Germany Predicted To Set Renewable Energy Record In 2017
Authorities in Germany predict that a third of all electricity consumed in that country this year will come from renewable sources — a new record.
offshore wind energy
EU Commission Approves Portuguese Floating Wind Farm
The European Commission has granted approval for a 25 MW floating wind farm demonstration project to be developed off the coast of Portugal. Approval was granted last week for a wider scheme which intends to support demonstration projects for ocean and offshore wind technologies. The 25 MW “WindFloat project” is the … [continued]
Biggest Ever Offshore Wind Energy Auction, Up To 5 Gigawatts
The Interior Department has just announced its biggest ever offshore wind energy lease, tripling the federal acreage for offshore wind energy development.
United Kingdom Leading Offshore Wind Power Market
The United Kingdom exists as one of the most likely locations on planet Earth to build up a strong offshore wind power industry, and according to new data from analysts GlobalData, that’s exactly what the UK has done, with 52% of the global cumulative installed capacity share. On top of … [continued]
Vestas Registers Net Profit, Set To Provide Biggest Offshore Turbines
One of the world’s largest wind energy manufacturers, Vestas Wind, reported healthy second quarter earnings for 2014, and is now waiting on DONG Energy’s final investment in a UK offshore wind project which would require the Vestas 8 MW turbines. Vestas reported a strong turnaround from their second quarter earnings a … [continued]
UK Skills Can Speed 5,000 MW China Offshore Wind Plan For 2015
In a tripartite report released Friday, the Carbon Trust has suggested China accelerate its progress with offshore wind energy by taking cues from the UK’s extensive research, funding, and deployment expertise. Like other nations, the colossus of southeast Asia has major concerns about continuing to rely on coal for energy. … [continued]
