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  • Theodore Roosevelt IV Backs Wind Power Development (USA)

    8 December 2010

    As president, Theodore Roosevelt was fond of the African proverb that advised leaders to “speak softly and carry a big stick,” particularly…   (dealbook) [mappress] Source: dealbook, December 08, 2010

  • Michigan Governor Candidates Disagree on Casinos and Wind Energy (USA)

    1 November 2010
    Authorities

    Virg Bernero and Rick Snyder agree that job creation and economic development are the top issues facing Michigan. But the gubanatorial… By Dave Alexander (mlive) [mappress] Source: mlive, November 01, 2010

  • SAMTECH to Present SAMCEF for Wind Turbines on EWEA 2011 in Belgium

    24 February 2011

    SAMTECH, European specialist in development of Computer Aided Engineering software and advanced FEA modeling technology, announces its… (mcadcafe) [mappress] Source: mcadcafe, February 24, 2011

  • Principle Power’S WindWaveFloat to Harness Wind and Wave Power (USA)

    30 March 2011
    R&D

    Principle Power, Inc, of Seattle is using $1.4 million in funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable… By Mark Higgins (energy) [mappress] Source: energy, March 30, 2011

  • Research to Protect Dolphins from Offshore Wind Turbines (UK)

    21 April 2011
    Environment

    A RESEARCH project has been launched to ensure that dolphins are not harmed by marine energy developments in Scottish waters.   By John Ross (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, April 21, 2011;

  • Wind power to account more than fifth electricity in Denmark

    11 August 2010
    R&D

    Community buy-in and streamlined bureaucracy allow onshore and offshore windfarms to account for more than a fifth of electricity generated… (guardian) [mappress] Source: guardian, August 11, 2010;

  • Allen and McDonnell Have Different View on Wind Power (USA)

    28 April 2011
    Authorities

    U.S. Senate candidate and former Virginia Gov. George Allen presented a sharply critical view of President Barack Obama’s energy policies… By David Sherfinski (washingtonexaminer) [mappress] Source: washingtonexaminer, April 28, 2011;

  • Seaports of Niedersachsen shows capabilities in offshore wind sector (Germany)

    5 October 2010
    R&D

    The German port group invited customers to a lecture and discussion event at the recent HUSUM WindEnergy fair. According to Seaports of… (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi,October 05, 2010;

  • RSPB Calls for Bird Protection at Offshore Wind Farm Sites

    15 May 2014
    Authorities, Environment

    Scotland’s struggling seabird populations are in need of urgent action to halt significant, long-term declines, according to a new report by RSPB Scotland. The wildlife conservation charity is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently address the fundamental lack of protection for seabirds at sea. The report proposes an initial 7 key sites to be […]

  • Work starts on Blyth offshore wind test site (UK)

    16 August 2010
    Authorities, Operations & Maintenance

    Secretary of state for business, innovation and skills Vince Cable visited the National and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC) in Blyth last… (newspostleader) [mappress] Source: newspostleader, August 16, 2010;

  • Virginia looks to take the lead in U.S. offshore wind energy

    16 July 2010
    R&D

    WHEN WE LOOK beyond the shoreline for new sources of energy, maybe we should look above the water’s surface as well as below it. Researchers… [mappress] Source: fredericksburg, July 16, 2010;

  • Offshore Wind Sector Provides Economic Growth Opportunities (UK)

    5 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, R&D

     Tom Hopkinson, Managing Director of Taylor Hopkinson Associates, explores how employment and economic growth opportunites in the offshore… Industry Today [mappress] Source: Industry Today, July 05, 2011;

  • Skyborn’s 2.8 GW Swedish Offshore Wind Farm Gets Recommendation

    2 April 2025
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Planning & Permitting

    The County Administrative Board of Uppsala has recommended that the Swedish government approve the 2.8 GW Fyrskeppet offshore wind farm, which is being developed by Skyborn Renewables. “This is very good news for both us and the region, which is in great need of new fossil-free electricity when electricity use is expected to increase between […]

  • Nordlicht 1 Offshore Wind Turbine Order Lands on Vestas’s Desk

    1 April 2025
    Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom, Manufacturing, Project Updates, Supply Chain, Wind Farm Update, Wind Turbines

    Vestas has secured a firm order for the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind project in Germany, for which the Danish OEM will deliver 68 of its V236-15.0 MW wind turbines. The total order of 1,020 MW for Vattenfall’s wind farm that has a grid connection capacity of 980 MW includes an additional 40 MW to use […]

  • France Kicks Off Consultation for AO10 Offshore Wind Tender

    24 March 2025
    Authorities, Business development, Planning & Permitting, Research & Development

    The French Directorate General for Energy and Climate (DGEC) has launched a consultation on proposals for the country’s tenth offshore wind call for tenders (AO10), which is expected to award around 9 GW of capacity. A call for tenders is set to be launched in the upcoming months, aimed at awarding contracts for the development […]

