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North Seas Energy Ministers Pledge to Build 260 GW of Offshore Wind Power by 2050

Posted on 22, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Energy Ministers from ten North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) countries, including the Netherlands, convened in The Hague, where they agreed on an updated NSEC Action Agenda aimed at boosting the expansion of offshore wind power in Europe. The … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall’s Vesterhav Syd Wind Farm Powers Up Danish Grid with Clean Energy

Posted on 15, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has achieved a major milestone as the Vesterhav Syd offshore wind farm delivered its first power to the Danish grid on November 10th. After nearly seven years of work, the wind turbines at Vesterhav Syd are now … Read the full press release →

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Offshore Wind Sector Faces Challenges That Could Impact Global Energy Projects, EY Report Warns

Posted on 14, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The offshore wind sector is experiencing significant turbulence, potentially reshaping the landscape of large-scale energy projects and their financing in the future, according to the latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI). Over the past year, offshore … Read the full press release →

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EIB and Erste Bank Finance €79.2 Million for Engelhartstetten Wind Farm, Aiding Austria’s Green Energy Transition

Posted on 10, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Erste Bank Austria have jointly provided loans of up to €79.2 million to WLK energy for the construction of the new Engelhartstetten wind farm in Lower Austria. This wind farm will consist … Read the full press release →

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DNV Supports KREDO Offshore in Offshore Wind Measurement Project for South Korean Green Energy

Posted on 2, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, is collaborating with KREDO Offshore, a Korean renewable energy developer, to advance offshore wind farm projects in South Korea. DNV is overseeing the deployment and monitoring of seven Floating Lidar … Read the full press release →

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Borealis Partners with Alpiq for Long-Term Renewable Energy Supply from Finnish Wind Farm

Posted on 25, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Borealis, a leading provider of sustainable polyolefin solutions and base chemicals, has forged a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Alpiq, a Swiss energy services provider and European electricity producer. Under this agreement, starting from early 2024, Alpiq … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola Deutschland Wins Bid to Develop Wind Farms for Renewable Energy in Germany

Posted on 25, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Deutschland has secured the rights to three wind energy sites in the latest tender held by Forst Baden-Württemberg (ForstBW). These wind farms, covering a total of 790 hectares, are expected to feature around 25 wind turbines and … Read the full press release →

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wpd Secures Grid Access for 740 MW Wind Farms in Sweden, Boosting Green Energy Production

Posted on 17, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) wpd, a leading global developer and operator of wind and solar farms, has secured grid access for two wind farms, Broboberget and Lannaberget, in Sweden. The grid connection agreement with Ellevio allows for up to 740 MW of … Read the full press release →

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DemoSATH Floating Offshore Wind Project Powers Up, Pioneering Clean Energy in Spain

Posted on 19, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The DemoSATH floating offshore wind project, led by Saitec Offshore Technologies in collaboration with RWE and KEPCO, has achieved a significant milestone by commencing electricity generation. Located off the Basque coast, the DemoSATH platform features a 2 MW … Read the full press release →

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Vestas Secures 243 MW Order for RWE Clean Energy Wind Project in the USA

Posted on 14, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has been awarded a 243 MW contract to supply 54 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines for an undisclosed wind project owned by RWE Clean Energy, LLC, in the USA. The order encompasses turbine supply, delivery, and commissioning, along … Read the full press release →

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wpd Successfully Refinances Taiwan’s Luwei and Chungwei Wind Farms, Enhancing Clean Energy Commitment

Posted on 12, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) German renewable energy company wpd has successfully completed the refinancing of Taiwan’s Luwei and Chungwei onshore wind farms, totaling 180 MW capacity, with the support of local and international banks. These long-standing wind farms will benefit from improved … Read the full press release →

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RWE Advances 200 MW Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm in Texas to Bolster State’s Renewable Energy Capacity

Posted on 1, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a prominent renewable energy company, has commenced construction of the 200 MW Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm in Foard County, Texas. This new addition elevates RWE’s wind capacity in Texas to 4.3 GW, capable of powering over 1.2 … Read the full press release →

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RWE Gains Approval for 900 MW Offshore Wind Farms in German North Sea to Drive Green Energy Expansion

Posted on 12, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been granted awards by the German Federal Network Agency for two wind farm sites, N-3.6 and N-3.5, within the Nordseecluster B in the German North Sea. The company intends to develop, build, and operate two wind … Read the full press release →

