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Statkraft Envisions Unprecedented Investments in Norwegian Wind Energy Statkraft, Norway’s leading wind power producer, is actively engaged in repowering existing wind farms and developing new projects. Initiatives include the Moifjellet 260 MW project in Rogaland and repowering efforts in Smøla, Hitra, and Kjøllefjord, aiming for a 40% production increase. Additionally, Statkraft explores four potential wind power projects in Finnmark, Northern Norway, investing around 1 billion euros in onshore wind farm renewal and new construction. The goal is to achieve over 2,500 GWh of wind power production, more than doubling the current output. ”Today, Statkraft is presenting the largest investment program of its kind in hydro- and wind power […] - https://lnkd.in/dBFFB5Y9 #windenergy #windturbines #offshorewind #windturbine #cleanenergy #climatechange #sustainability #energynews #smartenergy #windfarm #windindustry #renewableenergy #renewables #europe #norway #renewableenergy #statkraft #windenergy #windturbines

Oriel Windfarm, an offshore wind project of up to 375 MW in Ireland that is being developed by JERA Nex’s subsidiary Parkwind and ESB, will submit a planning application to An Bord Pleanala later this week, it was announced today. To be located in the North Irish Sea off the north Co Louth coast, the 25-turbine project could become Ireland’s first operational commercial-scale offshore wind farm. The planning process is expected to take up to 12 months, with construction potentially starting 2026 and the wind farm potentially going live in 2028, the developers say. Jera Nex is a company recently created by Japanese power company Jera. Its partner is Irish state-owned energy company ESB. The Oriel project failed to secure state support in last year’s Offshore Renewable Energy Support Scheme auction, but the development has progressed and the plans now revolve around the sale of the electricity generated into the Irish electricity market. Oriel obtained a Maritime Area Consent (MAC) in December 2022. This is a new type of formal consent that allows it to apply for planning permission to An Bord Pleanala. #offshorewind #Ireland https://lnkd.in/d-urVNYF

Credit article to TGS Wind News | Powered by 4C Offshore Vinyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm, which Avangrid is developing off the coast of Massachusetts, is already supplying 30,000 homes and businesses in the region with clean energy, thanks to five turbines that went online in the first quarter of the year. Vineyard Wind 1 is the first large-scale offshore wind project in the United States. The 806 MW facility consists of 62 wind turbines over 800 feet tall and will be the largest renewable energy plant in New England once fully operational. It will power approximately 400,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6 million tons per year. In addition, the project has created more than 2,000 jobs to date and contributed $590 million to the Massachusetts economy. #IberdrolasOffshoreWindFarm #VinyardWind #Avigrad #Massachusetts #USA #QEDGroup #QEDEnergy #PrimeDisputes

Credit article to TGS Wind News | Powered by 4C Offshore Vinyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm, which Avangrid is developing off the coast of Massachusetts, is already supplying 30,000 homes and businesses in the region with clean energy, thanks to five turbines that went online in the first quarter of the year. Vineyard Wind 1 is the first large-scale offshore wind project in the United States. The 806 MW facility consists of 62 wind turbines over 800 feet tall and will be the largest renewable energy plant in New England once fully operational. It will power approximately 400,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by more than 1.6 million tons per year. In addition, the project has created more than 2,000 jobs to date and contributed $590 million to the Massachusetts economy. #IberdrolasOffshoreWindFarm #VinyardWind #Avigrad #Massachusetts #USA #QEDGroup #QEDEnergy #PrimeDisputes

Baltica 2 offshore wind farm: New contract award by Ørsted and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna for the installation of wind turbines Congratulations to Fred. Olsen Windcarrier on winning a contract to deploy wind turbines at Poland's 1.5-GW capacity Baltica 2 offshore wind project. The Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm is one of the largest offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea. Baltica 2 received approval from the Polish Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) in 2021 for the first phase of Poland's ambitious offshore wind buildout programme when the project secured the CFD. The contract is awarded by Ørsted and PGE. Baltica 2 is an important milestone in the Polish offshore wind energy sector. The Baltica 2 wind farm will be operational by 2027 and it will offer renewable energy to approximately 2.4 million households in Poland. Paired with Baltica 3, which is scheduled for completion in 2030, it will be the foundation of the 2.5-GW Baltica offshore wind project. Poland appears committed to meeting its objective of 18GW by 2040! #progresstoexcellence #offshorewindfarm #offshorewind #energytransition #contract #orsted #pge #fredolsen #poland #energytransition

