These Four European Countries Have Set a 150 GW Offshore Wind Target Updated On Mon, May 23rd, 2022 by Saurenergy Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark signed an agreement in Esbjerg on 18 May to produce offshore wind energy and green hydrogen equivalent to 65 GW by 2030 and 150 GW by 2050. Declaring their intention of becoming the Green Power Plant of Europe, the joint agreement aims for a tenfold increase in offshore wind […] Read more
GE Unveils 3MW Wind Turbines Exclusively For North America Updated On Thu, May 19th, 2022 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy has unveiled its newest onshore wind turbine platform designed called ‘Sierra’ specifically for the North America region. The 3.0-3.4 MW turbine features a 140-meter rotor and is offered with a variety of hub heights for its 2 blade operations. GE says that Sierra also includes the revolutionary two-piece blade of GE, designed […] Read more
Wind Expansion Globally Will Need Much Higher Production of Rare Earths: IRENA Report Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has come up with a report named ‘Critical Mineral for Energy Transition: Rare Earth Elements,’ which says that the rising global demand in the renewable sector especially the wind energy sector to mitigate climate change challenges will need better supplies of rare earth minerals or critical minerals. The report holds […] Read more
Tanzania to add 6 GW renewable energy Updated On Tue, May 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Samia Suluhu Hassan, the new president of Tanzania, is wooing investors to invest in the green and clean energy projects in a bid to energy security for her country and also mitigate the onslaughts of climate change. She has announced that Tanzania will be adding 6GW of renewable energy. Most of the fresh energy will […] Read more
Italy working on incentives for offshore wind projects Updated On Thu, May 12th, 2022 by Saurenergy The Italian government is working on incentives to boost the roll-out of offshore wind facilities, Italy’s energy transition minister said on Wednesday. “Incentive mechanisms are in the programming phase,” Roberto Cingolani said, answering questions from members of parliament. Besides subsidies, Cingolani said offshore wind would also receive grants from Italy’s national Recovery Fund plan. Rome […] Read more
HK Electric to Develop Hong Kong’s First Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Mon, May 9th, 2022 by Saurenergy Hong Kong may get to witness its first offshore wind energy farm coming up in 2027 as HK Electric has announced that it has plans to develop an offshore wind farm southwest of Lamma Island. HK Energy said that an application for variation of an environmental permit for the proposed project has been approved by […] Read more
Denmark to build energy islands for greater supply of renewable energy Updated On Thu, May 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Denmark is mulling to build two energy islands that can supply renewable energy produced offshore sources to the domestic market of Denmark and other countries of Europe. Minister of Climate, Energy, and Utilities of Denmark, Dan Jorgensen has recently said that Denmark and the rest of Europe must get rid of Russian fossil and for […] Read more
After Solar, Volatility Impacts Wind Manufacturers, Projects Affected in India Too Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Rising demand and orders have failed to convert to profits for many wind energy manufacturing firms. Wind power heavyweights Vestas Wind Systems A/S, General Electric Co. and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA are all reeling from high raw material and logistics costs, changes in key clean-power subsidies, years of pressure on turbine prices and an […] Read more
Three Norway RE Firms make ‘Hydepoint’ for offshore green hydrogen production Updated On Mon, May 2nd, 2022 by Saurenergy Three major renewable energy players based out of Norway have joined forces to develop a combined offshore wind energy substation and an offshore hydrogen factory in the seas of Norway. Arendals Fossekompani, Kongsberg and Moreld are the collaborating companies who will have equal shares in a new company called ‘Hydepoint.’ The official statement of the three companies reveals […] Read more