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Clean Energy Giants Masdar (UAE) and Iberdrola Join Forces in €1.6 Billion / 476 MW Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm Deal in Germany

Posted on 26, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Masdar, the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, partners with Iberdrola, a global clean energy leader, to invest in the 476 MW Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Iberdrola will retain a majority 51% stake … Read the full press release →

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Barclays Supports Moray West Offshore Wind Farm, Paving the Way for Scotland’s Renewable Energy Goals

Posted on 5, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has provided a £95.5 million loan to Moray West, an offshore wind farm development in the Moray Firth, Scotland. The project aims to supply 50 percent of Scotland’s electricity, powering approximately 1.33 million homes and reducing CO2 … Read the full press release →

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Proximity Breeds Positivity: Residents Close to Wind Farms Embrace Renewable Energy, Survey Finds

Posted on 28, June 2023 by
Residents Living Near Wind Farms Supportive of Wind Power, Survey Finds

(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted in Northumberland, England, revealed that residents living in close proximity to wind farms hold a positive view of wind power. Contrary to popular belief, three-quarters of those surveyed expressed support for onshore wind farms … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Project to Bring Clean Energy to New York City and Westchester County

Posted on 27, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, in collaboration with Avangrid and other partners, is set to establish new high-voltage transmission lines to deliver renewable offshore wind power from the Long Island grid to New York City and Westchester County. The project aims to … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Facilitates Montenegro’s Energy Transition with €82 Million Loan for Wind Farm Development

Posted on 20, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted an €82 million loan to Elektroprivreda Crne Gore a.d. Nikšić (EPCG), Montenegro’s national electricity utility, and Green Gvozd LLC, a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) fully owned by EPCG. The … Read the full press release →

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Southwest Scotland Harnesses Clean Energy from Vattenfall’s South Kyle Wind Farm

Posted on 14, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has inaugurated the South Kyle Onshore Wind Farm in southwest Scotland, its largest onshore wind farm in the UK. Once fully operational, the wind farm will have a capacity of 240MW, equivalent to powering 187,000 homes annually. … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies Accelerates Renewable Energy Development in Kazakhstan with Mirny Wind Farm Agreement

Posted on 9, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Mirny wind project in Kazakhstan, marking the country’s largest wind energy initiative. The project involves a 1 GW onshore wind farm and a 600 MWh battery energy storage … Read the full press release →

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RWE Secures Control of Nordseecluster Offshore Wind Project, Accelerating Renewable Energy Expansion

Posted on 26, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a global renewable energy company, has acquired full ownership of the Nordseecluster, a 1.6-gigawatt cluster of offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The cluster, consisting of four sites, was previously co-developed with Northland Power, which … Read the full press release →

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Major Renewable Energy Push: Repsol Unveils 1,768 MW Wind and Solar Projects in Italy

Posted on 18, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Repsol is set to develop renewable energy projects in Italy, totaling 1,768 MW. The portfolio will consist of 943 MW of wind projects and 825 MW of photovoltaic solar projects. Over 60% of the projects are in advanced … Read the full press release →

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DNV-SE-0190: The World’s First Document to Certify Energy Islands and Offshore Wind Farms in Poland

Posted on 19, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV has released an updated version of its service specification for project certification, DNV-SE-0190, which is the first of its kind to address the certification of energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland. The update incorporates country-specific … Read the full press release →

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DNV and industry partners collaborate on wind farm control technology for increased energy output

Posted on 5, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has launched a joint industry project (JIP) alongside wind farm owners, turbine manufacturers, and other sector experts to increase confidence in innovative wind farm control (WFC) technology. The project covers … Read the full press release →

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WWF, the world leader in nature conservation, and Ørsted, the world’s most sustainable energy company, partner over achieving a net-positive biodiversity impact when developing offshore wind

Posted on 26, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 26-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants as well as the world’s most sustainable energy company, has announced a … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted to sell a stake in a portfolio of wind and solar farms in the US to Energy Capital Partners for USD 410 million

Posted on 21, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 21-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, has announced the sale of a 50 % ownership stake in a … Read the full press release →

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Ørsted verkauft eine Beteiligung an einem Portfolio von Wind- und Solarparks in den USA für 410 Millionen US-Dollar an Energy Capital Partners

