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🌬️🇬🇧 The UK government has the potential to double its offshore wind capacity in this year's auction, with 14 wind farms eligible to bid, providing nearly 10.3 GW of new capacity. If additional planned projects receive consent, up to 14.9 GW could be eligible. 💡Offshore wind already generates 14% of the UK's electricity needs, with further growth expected (5.2 GW under construction), and forecasts suggest nearly 45 GW could be operational by 2030. Globally, offshore wind capacity has reached over 70 GW, with significant growth anticipated, positioning the UK as a world leader in this technology.

COWI's fifty-four #offshorewind turbine foundation designs for Equinor's Empire Wind 1 project for New York have received approval from the certified verification Agent (CVA) as required by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. As part of the project, COWI developed advanced methods to analyze and model the behavior of the complex soils the foundations would be installed in. COWI also developed more accurate methods to determine wave loads on the foundation structures. These advancements allowed for more efficient foundations, reducing steel weight, embodied carbon and costs, and are examples of COWI’s commitment to excellence, innovation and advancing the state-of-the-art in offshore wind engineering. https://lnkd.in/e74dUv_7

The construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm has reached a significant milestone with the successful installation of more than 200 miles (328 km) of 66KV inter-array cables. #offshorewind #renewableenergy #sustainableengineering

Mytilineos signs contract for second CCGT project in Poland Greece-based industrials conglomerate Mytilineos Energy & Metals has entered a consortium with Siemens Energy to construct a 560MW CCGT power unit at the Adamów Power Plant in Turek, Poland. The Adamów Power Plant is a 600MW gas-fired power plant, owned and operated by Polish developer ZespoŁ Elektrowni Patnow-Adamow-Konin (ZE PAK Group), that was closed at the beginning of January 2018. An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract has been signed with ZE PAK’s subsidiary, PAK CCGT, to construct the 560MW CCGT plant. The plant will be made up of one gas turbine and one condensing steam turbine, using a closed, wet mechanical draft cooling tower arrangement, as well as a gas installation in the power plant area with accompanying infrastructure. The PAK CCGT project is expected to be finished by the second quarter of 2027, and other Polish and international contracting companies will be engaged throughout the development. In a press statement, Mytilineos noted that it has already signed an EPC contract to construct another 560MW CCGT in Grudziadz, also in consortium with Siemens. In the statement, Mytilineos said: “CCGT projects are becoming essential throughout Europe, for their crucial role in energy efficiency and security. Additionally, as gas is expected to long term remain as a transitional fuel, it acts supplementary to the country’s energy mix, alongside renewables.” According to the think tank Ember, Poland is the biggest emitter of fossil fuels in the EU, deriving 79% of its electricity from them. Coal made up 70% of overall power generation in 2022, and the previous government’s agreement with trade unions to keep coal mining until 2049 has made it harder to phase-out the fuel. However, Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s administration has shown more willingness to accelerate Poland’s energy transition and think tank Instrat said this shift could lead to renewables accounting for as much as 92% of energy production in Poland by 2040. #powerindustry #ccgt #contract #award https://lnkd.in/dCaCWQ-9

Five applicants qualify for Norway offshore wind tender #Norway has approved five applicants for its upcoming 1500MW Sorlige Nordsjo 2 offshore wind auction round. "Today, we can announce that several strong applicants have been qualified to participate in the auction for offshore wind for Sorlige Nordsjo 2. We have decided to proceed with the auction, which will begin on 18 March. I look forward to a good auction between these companies," said Minister of Energy Terje Aasland. Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy received seven applications. The five qualified applicants are a consortium made of Aker Offshore Wind, bp and Statkraft; another consortium consisting of Equinor and RWE; Norseman Wind AS(an EnBW subsidiary); a partnership between Shell, Lyse and Eviny; and Ventyr (Parkwind and Ingka). The qualified applicants have documented that they meet the minimum criteria for sustainability and positive ripple effects. These applicants also meet the prequalification criterion of implementation ability. In the auction, the qualified players will compete for state support by submitting increasingly lower bids until one bidder remains. The player with the lowest bid in øre/kWh wins the auction. The auction marks the first competition for project areas for offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf were announced. Steel Inspect congratulate the applicants that have successfully qualified for this auction, and welcome the opportunity to showcase our quality assurance services and expertise that would benefit these projects. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eX2riKtT Original post by: reNEWS - Renewable Energy News Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ezenaGn4 #windenergy #windenergie #offshorewind #offshorewindenergy #floatingwind #floatingoffshorewind

A positive step for the floating offshore wind sector.

