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  • Apollo Secures Funding for Floating Wind Mooring Solution

    25 February 2021
    Business & Finance

    Apollo Engineering has secured a share of GBP 1.3 million funding from the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) to tackle mooring challenges of floating offshore wind. Apollo said its PALM device is a form of disruptive technology focused on the safe and quick connection/ disconnection of the critical mechanical and electrical components in floating wind […]

  • China to Construct its Largest Offshore Wind Farm

    16 January 2012

    China is set to construct its largest offshore wind farm in Leting County, reports Xinhua. 100 wind turbines of 3MW each will be installed at USD 914 million wind farm in Bohai Sea near Puti Island. This project will harness 300MW of Leting County’s offshore wind resources. China has potential 750GW of offshore wind power, […]

  • Port of Zeebrugge: Zeebrugge modest place for offshore wind

    11 January 2012
    Ports & Logistics

    The Port of Zeebrugge does not deny Ostend its place under the sun when it comes to positioning itself as the place to be for involvement in the offshore wind industry. Yet, it will wholeheartedly welcome the maritime contractor and towage company Jan de Nul, which will construct 16 concrete foundations for a wind farm […]

  • Has Cape Wind Lost the Battle of Nantucket Sound?

    10 October 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Cape Wind Associates has dismissed its appeal against a decision by the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board to deny the company a two-year extension on permits for two subsea cables that would connect a 468MW offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound to the mainland, according to local media. Cape Wind has reportedly instructed its attorneys not to proceed […]

  • South Korea Losing Pace in Offshore Wind Race

    9 May 2016
    Business & Finance, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    Doosan Heavy Industries (DHI) has remained the only South Korean company interested in the state-backed project for the development of up to 2.9 GW of offshore wind capacity in the Yellow Sea region, Business Korea reports. DHI is reportedly planning to develop a 60 MW offshore wind test site, with other companies losing interest in the project due to delays […]

  • Wind Innovation to Start 2018 at Walney Extension OWF

    18 December 2017
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    C-bed’s offshore accommodation vessel Wind Innovation will be deployed at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm as of 1 January 2018, the company informed on 18 December. 

  • USA: UW to Host International Wind Energy Conference

    26 September 2013

    Even though the generation of electricity through wind power has increased nationally and worldwide, many challenges — including reliability, overall wind farm performance and offshore wind — still exist. The International Conference on Future Technologies for Wind Energy — Oct. 7-9 in the University of Wyoming (UW) Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn — […]

  • GlobalData Releases Report on Global Wind Market (USA)

    24 November 2011

    Wind Power – Global Market Size, Turbine Market Share, Installation Prices, Regulations and Investment Analysis to 2020 is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the global wind power market. The research provides an understanding of the technology, key drivers and challenges in the global wind […]

  • Rovco to Survey Celtic Sea Floating Wind Site

    10 August 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Blue Gem Wind has awarded Rovco with a contract to carry out survey work at the site of the proposed 96 MW Erebus floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea. The million-pound contract will see Rovco carry out detailed geophysical and environmental site investigations to assess the seabed and sub-surface conditions at both the wind […]

  • Denmark: Ribbon Cut at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm

    4 September 2013

    The Anholt offshore wind power plant was officially inaugurated today. For Denmark’s largest wind power project, Siemens supplied, installed, and commissioned 111 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 3.6 megawatts (MW) and a rotor diameter of 120 meters. The owners of the wind project are the Danish utility company DONG Energy (50 percent) as […]

  • Mita-Teknik Completes Acquisition of Danish Wind Nordic

    9 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    On October 7th 2013, Mita-Teknik completed the acquisition of the Danish technology company, Wind Nordic, and hereby takes over all of Wind Nordic’s activities within wind turbine optimization. Wind Nordic, who, like Mita-Teknik delivers services to the wind industry, are market leaders within; load simulation, control algorithms and wind turbine optimization. These are all specialized […]

  • Vattenfall Boosts Capacity for Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone

    21 December 2022
    Wind Farm Update

    Vattenfall is increasing the capacity for the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone off the UK from 3.6 GW to over 4.2 GW, meaning that an additional 700,000 homes will be powered by the zone, the energy company said. This will take place with no extra impact for local residents, with its construction taking place within existing […]

  • Offshore Wind Growth Limited by Supply Chain (UK)

    3 November 2011

      Wind is one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world. From an emerging fuel source 20 years ago, wind energy has grown to become a commercial electricity generating technology in over 87 countries. Developments in technology have paved the way for more effective and reliable equipment and machinery, which has led to […]

  • Eneco Seeks Offshore Wind Turbine Maintenance Team

    7 June 2017
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    Eneco Offshore Wind B.V. has issued a call for tenders for offshore exchange and commissioning services for main component replacements on the wind turbines at the Prinses Amaliawindpark (Princess Amalia Wind Farm ).

