SECI Invites Bids for 1200 MW ISTS-connected Wind Projects Updated On Mon, Oct 25th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a request for selection (RfS) for the setting up of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected wind power projects on build own operate (BOO) basis for an aggregate capacity of 1200 MW. SECI, which was established to implement National Solar Mission (NSM), will select wind power developers under tariff-based […] Read more
Biden’s 30 GW Offshore Wind Plans Face Many Headwinds Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Plans to lease much of the U.S. coastline — from the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeast, California and Oregon — for offshore wind farms by 2025 are likely to face a steady barrage of resistance from various constituents, as renewable energy faces the biggest problem fossil fuels largely bypass. The NIMBY syndrome, or (Not […] Read more
Belgian Cabinet Agrees to Expand Key Offshore Wind Zone to 3.5 GW Updated On Mon, Oct 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Belgian government has confirmed plans to expand the offshore wind capacity that will be made available in the Princess Elisabeth zone in the North Sea to up to 3.5 GW. The area was originally planned to host about 1.75 GW of offshore wind capacity. Covering an area of 281 sq km, Princess Elisabeth will […] Read more
GE Renewable Confirms 900 MW Wind Order, Tests 14 MW Haliade-X Turbine Updated On Tue, Oct 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy GE Renewable Energy confirmed on October 11 that it received a firm order in September, to supply its Haliade-X offshore wind turbines to the 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project. In December 2020, it was the designated preferred supplier. The Vineyard Wind is currently building the first utility-scale offshore wind energy project over 15 miles off […] Read more
Aker Unveils Underwater Innovation for Floating Offshore Wind Updated On Fri, Oct 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Aker Offshore Wind has outlined plans to utilise Scotland’s first offshore wind underwater substation as part of its bids for major offshore windfarms. The multi-million subsea innovation would be developed, manufactured, and supplied in Scotland by Aker Solutions and provide major export opportunities for Scottish businesses. Substations – which help move the energy created by […] Read more
Statkraft Buys Wind Power Portfolio in Germany and France Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Statkraft, Europe’s major generator of renewable energy, has acquired the wind power portfolio of wind farm operator Breeze Three Energy in Germany and France to further strengthen its position in Europe. The parties have decided not to disclose the transaction value. Norway-based Statkraft adds 39 wind farms across Germany and four wind farms in France […] Read more
Vestas & Casa dos Ventos to Build 189 MW Wind Project in Brazil Updated On Tue, Oct 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has signed a new agreement with Casa dos Ventos for a 189 MW wind project in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. As the fifth contract between the companies, the order takes the cooperation to surpass the 1.7 GW mark and highlights Casa dos Ventos’ position as Vestas’ largest customer in […] Read more
10.5 GW Solar, Wind and Storage Project in Morocco Updated On Thu, Sep 30th, 2021 by Saurenergy British company Xlinks is developing a 10.5 GW solar-plus-wind project, combined with a battery storage facility, in Morocco, which will supply 3.6 GW renewable energy to the UK via the world’s longest subsea cables. Located in Morocco’s renewable energy rich region of Guelmim Oued Noun, it will cover an approximate area of 1,500km2 and will be […] Read more
Germany’s Encavis Buys 74.5 MW Wind Portfolio in France Updated On Mon, Sep 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy Germany’s Encavis Asset Management has acquired five new wind farms in France, totalling 74.5 MW capacity, to implement the growth and diversification strategy for its special fund Encavis Infrastructure Fund II (EIF II). The seller of the renewable energy plants is the Swiss Axpo Holding AG, whose subsidiary Volkswind is responsible for planning, projecting and construction […] Read more