The Australian offshore wind market is experiencing rapid development, supporting the country’s ambitious goal to enhance its renewable electricity generation from 29% to 82% by 2030, as a crucial step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The country has over 4000 GW of offshore wind potential, with more than half in deep water. Currently, there are about 43 publicly announced offshore wind projects in various development stages, with a combined capacity of 86 GW. State-specific developments Victoria: Setting ambitious targets, Victoria aims to generate 9 GW of offshore wind power by ..read more

Bjørn Simonsen, CEO of WWW, envisions a future where renewable energy is not just available but economically viable on a large scale. WWW’s novel turbine design embodies this vision, leveraging first-principle physics to develop counter-rotating vertical axis turbines (CRVT) specially crafted for operation on the open sea. The key components of this design — a double set of counter-rotating blades, mast, and generator — work together to achieve remarkable efficiency and power. Innovating above and below the waves The 19-meter-tall prototype features a range of counter-rotating components, all ..read more

In recent years, the European wind energy supply chain has come under increasing pressure. Costs have risen, but revenues haven’t increased at the same rate, leading to tighter profit margins. In addition, strong competition from Chinese turbine manufacturers threatens Europe’s leading position in the wind energy market. Last year, the EU introduced the Wind Power Package, a set of 15 immediate measures to strengthen the European wind industry. This initiative was widely supported, with 26 member states endorsing it through the European Wind Charter. The measures included strict pre-qualifica ..read more

The Tres Termes project commenced construction in the second quarter of 2023 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2024. The wind farm will feature eight GE-130 wind turbines, each with a generating capacity of 3.8 MW. The total investment for this project is approximately 40 million euros. Notably, this project has been in the planning stages since its announcement in the first quarter of 2009. The specific details of the extended planning phase are not available, but in general, large-scale wind projects such as Tres Termes can face various challenges, such as regulatory and perm ..read more

The wind energy installed last year in the EU comprises 14 GW from onshore and 3 GW from offshore wind farms. Germany led the charge, adding the most wind capacity, followed by the Netherlands and Sweden. Notably, the Netherlands set a benchmark by constructing the Hollandse Kust Zuid, currently the world’s largest wind farm with a capacity of 1.5 GW. Despite this progress, the EU remains on a challenging path to meet its 2030 climate and energy security targets. The goal would require an annual installation of 30 GW of new wind energy, significantly more than the current rate. According to th ..read more

The wind energy sector has witnessed remarkable global growth, driven by the continuous development of larger and more efficient wind turbines. In 2023, significant strides were made in designing wind turbine models with capacities exceeding 15 MW. Although an ongoing debate persists regarding standardizing capacity and sizes for turbines, the market is already gearing up for even more massive models, with China leading the way. China breaking ground in innovation Goldwind and China Three Gorges made headlines last year by successfully installing a 16 MW turbine offshore in the second phase o ..read more

Situated in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland, the Karahka wind farm is a joint endeavor between Helen Ltd, a prominent Finnish energy company serving over half a million customers, and the Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund, managed by Ålandsbanken Funds Ltd and part of the Bank of Åland. Initiated in 2022, the project includes 25 Nordex N163/5.X wind turbines, totaling a capacity of 147.5 MW. Helen Ltd is dedicated to forging a carbon-neutral energy system, focusing on regional and renewable energy, smart buildings, and electric transport. Meanwhile, the Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund, emphasizing wind ..read more

The Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm, located 18.5 kilometers off the coast of Egmond aan Zee, has become a significant contributor to the Dutch electricity grid. With its 69 advanced Siemens Gamesa SG 11.0-200 DD wind turbines, the farm provides 759 MW of power. Annually, it is expected to generate at least 3.3 TWh of electricity, catering to about 2.8% of the national electricity demand. This output is sufficient to meet the energy needs of approximately 1 million households, highlighting the significant contribution of offshore wind energy to large-scale power requirements. The ..read more

Spanning a 482 km area, the core of this 1 GW venture lies 50 to 55 km off the coast of Guangdong province in southeast China, in areas where the sea depth ranges from 37 to 44 meters. This wind farm is equipped with 92 MySE 11-230 hybrid-drive turbines, supplied by MingYang Smart Energy, a leading Chinese wind turbine manufacturer. Contracted in January 2022, these turbines feature a 230-meter rotor diameter with 99-meter-long carbon-glass hybrid blades. Specifically tailored for offshore environments and designed to withstand wind speeds of up to almost 79 m/s, they are particularly suited ..read more

The Operations, Maintenance and Safety Conference, presented by American Clean Power, stands out for its unique focus on the intersection of health and safety, operations and maintenance, training and development, and quality assurance within the clean energy industry. As a leading entity committed to promoting safe, efficient, and sustainable energy practices, American Clean Power creates an ideal platform for industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to engage in critical discussions that shape the future of clean energy. The choice of San Diego as the host city aligns with its reputation ..read more