Global offshore wind supply crunch unlikely but some regions could face squeeze, says industry expert
There is a risk that offshore wind developers in “less favourable” markets could face a supply squeeze as global deployment accelerates.
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Scotland does not need more press releases but we do need a plan
A report from Robert Gordon University has won enthusiastic headlines. By 2030 it foresaw that “the offshore energy workforce mix is expected to change with over 65% of the workforce projected to support low carbon energy activities”.
SSE Renewables battles freezing temperatures to install first turbine at Gordonbush Extension
SSE Renewables has installed the first completed turbine at its Gordonbush Extension in the Highlands.
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy join forces to create ‘game changing’ green hydrogen solution
Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy have promised to unlock a new era of offshore green hydrogen production with the creation of a “game changing” solution.
Siemens Gamesa signs Ethiopian wind contract
Siemens Gamesa has signed up for its first wind power project in Ethiopia with a commitment for 29 wind turbines.
Andreas Nauen appointed chairman of WindEurope
WindEurope has elected Andreas Nauen, chief executive of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), as its chairman for the next 18 months.
Ørsted fully commissions Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm in Dutch North Sea
Ørsted has fully commissioned its Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea.
Biden administration could encourage ‘more predictable’ pipeline of offshore wind developments
A leading industry expert is expecting a “rapid” uptake in renewable projects in the US post-election as the new administration makes good on its clean energy pledges.
Equinor, Shell part of new group preparing ocean renewables plan
Equinor and Orsted will lead a new group formed to tackle climate change by accelerating the deployment of offshore renewable energy technology.
Construction completed at Scotland’s largest offshore windfarm
Work has been completed at the largest offshore windfarm in Scotland.
Wind turbine manufacturers hit turbulence as machine prices fall
The shakeout in wind turbine manufacturing industry is starting to produce winners and losers after increasing competition gutted margins.
It’s ‘sooner or later’ for big firms in floating wind market, says renewables godfather
The godfather of offshore wind has said that most big developers in the sector "are likely to engage with floating wind sooner of later" as they realise the benefit.
Renewables firms in letter to BEIS secretary on onshore wind ‘exclusion’
A number of high-profile renewable energy firms have penned a letter to the UK energy minister in a bid to free up regulation around onshore wind.
NHV awarded offshore contract by Siemens Gamesa
A helicopter operator today announced a new contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy in support of the Rentel offshore wind farm.
87 turbines installed as work finished on Walney Extension
Danish wind farm developer Ørsted said today that the last of 87 turbines had been installed at the Walney Extension wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Siemens Gamesa to supply over 300 turbines to numerous US developments
The renewable energy arm of Siemens has signed deals with five major projects to supply 310 turbines across the United States.