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
SolarDuck, RWE Install Offshore Floating Solar Pilot Off Dutch Coast Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck, together with RWE, has installed its offshore floating solar (OFPV) pilot project ‘Merganser’ 12 km off the Dutch coast. The pilot project aims to test and demonstrate the structural, mooring, and electrical designs and acquire knowledge about manufacturing, assembly, offshore installation, and maintenance methodologies required for large-scale commercial deployment of OFPV. Merganser […] Read more
Solis Inverters Make Strides In Offshore Deployments Updated On Thu, Jul 4th, 2024 by Saurenergy Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, the world’s third-largest PV inverter manufacturer, proudly announced at the SNEC exhibition earlier this month that its 30kW inverter supported an offshore photovoltaic empirical project. This development follows the establishment of the Offshore Photovoltaic Verification Base, a joint venture between the National Solar Photovoltaic Quality Inspection Centre (CPVT) and CIMC Jiguang. This […] Read more
SolarinBlue Obtains €6 Million Public Funding For French Offshore Wind Project Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy SolarinBlue’s offshore solar success story continues in the Mediterranean Sea. SolarinBlue, a French deeptech start-up, develops a floating photovoltaic solar solution specially designed for the maritime environment. SolarinBlue and its partners have secured major public support for their new pre-commercial demonstrator Méga Sète. Funding of 6 million euros has been granted by the French Government […] Read more
Govt VGF Scheme Can Support 36% Of Offshore Project Cost, Says CRISIL Updated On Thu, Jun 27th, 2024 by Saurenergy The Union Cabinet approval of the viability gap funding (VGF) scheme, with a total allocation of Rs 7,453 crore, is a boost for the offshore wind energy segment. It could trigger investments into a space developers have shied away from due to high cost, operational challenges, and offtake-related risks, according to CRISIL. This is a […] Read more
