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  • Milestone 2017 Keeps UK Offshore Wind on Track

    17 April 2018
    Business & Finance

    With 33 fully operational offshore wind farms and further eight under construction at the end of 2017, the offshore wind sector is on track to grow its contribution to the UK’s electricity supply to 10% by 2020, according to the Crown Estate.

  • US Offshore WIND Act Gets Another Go

    26 June 2019
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    Senator of Massachusetts Edward J. Markey, Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Jim Langevin have reintroduced legislation said to spur the growth of offshore wind in the U.S. by extending tax credits for the renewable energy industry. The Offshore Wind Incentives for New Development (WIND) Act would extend the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for offshore wind through 2025. Offshore wind […]

  • Brave Tern to Install Changfang and Xidao Wind Turbines

    23 March 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Fred. Olsen Windcarrier’s jack-up vessel Brave Tern has won a contract to transport and install the MHI Vestas Offshore V174-9.5MW wind turbines on the Changfang and Xidao (CFXD) offshore wind farms in Taiwan. Fred. Olsen Windcarrier was awarded the contract by CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering. “As both experienced contractors within the industry, Fred. Olsen Windcarrier and […]

  • Half of Fécamp Wind Turbines Installed Offshore France

    16 January 2024
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    As of 15 January, 37 out of 71 Siemens Gamesa 7 MW wind turbines are installed at the Fécamp offshore wind farm site in Normandy, France. In July 2023, DEME Offshore’s Innovation installed the components of the first Siemens Gamesa 7 MW wind turbine at the construction site located between 13 and 24 kilometres off […]

  • All Turbines Stand at Nanpeng Offshore Wind Farm

    26 November 2020
    Wind Farm Update

    All wind turbines have been installed at China General Nuclear Power Corporation’s (CGN) Nanpeng offshore wind farm off the coast of Yangjiang City, China. The 401.5 MW project, also known as CGN Yangjiang Nanpeng Island offshore wind farm, features 73 MySE5.5MW hybrid-drive wind turbines supplied by MingYang Smart Energy. The first turbine was installed at the site […]

  • India: Offshore Wind Energy Steering Committee Constituted

    17 August 2012

    The Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah, informed Lok Sabha today in a written reply the Government has constituted an Offshore Wind Energy Steering Committee under the chairmanship of Secretary, MNRE to steer the wind energy development in the country in a directed and focused manner. A sub-committee has also been […]

  • E.ON’s Offshore Wind Division Posts Mixed Results

    9 August 2017
    Business & Finance

    E.ON’s Offshore Wind/Other division generated 2.1 billion kWh of electricity in the first half of 2017, on a par with the results reported for the first half of 2016.

  • NREL to Study Feasibility of Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind

    18 July 2017
    R&D

    The U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will carry out a new survey to examine the feasibility of various potential offshore renewable energy resources in the Gulf of Mexico, primarily offshore wind.

  • USA: Offshore Wind Farms Could Weaken Hurricanes

    18 February 2013
    R&D, Training & Education

    An associate professor at the University of Delaware, Cristina L. Archer, spoke about various advantages of wind energy at the “Why Wind Energy?” seminar held at the Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences building on Cook Campus on Friday. Besides its environmental benefits in comparison with fossil fuels, Archer stressed out the importance of abundance when […]

  • USA: Maryland Offshore Wind Bill Passes Senate

    11 March 2013
    Authorities

    March 8 marks a momentous occasion for Marylanders – Offshore Wind legislation passed in the Senate with a vote of 30-15. Three years of work has paid off in huge dividends – in health benefits, in jobs, and in truly renewable energy options. The bill is now scheduled to go back to the House of […]

  • Germany: Palfinger Wind to Exhibit at Husum WindEnergy 2012

    3 September 2012

    PALFINGER WIND will be on site at booth E09 in hall 2 at the wind energy industry’s most important trade show from September 18 to 22. Among other things, the new After Sales and Service division will be presented and visitors will also be able to see the PK 40002 M nacelle crane. Palfinger Marine […]

  • Shell to Bid at Upcoming Dutch Offshore Wind Tender?

    22 March 2016
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Reportedly, the oil and gas giant Shell is delving into the upcoming offshore wind projects in the Netherlands. Shell’s representatives have attended information meetings regarding the Borssele I & II tender, which is scheduled to be open for applications in May. There are strong rumours that Shell is going to bid at the Borssele tender, Dutch media said, […]

  • USA: UMBC, MEA Partner Up for Offshore Wind

    22 May 2013
    R&D

    The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) have announced a new partnership to advance research for the strategic planning and development of offshore wind energy projects. Under this partnership, UMBC will draw on its expertise with light detection and ranging, or LIDAR, to conduct critical wind speed and direction […]

  • Second Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge Scheduled for May