Wind power capacity in the UK 2010-2023, by type Published by Lucía Fernández, Aug 22, 2024 Combined onshore and offshore wind power capacity in the United Kingdom surpassed 30 gigawatts in 2023. While onshore wind still makes up the largest share of wind capacity, offshore farms have seen a greater growth rate in the past decade. The British government aims to reach 40 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030.

Offshore wind returns in 9.6GW CfD6 - by renews.biz ''Offshore wind developers have secured contracts for around 5300MW of capacity in the UK government's Allocation Round 6 renewables auction. Nine deals for fixed bottom projects were awarded in the process totalling 4.9GW, along with a single floating scheme. The strike price for fixed offshore wind projects was between £54.23 per megawatt-hour and £58.87/MWh – the majority being at the former level for “permitted reduction” entries. The technology had been set a £73/MWh bid ceiling prior to the auction. Flotation Energy and Vargronn's 400MW Greenvolt floater meanwhile cleared at £139.93/MWh, below the Pot 2 cap of £176/MWh. It is a return to form for offshore wind in the UK’s flagship Contracts for Difference scheme following last year’s failure to secure any offshore capacity amid price concerns. Tidal stream projects in Pot 2 secured deals for 28MW of capacity at a £172/MWh strike price.'' Great news for offshore wind and tidal! Read the full article here -

Big leap for offshore energy! 🌊⚡ Ten Northeast US states have signed a landmark agreement to develop interregional transmission infrastructure. Known as the Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission, this partnership spans from Maine to Maryland. The goal is to boost electricity flow and address offshore wind infrastructure needs. States will share data, plans, and regulatory updates, increasing efficiency and cutting costs. Each will bear its own costs, ensuring fair participation. Massachusetts' Energy Secretary Rebecca Tepper emphasized the cost-effectiveness and long-term benefits for residents. This collaboration will also create an action plan to address barriers and standardize offshore wind transmission equipment. As the US offshore wind industry grows, investing in ports, vessels, and supply chains becomes crucial. This initiative marks a unified step towards a sustainable energy future.

‘World’s First’ Subsea Power Hub for Floating Wind to Be Tested in Norway. Aker Solutions and the Marine Energy Test Centre (METCentre) in Norway have signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for a pilot project which will see Aker Solutions testing its new power transmission technology at the METCentre’s offshore test area that houses demonstration floating wind turbines. According to Aker Solutions, the new power system technology, called the Subsea Collector, connects multiple wind turbines in a star configuration instead of the traditional daisy chain pattern and has the potential to reduce the costs of offshore transmission infrastructure by up to 10%. The main components of the Subsea Collector are a 66kV wet mate connection system, subsea switchgear with supervisory control and data acquisition, and a static export cable. Aker Solutions says that the system’s design allows for more flexibility in offshore wind farm architecture and construction, as well as for reduced cable length per turbine and wind farm, and less vessel time and installation costs. Initial findings support total cost savings on a 1 GW floating wind farm of up to 10%, according to the company. For the pilot project in Norway, Benestad Solutions AS will supply the wet mate connection system and ABB will deliver subsea switchgear. The Subsea Collector at the METCentre will be installed by Windstaller Alliance AS, an alliance between Aker Solutions, DeepOcean and Solstad Offshore ASA, with Aker Solutions also providing the static export cable to shore. For its new cable infrastructure, the METCentre evaluated several configurations and decided to move forward with a pilot installation of Aker Solutions’ Subsea Collector to enable the expansion of the test site, according to the press release from Aker Solutions. My View - The first-of-its-kind system is being developed by Aker Solutions following the success of similar technologies in large installation projects such as Equinor’s Hywind Tampen floating offshore wind project. Exciting times! Original post by: offshoreWIND.biz Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e_E7aU55 #windenergy #windenergie #offshorewind #offshorewindenergy #floatingwind #floatingoffshorewind