Wind power package for Europe to be presented in October
The European Union is planning to unveil measures to help its ailing wind sector next month, after supply-chain bottlenecks and higher financing costs have put a brake on projects.
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Scottish research to explore combined wind and wave energy platforms
A new study will determine the potential for shared floating platforms used by offshore wind and wave energy devices.
Norway to assess opening three new offshore wind zones for tender in 2025
The Norwegian government has announced plans to assess the opening of three new offshore wind areas which could be available for tender from 2025.
Aberdeen loses floating wind crown as Norway opens world’s largest project
Aberdeen’s floating wind crown has been passed to Norway today as the world’s largest project, Hywind Tampen, officially opens.
DeepOcean wins cabling work for Germany’s Nordseecluster
RWE has designated DeepOcean as a preferred supplier for subsea installation services at the Nordseecluster A offshore wind development.
European knowhow critical for Asia as offshore wind energy ramps up
A pragmatic approach based on alliances with established European contractors is the best way to learn quickly.
Ireland launches marine regulator to spur offshore renewables drive
Ireland has officially launched its Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), alongside a plan to open an area for renewables development off the republic’s southern coast.
TotalEnergies, BP make big waves in German offshore wind auction
TotalEnergies and BP were awarded rights for 7GW worth of offshore wind concessions in German waters, paying more than €12bn to secure the areas.
Several offshore wind FIDs planned for 2023 ‘look more at risk’
Orsted's £8bn Hornsea Three wind farm is a prime example, and a number of others globally have been "re-shuffled and refocused."
Siemens Energy: Wind turbines that shake and break cost their maker billions
Siemens Energy AG is struggling to contain the fallout after discovering a main piece on the frame of its wind turbine can move or twist over time.
Shell offshore wind farm produces first green energy
First electricity has been produced by a Dutch offshore wind farm, co-developed by London-listed supermajor Shell (LON: SHEL).
Ukraine opens world’s only wind farm built in major conflict zone
DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy investor, has cut the ribbon on a new wind farm, less than 100 miles from the Russian front.
North Star orders offshore wind construction ships creating 200 jobs
Aberdeen-based North Star is expected to create around 200 seafaring jobs with the order of a series of new construction ships for the offshore wind industry.
Ostend signs North Sea wind mega-bonanza – but there’s no scope for error
Well, they’ve signed the pledge; taken vows that they will drastically accelerate the North Sea’s offshore wind capacity to 300 Gigawatts by 2050, with a near-term target of 120GW by 2030.
Brian Wilson: The North Sea is much bigger than the sum of its parts
Small is beautiful but it’s also nice to be part of something bigger. That applies to many aspects of life and is certainly a sound basis for energy policy which always has to be underpinned by security of supply.
Var Energi to explore floating wind opportunities at Goliat platform
Norwegian operator Var Energi (OSLO: VAR) is to explore a belt and braces approach to electrifying one of its major assets.
European leaders agree massive ramp-up in North Sea offshore wind
A group of Western European nations led by Germany and France have committed to massively ramping up the production of clean energy from wind turbines in the North Sea, to both meet climate targets and reduce their strategic energy dependence on Russia.
‘Starting signal’ fired on Norway’s first offshore wind tender
Norway has opened its first competitive auction for offshore wind, with a view to procuring up to 3GW of new development capacity by the end of the year.
Investors eager for clean tech risk, despite challenges
Shell Ventures principal Bilal Ahmad said he saw more opportunity in “clean energy than I see in oil and gas. As a venture fund, we’ve ceased investing in oil and gas. It doesn’t make sense, from a returns perspective.”
Equinor links with EnBW on new German offshore wind
EnBW and Equinor have announced their intention to work together to build new offshore wind capacity in German waters.
EU clears €2bn French CfD package for floating wind farm
The European Commission has approved French plans to offer more than €2 billion in support for a new floating wind farm off Brittany.
CIP partners with Statkraft on 2.2GW Irish offshore wind
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has acquired 50% of Statkraft’s 2.2GW offshore wind portfolio under development in Ireland.
Former Awilco CEO launching UK heavy lift business to tackle offshore wind ‘bottleneck’
A UK-based heavy lift business is being launched by the former CEO of Aberdeen-based Awilco Drilling.
Aberdeen firm hails Seagreen deal as major step forward for energy transition ambitions
PD&MS Group says a new assignment on Scotland's largest offshore wind farm highlights its growing reputation as a renewable energy sector "disruptor".
Ørsted, CIP plot 5.2GW wind build-out offshore Denmark
Developer Ørsted (ORSTED:CPH) and investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have joined forces to develop gigawatts of new offshore wind projects in Danish waters.