New York awards contracts for three offshore wind projects
New York has selected three offshore wind farms to negotiate power contracts with the state as the industry faces increasing challenges from rising costs.
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Aberdeen’s Balmoral claims new product will make more offshore wind projects viable
The development could limit the need for expensive rock armour around offshore wind structures.
TotalEnergies announces partnership in 3GW Attentive Energy wind farm
TotalEnergies will partner with offshore wind developer Corio Generation and electricity producer Rise Light & Power to develop the 3GW Attentive Energy wind farm in the United States.
Wind farm builders push UK for tax breaks amid surging costs
Wind-farm developers are lobbying the UK government to give them more tax breaks in the fall budget, arguing that rising interest rates and supply-chain costs are putting the viability of some new projects in doubt.
Sweden power crunch can be eased with offshore wind, Orsted says
(Bloomberg) - The best option for Sweden to mitigate a power crunch in the second half of this decade is to speed up approvals for offshore wind parks, said an executive with Orsted A/S, the world’s biggest developer of those sites.
Aurora Energy acquires US wind turbine firm in first international takeover
Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services has acquired US wind turbine blade repair and maintenance specialist Cotech Group in its first international takeover.
Biden’s 2030 wind goal looks like it simply won’t happen
(Bloomberg) --When President Joe Biden in 2021 laid out a target of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity during the next nine years, the plan was deemed bold and ambitious.
Norway delays bids for Utsira Nord offshore wind zone
The bid deadline for the Utsira Nord offshore wind zone has been delayed to 2024, while the deadline for Sørlige Nordsjø II has also been pushed back due to changes in the bidding criteria.
Supply chain and skilled labour top concerns for global wind industry
A new report has found supply chain issues, skilled labour shortages and turbine reliability are among the top concerns of the global wind industry.
Award nominees announced for 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards
Scottish Renewables has announced the shortlisted nominees for the 2023 Scottish Green Energy Awards, set to be held on November 30 in Edinburgh.
Japanese firm to invest £10bn in UK renewable projects
Following a deal with the UK government, Japan's Marubeni Corporation looks to invest £10 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen projects.
Statkraft CEO to step down after 14 years leading Norwegian renewable energy company
The chief executive officer of Norwegian renewable energy company Statkraft has stepped down after 14 years in the position.
Global Energy Group secures preassembly support contract for Moray West wind farm
Global Energy Group (GEG) has secured a preassembly support contract for the 882MW Moray West offshore wind farm being developed by Ocean Winds.
BP names new floating offshore wind project ‘Flora’ after Scottish suffragette
BP has announced it will name its first floating offshore wind demonstration project in Aberdeen after Scottish medical pioneer and suffragette Dr Flora Murray.
Ports giant hints at major offshore wind base for Cromarty Firth
Associated British Ports says it is investigating an area near Nigg Energy Park.
Five ways the offshore wind industry can shake off its growing pains
By combining a flat deck carrier to load multiple jackets with HLP’s new ring crane concept, project developers could cut deployment costs by 60%
Royal opening for £420m Port of Aberdeen expansion
The Port of Aberdeen’s “transformational” £420 million expansion project has been officially opened by The Princess Royal on Friday, September 22.
UK offshore wind industry pain to last years, hedge fund says
The once-booming UK offshore wind industry faces years of pain, including project delays and possible cancellations, due to soaring costs and higher interest rates.
Cable failure top cause of offshore wind insurance claims, warns Allianz
Cable failure is costing millions per case, while larger turbines mean larger risks for insurers.
Minister responds to fishers’ anguish over North Sea wind farms
Scotland Office Minister John Lamont has pledged to make sure a “spacial squeeze” in the North Sea is “effectively” managed amid fishing industry concerns over offshore wind farms.
Highlands cable factory: Sumitomo won’t build without £24.5m government grant
Lack of government grant would put £350m cable factory from Sumitomo in doubt, says report.
Norway to assess opening three new offshore wind zones for tender in 2025
The Norwegian government has announced plans to assess the opening of three new offshore wind areas which could be available for tender from 2025.
‘The outcome the sector needed?’: CfD wind auction flop could spark action, says Wood Mac
Why did the auction flop? And what needs to change?
‘Crisis of confidence’: Industry reacts to offshore wind CfD auction flop
A lack of offshore wind bids for the AR5 CfD auction would be the "biggest failure" in UK green energy since 2015, industry figures have said.
Wind turbine installation vessel ‘bottleneck’ looming large as smaller crafts become ‘obsolete’
Plans to develop swathes of offshore wind turbines across the globe could be hampered as companies compete for limited resources.