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Offshore In Depth
Analysis - ETI's quest for a next generation offshore blade
UK: The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI), a public-private partnership between BP, Caterpillar, EDF, E.on, Rolls Royce, Shell and the UK government, has brought in a wind turbine manufacturer to work on its plan to build a next generation offshore blade.
Analysis - UK woos next generation offshore turbines with leases and incentive boosts
UK: Turbine manufacturers are being offered sites across the UK to test their latest offshore technology, with those choosing sites in Scotland also being offered increased levels of incentive payments.
Close up - Mitsubishi's 81-metre SeaAngel blade
GERMANY: Last week Mitusibishi took a big step towards completing its SeaAngel offshore turbine when blade manufacturer Euros despatched the first 81-metre blades for testing. Windpower Monthly technology writer Eize de Vries spoke to Euros about the blade and its evolution.
Consultation rules hamper Rampion plans
UK: Offshore wind farm developers need to consult inland local authorities under UK planning legislation or risk invalidating their application.
Latest Offshore News
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United Kingdom UK offshore electricity production hits 7.5TWh
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United States PensionDanmark agrees $200 million Cape Wind deal
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United Kingdom Windpower TV - Interview with Gamesa offshore director Michaela O'Donohoe
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United Kingdom Windpower TV - Interview with Vestas' Uffe Vinther-Schou
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United Kingdom Windpower TV - Interview with Dong Energy director Hugh Yendole
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United Kingdom Repower holds fire on offshore turbines beyond 6MW
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United Kingdom RWE submits planning applications for Atlantic Array
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France Vertiwind 2MW vertical-axis turbine delayed
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United Kingdom UK government launches investment body for offshore wind industry
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United Kingdom Windpower TV - Interview with Siemens' Ray Thompson
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United Kingdom Scotland increases incentives for offshore innovation
Latest Windfarms Updated On WPO Intelligence
Last updated 23 May 2013
| Project Name | MW | Online year | Country | Developer | Turbines | Date reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gargano Sud (aka Margherita) | 340 | 2018 | Italy | WPD | 108 x Siemens SWT-3.6-120 3.6MW | 23 May 2013 |
| Galloper | 504 | 2016 | UK | SSE;RWE Group | 111 x Siemens SWT-3.6-120 3.6MW | 22 May 2013 |
| West of Duddon Sands | 389 | 2014 | UK | DONG Energy;ScottishPower | 160 x Siemens SWT-3.6-107 3.6MW | 21 May 2013 |
| Anholt | 400 | 2013 | Denmark | DONG Energy | n/a | 20 May 2013 |
| Gwynt y Môr | 576 | 2014 | UK | RWE Innogy;Stadtwerke Munchen;Siemens | 48 x Repower 6M 6.15MW | 15 May 2013 |
| Dalian | 200 | 2016 | China | China Guangdong Nuclear Power (CGNP) | n/a | 15 May 2013 |
| Thornton Bank 2&3 | 295 | 2013 | Belgium | C-Power;Socofe;EDF Energies Nouvelles;RWE Group | n/a | 14 May 2013 |
| Navitus Bay (formerly known as West of Isle of Wight) | 1100 | 2020 | UK | Eneco;EDF Energy | 30 x Siemens SWT-3.6-120 3.6MW | 14 May 2013 |
| Rhiannon | 2200 | 2018 | UK | Centrica;DONG Energy | 147-440 turbines of 5-15MW each. | 10 May 2013 |
| Riffgat (aka Borkum Riffgat) | 108 | 2013 | Germany | EWE;ENOVA | n/a | 07 May 2013 |
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Offshore Special Reports
Global Offshore - Special Report
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
Windpower Monthly examines the challenges and issues surrounding access for deep-water and far-shore wind projects.
Offshore Careers Guide - Special Report
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
Windpower Monthly has created a special report examining technlogical inovation in the offshore sector, looking at areas including cabling, turbine foundations and vessels.
1 commentNews From Windpower Offshore
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UK generation hits 7.5TWh mark
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Cape Wind to get $200m loan from PensionDanmark
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Narec to host Samsung 7MW drive train tests
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Green light for Neart na Gaoithe onshore work
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Repower anticipates incremental development of its 6M turbine
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RWE submits Atlantic Array planning application
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GL Garrad Hassan publishes offshore wind O&M guide
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Government help for English SMEs for offshore projects
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Vertiwind 2MW vertical-axis turbine delayed
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Cable manufacturer ABB appoints new CEO
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