Offshore Wind
Offshore wind farm development
A new multi-stage hybrid damper system has been experimentally validated to significantly improve the seismic performance of offshore monopile wind turbines.
Welsh Labour is demanding the devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales and a fundamental reform of the country's funding mechanism from Westminster.
Germany has announced a groundbreaking renewable energy project featuring 1,000 wind turbines and a total capacity of 60,000 MW, marking a significant leap in its energy transition efforts.
Equinor has begun installing foundations for the Empire Wind project off Long Beach, completing one every two days, with turbine installations set for next summer.
The Gulf of Mexico is transitioning from oil dominance to a renewable energy hub, with U.S.-built vessels like the ECO Liberty leading the charge.
Denmark's Energy Agency has extended the operational license of the Samso offshore wind farm by 10 years, ensuring continued clean energy production for 20,000–25,000 homes. This pioneering move aligns with broader efforts to maximize aging wind infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hubject and Tritium have partnered to deploy Plug&Charge technology globally, simplifying EV charging by eliminating the need for apps or RFID cards. In Brazil, 2C Energia launched its first 2.7 MW solar park, part of a 400 MW pipeline, while CGN Brazil Energy commissioned the 165 MW Lagoinha Solar Complex, contributing to Brazil's renewable energy transition and green hydrogen ambitions.
Sussex County Council denied a permit for a 1,700-MW offshore wind substation, stalling renewable energy progress in Delaware.
Ørsted's Greater Changhua 2b & 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan are nearing completion, with 61 out of 66 jacket foundations already installed.