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10 major wind projects in development in 2022
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: August 24, 2022, 8:33 pm
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[center]10 major wind projects in development in 2022
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DIR By: AGelbert
Date: October 7, 2022, 2:43 pm
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All 33 NEW offshore wind turbines have now been installed.
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: October 11, 2022, 3:51 pm
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October 10, 2022 By Mike Schuler
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All 33 offshore wind turbines have now been installed
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/>at Japan’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm.
The installation was carried out by Seajacks International’s
Seajacks Zaratan jackup vessel at the Akita and Noshiro offshore
wind farm situated off the Japanese Akita Prefecture.
The project, which is owned by Akita Offshore Wind Corporation
(AOW), is the first commercial-scale fixed-bottom wind farm to
be constructed in Japan. It is being constructed at two
locations just off Akita Port and the nearby Noshiro Port.
The two locations have a total capacity of 140 megawatts (MW),
enough to ⚡ power approximately 150,000 homes. The power
will be sold to Tohoku Electric Power Co. under a 20-year
purchase agreement.
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Akita Offshore Wind Corporation
“The completion of the turbine installation at Akita and Noshiro
is an achievement that all parties involved can be proud of.
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collaboration between international partners to deliver a
successful project outcome,” said Seajacks CEO, Blair Ainslie.
“It is a testament to the capabilities of all parties, that the
project has been completed safely and without any major
incidents, despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.”
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Commercial operations of the wind farm are planned to begin
later this year.
UK-based Seajacks International is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI). The company owns and operates an
advanced fleet of self-propelled jack-up vessels
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Floating Offshore Wind Pipeline Sees Explosive Growth 🌞
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: October 13, 2022, 3:08 pm
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October 12, 2022 By Mike Schuler
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[center]Floating Offshore Wind Pipeline Sees Explosive Growth
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The global pipeline of floating offshore wind projects has more
than doubled in terms of capacity in the past year with the UK
leading the charge, according to a new report by RenewableUK.
According to the report, the number of projects in the global
pipeline, spanning from those in early planning stages to
operational, has increased from 130 projects to 230 projects in
just the last 12 months. In terms of capacity, the pipeline has
expanded from 91GW a year ago to 185GW today.
The pipeline in the UK is much larger than that of any other
country. A year ago, the UK had 23GW worth of floating wind
capacity in the pipeline, compared to over 33GW today. Over the
same period, the number of projects has increased from 29 to 51,
with projects planned in the North Sea, Celtic Sea and the North
Atlantic Ocean.
Among the 185GW global pipeline, nine projects representing
121MW capacity are fully commissioned in seven countries.
Another 96MW worth of projects are under construction, 288MW are
consented or in the pre-construction phase, 31GW are in planning
or has a lease agreement, and 153GW are in early development or
in the leasing process.
Europe represents approximately 58%, or 107GW, of the floating
capacity pipeline, while UK represents 18% with 33.3GW, of which
29GW is planned in Scottish waters. Outside Europe, leasing
areas off the west coast of the United States, along with
project proposals off the south east coast of Australia and
South Korea, make up the majority of the rest of the capacity.
The report states that by the end of 2030, commissioned floating
wind capacity in the UK could reach 11GW, with 31GW in Europe
and 41GW globally.
The report also notes that demand for floating foundations is
expected to ramp up fast, with the potential for nearly 1,000
floating foundations to be installed in UK waters by the end of
2030, with 3,200 floating foundations installed globally by the
end of the decade.
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“The growth of floating offshore wind is surging ahead at a
phenomenal rate year on year around the world. We’re proud that
the UK is a global leader in this innovative technology with
nearly a fifth of the total pipeline – significantly greater
than any other country,” say RenewableUK’s CEO Dan McGrail. “In
the years ahead, as we build projects further out to sea where
wind speeds are even stronger, floating wind will play a central
role in proving cheap, clean electricity for British homes as
well as boosting our energy security.
“It also offers a significant opportunity to build up a whole
new industry in the UK, with a world-class supply chain which
will enable us to export our expertise and state of the art
technology worldwide,” McGrail adds.
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Kite Wind Power for Ships!
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: December 7, 2022, 4:22 pm
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December 6, 2022 by Mike Schuler
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Transatlantic Voyage
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France-based wind propulsion specialist Airseas is sharing the
first footage of its automated kite system Seawing in use during
transatlantic sea trials.
The trial took place on board the roll-on/roll-off ship Ville de
Bordeaux as it transported aircraft components between Europe
and the United States. With the release of the new footage,
Airseas is also announcing the successful completion of the
crucial initial stages of sea trials.
Flying at an altitude of about 200 meters, the Seawing system
comes in both 250 sq meter 500 sq meter versions, both of which
were on board for the trial.
