Europe’s offshore wind ambitions face huge supply chain challenge
Europe’s offshore wind supply chain faces a herculean effort to build the infrastructure needed to meet the continent’s climate goals.
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ScottishPower kickstarts “largest overhaul” of electricity grid since its inception
ScottishPower has unveiled £5.4 billion of contract opportunities as it kickstarts the "largest overhaul of the grid since its inception".
Vestas will make its biggest-ever wind turbine blade in Poland, hints at UK plant
Vestas is still considering building an additional factory in the UK, potentially in Scotland, to help serve the UK market.
Slaying the ‘grid must rule’ dragon for wind
The development of offshore wind around the UK whether using fixed foundations or floating has been hailed as a great success.
UK government delays decision on two Equinor offshore wind extensions
Equinor wants to double the capacity of the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farms off the coast of Norfolk
Wind power beats gas plants to grab record share of UK power
Britain’s thousands of wind turbines grabbed their biggest slice of the electricity mix ever in December, sending output from gas-fired plants to their lowest in almost four years.
China’s solar boom fuels record growth in global renewables, wind power slows
Wind power, however, is growing at a slower rate after supply chain issues, inflation and higher borrowing costs put projects in Europe and the US in jeopardy, particularly for offshore farms.
A year of challenge, but hope endures
The UK continues to maintain its position as one of the leading and most developed offshore wind markets in the world, with an installed capacity of over 14 gigawatts (GW), and an ambition to secure 50 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.
Offshore wind: a British success story we must build on
In the quest for a sustainable future, the UK’s offshore wind industry stands at a critical juncture - poised for success but, like the rest of the energy industry, facing formidable challenges.
Substantial investment uncertainties for UK remain despite raft of assurances
While substantial investment uncertainty remains in the UKCS, the year has seen examples of risk-reducing policies from an investor standpoint, writes Professor Alex Kemp
Orsted partner to sell wind farms, take $1.6 billion charge
Eversource Energy plans to offload stakes in South Fork, Sunrise and Revolution wind projects in the US
Equinor and BP terminate agreement for Empire Wind 2 project in New York
Equinor and BP will seek "new offtake opportunities" for the Empire Wind 2 project.
‘Normalised’ salaries could be future for offshore wind workforce
More sociable hours for offshore workers may mean a different rewards structure compared to the oil and gas industry.
Hundreds of offshore wind vessels boost traffic at Port of Aberdeen
700 offshore wind vessels - 12% of total traffic - came to the port in 2023.
Lamprell secures supply work for Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind developments
UAE-based fabrication firm Lamprell has signed a "very large capacity" supply agreement for two major offshore wind developments off the coast of Norfolk.
Aberdeen’s OEG Renewables lands Taiwan offshore wind contracts
OEG Renewables is continuing its expansion into the Asia-Pacific renewables markets, with further opportunities beckoning in Japan and South Korea
OEUK report outlines North Sea clean energy skills potential
The North Sea's skilled oil and gas specialists must be retained to power the transition to clean energy, according to a report released by Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) today.
Offshore wind R&I programme to offer up to £300k per project
The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) backed offshore wind research and innovation (R&I) programme is set to launch an innovation call to help deliver projects.
14 North East Scotland energy transition firms share in £2.5m ETZ Challenge Fund grants
The grants ranging from £50,000 to £250,000 will to go businesses and projects located in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Colombia launches offshore wind round
“The process is open and will involve investors from all over the world interested in the development of wind energy. This new country project will position Colombia as a benchmark in the generation of renewable energy in the region, and will strengthen national energy security,” said Camacho.
Report finds just 4% of offshore wind leaders think UK will meet 50GW by 2030 target
'Re-Energising Offshore Wind' report reveals ports, grid infrastructure and supply chain resilience are among the issues most concerning the sector.
SSE Renewables and Equinor award three green hydrogen contracts for Dogger Bank D
SSE Renewables and Equinor have awarded three contracts to assess large-scale green hydrogen development options for the Dogger Bank D offshore wind project.
Radical reform of electricity system risks delays to wind investment, report warns
One of the main options being considered by the UK Government in a planned shake-up of electricity market arrangements threatens jobs, cheaper energy and new wind projects, a new report warns.
Over half of Scottish fishing space could be lost as green energy ramps up
More than half of Scottish fishing grounds could be lost by 2050 as offshore renewables ramp up, the leading industry body has warned.
Continuum start-up moves closer to first wind turbine recycling facility in Denmark
Danish start-up will invest DKK 600 million towards a wind turbine recycling facility at the Port of Esbjerg.