Argeo Signs MoU with Orsted, BlueFloat, Renantis to Survey 1 GW Floating Wind Site Updated On Mon, Mar 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy Norway-based offshore firm Argeo has entered into an agreement with Stromar consortium that comprises of Ørsted, Renantis and BlueFloat Energy. The agreement will pave the way for the Norwegian firm to undertake the geophysical survey of the 1 GW Stromar floating wind site off the Scotland coast that extends to 256sq km. The goal of […] Read more
IPP DNV Picked as Advisor for South Korea’s Offshore Grid Plan Updated On Fri, Mar 17th, 2023 by Saurenergy Independent Power Provider DNV has been picked by Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) to help with the development of an offshore power grid plan. The offshore project will transfer renewable offshore wind power to South Korea. KEPCO is the largest electric utility in South Korea. The said project is slated for completion by the middle […] Read more
Iberdrola Awards Contract to Haizea Group for 1400 MW Wind Farm in UK Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Spanish multinational electric utility Iberdrola has awarded a wind contract to Haizea Wind Group- a manufacturer of large metal structures for wind turbines. As per the pact, the manufacturer will supply 50 monopiles for Iberdrola’s 1400 MW East Anglia Three offshore wind farm located in UK. UK is currently the global leader when it comes […] Read more
Europe’s Solar Energy Surge: A Promising Solution Or Just A Palliative? Updated On Thu, Mar 16th, 2023 by Saurenergy Europe is in the middle of its biggest ever solar build out currently, as it seeks to build more solar capacity for every reason from more energy security to clean energy. But can solar deliver for Europe? Is it the panacea to energy security in the long term? Or is it doomed to over promise […] Read more
EDF Renewables Shares Plan for 80 MW Wind Project in Ireland Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy EDF Renewables, a a wholly-owned subsidiary of French utility Group, EDF, has shared its plan for the proposed 80 MW Kilsallagh wind farm project, which is to be established in Ireland. The project will entail 13 turbines and their tip heights will be up to 200 metres. Once the project ge a go-ahead permission, a […] Read more
Japan’s Daiwa Acquires Minority Stake in 1.2 GW Hornsea One Offshore Windfarm Updated On Wed, Mar 15th, 2023 by Saurenergy Japan’s Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure has announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Hornsea One offshore wind project. Daiwa said in its official statement that the acquisition is constructed on its partnership with Equitix, which has been cultivated since its first co-investment in Electricity North West Limited in 2019. Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure […] Read more
How Wakes Impact Wind Energy Efficiency Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy The fast-moving wind turbine blades create wakes which can change the amount of wind energy reaching the turbines and plants downwind. Wakes may cost as much as 10 per cent of energy losses to the Wind Farms. Wake Effect Wake is a long trail of wind which is quite turbulent and slowed down when compared […] Read more
3500 MW of Wind Addition Possible in Five Developing Countries: GWEC Report Updated On Tue, Mar 14th, 2023 by Saurenergy A new report by Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has said that five countries, namely, Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia and Morocco have the capacity to add 3500 MW of wind power in the coming five years if they do so aggressively. The GWEC report held that the five developing countries can add an extra $12.5 […] Read more
Wales Set to Welcome First Floating Wind Farm Worth 100 MW Capacity Updated On Mon, Mar 13th, 2023 by Saurenergy France-bases TotalEnergies and Ireland’s Simply Blue Group have received a nod for the Erebus floating offshore wind farm for 100 MW capacity. The wind farm will be established in the Celtic Sea. This is said to be the first of its kind wind farm off the Wales coast. For the said project, a s36 application […] Read more
