Mingyang’s Large Wind Turbine Blades Detached Updated On Fri, Dec 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy The deployment of large wind turbines now has come under the lens. In the latest development, two blades of Mingyang’s large wind turbines are now reported to have broken off. This comes at a time when the wind turbine manufacturer, touted as the world’s largest wind turbine maker is boasting about its large offshore wind […] Read more
Supply Chain A Major Hinderance To APAC’s Wind Projects: GWEC Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2024 by Saurenergy Offshore wind is grappling with supply chain challenges, particularly in accessing onshore wind nacelles. A GWEC report found that China is the dominant supplier in the Asian Pacific (APAC) region. According to Global Wind Energy (GWEC), China holds an 85% Onshore market share, India and South Korea’s nacelle capacity is focused solely on onshore projects, […] Read more
ONGC, NTPC Green Enter JV To Build Offshore Wind Project In India Updated On Mon, Nov 18th, 2024 by Saurenergy ONGC NTPC Green Private Limited (ONGPL) was recently incorporated as a 50:50 joint venture between NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, and ONGC Green Limited (OGL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. The authorized share capital of ₹10 lakh has been subscribed to explore and set up […] Read more
Q3 Results: GE Vernova Falls Short On Offshore Wind, Hits Onshore Targets Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2024 by Saurenergy GE Vernova Inc., a US-based wind energy company, secured $1.7 billion in orders in the third quarter ending September 30, 2024. The company reported a 19% organic decrease, attributing the drop to lower Onshore Wind equipment orders outside of North America. GE Vernova generated $2.9 billion in revenue, down 1% organically. Losses increased due to […] Read more
After China & Europe, India Set To Embark On Offshore Wind Journey Updated On Tue, Oct 15th, 2024 by Saurenergy After a thrust to offshore wind energy projects in China and Europe, swings of changes in this sector are now expected in India too. Last year, globally 10.8 GW of new offshore wind energy capacities were added, as per a report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The lion’s share was taken by China […] Read more
MNRE Amends Offshore Wind Lease Rules To Ease Process Updated On Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 by Saurenergy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) recently announced an draft amendment to the offshore wind energy lease rules, aimed at regulating the leasing of offshore areas for wind energy projects. The government can now grant leases for up to 35 years, with the possibility of extending them on a case-by-case basis, depending on […] Read more
President Approves VGF Scheme For 1 GW Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Fri, Sep 13th, 2024 by Saurenergy President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has approved the government’s plan to award Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to boost offshore wind projects in India. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in its latest notification, stated that it has received approval for the plan. With the President’s sanction, India is now set to provide VGF […] Read more
UK Announces 9.6 GW of Renewable Awards In Sixth CfD Auction Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2024 by Saurenergy The much awaited renewable awards with contract for difference have been announced finally. The results were awaited eagerly following the abject failure of the last offer, and was considered particularly vital for the offshore wind industry after a string of bad news, including cancellation of awarded projects elsewhere in Europe. With £1.56 billion allocated to […] Read more
UK Raises RE Auction Funds, Offshore Wind Gets Largest Gain Updated On Wed, Jul 31st, 2024 by Saurenergy The United Kingdon (UK) government recently allocated a budget of over 1.5 billion pounds to deliver homegrown clean energy projects and boost the UK’s energy security Energy Secretary unveils this large budget to deliver new homegrown clean energy projects in the UK. The budget seeks to boost energy security, secure cheap power for families, and […] Read more
