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Study: offshore wind parks deliver reliable power
A recent study by German research institution Fraunhofer IWES concludes that the availability of offshore wind turbines has increased compared to the results of a previous study from 2013.
Siemens Gamesa signs MoU with Taiwan International Ports Corporation
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and the Taiwan International Ports Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to begin a collaborative investigation into the development of areas of the Taichung...The Crown Estate to consider new leasing for offshore wind projects
The Crown Estate has announced that we will be working with the offshore wind sector and stakeholders to consider making new seabed rights available to offshore wind developers.
MHI Vestas expands UK industrial footprint with new in Fawley
MHI Vestas will repurpose a decommissioned, oil-fired power plant into a state-of-the-art painting and logistics facility for its 80-metre turbine blades. The facility is expected to be operational in...
European offshore wind energy market expected to reach 29.8 GW by 2024
The European offshore wind energy market was 13.4 GW in 2016 and is expected to reach 29.8 GW by 2024 expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.0 % from 2016 to 2024. These are the...EDP Renováveis and ENGIE consortium is awarded CfD for UK offshore wind project
EDP Renováveis, S.A. (EDPR) and ENGIE announced that Moray Offshore Windfarm (East) Limited, a joint venture company currently owned by EDPR (77 %) and ENGIE (23 %), has been awarded a 15-year...Province of Groningen urges minister to drive forward farms north of the Dutch Wadden Sea Islands
Offshore wind farm conditions in the Wadden Sea Area above Groningen are excellent. That is the outcome of the report, commissioned by the province of Groningen, and presented to the Minister of...
Acquisition of A2SEA by GeoSea becomes effective
On September 1st, 2017, the acquisition of A2SEA by Belgian GeoSea has become effective following the approval by the international competition authorities.Bureau Veritas releases new rules for offshore service vessels and tugs
International classification society Bureau Veritas has issued new rules for the Classification of Offshore Service Vessels and Tugs, including new class notations for pipelay vessels, accommodation...
US Offshore wind industry announced to build first Jones Act compliant installation vessel
Zentech and Renewables Resources International announced to build the first Jones Act compliant U.S. installation vessel. "This vessel will provide the now evolving U.S. Offshore Wind Industry with a...
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