News Archive September 2020

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published an updated outlook which observes improved reliability driven by the rapid development of distributed and large-scale renewables amongst other measures.

Principle Power Joins DeepWind Cluster

The cluster brings together representatives of developers, supply chain companies, academia, and local government to promote the development of deep-water offshore wind in the UK.

Turkish Wind Market Needs Clear Perspective

The Turkish market currently lacks a clear perspective for investors and project developers, says WindEurope's Giles Dickson

Frost & Sullivan: 2020s Crucial for Power Industry

Decentralization, decarbonization, digitalization and the emergence of new business models will shape the global power sector

ELA Container: ELA Premium Plus Accommodation Block Available

The block consists of 26 linkable accommodation modules from the ELA Premium Plus range that each have a dimension of 10 x 3 m.

Wölfel: Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials

In a Case Study about a rotor blade section Wölfel shows that a reduction of material is possible while maintaining the requirements to the product.

Report: Repowering and Extensions Neccessary to Support Net Zero Target

The UK needs repowering and extensions of existing onshore wind sites to be able to reach net zero

New University of Oxford research shows that electric utility companies around the world are continuing to invest heavily in fossil-fuel-based power generation, resulting in a missed opportunity for progress on global climate commitments.

It was a big shock at the beginning of the year when it slowly became clear that COVID-19 would change the world massively. Just as quickly as the lockdown was there, people were already thinking about how to boost economy afterwards. But what is left of it?

Developer Mainstream Renewable Power has reached financial close for the second phase of 1.3 gigawatt 'Andes Renovables' wind and solar power generation platform in Chile.

Boskalis Secures Kincardine Floater Gig

For Cobra Wind International Ltd, Boskalis will transport and install five floating wind turbines for the Kincardine offshore wind farm fifteen kilometers off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland.

Victoria's Government has decided that renewable energy will play a vital role in the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and has ordered the construction of 600 MW new renewable energy assets.

Dominion Energy Choses Huisman for First U.S. Offshore Wind Vessel's Crane

Huisman joins a consortium of offshore wind industry leaders led by Dominion Energy to build a Jones Act compliant vessel

No More Need for Sustainable Development in Scottish Planning Policy?

Rules supporting sustainable development in Scotland will be removed under new Scottish Government proposals. Scottish Renewables is furious.

U.S. Election Outcome Important for Climate Crisis

A loss by Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden would end the hopes of a U.S. decarbonisation before 2050

TÜV Süd with Services for Hydrogen Industry

“Hydrogen: fuelling a green future”

GE Renewable Energy to Deliver Cypress Turbines for Vietnamese Wind Farms

GE Renewable Energy has secured two 30 MW contracts to supply a total of 12 units of GE’s 5MW-158 Cypress wind turbines for two wind farms in Vietnam.

GE Renewable Energy Finishes Two Wind Farms in Turkey

The turbine manufacturer has already installed 1.2 GW in the country.

Borealis Borlink cables will be implemented in the northern part of the SuedOstLink and along the entire SuedLink corridor, thus facilitating the transmission of renewable energy from north to south with minimal loss.

Van Oord Completed Foundation Installation Work at Kriegers Flak

Heavy lift vessel Svanen successfully installed the final foundation for the Danish Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind farm in the Baltic Sea last week.

Apple Buys More Renewable Energy in Europe

Apple has announced to invest in the construction of two of the world’s largest onshore wind turbines to bring its supply chain and products one step closer to carbon neutrality.

The strategic partnership by IDEOL and BBRG aims at developing a new industry-transforming synthetic mooring solution to meet the fast accelerating floating offshore wind market’s costreduction, capacity and lead-time expectations.

U.S. Energy Storage Market Sets New Record

The United States energy storage sector saw its strongest second quarter on record for deployments.

Nexans Organizes Climate Day

On september 22, 2020, Nexans wants to celebrate the sustainable electrification of the world

First Long-Term Sound Study Published

Research project TremAc comes to the conclusion that there is no connection between seismic waves or infrasound and nuisance

Buss Terminal Eemshaven Serves as Base Port for Hornsea Two

The terminal in the Netherlands serves as the base port for the foundation structures of the world's largest offshore wind farm in the UK

PolyTech Acquires fos4X

The fos4X name and brand will be discontinued, and the current fos4X activities and offices in Germany and China will continue to operate as part of PolyTech.

