Tag Archives: Offshore wind

KfW IPEX-Bank Backs Cadeler’s Next-Gen WTIVs with EUR 525 Million Green Finance Package

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank and partner banks, with export credit support from Eksfin and Sinosure, have arranged EUR 525 million in financing for two new wind turbine installation vessels for Cadeler, with KfW IPEX-Bank contributing nearly EUR 60 million. Built … Read the full press release

NIB Funds Poland’s Bałtyk Offshore Wind Farms to Accelerate Green Energy and Cut CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) will provide two 26-year loans worth EUR 126 million to support the construction of Poland’s Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms. Jointly developed by Norway’s Equinor Wind Power and Poland’s Polenergia, … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Supports Major Polish Offshore Wind Farms with EUR 3 Billion Financing

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has played a leading role in financing the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 offshore wind farms in Poland, each with a 740 MW capacity. With a EUR 3 billion financing for each project, KfW IPEX-Bank, as … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group and North East Authorities Partner to Accelerate Green Energy Growth in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, NECA, and OFI to create a green energy hub in the North East. The initiative focuses on unlocking private sector investment to support the region’s green energy … Read the full press release

Equinor’s Empire Wind Project Moves Forward, Construction Resumes Following BOEM Approval

(IN BRIEF) Empire Offshore Wind LLC, a subsidiary of Equinor ASA, has resumed construction on the Empire Wind project after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management lifted the stop work order. The project, which is more than 30 percent complete, … Read the full press release

Ørsted Halts Hornsea 4 Offshore Wind Project in the UK Due to Rising Costs and Increased Risks

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has decided to discontinue the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project due to increased costs, higher interest rates, and elevated risks, making the project’s current execution untenable. The company plans to explore alternative options for the project while … Read the full press release

RWE Installs First Monopile at Thor Offshore Wind Farm, Advancing Towards Denmark’s Largest Renewable Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the first monopile at the Thor offshore wind farm, marking the beginning of the largest renewable energy project in Denmark. The wind farm, set to be fully operational in 2027, will generate enough electricity to … Read the full press release

ZF Wind Power Unveils World’s Largest Validation Test Rig to Accelerate Innovation in Wind Turbine Systems

(IN BRIEF) ZF Wind Power has commissioned the world’s largest and most powerful wind powertrain validation test rig, now operational at its Test and Prototype Center in Lommel, Belgium. The 30 MW rig is capable of simulating real-world forces on … Read the full press release

Amanda Dasch and Godson Njoku Join Ørsted’s Executive Team as Part of Strategic Realignment

(IN BRIEF) Effective 1 May 2025, Ørsted is expanding its Group Executive Team with the appointments of Amanda Dasch as Chief Development Officer and Godson Njoku as Chief Generation Officer. Dasch will lead commercial development and strategic functions globally, while … Read the full press release

ABL to Oversee Marine Warranty for Scotland’s 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been appointed as marine warranty surveyor for the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, a 1.1 GW offshore wind project off the coast of Scotland. The consultancy will manage marine assurance for the transport and installation of … Read the full press release

Equinor Unveils New Power Business Area and Appoints Helge Haugane as EVP to Propel Sustainable Growth and Reliability in Global Energy Markets

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has established a new Power business area by integrating its renewable energy assets with flexible power solutions from its MMP division. This strategic initiative is aimed at addressing the growing global demand for electricity fueled by increased … Read the full press release

SSE’s Martin Pibworth Appointed CBI Scotland Chair to Lead Efforts on Sustainable Growth and Green Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Martin Pibworth, Chief Commercial Officer at SSE, has been appointed Chair of CBI Scotland, succeeding Jennifer Young. With extensive experience in sustainability and the net zero sector, Pibworth will focus on promoting long-term growth and addressing key issues … Read the full press release

Ørsted Kicks Off Offshore Construction for Greater Changhua 2b and 4 Wind Farms in Taiwan

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has officially launched offshore construction for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms, marking a major step forward in Taiwan’s clean energy transition. With an output of 920 MW, these wind farms will play a … Read the full press release

Ilsenburger Grobblech and Siemens Gamesa Collaborate on Green Offshore Wind Towers for Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, in partnership with Siemens Gamesa, is supplying sustainable, low-emission steel plates for the Thor offshore wind farm. The GreenerTowers, with their reduced carbon footprint, represent a significant step in achieving sustainable wind energy solutions. The … Read the full press release

RWE Leads the Way in Offshore Wind Sustainability with Reused Foundation Covers for Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has become the first company to deploy reused monopile foundation covers at its Thor offshore wind farm, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. The wind farm, located off the Danish coast, will use innovative … Read the full press release

Baltic States Achieve Historic Electricity Grid Synchronization with Europe, Boosting Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have successfully synchronized their electricity grids with the European Continental European Network, marking a significant step in their energy independence from Russia and Belarus. This achievement, celebrated as “Energy Independence Day,” strengthens the region’s … Read the full press release

HØST PtX Esbjerg Welcomes Danish Government’s Hydrogen Pipeline Announcement, Strengthening Green Hydrogen Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) HØST PtX Esbjerg, developed by CIP, celebrates the Danish government’s recent announcement about the planned hydrogen pipeline between Denmark and Germany, set for completion in 2030. This milestone supports the 1GW green hydrogen plant, HØST, which is on … Read the full press release

Ørsted Appoints Rasmus Errboe as CEO to Lead Through Renewable Energy Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has announced Rasmus Errboe as its new Group President and CEO, effective February 1, 2025, following Mads Nipper’s decision to step down. The leadership change comes as Ørsted faces a rapidly evolving renewable energy market, particularly in … Read the full press release

Poland Takes Major Step Toward Offshore Wind Leadership with Baltic Power Substations Completion

(IN BRIEF) Poland is advancing its offshore wind energy ambitions with the completion of two key substations for the Baltic Power wind farm, marking the start of commercial-scale offshore wind development in the country. The project is part of a … Read the full press release

Vestas to Power RWE’s 900 MW Nordseecluster B, Advancing Germany’s Offshore Wind Ambition

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a firm order to supply 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for RWE’s Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. This 900 MW project forms the second phase of the 1.56 GW Nordseecluster, … Read the full press release