Offshore Wind
Lightning Strike Caused Hornsea One Production Cut – Report
The reduction in the energy supply from the Hornsea One offshore wind farm on 9 August was caused by a lightning strike, an initial report from National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) has revealed. Following the lighting strike, Hornsea One immediately de-loaded from 799MW to 62MW, the rep
Makani Shows Energy Kite’s First Offshore Flight (Video)
Makani has shared a video showing its airborne wind power system completing its first flight offshore in Norway. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. The kite completed two flights at the Metcentre from a floating platform, with the first bei
TenneT Plans Tenders for Dutch Wind Farm Zones
TenneT TSO is planning to issue two tenders in September regarding surveys for three offshore wind zones in the Netherlands. TenneT will be seeking a party to carry out non-UXO offshore and nearshore route survey activities at the Hollandse Kust (West Beta), Ten Noorden van de Waddeneilanden and IJm
Makani’s Energy Kite Completes First Offshore Flight
Makani’s airborne wind power system has completed its first flight offshore from a floating platform in the North Sea. The kite completed two flights at the Metcentre in Norway, with the first being a quick one including a launch, hover away from the perch and an autonomous landing. The second, long
Energinet Picks Survey Team for Danish 800MW OWF
Energinet has contracted MMT Sweden AB to carry out site investigations at an offshore wind project in Denmark. MMT is in charge of carrying out a seabed survey at the site of the 800MW offshore wind farm and its export cable route in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, respectively. A geophysical survey
ORE Catapult Welcomes Haliade-X 12MW Blade
The first LM 107.0 P blade for GE’s Haliade-X 12MW turbine has arrived at Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s testing site in Blyth, the UK. Over the coming months, the blade will undergo advanced testing procedures, with static and fatigue tests to demonstrate its ability to withstand peak w
ORE Catapult Welcomes Haliade-X 12MW Blade
The first LM 107.0 P blade for GE’s Haliade-X 12MW turbine has arrived at Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s testing site in Blyth, the UK. Over the coming months, the blade will undergo advanced testing procedures, with static and fatigue tests to demonstrate its ability to withstand peak w
GCE NODE: Norway Needs Targeted Offshore Wind Policies
The Global Center of Expertise (GCE) NODE has called on the Norwegian government to establish a national strategy with the right incentives to help kickstart the local offshore wind industry. According to Anne-Grete Ellingsen, CEO of GCE NODE, Norway needs to launch an industrial policy as other nat
LOC Group Joins TWIND Project
LOC Group has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the TWIND project, focused on creating a network of research professionals for the offshore wind industry in Portugal. The EUR 796,000 three-year project, launched in July, has the objective of dynamizing a pool of specialized research profession
First Haliade-X 12MW Blade Goes for Testing
LM Wind Power has sent off the first 107m long blade for GE’s Haliade-X 12MW turbine from its factory in Cherbourg, France, to the UK where it will undergo testing. The LM 107.0 P blade, the world’s largest, was loaded onto a vessel on 13 August in the Cherbourg harbor and began its journey to the [
US Picks Denmark’s Offshore Wind Brain
U.S. political representatives are paying a visit to Denmark to learn from its experience in offshore wind and to meet with the local industry. During the four-day visit, political representatives from the U.S. east coast states will see Danish production and port facilities and will meet with the l
US Picks Denmark’s Offshore Wind Brain
U.S. political representatives are paying a visit to Denmark to learn from its experience in offshore wind and to meet with the local industry. During the four-day visit, political representatives from the U.S. east coast states will see Danish production and port facilities and will meet with the l
Haliade-X 12MW Nacelle Departs for Rotterdam
GE Renewable Energy has sent off the nacelle of the Haliade-X 12MW offshore wind turbine from its production site in Saint-Nazaire, France, to Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Haliade-X 12MW components will be assembled in Rotterdam-Maasvlakte, after which the turbine will be installed onshore to fac
Haliade-X 12MW Nacelle Departs for Rotterdam
GE Renewable Energy has sent off the nacelle of the Haliade-X 12MW offshore wind turbine from its production site in Saint-Nazaire, France, to Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Haliade-X 12MW components will be assembled in Rotterdam-Maasvlakte, after which the turbine will be installed onshore to fac