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France Le Tréport Site in the Channel has been earmarked for France’s second round of offshore tenders

French tender calls for 1GW of offshore wind

By Jan Dodd, 1 February 2013

FRANCE: The French government has launched a second tender call for 1GW of offshore wind.

England E.on already has UK offshore projects, incuding the 60MW Scroby Sands near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Consultation rules hamper Rampion plans

By Katie Daubney, 1 February 2013

UK: Offshore wind farm developers need to consult inland local authorities under UK planning legislation or risk invalidating their application.

Under construction: Large projects such as Dogger Bank are part of UK strategy

A lot of catching up to do as Europe takes to the water

1 January 2013

EUROPE: The National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs) drawn up by EU Member States, each country assigned a likely offshore wind capacity that would be generating by 2020. With just eight years to go, it seems few will meet these pledges.

France The Vertiwind turbine is being tested in the south of France

2MW vertical axis prototype under construction

By James Quilter , 21 December 2012

FRANCE: The world's largest vertical axis turbine is set to enter its first trial stage next month as part of the 2MW Vertiwind floating offshore turbine project.

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Latest Windfarms Updated On WPO Intelligence

Last updated 7 May 2013

Project Name MW Online year Country Developer Turbines Date reported
Gwynt y Môr 576 2014 UK RWE Innogy;Stadtwerke Munchen;Siemens 160 x Siemens SWT-3.6-107 3.6MW 02 May 2013
Humber Gateway 219 2015 UK E.ON 73 x Vestas V112-3.0 MW 02 May 2013
Dogger Bank 9000 2019 UK Forewind n/a 30 April 2013
Greater Gabbard 504 2012 UK SSE;RWE Group 140 x Siemens SWT-3.6-107 3.6MW 29 April 2013
West of Duddon Sands 389 2014 UK DONG Energy;ScottishPower 108 x Siemens SWT-3.6-120 3.6MW 29 April 2013
Galloper 504 2016 UK SSE;RWE Group Up to 140 turbines 29 April 2013
Block Island 30 2015 USA Deepwater Wind 5 x Siemens SWT-6.0-120 6MW 29 April 2013
Teesside 62 2013 UK EDF Energy 27 x Siemens SWT-2.3-93 2.3MW 29 April 2013
Gunfleet Sands 3 Demonstration Project 12 2013 UK DONG Energy 2 x Siemens SWT-6.0-120 6MW 29 April 2013
Sheringham Shoal 317 2012 UK Statoil;Statkraft 88 x Siemens SWT-3.6-107 3.6MW 25 April 2013
Kårehamn 48 2013 Sweden E.ON 16 x Vestas V112-3.0 MW 25 April 2013
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Offshore Special Reports

Global Offshore - Special Report

21 June 2012

Windpower Monthly has produced a special report covering the examining the future of the global offshore sector. It covers Europe's ambitious plans versus the financial realities, and progress in other markets such as China and the US.

Vessels and Access - Special Report

5 March 2012

Windpower Monthly examines the challenges and issues surrounding access for deep-water and far-shore wind projects.

Offshore Careers Guide - Special Report

Offshore Careers Guide - Special Report

6 December 2011

Windpower Monthly has created a special report examining careers options in the offshore wind sector, featuring exclusive research, individual case studies, courses and employer information.

Offshore Technology - Special Report

Offshore Technology - Special Report

4 November 2011

Windpower Monthly has created a special report examining technlogical inovation in the offshore sector, looking at areas including cabling, turbine foundations and vessels.

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