Category: Wind Power

China remains the global wind powerhouse

China remains the global wind powerhouse

May 11, 2022 | , ,

China’s transition to a subsidy-free market in 2021 resulted in 34% less capacity installed in the country YoY (-24 GW), which heavily impacted the global total. However, the nearly 48 GW installed in China in 2021 indicates that strong market fundamentals remain despite the shift in policy. If we exclude China, the rest of the world added more than 47 GW of new capacity, a 14% increase YoY, driven primarily by significant growth in Asia Pacific (+134%), Northern Europe (+100%), and Latin America (+82%).

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ODE secures an offshore wind contract in South Korea

ODE secures an offshore wind contract in South Korea

May 5, 2022 | , ,

Vena Energy, a Singapore-based renewable energy company, has chosen Offshore Design Engineering (ODE) to serve as the owner’s engineer for its 384 MW Yokji offshore wind farm in South Korea. Under the contract, basic engineering, wind turbine generator package support, engineering, procurement, and construction preparation support services are included.

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Denmark to build energy islands for supply of renewable energy

Denmark to build energy islands for supply of renewable energy

May 5, 2022 | , ,

Denmark is planning to set up two energy islands that can supply renewable energy produced by offshore sources to the domestic market of Denmark and other European countries. Denmark will build the first island in the North Sea to serve offshore wind turbines with a 3 GW initial serving facility. The second Denmark energy island will be built in the Baltic Sea’s Bornholm islands, with a serving capacity of 2 GW.

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Galp acquires 4.8 GW of renewable energy projects in Brazil

Galp acquires 4.8 GW of renewable energy projects in Brazil

May 4, 2022 | , , ,

Galp, a multinational energy corporation headquartered in Portugal, has agreed to purchase 4.8 GW of solar and wind energy projects in Brazil from SER Energia and Casa dos Ventos. The agreement with SER Energia, a Brazilian solar designer, encompasses the purchase of 4.6 GWp of projects currently under construction in Brazil. Galp will acquire a group of 216 MW wind farms being developed in Brazil’s north-east region with Casa dos Ventos.

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ORIT to acquire stake in 270 MW offshore wind farm in UK

ORIT to acquire stake in 270 MW offshore wind farm in UK

May 2, 2022 | , ,

Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT), a UK-based renewable investment firm, has agreed to acquire a 7.75 per cent stake in the Lincs offshore wind farm. Lincs, with a capacity of 270MW, is located offshore from England’s east coast and has been operational since 2013. The offshore wind facility, which spans 35 km sq, is equipped with 75 wind turbines, each with a 3.6MW capacity.

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SSE and Brookfield Renewable partner for Dutch offshore wind bids

SSE and Brookfield Renewable partner for Dutch offshore wind bids

April 28, 2022 | , ,

SSE Renewables and Brookfield Asset Management, a Canadian investment business, have joined forces to bid for the Hollandse Kust (west) offshore wind farm zone, which is currently under construction in the Netherlands. The Hollandse Kust (west) zones, which are about 53 km from the Dutch coast, are being auctioned for the development of two individual sites, each with a capacity of 700 MW.

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South Korea’s lack of wind and solar hinders exporters

South Korea’s lack of wind and solar hinders exporters

April 28, 2022 | , , ,

South Korea’s wind and solar output far below corporate needs. South Korea’s top 11 exporters consume 4.5 times more electricity than generated by wind and solar in 2020. South Korea’s biggest companies could lose a key competitive edge over the next decade, as they struggle to secure critical supplies of domestic renewable energy, without a significant boost from the incoming Yoon administration. 

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Iberdrola begins construction of 476 MW offshore wind farm in Baltic Sea

Iberdrola begins construction of 476 MW offshore wind farm in Baltic Sea

April 27, 2022 | , ,

The German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has granted Iberdrola, a Spanish electric utility company, approval to build Baltic Eagle, the Baltic Sea’s largest offshore wind farm. With a capacity of 476 MW, Baltic Eagle will be able to generate enough clean energy to power 475,000 homes while avoiding over 800,000t of carbon emissions each year. By the end of 2024, the wind farm should be operational.

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Ventient Energy acquires 443 MW of renewable portfolio in Spain

Ventient Energy acquires 443 MW of renewable portfolio in Spain

April 26, 2022 | , , ,

Ventient Energy, a UK-based renewable energy company, has completed the acquisition of a clean energy portfolio in Spain totalling 443 MW. Regulatory officials authorised the merger in April 2022 after it was first announced in December 2021. The portfolio includes 203 MW of onshore wind and 240 MW of solar capacity, and it is located in the Spanish province of Castilla y Leon.

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NIWE and ORE Catapult partner for offshore wind development in India

NIWE and ORE Catapult partner for offshore wind development in India

April 26, 2022 | , ,

The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) of India and ORE Catapult of the UK have signed a joint declaration of intent under which the two wind energy organisations of their respective countries will establish a five-year collaboration programme for the development of wind energy, particularly offshore wind. India currently has no offshore wind facilities, and plans to start development in this space by 2024-25 are also well behind schedule.

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Offshore Wind Roadmap for the Philippines

Offshore Wind Roadmap for the Philippines

April 26, 2022 | , , ,

This roadmap provides strategic analysis of the offshore wind development potential in the Philippines, considering the opportunities and challenges under different, hypothetical growth scenarios. The goal is to provide evidence to support the Government of the Philippines in establishing policy, regulations, processes, and infrastructure to enable successful growth of this new industry.

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Atlas secures 417 MW PPA from Enel in Chile

Atlas secures 417 MW PPA from Enel in Chile

April 22, 2022 | , ,

Enel Generación Chile has signed a power purchase agreement with Atlas Renewable Energy to develop the latter’s first wind energy project. The three wind farms, which have a total capacity of 417 MW, can create 1.3 TWh of renewable energy annually and contribute to the country’s goal of accelerating its clean energy transition.

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RWE selects Thorsminde port as O&M base for Danish wind farm

RWE selects Thorsminde port as O&M base for Danish wind farm

April 22, 2022 | , ,

RWE, a German energy company, has selected Port of Thorsminde to conduct the operation and maintenance (O&M) on its Thor offshore wind farm. Under the agreement, RWE has signed a letter of intent with the Port of Thorsminde to use the port for the next 30 years. RWE stated that the port provides the shortest sea and air approaches to the Thor offshore wind farm.

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