Dominion Energy completes first phase of Coastal Virginia …
Jan 11, 2024 · Dominion Energy has successfully completed the first monopile installation season for its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, the largest offshore wind development in the U.S.The company installed 78 monopile foundations and four offshore substation foundations, exceeding initial goals since starting in May.
Swedish Armed Forces oppose planned Baltic Sea wind farms, …
Jan 11, 2024 · The Swedish Armed Forces have voiced serious concerns over planned offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, asserting that thousands of proposed turbines could compromise Sweden’s defence capabilities. Recent analysis suggests large wind farms could interfere with radar and sensor operations critical to national security, potentially delaying threat detection by crucial minutes.
Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm submits offshore consent …
Nov 21, 2024 · Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm, a 2,000 MW project developed by Ocean Winds, has submitted its offshore planning consent application to the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate.This marks a significant milestone following three years of development and environmental studies. Located in the outer Moray Firth, the 423 km² project will feature up to 140 turbines with a maximum capacity of 25 ...
Trump's pick for Interior Secretary could shift offshore wind goals
Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has announced North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as his pick for Secretary of the Interior, signalling potential changes in federal energy policy as Trump returns to the White House.
Tidal Transit expands fleet with new WindFlex-27 crew transfer …
Sep 20, 2024 · Tidal Transit, a key supplier of crew transfer vessels (CTVs) for the offshore wind industry, has expanded its fleet with the addition of the new Arabella Jane, a WindFlex-27 CTV equipped with Quad IPS propulsion.
First offshore solar units for Hollandse Kust Noord arrive in …
The first offshore solar floaters for the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore solar farm arrived at the Port of Amsterdam during the week of 14 October 2024. The modular, prefabricated units were shipped directly from the Oceans of Energy factory and are set to be assembled for installation in 2025. Once completed, the Hollandse Kust Noord solar farm …
BOEM and DOD strengthen collaboration on offshore wind …
Oct 30, 2024 · The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Defence (DOD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate efforts in advancing offshore wind energy on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.
GE Vernova CEO holds off on offshore wind orders amid …
Dec 11, 2024 · In an interview with the Financial Times, Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, announced that the company is halting its search for new offshore wind turbine orders due to current economic challenges.As the world’s third-largest wind turbine manufacturer outside China, GE Vernova faces difficulties as the offshore wind sector grapples with rising costs, high interest rates, and ongoing supply ...
Vattenfall awards offshore wind services contract to Van Oord
Sep 24, 2024 · Vattenfall AB has awarded a contract for jack-up vessel charter services to Van Oord Offshore Wind UK Ltd. The contract, part of a larger offshore wind maintenance initiative, is valued at over 830 million SEK (€70 million) and covers services for the replacement of main components in offshore wind operations.
TotalEnergies ends floating offshore wind partnership with Simply …
Sep 19, 2024 · TotalEnergies has confirmed to WindPowerMonthly reporters that it has ended its plans to develop 3 GW of floating offshore wind off the coast of Oregon in partnership with Simply Blue Group.