Combining expertise from the aerospace and maritime sectors,
Seawing is aiming to slash fuel consumption and emissions by an
average of 20% by harnessing the wind to reduce the main engine
load. It’s using “digital twins” and advanced automation systems
to ensure that the system could be safely deployed, operated and
stored at the push of a button with minimal input or training
needed from crew.
The 154-meter-long Ville de Bordeaux is operated by Louis
Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and chartered by Airbus, Airseas’
minority shareholder and launch customer. A team of Airseas
engineers is on board to test the system and gather data, with
the operational support of LDA’s crew and Airbus’ Transport &
Logistics department.
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The Seawing system has applications on virtually any type of
commercial vessel. Airseas has also received firm orders from K
Line, a Japanese shipowner who owns the fifth largest fleet
worldwide, for five Seawing systems, with additional options to
equip up to 51 vessels in total.
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Airseas says the first stages of the sea trials have
successfully validated key steps such as the folding and
unfolding of the wing, take-off and landing, and flights in
altitude. The next phase will test the Seawing in a broader
range of weather conditions and fine-tune the automation system.
“Seeing the Seawing in action on a commercial vessel is such a
proud moment for us, and the culmination of years of meticulous
research and development,” said Vincent Bernatets, CEO of
Airseas. “Testing a brand new technology in real-life conditions
and while respecting the operational constraints of a commercial
ship is an ambitious endeavour, and the solid progress of our
sea trials is a testimony to the dedication of our team of
engineers on board and on shore.”
“With these strong initial results, we’re more determined than
ever to keep testing the system and collecting data, and
accelerate our mission to scale up and rapidly deploy wind
propulsion technology on vessels around the world. Immediate
action is needed to tackle climate change and shipping’s impact
on GHG emissions; we are proud to have a solution that can help
ships reduce their emissions right now, and accelerate the
decarbonisation of the maritime sector over the coming years.,”
Bernatets added.
The deployment of Seawing on commercial voyages could mark an
important milestone for wind propulsion technology in commercial
maritime shipping, which is responsible for about 3% of global
greenhouse gas emissions.
“We are committed to playing an active role in reducing
shipping’s carbon emissions, starting now. We are proud to be
associated with this project as a supplier and partner of
Airbus, working for the success of this innovative wind
propulsion solution alongside Airseas,” said Antoine Person,
Corporate Secretary of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs.
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How Do Floating Wind Turbines Work?
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: December 12, 2022, 2:57 pm
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December 11, 2022 Editorial
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[center]How Do Floating Wind Turbines Work?[/center]
SNIPPETS:
Three main ways to float a turbine
A floating wind turbine works just like other wind turbines –
wind pushes on the blades, causing the rotor to turn, which
drives a generator that creates electricity. But instead of
having its tower embedded directly into the ground or the
seafloor, a floating wind turbine sits on a platform with
mooring lines, such as chains or ropes, that connect to anchors
in the seabed below.
These mooring lines hold the turbine in place against the wind
and keep it connected to the cable that sends its electricity
back to shore.
Most of the stability is provided by the floating platform
itself. The trick is to design the platform so the turbine
doesn’t tip too far in strong winds or storms.
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Three of the common types of floating wind turbine platform.
Josh Bauer/NREL
There are three main types of platforms:
֍ A spar buoy platform is a long hollow cylinder that
extends downward from the turbine tower. It floats vertically in
deep water, weighted with ballast in the bottom of the cylinder
to lower its center of gravity. It’s then anchored in place, but
with slack lines that allow it to move with the water to avoid
damage. Spar buoys have been used by the oil and gas industry
for years for offshore operations.
֍ Semisubmersible platforms have large floating hulls that
spread out from the tower, also anchored to prevent drifting.
Designers have been experimenting with multiple turbines on some
of these hulls.
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The University of Maine has been experimenting with a small
floating wind turbine, about one-eighth scale, on a
semisubmersible platform with RWE, one of the winning bidders.
AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty
֍ Tension leg platforms have smaller platforms with taut
lines running straight to the floor below. These are lighter but
more vulnerable to earthquakes or tsunamis because they rely
more on the mooring lines and anchors for stability.
Each platform must support the weight of the turbine and remain
stable while the turbine operates. It can do this in part
because the hollow platform, often made of large steel or
concrete structures, provides buoyancy to support the turbine.
Since some can be fully assembled in port and towed out for
installation, they might be far cheaper than fixed-bottom
structures, which require specialty vessels for installation on
site. ... ...
Why do we need floating turbines?
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Orsted’s project in northern Sweden, known as FlagshipONE, will
start operating in 2025
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: December 20, 2022, 11:26 am
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December 19, 2022 Bloomberg
[center]Wind Power Giant Will Make Green Shipping Fuel at Big
Plant in Sweden[/center]
SNIPPET:
FlagshipONE combines a series of technologies that will all play
a growing role in the coming years if the EU is to achieve its
ambition to reach net-zero emissions by the middle of the
century.
