Oct 18, 2010
IS France poised to become the next big player in offshore wind energy?
Oct 14, 2010
The proposed 330MW Belwind project took a major hit during the onset of the economic downturn. Wind Energy Update speaks to Belwind project director and managing director of Belwind NV, Frank Coenen, to find out how the project recovered to emerge stronger than ever.
Oct 11, 2010
This week’s Wind Energy Update news brief includes the following companies and organizations: National Renewable Energy Laboratory; US DOI and Cape Wind; Gamesa; ENTSO-E & EWEA; LM Wind Power; E.ON; SSE and I & H Brown; Gamesa & Northrop Grumman; and GE & Harbin Electric Machinery.
Oct 8, 2010
Turbine owners and operators have more choice than ever over the best way to organise post-warranty operations and maintenance. However, with several factors to consider, operators need to weigh the options of whether to stick with the original equipment manufacturer's contract, sign a deal with third-party providers or manage operations and maintenance in-house.
Oct 4, 2010
Wind Energy Update speaks to Joel Whitman, director of corporate strategy, Global Marine Systems, about factors holding back the development of US offshore wind.
Oct 4, 2010
Report: US offshore wind outperforms fossil fuelsThis week’s Wind Energy Update news brief include the following organisations and companies: the Offshore Wind Industry Group & Electricity Networks Strategy Group; SeaEnergy Renewables Limited; the Carbon Trust; Oceana; Viking Energy Partnership; Vestas; and Repower.
Oct 1, 2010
Forming the largest group of freshwater lakes on earth by total surface and volume, the lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario are sprawling vistas of unadulterated, near mythic beauty. Adding hulking wind farms to parts of these hallowed bodies of water was always going to be a tough sell.
Sep 29, 2010
For offshore wind developers, the EU's renewable energy targets promise to unlock a lucrative market - assuming that escalating costs can be curbed. Industry leaders and government bodies are now running against the clock to identify viable cost mitigation strategies.
Sep 28, 2010
In less than five years, a wind turbine will likely have its warranty expire. 79% of wind turbines are set to move out of warranty. O&M costs for wind power are double or triple the figures that were originally predicted in the financial models used to secure investment and finance. 0.019 euro per kWh is the average real cost of O&M compared with estimated costs from a leading wind...
Sep 28, 2010
UKERC: “Offshore wind costs have peaked, but remain high”This week’s Wind Energy Update news brief includes the following companies and organizations: UK Energy Research Centre; Vattenfall; the Global Wind Energy Council; Suncor Energy and Teck Resources; Suzlon Energy; Crompton Greaves; Gaelectric; Offshore Marine Management (OMM), Draka Norsk Kabel AS and Ballast Nedam.
Sep 24, 2010
It is technically challenging, logistically difficult and financially onerous. But for all its disadvantages, offshore looks set to become the future of wind power in Western Europe.
Sep 21, 2010
United States: Offshore wind forecast quadrupledThis week’s WindEnergyUpdate news brief includes the following companies and organisations: National Renewable Energy Laboratory; European Commission and European Wind Energy Association; Gamesa; Vestas; Iberdrola; Canadian Wind Energy Association; RWE Innogy & nkt Cables; Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation, Bechtel Development Company...
Sep 17, 2010
Dong Energy denies media reports that it has exited Denmark’s onshore wind market, and that the company’s decision was prompted by subsidy cuts and public opposition to wind.
Sep 17, 2010
Inter-array and export cables are critical to getting offshore wind energy to grid, yet a host of factors conspire against the Round 3 vision.
Sep 14, 2010
Vattenfall completes world’s largest offshore wind farm This week’s WindEnergyUpdate news brief includes: Vattenfall; Iberdrola; Ikea & Gamesa; Vestas; Metlife and Pattern Energy; REpower; RWE Innogy; Crown Estate & Sea Energy Renewables; and PensionDanmark & Dong Energy.
