DECC approves two major offshore wind projects in UK waters
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Changes has given approval for two offshore wind farm projects of the coast of Norfolk. The combined capacity of the two projects is more than 1 GW. The two new...
View ArticleVestas closes several orders for total of 218 MW
Vestas has received several orders recently, totalling in 218 MW of capacity. The orders are from customers developing wind projects in the UK, France and Peru. The largest order comes from Peru, from...
View ArticleCrown Estate announces Northern Ireland offshore leasing rounds
The Crown Estate has announced successful bidders for the offshore energy leasing rounds in Northern Ireland. Three offshore renewable energy sites have been awarded, totalling in 800 MW of capacity...
View ArticleStatoil and Statkraft now own the Dudgeon offshore wind farm in UK
Statoil and Statkraft have acquired the Dudgeon offshore wind farm project in UK waters, off the east coast of England. The project is located near another large offshore wind farm, the Sheringham...
View ArticleCrown Estate investing in tidal and wave projects
The Crown Estate recently announced a decision to invest up to GBP 20 million in two wave or tidal stream power projects, as support for the organization's strategy to encourage growth of the emerging...
View ArticleDONG Energy to build Westermost Rough offshore wind farm
DONG Energy has decided to build the Westermost Rough offshore wind farm, which is to be located in the North Sea, near the British east coast. The project represents a billion Euro investment, which...
View ArticleSiemens installs two 6 MW offshore units at Gunfleet Sands 3
Siemens announced the successful installation of two SWT-6.0 offshore wind turbines at Gunfleet Sands 3 offshore wind farm off the British coast. The installation was completed in under 24 hours for...
View ArticleArise Windpower planning first major wind development in Scotland
Arise Windpower has signed an agreement with Argyll Estates which gives the company exclusive rights to develop plans for an onshore wind farm. The project will feature 35 wind turbines, and will be...
View ArticleIberdrola building 288 MW wind farm in Scotland
ScottishPower Renewables (part of Iberdrola) has been given consent to build the 288 MW Kilgallioch wind farm in Scotland. This will be the company's second largest onshore wind project (539 MW...
View ArticleAlstom's 1 MW tidal device produces first power
Alstom announced the company's 1 MW tidal device has produced power in real conditions for the first time. It was installed at Orkney, at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC). Alstom already...
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