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US BOEM releases final EIS for SouthCoast Wind Project

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The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued its final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the 2.4 GW SouthCoast Wind Project, which, if approved, could power approximately 800,000 homes.   The SouthCoast Wind proposal includes up to 147 turbines, five offshore substations, and eight export cables, with landfall options at Brayton Point or Falmouth, Massachusetts. The project’s lease area covers about 127,388 acres, located 26 nm south of Martha’s Vineyard. Public input during a…

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Entrion Wind secures US patent for FRP monopile technology

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Norwegian offshore wind firm Entrion Wind has obtained a US patent for its fully restrained platform (FRP) monopile, marking the first of six patent applications filed by the company.  The FRP monopile, designed for water depths up to 100m, is set for commercial launch in 2027 and promises improved economics over other foundation systems, featuring Entrion’s top mooring assembly (TMA) for enhanced stability and efficient installation. Entrion co-founder and VP Li Lee highlighted the monopile’s…

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ScottishPower signs £1bn deal with Siemens Gamesa for East Anglia 2 offshore wind farm

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ScottishPower Renewables has entered a £1 billion ($1.2 billion) agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply 64 SG 14-236 DD turbines, each rated at 15MW, for the East Anglia 2 (EA2) offshore wind farm off England’s east coast. With a capacity close to 1GW, EA2 will generate enough energy to power nearly one million homes, supporting the UK’s mission to lead in clean energy. The turbines feature 236m rotor diameters, with 115m blades manufactured at Siemens…

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SJVN Green invites bids for up to 100 MW wind projects in Gujarat

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SJVN Green Energy has opened bids for developing up to 100 MW of wind power projects in Gujarat, connected to GETCO, with a 10-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract. The deadline for bid submission is November 20, 2024.  The project scope includes land acquisition, design, procurement, construction, and power evacuation up to the grid substation.  In October 2024, SJVN Green Energy also issued tenders for 200 MW of solar PV projects under GUVNL Phase XXII…

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Vårgrønn acquires 27.4% stake in Germany’s Baltic 2 offshore wind farm

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Norwegian renewable energy company Vårgrønn has secured a 27.4% stake in the 288 MW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm from PGGM Infrastructure Fund.  EnBW will retain its majority ownership at 50.1% and continue managing operations and maintenance, while Germany’s largest pension fund, Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe, will maintain a 22.5% indirect stake. Located 32 km off the coast of Rugen in the German Baltic Sea, Baltic 2 has been operational since September 2015, generating electricity through 80…

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Ireland releases geophysical data ahead of 900 MW offshore wind auction

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The Irish government’s Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has released crucial geophysical data for the country’s second offshore wind auction, ORESS Tonn Nua, aimed at securing 900 MW of clean energy from a site off County Waterford. The bidding is scheduled for early 2025, following the finalization of auction terms on October 30, 2024. This auction will be Ireland’s first conducted under the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan (SC DMAP), the state’s…

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European clean energy stocks fall amid Trump’s victory and policy concerns

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European clean energy stocks declined sharply following Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory, triggering investor concerns over potential setbacks in US renewable energy support and climate policy.  Trump has signaled intentions to halt offshore wind projects and undo several climate regulations established by Joe Biden, including the Paris Agreement and the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives. Following the election, shares of offshore wind developer Ørsted fell by up to 14%, while wind turbine makers…

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RWE chooses Thyborøn Port to build Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm

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RWE has commenced work on the Thor offshore wind farm project, Denmark’s largest offshore wind initiative to date, establishing key operational and construction bases at the Port of Thorsminde and Thyborøn Port.  The Thor wind farm, located 22 kilometers off the west coast of Jutland in the Danish North Sea, will have a capacity exceeding 1 GW and is expected to power over one million Danish households with green energy. At Thyborøn Port, RWE has…

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Greenzo Energy secures EPC contract for 120 MW solar project in Nepal

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Greenzo Energy, a comprehensive green hydrogen and renewable energy solutions provider, has won an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a 120 MW ground-mounted solar project in Nepal.  Valued at Rs 5 billion, this contract boosts Greenzo’s order book to Rs 19 billion. Scheduled for phased completion by 2025, the project will consist of 12 clusters, each with a 10 MW solar installation. The project includes an advanced high-tension transmission line connecting directly to…

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Tata Power to invest Rs 5.5 billion in renewable energy for Noida Airport

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Tata Power has committed Rs 5.5 billion towards establishing solar and wind power capacities to supply clean energy to Noida International Airport (NIA) in Uttar Pradesh.  The company has signed two power purchase agreements with NIA, supporting the airport’s sustainable energy infrastructure. Through its subsidiary, Tata Power Trading Company (TPTCL), Tata Power will provide 10.8 MW of wind energy, while Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL) will develop, operate, and maintain a 13 MW onsite solar…