Latest Offshore Wind Farms in the UK Could Reduce Household Energy Bills: Analysis Updated On Tue, Jul 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The latest round of offshore wind farms to be built in the UK could reduce household energy bills by producing electricity very cheaply. This is the conclusion of an analysis by an international team led by Imperial College London researchers. The analysis published in the Journal Nature Energy highlights that the most recently approved offshore […] 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
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
Siemens Gamesa Launches new 3.4-145 Wind Turbine for Indian Market Updated On Fri, Jul 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has introduced its next-generation wind turbine, the SG 3.4-145 in India, optimised for wind conditions in the country. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy continues leading the way in India, one of the largest onshore markets in the world, with the introduction of its next-generation wind turbine, the SG 3.4-145. The new wind […] Read more
Nearly 14 GW of Wind Turbine Capacity Ordered Globally in Q1 2020: WoodMac Updated On Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 by Saurenergy Q1 2020 saw nearly 14 GW of wind turbine capacity ordered globally, the second-highest first quarter on record, and equates to USD 13.4 billion. The first quarter (Q1) of 2020 saw nearly 14 GW of wind turbine capacity ordered globally. This is the second-highest first quarter on record and equates to an estimated USD 13.4 […] Read more
Vestas Wins Wind Turbine Orders Worth 429 MW in North America Updated On Mon, Jul 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Vestas has received orders worth 429 MW for the supply of wind energy turbines for projects in development in North America. Global wind major Vestas has announced that it has received orders worth 429 MW for the supply of wind energy turbines for projects in development in North America. The first is an order placed […] Read more
AEP to Proceed With Wind Projects Investments, Despite Texas Com’n Decision Updated On Fri, Jul 3rd, 2020 by Saurenergy American Electric Power (AEP) has announced that while the Public Utility Commission of Texas has denied the approval of Southwestern Electric Power Co.’s (SWEPCO) plan to add 309 megawatts (MW) of wind energy to serve Texas customers, AEP has received the other regulatory approvals needed to acquire the entire planned 1,485 MW of North Central […] Read more
