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Offshore In Depth
Vessels go supersize
WORLDWIDE: The latest fossil-fuel player to move into renewables is the owner of one of the world's largest crane vessels, capable of lifting 14,000 tonnes. As offshore wind turbines grow bigger and move into deeper water, could Saipem's oil and gas background give it an advantage over established players?
Floating offshore takes to the skies
NETHERLANDS: Airborne wind energy systems (AWES) are seeing growing wind industry interest, but it remains an emerging technology set against conventional wind power's track record, production volumes and readiness for market.
Floating wind eager for commercial projects
FRANCE: Encouraged by the success of Hywind Scotland, the floating offshore wind sector is aiming to make policymakers take note and move on to build utility-scale projects. But supply-chain challenges need addressing for serial production to become viable
News From Windpower Offshore
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EDF completes Blyth pilot
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OPINION: Offshore plan falling on deaf ears
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Ørsted and Northland win further Taiwan capacity
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Turkey calls 1.2GW offshore tender
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Shell joins offshore accelerator
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Triton Knoll onshore cabling work imminent
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French offshore tariffs reduced
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GOW 2018: Deployment key to cost reduction
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GOW 2018: Increased investment in UK offshore wind is a 'no-brainer'
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GOW 2018: Taiwan is 'the Denmark' of Southeast Asia
Windpower Monthly Events
Latest Windfarms Updated On WPO Intelligence
Last updated 23 December 2015
| Project Name | Country | Capacity | Developer/Owner | Announcement | Date reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsea Project Two | UK | 1.8GW | Dong Energy | Planning inspection completed | 16-Dec-15 |
| European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre | UK | 100MW | Vattenfall, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) | Supreme Court appeal rejected | 16-Dec-15 |
| Walney Extension West | UK | 330MW | Dong Energy | Confirmed turbine order | 16-Dec-15 |
| Nordsee One | Germany | 332MW | Northland Power, RWE Innogy | Foundation installation begins | 16-Dec-15 |
| East Anglia Three | UK | 1.2GW | ScottishPower Renewables | Planning application accepted | 15-Dec-15 |
| Hornsea Project One | UK | 1.2GW | Dong Energy | Onshore substation contractor appointed | 15-Dec-15 |
| Hywind Scotland | UK | 30MW | Statoil | Anchor supplier selected | 25-Nov-15 |
| Anholt | Denmark | 400MW | Dong Energy | Cable repair complete | 24-Nov-15 |
| Kriegers Flak | Denmark | 600MW | - | Preliminary tender conditions published | 23-Nov-15 |
| Dudgeon | UK | 400MW | Statkraft, Statoil, Masdar | Electrical infrastructure contractor selected | 23-Nov-15 |
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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 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.
Europe 2020 - Special Report
Windpower Monthly looks at the European wind market and how it is managing the downturn and EU target deadlines.
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