Offshore Wind
European Offshore Wind Developers Demand a Higher EU 2030 Renewables Target
A group of leading European offshore wind developers have signed a declaration to call upon European policy makers to endorse an EU-wide binding target of 35% share of renewables in EU final energy demand by 2030.
European Offshore Wind Developers Demand a Higher EU 2030 Renewables Target
A group of leading European offshore wind developers have signed a declaration to call upon European policy makers to endorse an EU-wide binding target of 35% share of renewables in EU final energy demand by 2030.
UK Crown Estate Looking to Add More Offshore Wind
Same as Crown Estate Scotland, the Crown Estate responsible for managing the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland announced today (7 November) it will consider new leasing for offshore wind projects.
UK Crown Estate Looking to Add More Offshore Wind
Same as Crown Estate Scotland, the Crown Estate responsible for managing the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland announced today (7 November) it will consider new leasing for offshore wind projects.
The Netherlands Upgrading North Sea Offshore Wind Atlas
Dutch researchers are working on a new atlas featuring accurate information about North Sea winds for use in wind energy applications.
Crown Estate Scotland Working Towards New Fixed and Floating OWFs
Crown Estate Scotland (CES) is set to start discussions with the industry, government and interested organisations to prepare for potential new offshore wind leasing, which will lead to Scotland adding commercial-scale floating and fixed offshore wind farms that would be in operation as of late 2020
Iberdrola Prepping for 2018 German Offshore Wind Auction
Spanish energy company Iberdrola is actively preparing to participate in the next round of offshore wind auctions in Germany scheduled for April 2018.
Onshore Market Conditions Hit Siemens Gamesa, Offshore Wind Yields Good Results
From April to September 2017, Siemens Gamesa marked strong performance in its offshore business with an increase of 16% in revenues. This contrasts the company’s overall results for the period, as Siemens Gamesa reports a 12.3% fall in revenues.
MHI Vestas to Open Lindø Factory Doors to Danish Delegation
MHI Vestas will host the Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Energy Minister Lars Christian Lilleholt and Mayor of Kerteminde Hans Luunbjerg at the company’s nacelle factory in Lindø today, 7 November, for a factory tour and discussion of the country’s offshore wind market.
Ireland Designing New Renewables Support Scheme, Discusses Best Auction Approach
Ireland’s Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) is running the final public consultation on the development and design of a new renewable energy support scheme, with the consultation period closing on 10 November.
Autumn Storms Push German Wind Farms to New Production Highs
German offshore wind farms generated 2.2 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity in October 2017, a 69.2% increase compared to 1.3 TWh of electricity generated offshore Germany in October 2016.
Iceni Backs Manor Renewable Energy at Galloper OWF
Iceni Marine Services is supporting Manor Renewable Energy’s work at the Galloper offshore wind farm off the coast of Suffolk, where Manor is providing a temporary power solution during the wind turbine installation and commissioning.
Top News of the Week, 30 October – 5 November 2017
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Gwynt y Môr Fund Goes Big with GBP 50,000 Grants
The Gwynt y Môr Community Investment Fund is inviting groups and charities from North Wales to apply for grants of up to GBP 50,000.