Author: Arnes Biogradlija

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…

A ground-mounted photovoltaic plant has just been brought online on the grounds of Bioenergiepark Forst in Brandenburg, Germany. STEAG Solar Energy Solutions worked with the biogas all-rounder from Lower Saxony as a joint partner in this project. “Effective immediately, the 750 kWp solar facility will produce solar power for internal use at our own gas upgrading plant.” Frank Hinken. The STEAG Solar Energy Solutions team planned and implemented the turnkey facility on behalf of Biogas Forst. “The project objectives were achieved without exception, of course always in compliance with the currently applicable protective regulations.” Fabian Herr, head of Projects at…

Bureau Veritas (BV) has named Rolf Stiefel as its new Hamburg-based regional chief executive, responsible for Central Europe – Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia. He will be located in BV’s Hamburg regional office, and his appointment will take effect on the 1st of May. He succeeds Dr. Hans Gaetjens who retires after a two-month hand-over period in July. Rolf Stiefel is a highly experienced industry specialist who has been leading engine sales for WinGD’s slow-speed diesel and gas engines for 17 years including the market development of the X-DF gas-fuelled engine. “Rolf is a very welcome addition to our team. He…

wpd has expanded its presence in Taiwan with signing an agreement with Taiwan Green Power (TGP), an offshore wind developer under the Taiwanese LeaLea Group. The partners will jointly develop the No. 28 offshore wind farm site, which is expected to be part of Taiwan’s third tender round. The project with a planned installed capacity of up to 600 MW is located in a region with excellent wind conditions off the coast of Changhua. LeaLea has already earned EIA approval through its development and has built up a lot of local support for the project. As for the 350 MW…

KKR and Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure (SP Infra) signed a definitive agreement under which KKR will acquire a total of approximately $204 million in solar energy assets from SP Infra. The portfolio includes assets in Maharashtra with a capacity of 169MW and assets in Tamil Nadu, with a capacity of 148 MW. “We are truly pleased to extend our Infrastructure franchise in Asia and India through this investment in a world-class portfolio of fully operational solar energy projects. Given the growing demand across Asia Pacific for sustainable energy solutions, we also see this as a great example of how KKR can bring capital and expertise to assets to…

Van Oord successfully installed the Slip Joint foundation at Borssele wind farm site V this week. It is the first time that a submerged Slip Joint has been entirely used on a full-size offshore wind turbine on a fully commercial basis. Van Oord deployed offshore construction vessel Aeolus to install the Slip Joint foundation this week, after years of developing the system in collaboration with its technology partners. DNVGL approved the design and manufacture of the Slip Joint in the autumn of 2019, with MottMcDonald reviewing it on bankability aspects. The Borssele site V project consists of two 9.5 MW…