The two companies have formed a joint venture called Moondo Offshore Wind Energy. This marks Synera’s entry into the South Korean market and its second expansion beyond Taiwan, following […]

  • Dutch Companies Sign APAC Offshore Wind Agreement

    24 October 2024
    Business & Finance, Business development, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Research & Development

    Dutch engineering company, TWD, and its compatriot IX Renewables have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen both companies’ presence in the offshore wind sector in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Under the agreement, IX Renewables will focus on the management of offshore wind developments, including EPCI, while TWD will deliver engineering services such as method engineering and […]

  • SeaRenergy to Provide Offshore Infrastructure Services to Siemens Energy

    27 September 2024
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Offshore Platforms, Supply Chain

    SeaRenergy has been awarded a multi-year contract by Siemens Energy to provide offshore infrastructure services for a minimum of thirteen converter platforms – nine in the German Bight, starting with BorWin5, and four in the UK sector of the North Sea. The scope of work covers integrated onshore and offshore logistic and support services, which […]

  • Philippines to Repurpose Three Ports for Offshore Wind Projects

    24 September 2024
    Authorities, Industry, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, Supply Chain, Transition

    The Department of Energy of the Republic of the Philippines (DOE) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) have jointly announced the repurposing of three strategic ports to support the country’s growing offshore wind industry. These are the Port of Currimao in Ilocos Norte, Port of Batangas in Sta. Clara, Batangas City, and Port of Jose […]

  • Iberdrola Inaugurates Brittany’s First Offshore Wind Farm

    19 September 2024
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    On 19 September, Iberdrola inaugurated the 496 MW Saint-Brieuc offshore wind project in France, the second largest in the country and the first in Brittany. The offshore wind farm is located 16 kilometres off the northwest coast of France in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc in the English Channel. The project, backed by a EUR 2.4 […]

  • Norwegian Company Secures Crane Deal with Windward Offshore

    1 May 2024
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Supply Chain, Vessels

    Norway-based Seaonics has been chosen to deliver 3D Electric Controlled Motion Compensated (ECMC) cranes to the German shipowner Windward Offshore. The cranes are set for installation of Windward Offshore’s two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs). The 87.5-metre vessels will be delivered by VARD under a contract signed with Windward Offshore, a company founded by Blue […]

  • Importance of a Robust Commissioning Strategy for Offshore Wind Farms

    29 April 2024
    Business development, Grid Connection, Outlook & Strategy, R&D, Wind Turbines

    Commissioning is a critical phase in the development of offshore wind farms, marking the transition from construction to operation. A well-defined commissioning strategy is essential to ensure the seamless integration of various components, validate their functionality, and ultimately optimize the performance and reliability of the entire offshore wind farm. Boslan, an engineering and consultancy company […]

  • RWE’s Thor Offshore Wind Project Presses Ahead

    25 March 2024
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Planning & Permitting, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved the feasibility study report for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark. Approved on 20 March, the feasibility study report, which covered an area of 286 square kilometres, also included the environmental impact study (EIS). The approval does not give the project developer, Thor Wind Farm I/S, owned […]

  • Moray East Closes In On Top Spot Offshore Scotland

    8 July 2021
    Wind Farm Update

    60 out of the 100 Vestas V164-9.5MW wind turbines have been installed at the 950 MW Moray East wind farm offshore Scotland. The current installed capacity at Moray East stands at 570 MW, and the wind farm is two turbines away from taking the top spot in Scotland in terms of the installed capacity from […]

  • New Player Enters Offshore Wind SOV Market

    8 July 2021
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    The newly-established maritime holding company, Purus Marine, has agreed to acquire a large offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV). The SOV is currently under construction and will deliver directly into a multi-year time charter with a leading European renewable energy company, beginning early 2022, Purus Marine said. The SOV is a hybrid-electric vessel and is […]

  • Shell to Bid for Two Offshore Wind Areas in Norway

    17 June 2021
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Dutch oil major Shell has partnered with Norwegian hydropower producers BKK and Lyse to apply for licences in two areas currently offered by Norwegian government for offshore wind development. The consortium is now working to prepare applications for projects in the Utsira Nord area, deemed better suitable for floating wind technology, and Sørlige Nordsjø II, […]

  • Japan Selects Winner of First Offshore Wind Auction

    14 June 2021
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Japan has selected the developer of the country’s first commercial floating offshore wind farm. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) selected the consortium of six companies led by Toda Corporation to build a 16.8 MW floating wind project offshore Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture. […]

  • Norway Speeds Up Offshore Wind Award Procedures

    11 June 2021
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy put out several proposals for public consultation regarding the development of offshore wind in Norway on Friday, 11 June. The Norwegian government will start a process for awarding interested operators allocated areas as soon as possible, thus allowing them to apply for concessions for offshore wind projects within the […]

  • Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Stands Complete

    7 June 2021
    Wind Farm Update

    The final of the 72 Siemens Gamesa 8.4 MW wind turbines was installed at Kriegers Flak, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, on Saturday, 5 June. The next steps will be to finalise testing and certification of the 604 MW wind farm so that it can be inaugurated after the summer, Vattenfall, the wind farm’s owner […]

  • Floatel International Wins First Offshore Wind Contract

    27 May 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Floatel International has been awarded a contract for the Greater Changhua 1 & 2a project, the first for the company in the offshore wind sector. Under the contract, Floatel International will provide an accommodation vessel to support construction activities on Ørsted’s offshore wind farm in Taiwan. The company said its vessel Floatel Triumph would be […]