UK Raises RE Auction Funds, Offshore Wind Gets Largest Gain Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The United Kingdon (UK) government recently allocated a budget of over 1.5 billion pounds to deliver homegrown clean energy projects and boost the UK’s energy security Energy Secretary unveils this large budget to deliver new homegrown clean energy projects in the UK. The budget seeks to boost energy security, secure cheap power for families, and […] Read more
South America Could Become Next Frontier For Offshore Wind Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy South America, for long the forgotten continent in solar and wind energy until the early 2020s, is playing catch up finally. Even as large solar projects have been the preserve of Brazil and Chile until now, when it comes to wind, it is offshore wind that is promising some major changes. The largest country in […] Read more
Offshore Wind Power Emerges Out of Shadows Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world of renewable energy is diverse, including solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. Among these, wind power is among the most efficient and scalable clean energy sources. Offshore wind energy farms promise higher energy yields and are far from residential areas, reducing noise and visual impact. As technology advances and costs drop, offshore wind power […] Read more
News In Brief July 30: Vestas Offshore Wind Farm, IFC Lent $1Bn, Siemens’ Hydrogen Project Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vestas Secures 795 MW Offshore Wind Farm Vestas has received a wind turbine order for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, formerly known as Hollandse Kust West VII, in the Netherlands. Vestas is responsible for the supply of 53 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas […] Read more
Will Europe Give In To Rising Dominance of China in Global Wind Energy? Updated On Tue, Jul 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Wind energy is arguably the second most impactful industry in the global renewable world, after solar. The sector continued its impressive growth in 2023, setting a new record for global new wind turbine installations, 34 per cent higher than in 2022. The world installed added over 116 Gigawatt (GW) of new wind capacity during the […] Read more
Repsol, EDF Ink Deal For Offshore Wind Project In Spain & Portugal Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Repsol and EDF Renewables reached an agreement to join forces in view of the future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal, given that the Iberian Peninsula offers significant growth opportunities. To develop its portfolio of renewable projects, the company has set an investment framework of between €3 and €4 billion net until 2027. Repsol […] Read more
Global Floating Wind Industry Reached 270 GW In FY24: IRENA Updated On Tue, Jul 16th, 2024 by Saurenergy While still in its infancy, the global floating wind industry reached approximately 270 MW of operational capacity as of 2023. However, the international pipeline indicates a growing interest with 244 GW of new floating wind projects in development. The latest International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report on offshore wind power highlights its high-capacity factors and […] Read more
US Plans $65Bn Investment In Offshore Wind, But Faces Constraints Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report, which projected the clean power industry to invest $65 billion in offshore wind projects by 2030. This can support 56,000 jobs in the United States. There are currently 12 gigawatts (GW) of projects with active offtake agreements, including 4 GW under active […] Read more
Energy Storage Can Bring 1 TW New Capacity Online By 2033, Finds Study Updated On Tue, Jul 9th, 2024 by Saurenergy Wood Mackenzie, recently forecasted an increase in renewable energy consumption from 2024 to 2033. It expects developers to bring more than 5.4 terawatts (TWac) of new solar and wind capacity online, which can increase the cumulative global total to 8 TWac, according to the latest analysis by Wood Mackenzie. The global data and analytics provider […] Read more