China Dominates Wind Installations in 2023, As 120.7 GW Is Added Globally Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The latest report from Global Wind energy Council (GWEC) for 2024 found a total of 30 wind turbine manufacturers installed a record 120.7 GW of new capacity in 2023. In a year marked by continuing supply chain challenges and other issues, this was a huge achievement. Incidentally, 122 GW is the expected total wind capacity […] Read more
Dutch Offshore Wind Plant To Have Floating Radars To Protect Birds Updated On Fri, May 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Hague-based Robin Radars will be deploying radars at offshore wind farms to protect birds and bats from related accidents. Robin will set up four flagship MAX bird detection radars to support Ecowende in its ecological wind farm off the Dutch coast. Ecowende is pressing for a sustainable future for offshore wind; one that positively […] Read more
Global Wind Firm Vestas’ Revenue Plunges 5.2% YoY Amid ‘Geopolitical Volatility’ Updated On Fri, May 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Global Wind Energy company Vestas has released its Q1 figures as it generated revenue of EUR 2,681million witnessing a decrease of 5.2 percent compared to the year-earlier period. Vestas also outlined that continued geopolitical volatility is expected to cause uncertainty in 2024 and that profitability should also continue to improve gradually but will still be […] Read more
Australia’s First Offshore Wind Farm A Step Closer Updated On Thu, May 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Australia, which has seen a massive ramp up in its solar capacity, is finally making a move to add offshore wind to its renewables portfolio as well, with plans for the first offshore wind farms reaching feasibility stage with the handout of licenses to prospective project studies. With no nuclear plant in the country, Australia […] Read more
Wind Turbine Nacelle Market Estimated To Reach $40.3 Billion By 2033: Report Updated On Wed, May 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The “wind turbine nacelle market” is estimated to reach $40.3 billion by 2033, it was valued at $22.3 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2024 to 2033, according to a report by Allied Market Research. According to the Allied Market Research report, the global wind turbine nacelle market has experienced growth […] Read more
United States Plans Leasing Of 12 Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy The United States Secretary of the Interior Department Deb Haaland has announced a new five-year offshore wind leasing schedule, which includes up to 12 potential offshore wind energy lease sales through 2028. Future offshore wind energy lease sales from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) are anticipated in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, […] Read more
Vestas Signs MoU With Maersk For Offshore Wind Turbine In South Korea Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vestas signed a Memorandum of Understanding with A.P. Moller-Maersk, Jeonnam Province, and Mokpo City, on a plan towards a supply chain investment in Mokpo City in the Jeonnam Province, South Korea. Under the Memorandum Understanding (MoU), the parties will work together to establish a nacelle manufacturing plant and logistical base for offshore wind turbines at […] Read more
Green Volt Receives Order For Floating Wind Project in Europe Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2024 by Saurenergy Offshore wind developers’ flotation Energy and Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and HitecVision, announced that their floating offshore wind project, Green Volt, was granted offshore planning approval. With onshore consent announced earlier this month, Green Volt has received all its planning approvals and remains on track to be the first commercial-scale offshore windfarm in Europe. […] Read more
5 Ways The World Will Change As Renewable Energy Gains Share Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Sometimes, it’s good to see a little further into the future than just the next few months, or even a year. At SaurEnergy, with the privilege we have in terms of access to and feedback from so many experts, it is clear that change is afoot. While those impatient for much more will probably disagree, […] Read more