Report: UK Needs National Hydrogen Strategy

The offshore wind sector calls for action to secure a green hydrogen economic boom in the UK

On 7 September 2020, construction of the Wind Farm Fryslân began with the first pile driving for the first of 89 foundation piles on the seabed of the IJsselmeer. The 382.7 MW Fryslân wind farm will be built in the Frisian part of the IJsselmeer near Breezanddijk.

BNEF: Power Transition Trends 2020

Wind and solar accounted for over two-thirds of the 265GW of new capacity installed worldwide in 2019 - with solar becoming by far the world’s leading power-generating technology installed in 2019

The German government has proposed an amendment to the German offshore wind bill (WindSeeG) that would allow for negative biding in the case of multiple zero-bids. The offshore wind industry votes for Contracts of Difference instead.

Where Do We Go From Here?

DNV GL's annual Energy Outlook 2020 paints a gloomy picture of the future. Even COVID-19 cannot change this. But there's still hope.

Prysmian Group joined the international business community in the 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders Project, a forum for companies to share their ideas and experience in responding to climate change.

Equinor Joins Japanese Offshore Wind Race

Norwegian company Equinor has announced to enter a joint bid agreement together with Jera and J-Power in Japan’s upcoming Round 1 offshore wind auction.

GE Renewable Energy Wins Austrian Order

GE Renewable Energy was selected by PÜSPÖK Group to supply 30 Cypress onshore wind turbines

Schaeffler Reduces Workforce

Additional structural measures are neccessary to further transform the Schaeffler Group and strengthen competitiveness

Ørsted Appoints New CEO

The Board of Directors has appointed Mads Nipper CEO and Group President of Ørsted as of 1 January 2021.

Study Shows Promises of Californian Offshore Wind

A Cal Poly study provides some good news: Offshore winds along the Central Coast increase in the evening when people start using more energy

The Just Transition Fund, worth up to €40billion, is meant to support the EU regions most affected by the transition to a low carbon economy. Under the existing allocation methodology, nearly two-thirds of the Fund will go to the seven countries which do not plan to phase-out coal by 2030.

UK: Trade Associations Unite to Boost Green Recovery

techUK, the Solar Trade Association and Renewable UK have announced a new partnership to push for energy transition

IEA: Dramatic Scaling Up of Clean Energy Technologies Needed - Right Now!

A major effort to develop and deploy clean energy technologies worldwide is urgently needed to meet international energy and climate goals, says IEA.

Currently Equinor holds a 100% interest in both the Empire Wind lease, located off the coast of New York State, and the Beacon Wind lease, located off the Massachusetts coast. After the sale, BP will hold 50% of each asset.

MHI Vestas to Go Even More Local in Taiwan

MHI Vestas will become the first turbine manufacturer to source transformer technology from within Taiwan

Ecoener Connects Wind Farm on Canary Islands

Ecoener has announced the commissioning of El Rodeo wind farm, its fourth project in the island of Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands

ABO Wind: First Wind Farm in Poland

Developer ABO Wind will construct its first wind farm in Poland at the beginning of next year.

Turbine maker Vestas has appointed Vestas Mediterranean President Eduardo Medina new President of Vestas North America while Javier Rodriguez Diez, currently Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Key Account Management, will supersede Eduardo Medina as President of Vestas Mediterranean.

IWEA: Ireland Will Miss 2030 Climate Targets

The Climate Action Plan set a new target of 70 per cent renewable electricity by 2030.

Initiative, involving over 500 global investors with over $47 trillion in assets, to assess company progress in line with net-zero transition against 30 indicators.

GE Renewable Energy to Supply Morroccan Wind Farm with Turbines

The 87 MW Taza wind farm will bei build next year

During the extraordinary general meeting, the global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler today approved the creation of authorized capital of up to 200 million shares.

France Sets Off for Offshore Wind Energy

GE Renewable Energy, EDF Renewables and Enbridge are celebrating the production of the first nacelle for the first French offshore wind farm

Vattenfall will cooperate with energy cooperative Almeerse Wind to replace Jaap Rodenburg wind farm in Almere-Pampus in the province of Flevoland, Netherlands, with models with a larger capacity.

Ingeteam Selected as Electrical System Integrator for 'Les Alizés'

Ingeteam signed a contract as electrical system integrator for the new Heavy Lift Vessel named “Les Alizés” owned by Jan De Nul Group.