  • West of Orkney Windfarm First ScotWind Project to Gain Full Consent

    30 June 2025
    Authorities, Planning & Permitting, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The West of Orkney Windfarm, a joint venture between TotalEnergies, Corio Generation, and Renewables Infrastructure Development Group (RIDG), has been granted offshore consent by the Scottish government. The decision makes the 2 GW West of Orkney Windfarm the first ScotWind project to secure both offshore and onshore planning permissions. The wind farm will be built […]

  • Signing of Massachusetts Offshore Wind Power Contracts Delayed Again

    2 April 2025
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Fixed-Bottom, Planning & Permitting

    The signing of contracts with the selected winners in Massachusetts’ fourth offshore wind solicitation has been delayed once more, now expected to take place on or before 30 June. In September 2024, Massachusetts selected 1,087 MW of the multi-state 1,287 MW SouthCoast Wind project, with Rhode Island Energy awarding the remaining 200 MW. Massachusetts also selected Avangrid’s 791 MW […]

  • Canada Pinpoints Five Offshore Wind Areas in Nova Scotia

    17 March 2025
    Authorities, Business development, Planning & Permitting, Research & Development

    The Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Natural Resources Canada has proposed five areas for the development of offshore wind farms. A regional assessment initially identified eight potential areas for offshore wind development. However, after further review, the governments shortlisted five to proceed as wind energy areas (WEAs). The five proposed WEAs are French Bank, […]

  • First Turbine Stands at Taiwan’s Hai Long 2A Offshore Wind Farm

    21 April 2025
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The first Siemens Gamesa 14-222 DD turbine has been installed at the Hai Long 2A offshore wind farm in Taiwan, which is being developed by a joint venture between Northland Power, Mitsui & Co., and Gentari. The Hai Long project comprises two offshore wind farms, the 518 MW Hai Long 2 and the 504 MW […]

  • Offshore Wind Grows by 11 GW in 2024 with 31 Projects Commissioned – WFO Report

    2 May 2025
    Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy

    According to a new report published by the World Forum Offshore Wind (WFO), 31 new offshore wind farms with a total capacity of 11 GW were put into operation in 2024, increasing the global offshore wind capacity to a total of 78.5 GW. China continues to lead the sector, according to the report, with 38 […]

  • Shared Floating Wind and Wave Projects Offer 12% Combined Cost Reduction, Report Finds

    11 May 2023
    Business development, Collaboration, Industry, Innovation, Outlook & Strategy, R&D, Research & Development, Technology, Transition

    Sharing infrastructure, services and supply chain between wind and wave energy projects can reduce the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for wind by up to 7% and by up to 40% for wave energy, while the combined LCOE of a shared project can be up to 12% lower than in separate developments, according to a […]

  • Philippine National Oil Company Eyes Offshore Wind Port in Batangas

    24 March 2025
    Business development, Ports & Logistics, Research & Development

    On 13 March, the state-owned Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Batangas provincial government to explore the development of an offshore wind integration port in the province. Under the agreement, PNOC will take the lead in conducting exploratory activities such as feasibility studies, identification of potential areas, and […]

  • Highview Power, Ørsted Find Value in Integrating Offshore Wind with Liquid Air Energy Storage

    30 November 2023
    Business development, R&D, Research & Development

    Highview Power and Ørsted have completed their joint investigation into how combining the technologies of Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) and offshore wind could unlock greater value for investors and consumers. The results show that there is value in combining offshore wind with LAES to support reducing wind curtailment, increasing productivity, and helping the move […]

  • First Siemens Gamesa Turbine Up at Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier Offshore Wind Farm in France

    12 May 2025
    Fixed-Bottom, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The first of 61 Siemens Gamesa turbines has been installed at the 488 MW Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm site in France. The first Siemens Gamesa 8 MW wind turbine was installed by Jan De Nul’s jack-up vessel Vole au Vent at the site located 11.7 kilometres from the island of Yeu and […]

  • Management Plan Approved for Ørsted’s Australian Offshore Wind Farms

    27 March 2025
    Authorities, Fixed-Bottom, Planning & Permitting, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    The feasibility stage management plan for Ørsted’s Gippsland offshore wind farms 1 and 2 has been approved by Australia’s Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR). The management plan details how activities will be safely carried out in compliance with the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act (OEI Act). The plan allows the developer to begin feasibility activities, including a […]

  • RWE Wins Key Permit for 495 MW South Korean Offshore Wind Project

    4 April 2024
    Authorities, Business development, Fixed-Bottom, Planning & Permitting, Research & Development

    RWE has been awarded a 495 MW Electricity Business License (EBL) by the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy of South Korea to develop the Seohae offshore wind project, off the coast of Taean County. The license grants RWE its first exclusive development rights for offshore wind in South Korea since the company opened an […]