UK Government ups price for offshore wind in next CfD auction
The UK government has increased the prices available for offshore wind in next year's Contracts for Difference auction round following disappointment.
Floating wind
Ossian talks about choosing to ‘squeeze’ more out of its site
Last year It was reported that the Ossian floating offshore wind farm would be targeting 3.6GW, a gigawatt upgrade to what was initially advertised.
When is a wind turbine not a wind turbine? When it’s a ship…
As surging demand for floating wind sees components towed around the world, registering their foundations as ships could unlock a host of benefits for ports and developers.
Japanese firm to invest £10bn in UK renewable projects
Following a deal with the UK government, Japan's Marubeni Corporation looks to invest £10 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects.
Floating wind: Darwinism or learn from F1?
Floating wind experts discussed the merits of F1-style regulation vs Darwinism to support innovation at an Aberdeen conference.
Floating wind finance forthcoming – for the ‘right’ projects
Floating wind faces the same structural headwinds as other sectors but investors still have plenty of appetite to commit capital, a key event in Aberdeen heard.
Floating wind calls for standardisation and government support
The Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen has heard that industrialisation is needed for the green energy source to achieve success.
New study could hold the quay to RWE’s Celtic floating ambitions
Generator RWE has launched a new study in tandem with the supply chain to explore how best to manoeuvre and launch floating wind foundations.
Crown Estate ups plans for Celtic Sea round to 4.5GW
The seabed manager has refined plans for its upcoming floating wind leasing round off the south west coast, consolidating areas on offer and upping total capacity.
Energy Minister: UK ‘cannot afford’ to lose time on floating wind delivery
In the wake of a disappointing renewables auction the government must do more if it is serious about meeting floating wind targets, according to Scotland’s energy minister.
Global floating offshore pipeline grows 32% as 29,000 UK jobs predicted
A report by RenewableUK has found that the global floating offshore wind pipeline has seen a 32% increase over the last 12 months.
‘Novel approach’ needed to meet ScotWind floating supply chain ambitions
A ‘novel approach’ is needed for the UK to capture the vast – perhaps overwhelming – amount of floating wind work, says SOWEC supply chain chairman.
Xodus sets its sights on offshore wind frontiers
Having helped global developers win acreage in some of the most significant offshore wind tenders, a new Xodus Group business line is turning its attention to new frontiers.
Scotwind project developers float £12m of supply chain work
The developers of the Muir Mhòr floating wind project have opened a new supply chain portal, inviting potential suppliers to bid for over £12m in contracts.
Gigawaters S2 #4 – ScotWind and Lessons Learned
Welcome to the final episode of the second series of Gigawaters, a four part series exploring the impact of ScotWind. Brought to you by Sustainable Growth Voice and Energy Voice Out Loud, in paid partnership with Orsted.
TotalEnergies eyes 2025 start-up for Culzean electrification project (exclusive)
'Ambitious' schedule expected to see an FID made later this year.
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.
‘Making safer bets’: Oil and gas firms own just 7% of global floating wind pipeline
Oil and gas firms own just 7% of global floating offshore wind projects in the pipeline, according to analysis.
Octopus floats £15bn global offshore wind investment by 2030
Octopus Energy plans add to its existing generating portfolio, committing around $20bn (£15bn) in global offshore wind projects by 2030.
Floating Wind: Will others follow Celtic Sea in leasing round port requirements?
"What we’re looking at here is probably more of an effort to get an earlier level of coordination within the industry."
Flare forges ahead with groundbreaking achievements in the world of renewable energy
To promote sustainability, Flare proudly continues its trailblazing journey marked by a series of unprecedented accomplishments.
Aberdeen ETZ: New documents formally launch consultation process
Read the documents, delivered today to council planners, members and communities, in full here.
Gigawaters S2 #3 – Economic Impact of the Wind Power Ecosystem
In the second episode of Season 2 of the Gigawaters podcast, Sustainable Growth Voice editor Felicia Jackson and her guests look at how innovation and new technologies (such as floating wind) can play their part in economic transformation.
Subsea 7 and OneSea Energy awarded £150,000 from Scottish Government for hydrogen efforts
The Scottish Government has awarded Subsea 7 and OneSea Energy £150,000 as part of the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme.
Equinor postpones Trollvind floating wind project ‘indefinitely’
The Trollvind floating wind project is no longer commercial due to rising costs, said Equinor.