European Offshore Wind Energy Goals are Achievable: Report Updated On Wed, Nov 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The European Commission’s big goals for offshore wind, between 230 and 450 GW by 2050 are achievable provided right investments and spatial planning A new report has predicted that the European Union (EU) Commission’s big goals for offshore wind – between 230 and 450 GW by 2050 – are achievable provided the right investments in […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa Increases its Offshore Turbine Capacity to 11 MW Updated On Tue, Nov 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Siemens Gamesa has announced that it has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the new offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 11 MW One of the leading offshore wind turbines manufacturer and developer, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has announced that it has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the […] Read more
MHI Vestas Selected for 220 MW Japanese Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy MHI Vestas has been selected for the 220 MW Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm. The first awarded, commercial-scale project to be announced in Japan. MHI Vestas has confirmed that its flagship V174-9.5 MW was selected as the preferred turbine for the Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm. Hibikinada is the first awarded, commercial-scale project to be announced in […] Read more
ESB and Equinor to Deliver Potential Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy ESB and Equinor under a new partnership will work to identify suitable sites for new offshore wind farms in Irish waters and work to mature potential future wind projects. ESB has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Equinor, to work to identify suitable sites for new offshore wind farms in Irish waters […] Read more
Offshore Wind Pipeline in Asia-Pacific Excluding China Exceeds 5 GW Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report outlines the offshore wind energy pipeline for four key markets in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the key factors for growth. With a supportive policy framework in place and over 5 gigawatts (GW) of approved projects pipeline that will come online as early as 2025, Taiwan is expected to connect upwards of […] Read more
Europe to Lead RE Cost Reductions for Offshore Wind Through 2028 Updated On Wed, Nov 20th, 2019 by Saurenergy The levelised cost of energy (LCOE) in Europe for bottom-fixed offshore wind will fall from an average of USD 133/MWh in 2019 to USD 51/MWh in 2028 Europe’s levelised cost of energy (LCOE) for bottom-fixed offshore wind will fall from an average of USD 133/MWh in 2019 to USD 51/MWh in 2028, according to new […] Read more
Milestone: Ørsted Inaugurated Taiwan’s First Commercial Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Tue, Nov 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy This 128 MW wind power plant is a joint venture (JV) between Ørsted, Japan’s JERA, financial services provider Macquarie Capital and Taiwan-based Swancor with shareholding of 35 percent, 32.5 percent, 25 percent and 7.5 percent respectively. Danish power company Ørsted has officially inaugurated the Taiwan’s first commercial offshore wind farm named Formosa 1. The commissioning […] Read more
SGRE to Supply Turbines for 300 MW Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan Updated On Thu, Nov 14th, 2019 by Saurenergy SGRE and Hai Long have signed a preferred supplier agreement for the delivery and servicing of turbines on the 300 MW Hai Long 2 project in Taiwan Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) and Hai Long Offshore Wind (Hai Long) have signed a preferred supplier agreement for the delivery and servicing of turbines on the 300 […] Read more
Australia’s 1st Offshore Wind Project Step in the Right Direction: IEEFA Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Australia’s first offshore wind project in Victoria is a step in the right direction despite the over investment, a new note has revealed. The ‘Star of the South’ off Austalia’s coast, a massive 2.2 gigawatts (GW) offshore wind capacity proposal and will be Australia’s largest electricity project and worth reportedly USD 8 billion in investments, […] Read more
