Author: Arnes Biogradlija

U.S. wind industry has experienced a strong start to the year, with the first three months of 2020 seeing record construction and power purchasing activity, despite uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. The US wind industry installed over 1,800 megawatts (MW) of new wind power capacity in the first quarter, while the volume of projects under construction set a new record, according to the newly released ‘Wind Powers America First Quarter Report 2020’.  The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) report reveals that U.S. project developers installed more than double the amount of wind capacity in the first three months of 2020 than in the first quarter…

Global pandemic of COVID-19 has made an impact on supply chains in the wind sector like many other manufacturing or service enterprises and will continue to do so in the months ahead. Some project milestones will be deferred, with impacts being felt throughout the whole value chain, whilst at the operational level; turbines, blades, component and material orders will be cancelled or unfulfilled, the latest report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) stated. There will be staff lay-offs and facility closures and back office functions will be reduced to skeleton levels with home working becoming prominent. The supply chains…

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement for the 5th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park with a capacity of 900 MW. Photovoltaic solar panels will be used in this phase and commissioned in stages beginning in the third quarter of 2021. This supports DEWA’s efforts to achieve the 2050 Dubai clean energy strategy to generate 75 percent of Dubai’s total renewable energy production by 2050. It will have a capacity of 5,000 MW by 2030 using the independent power producer (IPP) model, with investments of up to AED 50…

MHI Vestas has confirmed a purchase agreement with Swancor to source several key blade manufacturing components locally. The scope of the Swancor contract extends considerably beyond local blade material requirements and covers a large percentage of the total blade manufacturing material value (including pultruded carbon plates, resin, and bonding glue). “The addition of Swancor to our local suppliers is a significant boost to our ambitions in Taiwan. The local supply chain is currently under development in Taiwan, and we are pleased to support an established group such as Swancor broaden their presence in the offshore wind sector. We look forward to…

Fena Boyle has joined AqualisBraemar London Marine team as part of an ongoing growth plan. Fena Boyle has nearly fifteen years of maritime industry experience, with a wide variety of expertise and experience covering many areas of the business. “Fena worked at sea for 8 years and moved ashore in 2014. After working in asset protection for a short period of time, Fena moved to a leading trade association where she oversaw the development safety policy for the maritime industry, managed the improvement of safety culture at sea and ashore and worked as part of a team determining the requirements…

Ørsted has submitted a bid for the 760 MW Hollandse Kust Noord tender issued by the Dutch government. Ørsted’s bid involves innovative technologies that will help incorporate even larger quantities of offshore wind into the Dutch energy network. The Dutch government chose Hollandse Kust Noord to be one of three ares that are going to be a part of the country’s energy agreement for sustainable growth. The board of directors of Ørsted has already accepted a final investment decision for the project. “The Netherlands has ambitious climate targets for both the energy and industrial sectors and is an important market…

The Swedish startup has recently launched its second funding campaign and has already raised SEK 1 million. The funding will allow Liquid Wind to speed up its momentum by bringing eMethanol to market at scale and reducing transport carbon emissions. “It is great to see the passion and support for sustainable fuel options. There is a huge need for alternatives and Liquid Wind are in a fantastic position to address this gap. We have expert partners in place to create cost-competitive, liquid fuel and are in active discussions with potential customers who need an accessible solution to reduce emissions fast.”Claes Fredriksson, CEO…

Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) has reported financial closure on Tysvaer wind farm, its second Norwegian onshore wind development to reach financial close. The 47 MW onshore wind development located in the municipality of Tysvaer, southern Norway, will use 11 Siemens Gamesa turbines, generating 150 GWh of green energy annually. “This is our second financial close on a Norwegian project this month, showing our continued commitment to accelerating the transition to a greener global economy. Our Norwegian projects will provide up to 200 jobs over the next year and demonstrate the role that renewable energy projects can play in supporting rural…

The Cherry Tree wind farm owned by John Laing Group has provided first energy to the national electricity grid. Located approximately 15 kilometers south-east of Seymour, Victoria, the wind farm is constructed by renewable energy developer Infigen Energy and wind turbine manufacturer Vestas. The first generation marks a significant milestone for the project and will be followed by the final phase of work, including the final testing of all turbines and control systems before the wind farm is fully operational. After the wind farm is complete, Infigen will be purchasing and selling the electricity generated by the wind farm into the…

The Borssele 1 & 2 offshore wind farm has supplied first electricity to the Dutch grid. The first wind turbine now generates electricity. Borssele 1 & 2 construction began in January with first foundation installation. A total of 94 Siemens Gamesa 8 MW wind turbines will be installed making it the largest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands once completed. “This is a big milestone for Borssele 1 & 2. Ørsted is doing its utmost to allow the construction of the offshore wind farm to continue during the COVID-19 crisis. We do this in a way that puts the health…