Shell to Boost Floating Wind Expertise Via EOLFI Acquisition Updated On Wed, Nov 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy However, the acquisition of EOLFI is subject to regulatory and ministerial approvals, which is expected to be completed during the month of December this year. With an aim to expand its renewable energy business and to get specialization in floating wind capabilities, Royal Dutch Shell has entered into an agreement to buy 100 percent shareholding in […] Read more
ABS to Install World’s Biggest Floating Wind Turbine Updated On Tue, Nov 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The project is expected to go online by the end of this year. ABS, a leading class society for floating offshore wind, is installing the world’s largest floating wind turbine of 8.4 MW capacity. Commenting on the development, ABS, Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki said “ABS has supported innovation in offshore energy since […] Read more
ABB to Connect World’s Largest Offshore Wind Project to UK Grid Updated On Thu, Oct 31st, 2019 by Saurenergy ABB has been selected to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger Bank region to the UK transmission network. ABB has been selected by UK-based SSE Renewables and Norwegian firm Equinor to supply its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) Light converter systems to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger […] Read more
Offshore Wind to Grow 15-Fold and Attract $1 Trillion in Investments by 2040 Updated On Mon, Oct 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report finds that global offshore wind capacity may increase 15-fold and attract around USD 1 trillion of cumulative investment by 2040. A new report has predicted that offshore wind power will grow impressively over the next two decades, boosting efforts to decarbonise energy systems and reduce air pollution as it becomes a growing […] Read more
US DOE Grants $28 Million For Wind Energy R&D Updated On Fri, Oct 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The US DOE has announced the selection of 13 projects to receive a total of USD 28 million to advance R&D in wind energy nationwide. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of 13 projects to receive a total of USD 28 million to advance research and development (R&D) in wind energy […] Read more
Asia Could Become the Dominant Market for Wind Energy: IRENA Updated On Mon, Oct 21st, 2019 by Saurenergy Asia could grow its share of installed capacity for onshore wind from 230 GW in 2018 to over 2600 GW by 2050, becoming the global leader in the segment Asia could grow its share of installed capacity for onshore wind from 230 Gigawatt (GW) in 2018 to over 2600 GW by 2050, a new report […] Read more
EDPR, Aker Solutions to Develop 500 MW Floating Wind Farm in S Korea Updated On Sat, Oct 19th, 2019 by Saurenergy WindPower Korea, EDPR and Aker Solutions have formed a consortium to develop an initial 500 MW floating wind farm off the coast of South Korea WindPower Korea, EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Aker Solutions have formed a consortium with the ambition to develop an initial 500 MW floating wind farm off the coast of Ulsan Metropolitan City […] Read more
Offshore Wind Energy in India Ready to be Explored Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new study by JMK Research and Analytics takes a look at the offshore wind energy sector in India, the challenges and the opportunities. Offshore wind turbines harness sea winds to generate power. They work in the same way as an onshore wind turbine, the only difference being that in offshore wind, turbines can be […] Read more
CPIH and Equinor Sign Cooperation Agreement on Offshore Wind Updated On Fri, Sep 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy CPIH and Equinor have signed an MoU to cooperate on offshore wind in China and Europe, also opening for potentially expanding the collaboration. CPIH (China Power International Holding) and Equinor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on offshore wind in China and Europe. The MoU also opens for potentially expanding the collaboration […] Read more
