Offshore Wind to Surge to 234 GW by 2030, Create 900K Jobs: GWEC Updated On Thu, Aug 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Global offshore wind capacity will surge to over 234 GW by 2030 from 29.1 GW at the end of 2019, led by exponential growth in the Asia-Pacific region Global offshore wind capacity will surge to over 234 GW by 2030 from 29.1 GW at the end of 2019, led by exponential growth in the Asia-Pacific […] Read more
Time’s Ripe for Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy World Resources Institute Finds Offshore Wind Projects Offer Reduced Emissions and Higher Returns At a time when the globe is turning to renewable energy to mitigate climate change and address increasing power demand, offshore wind energy projects can be a gamechanger. A report by the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, World Resources Institute, […] Read more
Hecate Energy Sells 514 MW Solar Plant to Tokyo Gas America Updated On Thu, Jul 30th, 2020 by Saurenergy Hecate Energy has announced the sale of its 514 MW ac Aktina Solar PV power plant located in Wharton County, Texas, to Tokyo Gas America Hecate Energy (Hecate), one of the largest privately-held independent solar power development companies in the US, has announced the sale of its 514 MW ac Aktina Solar PV power plant […] Read more
1st Floating Wind Farm in the World now Fully Operational Updated On Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy WindFloat Atlantic is now fully operational, and with a total installed capacity of 25 MW it is the world’s first semi-submersible floating wind farm WindFloat Atlantic is now fully operational and supplying clean energy to Portugal’s electrical grid. Following the connection of the last of the three platforms to the 20 m export cable connecting […] Read more
Permitting Problems Still a Major Stumbling Block in NECPs: WindEurope Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy 26 European countries have submitted their NECPs to the EU. And according to WindEurope the main hurdle remains the permitting problems 26 European countries have submitted their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the EU. WindEurope has analysed what those plans entail for wind energy deployment in Europe. The main hurdle remains permitting – many NECPs […] Read more
Engie and EDPR JV ‘Ocean Winds’ is Officially Launched Updated On Wed, Jul 22nd, 2020 by Saurenergy ENGIE and EDPR have announced the creation of Ocean Winds, a JV equally controlled by both companies in the floating and fixed offshore wind energy sector. ENGIE and EDP Renováveis (EDPR) have announced the creation of Ocean Winds (OW), a joint venture (JV) equally controlled by both companies in the floating and fixed offshore wind […] Read more
Report Forecasts 70 GW of Floating Wind Capacity by 2040 Updated On Thu, Jul 16th, 2020 by Saurenergy The Carbon Trust has released the latest summary findings from the Floating Wind JIP, forecasting 70 GW of floating wind capacity by 2040. The Carbon Trust has released the latest summary findings from the Floating Wind Joint Industry Project (JIP). The Floating Wind Joint Industry Project – Phase II summary report, outlines floating wind technology challenges prioritised […] Read more
COVID-19 Flattens Q1 Wind Additions in Key Markets: Report Updated On Wed, Jul 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy In Q1 2020, the wind sector saw a 19 percent drop in installations against the same period in 2019, mainly due to supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 Support schemes for the wind sector must be extended to prevent a prolonged slowdown in installations, according to a new analysis by Rethink Technology Research. In a quarterly […] Read more
Buoyed by Offshore Wind, Renewable Investments in 1H 2020 Climb 5%: BNEF Updated On Tue, Jul 14th, 2020 by Saurenergy Renewable investments showed great resilience in the first half of 2020 against the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19, thanks to offshore wind energy. Renewable energy capacity investments showed great resilience in the first half (1H) of 2020, in the face of the unprecedented economic shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest […] Read more
