Bright Future for Offshore Wind Power, But High Rewards Come with High Risks Updated On Thu, Aug 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy Fossil fuels are a major contributor to global warming, prompting nations to seek alternative energy sources. As traditional energy sources like coal, oil, and gas are phased out, the world is looking to alternative energy sources to fill the gap. Wind power, in particular, is expected to take off. According to the International Renewable Energy […] Read more
UK Raises RE Auction Funds, Offshore Wind Gets Largest Gain Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The United Kingdon (UK) government recently allocated a budget of over 1.5 billion pounds to deliver homegrown clean energy projects and boost the UK’s energy security Energy Secretary unveils this large budget to deliver new homegrown clean energy projects in the UK. The budget seeks to boost energy security, secure cheap power for families, and […] Read more
Specialist/ Senior Specialist- Structures, Offshore Wind Energy Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy COWI’s offshore wind energy business is rapidly growing and that is why we are looking for Steel Structural Engineers to join our Offshore structures team. In this role, your key responsibilities will be: Designing steel structures for conceptual, FEED, and detailed design projects, collaborating with a team of steel engineers and BIM engineers to adhere to […] Read more
South America Could Become Next Frontier For Offshore Wind Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy South America, for long the forgotten continent in solar and wind energy until the early 2020s, is playing catch up finally. Even as large solar projects have been the preserve of Brazil and Chile until now, when it comes to wind, it is offshore wind that is promising some major changes. The largest country in […] Read more
Offshore Wind Power Emerges Out of Shadows Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy The world of renewable energy is diverse, including solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass. Among these, wind power is among the most efficient and scalable clean energy sources. Offshore wind energy farms promise higher energy yields and are far from residential areas, reducing noise and visual impact. As technology advances and costs drop, offshore wind power […] Read more
News In Brief July 30: Vestas Offshore Wind Farm, IFC Lent $1Bn, Siemens’ Hydrogen Project Updated On Tue, Jul 30th, 2024 by Saurenergy Vestas Secures 795 MW Offshore Wind Farm Vestas has received a wind turbine order for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, formerly known as Hollandse Kust West VII, in the Netherlands. Vestas is responsible for the supply of 53 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas […] Read more
Repsol, EDF Ink Deal For Offshore Wind Project In Spain & Portugal Updated On Fri, Jul 19th, 2024 by Saurenergy Repsol and EDF Renewables reached an agreement to join forces in view of the future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal, given that the Iberian Peninsula offers significant growth opportunities. To develop its portfolio of renewable projects, the company has set an investment framework of between €3 and €4 billion net until 2027. Repsol […] Read more
US Plans $65Bn Investment In Offshore Wind, But Faces Constraints Updated On Wed, Jul 10th, 2024 by Saurenergy The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report, which projected the clean power industry to invest $65 billion in offshore wind projects by 2030. This can support 56,000 jobs in the United States. There are currently 12 gigawatts (GW) of projects with active offtake agreements, including 4 GW under active […] Read more
Maersk Sets Up Maersk Offshore Wind To Provide Installation Support Updated On Mon, Jul 8th, 2024 by Saurenergy Denmark based Global Container Shipping and logistics major AP Moller Maersk has launched Maersk Offshore Wind, that will provide installation services to the offshore wind market based on a new and state-of-the-art offshore Wind Installation Vessel (Maersk WIV) concept. The firm claims that the design and concept are estimated to reduce the installation time of […] Read more