  • China Longyuan Power’s Evaluation Technology for Offshore Wind

    9 October 2013

    On September 27, the “Observation and Evaluation Technology Research for Wind Resource and Hydrological Information of Offshore Wind Plant” project approved and established by China Guodian Corporation and completed by Zhongneng Power-Tech Development Co., Ltd. subordinate to China Longyuan Power passed the acceptance of China Guodian Corporation as well as the technical evaluation of the […]

  • Haizea and Nautilus Land Italian Offshore Wind Work

    2 April 2019
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Italy’s Renexia SpA has awarded Spain’s Haizea Wind Group with a contract to manufacture ten monopiles for what will be the first offshore wind farm in the Mediterranean Sea. Renexia has also awarded Italy-based Nautilus Srl with a contract ”to install and deploy the 30kV medium tension network as well as the scour protection for monopiles […]

  • Haizea to Deliver Monopiles for Ørsted’s Offshore Wind Project

    24 January 2022
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    Haizea Bilbao, a subsidiary of Haizea Wind Group, has entered into an agreement with Ørsted for an undisclosed offshore wind project for which the Spain-based company will manufacture and deliver monopiles. The contract, which is subject to final investment decision by Ørsted on the project, is the largest ever secured by Haizea Wind Group and […]

  • GWEC: Global Offshore Wind Capacity Reaches 29GW

    19 March 2020
    Business & Finance

    The global offshore wind industry installed a record 6.1GW of new capacity in 2019, bringing the total capacity to 29GW, according to the latest report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The 6.1GW of new capacity in 2019 represents a 35.5% increase compared to the previous year, which saw 4.5GW installed. Europe remained the […]

  • DNV GL to Hold Wind Turbine Tech Course

    27 October 2015
    Training & Education

    DNV GL will hold a two-day wind turbine technology course in Bristol, UK, on 28 and 29 October.  The attendees will see the basics of wind energy conversion, the evolution of today’s giant wind turbines and many key decisions about the design concepts explained. During the course, rotor design, direct drive and the increasing diversity […]

  • GWS, DELPRO Form Offshore Wind Joint Venture

    2 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Global Wind Service A/S (GWS) and DELPRO A/S have founded DELPRO Wind A/S as a 50:50 joint venture, which will be a Service and Installation provider in the onshore and offshore wind industry with a focus on High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) installation and service works. By joining forces, GWS and DELPRO Wind […]

  • Germany: AREVA Wind to Install M5000-135 Prototype

    5 February 2013

    AREVA Wind installs a prototype, the evolution of its proven M5000 offshore technology in Bremerhaven. Close to the motorway A27 the offshore wind turbine manufacturer will install its more powerful wind turbine M5000-135. The evolution of the successfully operating M5000-116 five megawatt (MW) turbines is mainly characterized by its larger rotor diameter. With its 66 […]

  • World’s First Global Offshore Wind Organization Debuts

    18 December 2018
    Business & Finance

    World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO), the first organization dedicated to fostering and promoting the global growth of offshore wind, has officially been launched.

  • ABS Okays UMaine’s Floating Offshore Wind Turbine

    14 September 2017
    R&D, Technology

    Houston-based classification society ABS has completed the design review of the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) documentation for the VolturnUS, a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT), developed by the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center.

  • NREL: Floating Wind Could Be California’s Next Rush

    4 May 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    The construction of floating offshore wind farms in California over the near- to long-term could contribute to economic development in the US West Coast state, especially if significant portions of equipment and services were procured locally, according to a report by the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The report, Floating Offshore Wind in California: Gross […]

  • Fujian Province Key to Chinese Offshore Wind Development

    27 July 2012

    The fact that Chinese wind turbine manufacturers and province-owned companies have launched wind power projects in Fujian province, both onshore and offshore, confirms that this is one of the key areas that will lead the country to its 2020 national energy production goals. The Fujian province has some of the richest offshore wind power resources […]

  • CSSC Installing ‘Largest Floating Wind Turbine in China’

    30 May 2022
    Technology, Wind Farm Update

    China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has towed what it says is the country’s largest floating wind turbine to its designated location in waters south of Guangdong Province. The floater, called Fuyao and developed by CSSC’s subsidiary Haizhuang Wind Power, is equipped with a 6.2 MW typhoon-resistant wind turbine with a rotor diameter of 152 metres. The floating […]