We are thrilled to announce that a recent paper coauthored by members of the WindCrete team has been published in the prestigious journal, Ocean Engineering. The paper, titled “Experimental Modelling of a Novel Concrete-Based 15-MW Spar Wind Turbine”, represents a … Read More
Offshore wind to become a $1 trillion industry
Offshore wind power will expand impressively over the next two decades, boosting efforts to decarbonise energy systems and reduce air pollution as it becomes a growing part of electricity supply, according to International Energy Agency. The IEA finds that global … Read More
First commercial Floating Offshore Wind Farm gets its Final Investment Decision
Equinor and the Snorre and Gullfaks partners have made a final investment decision (FID) for the Hywind Tampen offshore wind farm development and will submit updated plans for development and operation to Norwegian authorities. Read more: https://www.oedigital.com/
TetraSpar Floater Greenlighted
Innogy, Shell and Stiesdal Offshore Technologies (SOT) have reached the final investment decision on their EUR 18 million floating wind demonstration project in Norway. Source: https://www.offshorewind.biz/
Hywind Tampen floating wind farm of 88MW on its way
Gulen Industrial Harbour in Sogn og Fjordane county has been awarded the contract for assembly of the floating Hywind Tampen wind turbines before they are transported to the field in the North Sea. Source: https://www.equinor.com/
The Crown Estate Scotland-commissioned study reveals long-term UK floating wind potential
The Crown Estate Scotland-commissioned study by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult sets out the potential benefits to the UK economy of floating wind development and the different types and costs of government support that may be needed. It is … Read More
Europe needs to act fast to secure global lead in floating offshore wind
Europe has taken a pioneering lead in the development of floating offshore wind. Europe’s companies lead three quarters of the 50-plus floating offshore wind projects currently in development across the globe. Floating offshore wind is a fast-maturing technology with the … Read More
RCEA and Consortium Submit Lease Application for Northern California Offshore Wind Energy Project
The Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) and a consortium of private companies have submitted a lease application to the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to advance the development of a floating wind project off Humboldt County in Northern … Read More
WindPlus Tabs MHI Vestas for WindFloat Atlantic Offshore Wind Park
Pioneering three-turbine project to feature the largest and most powerful wind turbines ever installed onto a floating foundation. WindPlus, a consortium led by EDP Renewables, has signed a firm order with MHI Vestas to provide three V164-8.4 MW turbines for … Read More
