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  • UK: Former Scientist Finds Nuclear Energy Cheaper than Offshore Wind

    15 March 2012

    Sir David King, a former scientist, claims that nuclear energy is a cheaper option than offshore wind, reports Telegraph. If the country wants to cut bad emissions, it will be forced to move heating and transport on to electricity. That means it should produce much more electricity than before. Professor King said that huge turbines […]

  • Ashtech ProFlex to help Bard Wind Lift I vessel position offshore wind turbines in German North Sea

    13 May 2010
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology, Wind Farm Update

    Five Ashtech ProFlex 500 GNSS receivers are helping guide the operations of the self-propelled jack-up vessel Bard Wind Lift I, the first… [mappress] Source: marinelink, May 12, 2010;

  • Developers Nominate 69 Offshore Wind Sites in Colombia

    3 March 2025
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting

    The Colombian government has received nominations for 69 sites from the companies that pre-qualified last year to participate in the country’s first offshore wind tender. The area nomination procedure, whose deadline was 31 January, allowed the pre-qualified companies to propose sites to be evaluated and verified by the authorities, who will determine which of the […]

  • Lithuanian Port to Undergo Upgrades for Offshore Wind Development

    10 February 2025
    Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics

    Lithuania’s Klaipėda Port Authority has commenced the construction of the infrastructure for the offshore wind projects, signing a contract for the reconstruction of quays on Smeltė peninsula. UAB Tilsta has been contracted to reconstruct the quays at the former International Ferry Port. As the reconstructed quays will be used for the assembly, handling, storage, and […]

  • Half of Global Operational Offshore Wind Capacity in China

    7 February 2025
    Business & Finance, Business development, Fixed-Bottom, Floating Wind, Industry, Outlook & Strategy, Transition

    The global capacity of fully operational offshore wind farms has reached 80.9 GW, according to RenewableUK, whose new report also shows China is leading in total operational capacity, new capacity installed in 2024, as well as in the capacity of the project pipeline. The global operational offshore wind capacity increased by 15 per cent from […]

  • Interview with Offshore WIND Conference Speaker David Molenaar

    2 October 2017

    Interview with Offshore WIND Conference Speaker David Molenaar, Country Manager Siemens Wind Power, Siemens Gamesa.

  • Webinar: Going Dutch? Offshore Wind Opportunities in the Netherlands

    1 September 2016

    What are the latest offshore wind developments in the Netherlands, the country originally known for its strong heritage in traditional windmills? Find out in a webinar which will be organized by the Department for International Trade (DIT) Netherlands. During this webinar, you will get an overview of the current offshore wind situation, on the multiple […]

  • European Space Agency Meets Offshore WIND Conference

    24 July 2017
    Contracts & Tenders

    Offshore WIND Conference is proud to announce a first for the event: the final speaker of the conference will be two distinguished guests from the European Space Agency.

  • Latest Offshore WIND Magazine Now Available Online

    6 March 2018

    The latest edition of the Offshore WIND magazine is now available in a digital format.

  • Impressive Line-Up at Offshore WIND Conference 2017

    5 October 2017
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology, Training & Education, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Are you ready to tackle the challenges both short and long term? Secure your seat now for the Offshore WIND Conference where we will delve deeper into the opportunities and challenges the offshore wind industry is facing now and will face up to 2050.

  • DNV GL Writes New Rules on Floating Wind

    20 September 2018
    R&D, Technology

    International certification body DNV GL has issued a revised standard for the design of floating wind turbine structures and a new guideline for the certification of floating wind turbines. The technical standard for the design of floating wind turbine structures, DNV GL-ST-0119, and the new service guideline for the certification of floating wind turbines, DNVGL-SE-0422 […]

  • Korea Floating Wind Partners with East-West Power

    2 June 2022
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Korea Floating Wind (KF Wind) has signed a Joint Development Agreement Term Sheet with Korea East-West Power, a state-owned generation company in Korea, for a collaboration on the development of floating offshore wind sites off the coast of Ulsan. As reported, KF Wind, a joint venture between OW Ocean Winds and Aker Offshore Wind, is […]

  • VIDEO: Boom Lock Fights Off High Winds

    4 February 2016
    Technology

    High Wind tested the Boom Lock system on a 6MW Senvion wind turbine blade, helping the blade be completely still in wind conditions of 15m/s average wind speed and gusts up to 20m/s. The test also proved the benefit of the intelligent guidance system on heavy loads like nacelles and towers, High Wind said. The Boom Lock is […]

