Sinopec Launches China’s 1st Offshore Floating Solar Project Updated On Fri, Jul 4th, 2025 by Saurenergy China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has brought into operation the country’s first commercial offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) project in a full-seawater environment, in collaboration with the Shandong provincial government and the Qingdao municipality. The project, now operational, marks a significant milestone in China’s renewable energy efforts, combining an earlier pile-based floating PV installation to […] Read more
CERC Draft Sets 2032 Deadline For 100% ISTS Waiver On Offshore Wind Updated On Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy Read more
CERC Draft Sets 2032 Deadline For 100% ISTS Waiver On Offshore Wind Updated On Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 by Saurenergy The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has issued the Fourth Amendment to the Sharing of Inter-State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, 2025, introducing key updates to Regulations 12 and 13 of the principal regulations. The amendment waived interstate transmission charges (ISTS) to the Wind, Solar, Energy Storage (ESS), and Pumped Storage Project (PSP) projects. This […] Read more
Global Offshore Wind Capacity Hits 83.2GW In 2024: GWEC Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global offshore wind capacity reached 83.2 GW, with 8 GW of additions at the end of 2024, into the grid last year, finds the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) report. The study indicated that the latest capacity addition is 26% lower than additions in 2023, making 2024 the fourth-highest year for new installations in offshore […] Read more
Global Offshore Wind Auctions Hit 56 GW; 45 GW Under Construction: GWEC Updated On Thu, Jun 26th, 2025 by Saurenergy Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Market Intelligence’s latest report recorded the addition of 83 GW of offshore wind capacity installed worldwide, supplying clean, affordable electricity to 73 million households. The report found that China holds the top position and is projected to continue dominating the market in the region until 2027, with a current market […] Read more
Crown Estate to Invest £400 Million in UK Offshore Wind Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy In a major boost to the UK’s clean energy transition, The Crown Estate, which manages King Charles III’s extensive property holdings, has recently announced plans to invest up to £400 million to strengthen the country’s offshore wind supply chain and infrastructure. £350 Million for Infrastructure, £50 Million for Innovation The investment will be split across […] Read more
TotalEnergies Wins N-9.4 Offshore Wind Concession in German Waters Updated On Thu, Jun 19th, 2025 by Saurenergy TotalEnergies has strengthened its offshore wind portfolio with the award of the N-9.4 concession in the North Sea by Germany’s Federal Network Agency. The concession is granted to Offshore Wind One GmbH of which TotalEnergies is a stakeholder. Project Scope and Location The N-9.4 site lies around 150 kilometres northwest of the German island of […] Read more
China Starts 400 MW Offshore Solar, 133 MW Demonstration Base In Same Week Updated On Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025 by Saurenergy In a busy week for China’s turbocharged green energy sector, two critical projects have started supplies to the grid, both a clear indicator of China’s lead in the sector. 400 MW Offshore Solar Plant The first is China’s first pile-mounted offshore photovoltaic power project, developed by China General Nuclear Power Group (CGNN). The 400-megawatt solar […] Read more
Offshore Wind in Asia Pacific: Big Plans, Slow Progress Updated On Fri, May 30th, 2025 by Saurenergy Asia-Pacific countries have announced ambitious offshore wind targets, but most projects remain stuck in early stages, with few turbines yet to be installed, a new industry report shows. According to the Asia-Pacific Offshore Wind Insight Report released by the UK-based Energy Industries Council (EIC), the region aims to develop over 270 gigawatts (GW) of offshore […] Read more