Weekly WINDup 19/01/2024: Norwegian Utility Eviny to Acquire 365MW Wind Portfolio from BlackRock: 💨💼 Norwegian utility Eviny is set to make waves in the wind energy market with its announcement to acquire a substantial 365MW wind portfolio from financial giant BlackRock. This strategic move signifies a significant step forward for Eviny, showcasing their commitment to expanding their renewable energy footprint. BlackRock's Ambitious $12 Billion-Plus Deal: Acquiring Global Infrastructure Partners 🔗💰 BlackRock is making headlines with its ground-breaking $12 billion-plus deal to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners. This move underscores BlackRock's commitment to advancing its presence in the infrastructure sector and solidifies its position as a key player in shaping the global energy landscape. World’s First Floating Offshore Wind Farm Set for 'Heavy Maintenance' Shutdown: 🌊⚙️ Breaking new ground often comes with a need for maintenance, and the world's first floating offshore wind farm is no exception. Equinor announced that the project is scheduled for a temporary shutdown to undergo 'heavy maintenance. Feel free to reach out for more wind sector news updates every Friday. Don't forget to connect or follow! #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #WeeklyWindWindup

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has qualified five proponents to take part in the upcoming auction round for the Sørlige Nordsjø II offshore wind area. Norway had received seven applications last November before whittling down the number to five, based on the minimum criteria for sustainability and positive ripple effects and the prequalification criterion of implementation ability. The five qualified applicants comprise: Aker Offshore Wind / bp and Statkraft, Equinor and RWE, Norseman Wind (EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG), Shell / Lyse and Eviny, Ventyr (Parkwind and Ingka Group). The auction opens on 18 March 2024 and the proponent with the lowest bid in øre/kWh will win the auction. “Today, we can announce that several strong applicants have been qualified to participate in the auction for offshore wind for Sørlige Nordsjø II,” said Terje Aasland, Norway’s Minister of Energy. “We have decided to proceed with the auction, which will begin on the 18th of March. I look forward to a good auction between these companies.” The Norwegian government has outlined an ambitious plan to designate areas with the potential to produce 30,000 MW of offshore wind power by 2040. The initiative began in 2020 when the first sections of the Norwegian continental shelf were opened for offshore renewable energy production as part of plans to diversify its energy sources by tapping into the vast potential of offshore wind. Norway announced last March the first specific project areas for offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf. #cleanenergy

The 160 MW Horns Rev 1, the world's first large-scale offshore wind farm, has marked a 20-year anniversary of all of the 80 turbines being installed at the site offshore #Denmark. Horns Rev 1, built off the western coast of Jutland between 2002 and 2003, was also the first wind farm to be installed in the North Sea, the first project to use monopile foundations, and the first to feature an offshore substation. Built by Elsam (later DONG Energy, now Ørsted), the wind farm comprises 80 Vestas V80-2.0MW turbines. Vattenfall acquired 60 per cent of the wind farm in 2005. Ørsted owns the remaining 40 per cent stake. According to Vattenfall, Horns Rev 1 generates enough electricity to power around 150,000 private households in Denmark. #offshorewind #energy #carbon60 #engineering #renewableenergy

Equinor and bp have reached an agreement to scrap the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) Agreement for the 1.26 GW Empire Wind 2 project for the 1.26 GW Empire Wind 2 offshore wind project after citing rising costs and supply chain disruptions. Equinor and bp’s decision to terminate the deal with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) was made to reflect ‘changed economic circumstances on an industry-wide scale’. The companies stated that the decision was driven by ‘inflation, interest rates and supply chain disruptions that prevented Empire Wind 2’s existing OREC agreement from being viable’. As a result, Equinor and bp were now seeking ‘new offtake opportunities’ for Empire Wind 2. “Commercial viability is fundamental for ambitious projects of this size and scale," said Molly Morris, President of Equinor Renewables Americas. “The Empire Wind 2 decision provides the opportunity to reset and develop a stronger and more robust project going forward. “We will continue to closely engage our many community partners across the state. As evidenced by the progress at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, our offshore wind activity is ready to generate union jobs and significant economic activity in New York.” “bp is supportive of NYSERDA’s leadership and commitment to offshore wind, which we believe is a critical part of New York State’s and America’s clean energy future,” added Joshua Weinstein, bp’s president of offshore wind Americas. “Offshore wind can deliver reliable renewable power as well as economic benefits to the state and its communities.” #cleanenergy

Another milestone achieved! Accelerating the energy transition in the USA by installing offshore wind turbines.