AWEA Welcomes California's Call for Fast Clean Energy Transition

Amidst record heat waves and fires, California's Governor Newsom has announced that he intends to “fast-track” the state’s clean energy transition.

UL Receives DAkkS Accreditation in India for Testing Grid Code Compliance

UL has received DAkkS accreditation for testing compliance to grid codes in several countries now.

Self-Reliant U.S. States

If each U.S. federal state made full use of their renewable resources, could they produce enough electricity to meet their needs? A new study comes to an interesting conclusion.

WindEurope: EU Announcement "Great News"

WindEurope welcomes the proposal of the European Commission to raise the 2030 climate target to at least 55 percent

EU Needs to Remove Bottlenecks for Hybrid Offshore Wind Farms

Hybrid offshore wind projects have a grid connection to more than one country

Fraunhofer IWES Expands Testing Facilities

In the future, the now officially inaugurated facility will see converter and generator systems for multi-megawatt wind turbines tested for their electrical grid compatibility.

NKT Expands Logistics for Offshore Industry

NKT investst in its capacity to transport and storage offshore power cables

Business Roundtable: "Climate change is real, and we must act!"

Business Roundtable has released new principles and policies to address climate change

Iberdrola Targets Japanese Renewables Market

Spanish energy copany Iberdrola acquires Japanese Acacia Renewables and enters joint venture with Macquarie's Green Investment Group

Vestas and Hempel Work Together

The companies are teaming up in a new strategic partnership to cooperate around innovative solutions for surface protection of wind turbines.

Vestas Says Hello to Colombia

Vestas has entered the Columbian wind energy market by supplying 20 MW for the Guajira I wind farm.

ADLS Deutsche Windtechnik: Passing Approval Test

Now the installations of the newly-developed aircraft detection light system (ADLS) can start

As the world economy and energy systems recover from the crisis, the G20 Members have a unique opportunity to enact policies that prevent a rebound of CO2 emissions and support a sustainable recovery, while boosting growth and creating new green jobs.

The Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm near Angus, the Viking Onshore Wind Farm on Shetland and the subsea power cable connecting the island to the Scottish mainland are being constructed right now.

Vattenfall and Modvion Start Collaboration

Using wooden towers for onshore wind turbines will reduce the carbon dioxide footprint from future wind turbines

Why Size Matters

Rystad Energy's latest analysis shows that size matters in the offshore wind industry.

WindEurope Elects New Chairman

Philippe Kavafyan, CEO of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, will act as the association’s new Chair for an 18-month term

Dogger Bank Orders GE Renewable Energy's 13 MW Haliade-X Turbines

The UK offshore wind farm will be first in the world to feature the 13 MW variant of GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade-X platform

GE: No More Coal

GE has announced to exit the coal power market

Swancor Renewable Energy to Develop 4.4GW New Offshore Wind Projects in Taiwan

Swancor Renewable Energy (SRE) has announced to work on three sites for the Formosa wind project in Miaoli County, Taiwan.

Small Wind with Bat Protection

Braun Windturbinen has installed another small wind turbine in the south of Germany.

National Grid Ventures and TenneT Seek Super Link for Offshore Wind

TenneT and National Grid Ventures will explore the development of a multi-purpose interconnector to simultaneously connect British and Dutch offshore wind

Ineos Signs Largest Ever Industrial Wind Power Purchase in Belgium

Ineos, a company specialized in chemicals, concluded the largest ever purchase contract of wind energy for heavy industry in Belgium.

City Climate Finance Gap Fund: Support for Climate-Smart Urban Development

The Gap Fund will support city and local governments facing barriers to financing for climate-smart projects in developing and emerging countries.

European Green Deal Call for Green and Digital Transition Launched

The European Commission has launched a €1 billion call for Research and Innovation (R&I) projects to reduce carbon emissions by 2050.

Iberdrola Committed to Push Green Hydrogen Production

Spanish energy giant Iberdrola is aiming for global leadership in green hydrogen supply, Ignacio Galán, Chairman of Iberdrola, confirmed.

Nexans: Carbon Neutral by 2030

Nexans plans to achieve carbon neutrality through a clearly defined roadmap

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) recently published a new report stating that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C will require all sectors of the economy to go carbon neutral by mid-century. This though will only become reality if renewable energies will come into operation in all sectors.

With a product lifespan of 30 years and a wind turbine recyclability rate of 85 to 90%, the wind power industry is now looking to close the remaining gap by designing and manufacturing the first 100% recyclable wind turbine blade.

