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As Oregon continues to lead in protecting the environment by transitioning away from fossil fuels, the need for new renewable energy is greater than ever. Our state legislature passed a commitment to 100% clean electricity by 2040, yet burning fossil fuels still represents a major portion of Oregon’s electricity mix. One emerging option stirring both… Read More
OPINION | The sector needs a more consistent and coordinated policy and regulatory approach if it is to achieve scale, writes Christopher Wiernicki The offshore wind energy market in the United States is evolving and maturing, but it has been experiencing headwinds that are pressuring the industry. The troubles relate to policy, financial barriers, technology… Read More
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has implemented a plan for the country’s future Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II offshore wind farms. The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has implemented a plan for the country’s future Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II offshore wind farms, based on an environmental assessment and consultation feedback. The Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II development,… Read More
Dongfang Electric Corp. announces 26-megawatt offshore wind turbine, setting a new industry record. China’s Dongfang Electric Corp. has made a significant announcement in the offshore wind industry by unveiling a new turbine with a capacity of 26 megawatts, exceeding the previous record of 18 megawatts by 31%. This development, disclosed by the company on Saturday,… Read More
With a 300 MW solar PV capacity, Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center will produce enough renewable energy to power 65,000 US homes while the battery can store 1200 MWh of power. Ørsted celebrated the official commissioning of the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Pinal County near Phoenix, Arizona. The 300 MW solar farm and 300MW/1200MWh battery energy… Read More
NANJING — The world’s most powerful floating offshore wind turbine, with a generating capacity of 20 megawatts, has rolled off the production line in Yancheng city, east China’s Jiangsu Province, according to the country’s leading train maker CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC). The wind turbine, independently developed by China, features a wind wheel with a diameter… Read More
KR (Korean Register) says it has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), a passenger and cargo transport vessel dedicated to offshore wind farms, developed by MARCON, a Korean maritime service company. CTVs are widely used in Europe for transporting workers and equipment necessary for offshore wind farm construction and maintenance…. Read More
Agrekko says persistent power issues in offshore wind calls for robust energy supply chain partners to bridge the gap and drive growth The challenge of powering up the offshore wind sector without a solid energy supply chain backbone is becoming evident. Energy specialist Aggreko highlights this in its Race to Renewables study. According to consultancy firm McKinsey, the… Read More
OPINION | The massive scale of components and a drive into new regions of the seabed mean crucial capability gaps need to be filled if offshore wind is to meet its growth ambitions, writes Fabian Hippe Offshore renewable energy developers are facing challenges with foundation installation due to increasing turbine sizes requiring larger foundations and… Read More
Louisiana’s push to capitalize on wind energy has not yet completely caught sail, but officials hope a recent trip to Germany and renewed efforts with industry and education could help chart the course ahead. A group of Louisiana politicians and business leaders toured Germany in September to study the European nation’s pioneering success in offshore wind. During… Read More
Portugal’s WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – is now four years old and still breaking its own power output records. The 25 megawatt (MW) WindFloat Atlantic, which came online in July 2020, was also continental Europe’s first floating offshore wind farm. Its majority shareholder is Ocean Winds, a 50-50 joint venture… Read More
The partnerships enhance BlueFloat Energy’s project development initiatives in the region. BlueFloat Energy has entered into strategic collaboration agreements with the Ship and Ocean Industries R&D Center (SOIC) and the CR Classification Society in Taiwan, positioning itself for the bid preparation for Taiwan’s floating wind demonstration programme. These partnerships are set to bolster BlueFloat Energy’s… Read More
Gov. Janet Mills’ plan to make Maine an international leader in ocean wind power is reaching a critical juncture. State officials argue that harnessing wind power can deliver a tremendous amount of clean energy, and that Maine is specially positioned to capitalize on the potential industrial boom. The governor is leading a state delegation to Norway… Read More
Equinor is the operator of 19 projects currently under development in Norway. In the proposed National Budget for 2025, the Ministry of Energy listed the status of 13 Equinor-operated projects currently under development or recently completed. The projects in question have a total investment framework of 198 billion kroner, from commencement to commissioning. “Equinor has… Read More
Equinor ASA has acquired 41,197,344 shares in Ørsted A/S (“Ørsted”), corresponding to 9.8% of the shares and votes in the company. The transaction establishes Equinor as the second largest shareholder in Ørsted, after the Danish State, which holds a controlling stake in the company. “Equinor has a long-term perspective and will be a supportive owner… Read More