6 GW Offshore Wind Capacity Added Globally in 2020, 50% Plus in China: GWEC Updated On Mon, Mar 1st, 2021 by Saurenergy The global offshore wind industry had its 2nd best year ever in 2020 installing over 6 GW of new capacity, driven by a record year in China. According to the latest data released by GWEC Market Intelligence, the global offshore wind industry had its second-best year ever in 2020 installing over 6 GW of new […] Read more
Floating Offshore the Next Frontier in Wind Development in APAC: WoodMac Updated On Fri, Feb 26th, 2021 by Saurenergy Floating offshore could be the next frontier in wind power development in the Asia Pacific (APAC), according to Wood Mackenzie. The analysis finds that a significant market for floating offshore technology is emerging in Asia. With developers in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan having announced plans to develop key demonstration projects, although the scale of […] Read more
868,000 Jobs in Offshore Wind Energy Segment by 2030: Rystad Updated On Tue, Feb 23rd, 2021 by Saurenergy There is one energy segment, according to Rystad Energy analysis, that will be the new hiring haven for energy jobs- offshore wind. The COVID-19 downturn has caused employment rates to plummet in different energy industries. As industries return to normal, employment rates are expected to gradually pick up, however, there is one energy segment, according […] Read more
Ørsted, PGE Form JV for 2.5 GW Offshore Wind Projects in Baltic Sea Updated On Fri, Feb 12th, 2021 by Saurenergy Ørsted and PGE will form a 50/50 JV for the development and operation of two offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea worth 2.5 GW. Ørsted and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) have signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture (JV) for the development, construction and operation of two offshore wind projects in […] Read more
Vestas Launches 15 MW Turbines; Sets Sight at Offshore Wind Leadership Updated On Thu, Feb 11th, 2021 by Saurenergy Vestas the global leader in onshore wind has set its sights on taking a leading role in offshore wind with the launch of its 15 MW turbines Vestas, the global leader in the onshore wind segment has now set its sights on taking a leading role in the offshore wind sector. This journey, the firm […] Read more
Latest UK Seabed Leasing Risks Raising Costs of Offshore Wind: WindEurope Updated On Wed, Feb 10th, 2021 by Saurenergy On February 8, 2021, the Crown Estate announced the results of its Round 4 seabed leasing for offshore wind in the UK. The Offshore Wind Lease Round 4 allocated areas for developing nearly 8 GW of capacity. This is too little new capacity considering the huge ambitions the UK Government has to quadruple its offshore […] Read more
Europe Invested a Record €26 bn in Offshore Wind in 2020: Report Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy Despite COVID constraints, Europe confirmed a record amount of EUR 26.3 billion of investments in new offshore wind farms in 2020. Despite COVID constraints, Europe confirmed a record amount of EUR 26.3 billion of investments in new offshore wind farms in 2020. This will finance 7.1 GW of new offshore wind which will be built […] Read more
bp & EnBW Selected for 3 GW Offshore Wind Leases in the UK Updated On Tue, Feb 9th, 2021 by Saurenergy bp and partner EnBW have been selected as the preferred bidder for two major leases in the UK Offshore Wind Round 4 for projects worth 3 GW. bp and partner Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg AG (EnBW) of Germany have together been selected as the preferred bidder for two major leases in the UK Offshore Wind Round 4, the […] Read more
Iberdrola Acquires 3 GW Offshore Wind Pipeline in Ireland Updated On Sat, Feb 6th, 2021 by Saurenergy Iberdrola has added to its offshore wind as coast of Co Cork and the Clarus project on the west coast of Co Clare, both to be developed with floating offshore wind technology. Additionally, the Shelmalere project will be located off the east coast and will be developed using fixed foundations. Once operational, the projects will […] Read more
