offshore wind
Mega transmission schemes planned for offshore wind energy evacuation
- Jun 20, 2024
The National Committee on Transmission (NCT), in its next meeting scheduled later this month, will deliberate on mega transmission schemes for power evacuation from wind farms offshore Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Offshore wind energy potential of Read more
DNV launches industry project for HVDC transmission in US
- Jan 9, 2024
DNV has launched a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with ten offshore wind and transmission developers to identify changes to electrical standards and standardization needed to enable the connection of HVDC transmission into the United States' Read more
Complete 25-year ISTS waiver for offshore wind projects
- May 30, 2023
In a major development that could boost the fledgling offshore wind industry, the Centre has decided to grant a complete waiver of ISTS charges. A government release said that this waiver will be applicable for projects commissioned on or Read more
Siemens Energy wins historic order for offshore wind power transmission
- Jan 13, 2023
Siemens Energy has won what is its largest offshore grid connection order in the company’s history. The contract is understood to be the world’s first order for a 2-GW grid connection at sea. According to an official release, a Read more
France gets its first commercial offshore wind turbine; GE the supplier
- Apr 14, 2022
GE recently completed the installation of the first offshore wind turbine in French seas, at the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm. The remaining 79 turbines (model: Haliade 150-6MW) are due to be installed and commissioned by the end of 2022. This Read more
Renewable energy has witnessed stability, despite global challenges: Vector Green Energy
- Mar 28, 2022
A renewable energy-focused independent power producer, Vector Green Energy today has an operational portfolio of over 650 mw, in addition to a long pipeline of under-construction and investment-ready projects. In this Read more
RWE and Tata Power to collaborate on offshore wind development
- Feb 21, 2022
RWE and Tata Power have agreed on a partnership to explore the potential for a joint development of offshore wind projects in India. An MoU underlying the collaboration was recently signed between Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd — a Read more
Vestas to install V236-15.0 MW prototype turbine in Denmark
- Oct 18, 2021
Vestas has decided to install the V236-15 MW offshore prototype wind turbine at the Østerild National test centre for large wind turbines in Western Jutland, Denmark, a company release said. The installation of the prototype turbine will take place Read more
Linxon and parent companies advance floating substation technology
- Sep 29, 2021
Linxon and its parent companies Hitachi ABB Power Grids and SNC-Lavalin/Atkins have partnered by bringing together the technology and project execution expertise needed to make floating substations a reality. The partnership combines the proven know-how and vast domain expertise Read more
IRENA and GWEC sign agreement for global battle against climate change
- Sep 23, 2021
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have announced an agenda to ensure sustainable energy for all that helps the global battle against climate change. At its heart is an ambition to increase Read more