    16 April 2019
    R&D, Technology

    Offshore Wind Innovators, a community for companies active in the Dutch offshore wind industry, is launching the second edition of the Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge in May. The Offshore Wind Innovation Challenge aims to accelerate applied innovations in the offshore wind industry and is open for companies that are looking for an innovative solution to the technical […]

  • Boskalis Lands Major Offshore Wind Deal in USA

    30 June 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Industry, Jobs & Recruitment, Ports & Logistics, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    Ørsted and Eversource are working with Boskalis for the foundation and offshore substations transportation and installation work for the joint venture’s South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind projects, as well as scour protection installation contracts for its Revolution Wind and Sunrise Wind projects. The contract for this work was finalized in late 2021. The more […]

  • Allocation: Belgian offshore wind zone blessing in disguise

    9 January 2012

    When the Belgian government allocated the zones for offshore wind farms, it heralded an unexpected boost for the sector. Yet success can turn into decline when the concession expires after twenty years of operation. The Brussels government not only made this stipulation but also that the offshore wind farm in question will have to be […]

  • Scotland’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Stands Complete

    22 June 2023
    Wind Farm Update

    The final turbine has been installed at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, Seagreen, off the coast of Angus. The work was carried out by Cadeler’s wind farm installation vessel Wind Orca, which replaced its sister vessel Wind Osprey in April 2022. Many of the wind turbines are installed in a water depth of more than […]

  • Shell Puts Together Offshore Wind Recruitment Team

    6 May 2021
    Contracts & Tenders, Jobs & Recruitment

    Shell Renewables and Energy Solutions (formerly Shell New Energies) has selected ERSG and Light Source People for global staffing services for its offshore wind business. Following a tendering procedure, Light Source People has been appointed as an official supplier to provide contractors and permanent staff for Shell’s offshore wind projects and wider renewables portfolio globally under a […]

  • Wind Power Exhibition Kicks Off in South Korea

    6 December 2012

    ‘Wind Power Korea 2012’ is held from 5th to 7th December by Gyeongsangnam-do, a hub of east south area of Korea. 94 companies participate in the exhibition running at CECO (Changwon Exhibition Convention Center) located in Gyeongsangnam-do, a city taking 80% of Korean Wind Power System and 50% of component industry in Wind Power industry. Gyeongsangnam-do is […]

  • SPT Offshore Signs Korean Offshore Wind Deal

    20 June 2017
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    SPT Offshore has made its first entry into the Korean offshore wind industry by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Wind Energy on 15 June 2017.

  • China: Dongfang to Present 5.5MW Offshore Wind Turbine

    19 July 2012

    Chinese manufacturer, Dongfang Electric, has announced its plans to launch a 5.5MW offshore wind turbine, Energy Live News reports. Besides co-developing the wind turbine, AMSC, a U.S. Based engineering company, has provided wind turbine electrical control system for the turbine. The new wind turbine will be installed in Nantong, in east China’s Jiangsu province for […]

  • Polish Industry Launches 2025 Offshore Wind Programme

    12 January 2018
    Business & Finance

    Poland’s Foundation for Sustainable Energy (FNEZ) has, in cooperation with entities from the maritime industry, offshore energy, wind energy, steel industry and manufacturers of offshore constructions, ships, and cables, established a Memorandum of the Polish Offshore Energy Sector (PPPEM).

  • Japan lags behind Europe in offshore wind development

    12 May 2010
    R&D

    Japan, which saw its first offshore wind farm begin operations in 2004, lags far behind Europe in promoting offshore wind energy. In another positive development for the global offshore wind energy industry, it appears that the world’s number two economy is getting ready to harness a massive amount of additional offshore wind energy to help […]

  • Japanese Demo Offshore Wind Unit Set For Decommissioning

    2 October 2019
    R&D, Vessels

    Japan’s Penta-Ocean Construction is preparing to remove a bottom-fixed foundation type wind turbine and an observation tower off the coast of Kitakyushu. The decommissioning is scheduled to take place in October. Back in 2011, Penta Ocean constructed the 2MW wind turbine and the wind observation tower as part of a joint research project of National Research and […]

  • Colombia to Award First Offshore Wind Permits in 2023

    8 August 2022
    Authorities

    The Colombian Government, through the Ministry of Mining and Energy and the General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR), has published a resolution with which it sets the country on the path of awarding its first offshore wind permits next year. The resolution defines the competitive process for granting concessions for maritime areas designated for offshore wind development […]

  • Scottish Firms Present their Expertise in Offshore Wind Industry

    30 November 2011

    Scotland’s leading offshore wind products and services will be showcased this week at Europe’s bi-annual premier offshore wind energy event, EWEA Offshore Wind 2011 (European Wind Energy Association Offshore Wind Event 2011). Supported by SDI and Scottish Enterprise (SE), more than 20 Scottish companies will join 7,500 delegates from around the world at the key […]