The renewable energy sector is confident that it can repeat the success of creating a world-leading industry by driving down the cost of green hydrogen over the course of the next decade.

WAB and DeepWind Deepen Cooperation

The aim of the cooperation is to cooperate more closely with joint initiatives for the expansion of offshore wind power and the development of a market for "green" hydrogen from wind energy.

The leading global trade event, WindEnergy Hamburg, will not be held on the exhibition campus in Hamburg this year due to the COVOD-19 pandemic raging the world. Instead the event will be held online.

Bord na Móna Plans Raising €1.6 Billion for Climate Protection

Bord na Móna is to raise €1.6 billion to fund a series of major climate action projects across its 200,000-acre landholding in Ireland.

Poison Pill Removed: Hope for Wind Project in Lake Erie

Icebreaker Wind Project received a critical lifeline

Americans Committed to Fight Climate Change

More than two-thirds of Americans indicate their willingness to give or donate parts of their income in support of the fight against climate change

ABO Wind Enters PPA in Finland

Utility Gasum will begin to sell renewable wind power produced in North Ostrobothnia to its customers starting in 2023.

Gran Canaria to Get Four More Floating Wind Farms

Greenalia has initiated the process for the development of four new floating offshore wind projects in the waters around Gran Canaria, Spain.

UK's Renewable Energy Figures Stay High During Pandemic

Government figures show a record increase in renewable energy generation in the first half of this year, providing 46% of the UK’s power needs.

Vattenfall and Glennmont Sign Wind Power Deal

The onshore wind farm Piiparinmäki, acquired by Glennmont Partners in September last year, is located in central Finland near Kajaani and will have 41 turbines.

Maersk and Ørsted Testing Prototype of Charging Buoy

The innovative charging buoy can bring green electricity to offshore wind farm service vessels and potentially to a wide range of maritime vessels

Enel Green Power Connects Spanish Wind Farm

The 18 MW Cañaseca wind farm is located in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza, Spain.

Thor Tender Published

The Danish Energy Agency has published the tender conditions for Thor Offshore Wind Farm which will be Denmark's largest offshore wind farm

BNP Paribas Bank Polska and EIB Join Forces

The money will be used to finance new energy efficiency projects.

TERNA Energy Orders Vestas Turbines

Vestas will supply the Karystia wind farm in the prefecture of Evia, Greece with turbines.

New and Improved vProbe by API

The new and improved API vProbe tactile measuring sensor provides the ability to perform accurate CMMstyle measurements directly on the production floor.

Offshore Wind Extension Projects Get Seabed Rights

The Crown Estate has awarded seabed rights for projects, which together have the potential to deliver 2.8 GW of new capacity

In the US a second offshore wind project was connected to the grid and has produced the first electricity. However, this success is overshadowed by the current policy of the still acting president Donald Trump, who has put a stop to further offshore development in several coastal states.

As usual, Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas reported a whole series of new orders at the end of the quarter. This time it includes wind projects with a capacity of almost 1.5 gigawatts in the last three days of September alone.

Renewable Energy Jobs Score New Record

IRENA’s annual jobs review points out a long-term growth trend - which might be slowed down by COVID-19.

GE Renewable Energy Signs Deal with Invenergy

GE Renewable Energy today announced a trio of orders for its 2.X onshore wind turbines with Invenergy for varous wind projects across the USA.

AkzoNobel Accelerates Shift to Greener Production

AkzoNobel is investing €20 million to increase the production of automotive coatings at its site in Como, Italy

“As more and more purchasing organizations and green building rating systems demand EPDs, this new PCR opens the door for the steel industry to demonstrate the sustainability performance of their products", says UL

Three Swedish Wind Farms Sold to Commerz Real

The three onshore wind farms have a capacity of 68.4 MW. The seller is the leading Scandinavian developer of wind turbines Eolus Vind AB.

EU Needs to Stop Subsidies for Fossil Fuels

There will be no benefit for climate protection from hydrogen as long as the EU doesn't stop subsidies for fossil fuels, says the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC).

Ingeteam to Supply Protection and Control Systems

Ingeteam will supply protection and control systems for two new wind farms in Southern Italy: Craco and Serracapriola, which will be installed in 2021.

28 GW of Polish Offshore Wind Power Possible

Poland can constribute an enormous amount of offshore wind power to Europe and itself, a new report points out.