  • GIA Initiates Wind Power Market Research Program

    21 July 2014

    GIA announced the launch of a major research program analysing the trends impacting the market for “Wind Power”. Invited to participate in this comprehensive grassroots level global research initiative are senior industry executives, domain experts, technologists and market strategists. The new report to be issued shortly will offer an accurate assessment of global market developments […]

  • Research and Markets Offers Another Offshore Wind Report

    18 September 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Research and Markets has added the “Analyzing the Potential of Offshore Wind Energy – 2014” report to their offering. This research brings a complete in-depth focus on the global offshore wind energy industry in its report – Analyzing the Potential of Offshore Wind Energy. The report begins with an exploration of the importance of wind […]

  • Germany: Thumbs Up for Kaikas Offshore Wind Farm

    13 June 2013
    Authorities

    The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) of Germany has approved the offshore wind farm “Kaikas” in the North Sea. The wind farm will cover an area of around 65 km2 where 83 wind turbines will be installed in a water depth of 39-41 meters. The new wind farm will be built northwest of the […]

  • Denmark: Inauguration of Anholt Offshore Wind Farm at LEGOLAND

    30 August 2013
    Training & Education

    Since the summer of 2007, DONG Energy has developed the area ‘The Energy in Denmark’ together with LEGOLAND® at the colourful LEGOLAND® Billund. Today, the miniature version of Anholt Offshore Wind Farm is ready to start spinning its wind turbines. For DONG Energy, the LEGO bricks are not just a game. It is part of […]

  • Mid-Atlantic Wind Training Alliance Established in Virginia

    15 October 2020
    Training & Education

    A workforce training collaborative has been established in the U.S. State of Virginia to offer certifications required for operations and maintenance of offshore and onshore wind farms. The Mid-Atlantic Wind Training Alliance, announced by Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam on 14 October, will bring courses certified by the Global Wind Organization (GWO) and wind technician training […]

  • Cadeler Solidifies German Offshore Wind Contract with Ørsted

    11 November 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Cadeler has signed a firm contract for a wind turbine installation vessel to be used on Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farms in Germany, following a preferred supplier agreement signed last month. The contract covers the transportation and installation of a minimum of 48 Siemens Gamesa 11 MW turbines. The […]

  • Germany: PNE WIND Plans to Issue Corporate Bonds

    13 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    PNE WIND AG intends to issue corporate bonds in the first half of 2013 amounting to EUR 100 million on the Prime Standard segment of the Deutsche Börse (German Stock Exchange). PNE WIND AG intends to use the proceeds to fund both organic and inorganic future growth. To this extent, the planned issuance of the […]

  • CanWEA Disappointed With Government’s Decision on Offshore Wind (Canada)

    14 February 2011
    Authorities

    The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) today expressed its disappointment with the Ontario government’s decision to pause offshore wind energy developments. “Ontario is proving itself a leader in driving a new clean energy future that delivers emission-free power and new jobs for our skilled trade workers,” said CanWEA president Robert Hornung. “This is an unfortunate […]

  • 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 […]

  • Vineyard Wind Goes Big Offshore New York

    15 February 2019
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Vineyard Wind has officially submitted a bid in New York State’s first offshore wind solicitation for the Liberty Wind project which includes the option of up to 1.2GW of capacity to be developed. The Liberty Wind proposal includes project size options of 400MW, 800MW and 1,200MW which would be produced by turbines located 85 miles away from […]

  • Denmark Maps Out 12.4GW Offshore Wind Zone

    26 April 2019
    Authorities, R&D

    A recent survey has identified locations for future wind farms in waters off Denmark which could support the development of 12.4GW of offshore wind capacity, according to Denmark’s Energy, Utilities and Climate Minister Lars Christian Lilleholt. Overall, the survey has identified a suitable offshore wind area which could potentially accommodate a minimum of 40GW of offshore […]

  • Vineyard Wind Opts For Made in USA Onshore Cables

    13 April 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Vineyard Wind has selected the US-based Southwire to design, manufacture, and install the onshore cables for Vineyard Wind 1, the first commercial-scale wind farm in the United States. Southwire’s facility in Huntersville, North Carolina, will manufacture the high voltage cable for the onshore portion of Vineyard Wind 1. ”We’re proud to partner with Southwire, a […]

  • Danish Test Centre for Mega Wind Turbines to Open

    5 October 2012
    R&D

    Danish test centre Oesterild is the first site in the world where wind turbines as high as sky scrapers can be tested and further developed under ideal wind conditions.  An answer to the world’s need for more renewable energy is to develop larger wind turbines that produce significantly more energy. To achieve exactly this, Denmark […]