Posted on 21, October 2022 by

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) FREDERICIA, 21-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), ein führender dänischer Betreiber von Offshore- und Onshore-Windparks, Solarparks , Energiespeicher und Bioenergieanlagen, hat den Verkauf einer 50 %-Beteiligung an einem Portfolio bestehend aus drei Onshore-Windparks und einem Solarpark in den … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola, the Spanish leader in clean energy, sells 49 percent stake in its first operational offshore wind farm in Germany for EUR 700 million

Posted on 14, September 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 14-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola (BME: IBE), a Spanish multinational leader in clean energy and a pioneer in the deployment of smart grids, has announced the sale of  49 percent stake in its first operational offshore wind … Read the full press release →

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Vestas Wind Systems A/S, a Danish sustainable energy leader, announces a transaction that involves shares of the company has been made by an Executive

Posted on 12, August 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) AARHUS, 12-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH: VWS), a Danish global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has announced that a transaction with shares of the company has been made by an Executive. The notification is … Read the full press release →

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Plenitude strengthens its footprint in the offshore wind space with the expansion of the renewable energy company Vårgrønn in partnership with HitecVision, a Norwegian private equity firm

Posted on 30, June 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN/STAVANGER, 30-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, has announced that its 100% controlled subsidiary Eni Plenitude S.p.A., Società Benefit (formerly Eni gas e … Read the full press release →

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Major energy companies consider the option of building a floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Bergen, Norway

Posted on 17, June 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 17-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced that the company is part of a new project for the construction … Read the full press release →

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DNV to provide insights on Energy Transition and Floating Offshore Wind at the WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao

Posted on 24, March 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 24-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced its participation at the WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao where more than 8,000 delegates and 300 speakers are expected to gather on … Read the full press release →

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DNV provided technical support and expertise to green energy operator Valorem for the development of the Viiatti wind farm project in Finland

Posted on 8, March 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 8-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that the company provided technical support and expertise to Valorem, a French vertically-integrated green energy operator, for the development of the Viiatti wind … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall’s construction plans for Vesterhav Syd and Nord offshore wind farm projects gets approval from The Danish Energy Agency

Posted on 14, December 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 14-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattendall announces that it has received permission for the construction work on the offshore wind farms Vesterhav Syd and Nord from the Danish Energy Agency. The Danish Energy Agency’s decision constitutes a stamp … Read the full press release →

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Onshore Wind: Vattenfall, energy cooperative Almeerse Wind to increase capacity of Jaap Rodenburg wind farm in Almere-Pampus

Posted on 15, September 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, Swedish government-owned multinational power company, has announced it will be working with energy cooperative Almeerse Wind to replace the ten existing wind turbines at the existing Jaap Rodenburg wind farm in Almere-Pampus … Read the full press release →

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Hoa Thang 1.2 wind farm: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy scores its largest order to date in Vietnam

Posted on 27, March 2020 by
Hoa Thang 1.2 wind farm: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy scores its largest order to date in Vietnam

25 units of Siemens Gamesa’s SG 4.5-145 turbine will be delivered for the Hoa Thang 1.2 wind farm, one of the largest in Vietnam Operation and maintenance service contract secured for 10 years (PRESS RELEASE) ZAMUDIO, Spain, 27-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to implement site specific and cost optimised solutions to Akuo Energy’s wind projects in Poland

Posted on 12, December 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 12-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas announces a 132 MW order from a worldwide player in Renewable Energy, Akuo Energy. The order is for the wind projects Wielowies, located in southern Poland and EP 44 and Gniew, located … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy launches new Siemens Gamesa DD Flex concept and the SG 11.0-193 DD Flex offshore wind turbine at the WindEurope Offshore 2019 Conference & Exhibition

Posted on 26, November 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) Zamudio, Vizcaya, Spain, 26-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) unveiled its new Siemens Gamesa DD Flex concept and the SG 11.0-193 DD Flex offshore wind turbine at the WindEurope Offshore 2019 Conference & Exhibition. Built … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy signs O&M agreement with Pattern Energy’s Panhandle Wind 1 fleet in Texas

Posted on 22, May 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ZAMUDIO, Spain, 22-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy signs agreement with Pattern Energy for its 218-MW Panhandle Wind 1 facility which consist of 118 units of 1.85-87 MW GE wind turbines. The agreement covers four years … Read the full press release →

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Vattenfall and GE Renewable Energy cooperation: one step ahead in wind turbine technology developments

Posted on 16, May 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall and GE Renewable Energy to partner in the deployment of GE’s new wind turbine in Europe. Haliade-X is the largest offshore wind turbine on the market to date, with a capacity of … Read the full press release →

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