US Offshore Wind Bids Worth $1.54 Billion; More to Come on Thursday Updated On Thu, Feb 24th, 2022 by Saurenergy The United States of America is conducting an important auction for offshore wind energy beyond the coasts of New York and New Jersey. The auction has attracted a record $1.5 billion in bids until now and the exercise will continue on Thursday as well, as informed by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). […] Read more
Sweden Embarks on 120 TWh Offshore Wind Energy Updated On Thu, Feb 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Sweden has come up with a massive new marine plan wherein the government has committed itself to develop 120 TWh offshore wind energy in the coming few years to fulfil the power needs of the country. The Swedish Energy Agency has already identified three key areas to begin with. The Swedish government has identified three […] Read more
After a bruising 2021, Wind Energy suppliers hope for a better 2022 Updated On Tue, Feb 15th, 2022 by Saurenergy 2021 was a difficult year for the Wind energy industry. Manufacturers were hit by rising costs, supply chain issues, and even low wind speeds. Heavyweights like General Electric (GE), Siemens, and Orsted, saw their profits dwindling in 2021. Impact on Businesses The impact on business in the wind energy was best exemplified by Siemens Gamesa, […] Read more
Norway to Launch 1.5 GW Offshore Wind Tender in Late 2022 Updated On Thu, Feb 10th, 2022 by Saurenergy Norway will launch its first tender for offshore wind turbines in the southern North Sea later this year. The government has confirmed that the project will be bottom-fixed to develop 1.5 GW of electricity meant to power the Norwegian mainland. The growth of Norway’s offshore wind industry would enable the country to transition from oil […] Read more
ABB to Upgrade Eneti’s Offshore Wind Installation Vessels Updated On Tue, Feb 8th, 2022 by Saurenergy South Korea-based Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Ltd. (DSME) will deliver two wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV) to Monaco-based offshore wind construction giant Eneti Inc. The deal is worth $330 million and the delivery is expected between the third quarter of 2024 and second quarter of 2025. ABB – the global leader in automation, digitization […] Read more
Italy Renewables Problem Continues; Wind Energy Auction Highly Undersubscribed Updated On Thu, Feb 3rd, 2022 by Saurenergy The conundrum of Italy’s renewable sector continues unabatedly as it’s evident from the results of its latest renewables auction published. The Italian government had about 3,300 MW of renewable energy on offer. This also included the non-awarded capacity from the previous auction which also witnessed under-subscription. The travesty continued this time too and the government […] Read more
S Korea’s Doosan Heavy Unveils 8MW Offshore Wind Turbine Prototype Updated On Tue, Feb 1st, 2022 by Saurenergy South Korea-based Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction has announced that it has completed the implementation of the 8MW offshore wind turbine prototype at the Korea Wind Power Demonstration Center, South Jeolla Province. The commissioning process will be initiated at the end of this month, after which international certification for the wind turbine will be obtained […] Read more
Engineer-Wind Resource Assessment Updated On Mon, Jan 17th, 2022 by Saurenergy Wind and Site evaluation is a critical step in the Wind Power Plant sales process for Vestas. This position has an important role in identifying and quantifying technical risks of wind power projects, and generating and capturing value through innovative customized technical solutions. This is your opportunity to work with a global specialist who will offer […] Read more
Chinese Firm Leases Jack-up Vessel that can Install 20MW Wind Turbines Updated On Wed, Jan 5th, 2022 by Saurenergy Huadian Heavy Industries (HHI) has signed a charter agreement for a jack-up vessel that will be able to install wind turbines of up to 20MW. The company is one of China’s largest offshore wind EPCI contractors. According to HHI’s announcement of the charter agreement on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the vessel that the company will lease […] Read more
