Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder (And That’s A Good Thing)
Testing is under way for a radical new floating offshore wind turbine aimed at making wind power more affordable and accessible.
Offshore Wind Energy
“Liquid Air” Energy Storage Could Save The Day for Offshore Wind Industry
The leading offshore wind stakeholder Ørsted is betting on “liquid air” long duration energy storage to build the business case for wind.
Creating Win/Win Wind Outcomes with Technology
An expert process will develop technology review criteria to help build offshore wind faster while protecting ocean life. We need offshore wind, and we need to do it right. Worldwide, we are witnessing a historical transition toward a new renewable energy paradigm that offers a healthier, fossil fuel-free future. Offshore … [continued]
Biden-Harris Administration Approves Sixth Offshore Wind Project
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced its approval of the Empire Wind offshore wind project — the sixth approval of a commercial-scale offshore wind energy project under President Biden’s leadership. Today’s announcement supports the Administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030. Empire Wind US … [continued]
Revolution Wind Begins Construction Of Offshore Wind Farm In Rhode Island Sound
Large offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast of the United States have suffered some setbacks recently, particularly in New Jersey where residents have placed a higher value on tourist dollars than continuing to live on the fabled Jersey shore as it moves westward toward Trenton. The story is quite … [continued]
Offshore Energy Safety Institute Invests $2.7 Million to Advance Offshore Wind Safety
Research from the BSEE and DOE-funded Institute advances worker safety and environmental sustainability of offshore energy resources The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon … [continued]
New Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Features Vertical Axis Technology
A new floating offshore wind turbine deploys vertical axis technology to cut costs and simplify the supply chain.
Southeast Asia’s Long Coastlines Will Make It The Superpower In Offshore Wind, But Governments Need…
Asia is poised to become the global leader in wind power by 2050, accounting for over 60% of all offshore wind capacity installed worldwide. For this to happen, ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) governments must focus resources and hasten building the preparatory infrastructure, conduct early community interactions, and … [continued]
Offshore Wind Developers Eye New Alliances With Aquaculture Industry
The idea of co-locating offshore wind turbines with seaweed is beginning to take shape here in the US and other parts of the world.
13 Big Cleantech Stories of the Week
Being the beginning of the month, some of the biggest and most interesting cleantech stories of the past week were EV sales reports from top EV markets. There are also a few big wind and solar power stories, as well as a few other EV stories. Read on below for … [continued]