In one part, the site will use 70 megawatts of electrolyzers
supplied by Siemens Energy AG to produce hydrogen from Sweden’s
electric grid that’s more than 90% supplied by renewable
sources. At the same time, machines made by startup Carbon Clean
will trap CO2 that’s released from a nearby combined heat and
power plant that burns biomass. That CO2 will be combined with
the hydrogen using synthesis equipment from Topsoe to form
methanol, which can be used to fuel ships.
The 50,000 tons of the fuel will be roughly enough to power a
single vessel to make a transatlantic voyage, Breese said. It
could also be used locally to power ferries within Europe,
rather than using 🦖 fossil fuels.
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The state Board of Public Utilities granted Orsted, the Danish
wind energy developer, approvals toward several easements
DIR By: AGelbert
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February 20, 2023
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Denmark's [glow=green,2,300]North Sea energy island [/glow]will
produce 3 GW of energy, with a long-term expansion goal of 10
GW, using [glow=green,2,300]200 offshore wind turbines[/glow].
(Courtesy: Orsted)
[center]NJ regulators bypass 🐘🦖👿
[glow=brown,2,300]local opposition[/glow] to advance
[glow=green,2,300]offshore wind farm[/glow]
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SNIPPETS:
They used an amendment to New Jersey’s offshore wind law passed
in 2021 and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy
removing most local control over where offshore wind projects
come ashore. The law enables an offshore wind developer to apply
to the utilities board for an order superseding local control
over such projects. ... ...
Fiordaliso said the route of the proposed transmission line will
not harm Ocean City or Cape May County aesthetically or
economically. The [glow=rblue,2,300] ⚡ power cable[/glow]
will run from [glow=green,2,300]wind turbines[/glow] that the
company says will be located 15 miles offshore and come ashore
in Ocean City, where it will run underground along existing
roadways and [glow=green,2,300]⚡ connect[/glow] to the
[glow=blue,2,300] ⚡ electrical grid[/glow] at the site of
the former B.L. England power plant in Upper Township.
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Members of the consortium include Patriot Marine, which will be
providing a crew transfer vessel (CTV) for the 800 mW Vi
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: March 1, 2023, 2:39 pm
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February 1, 2022 By Barry Parker (gCaptain) –
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[center]Offshore Wind’s [glow=blue,2,300]Jones Act Supply Chain
Getting into
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SNIPPET:
Panelist Jeff Andreini of Crowley, which is involved in multiple
aspects of the business (“across five verticals”), conveyed his
company’s enthusiasm, as indicated by views such as: “Crowley is
extremely bullish” and “we are all in,” when describing
Crowley’s commitment. He he explained the company had begun in
2016 “chartering our tugs and barges to be able to do the
feedering that’s going to be required today.”
The company’s involvement “ramped up in 2020, when: “we decided
that we wanted to be much more than just a tug and barge
provider. Today our vision is to be a full-service turnkey
provider for the supply chain.”
He acknowledged that skepticism exists about offshore wind’s
course forward, but said: “We are not [skeptical]…in fact, we
have won contracts and will get started with our first one here
in May, when we will be transporting, via tug and barge, the
transformer for the South Fork project—out of the Gulf of Mexico
up to New York. We will follow that up with our first feedering
project—two tugs and a barge, to do the transportation of the
components of the South Fork project, out of New London,
Connecticut. And, then, next year, working together with Fred
Olsen… out of the New Jersey wind port, we’ll be transporting 98
turbines…for well over a year and a half.”
The 1.1 gW Ocean Wind 1 windfarm, in Atlantic waters east of
Cape May, New Jersey. will be a much larger project than the 132
mW South Fork wind farm, located in waters to the east of
Montauk, New York, and utilizing 12 turbines.
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Wind project will generate enough electricity to supply 1.6
million German households every year
DIR By: AGelbert
Date: April 14, 2023, 12:05 pm
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[center]Havfram Wind Adds to Contract Backlog[/center]
RWE and Northland Power are one step closer to deploying their
joint offshore wind project,
[glow=teal,2,300]Nordseecluster[/glow], after selecting Havfram
Wind as the preferred supplier.
The Nordseecluster project will produce up to
[glow=green,2,300]⚡ 1.6 gigawatts (GW)[/glow] of power and
consist of four offshore wind farm sites in the German North
Sea.
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Havfram Wind will transport and support the installation of a
minimum of 104 Vestas offshore wind turbines with a capacity of
15 MW each.
The Nordseecluster will be constructed in two phases, with
[glow=green,2,300]commercial operations starting[/glow] in early
2027 and early 2029, respectively.
Havfram Wind will be utilizing one of its newly built NG20000X
Jack-Up vessels with a 3,250-tonne crane.
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The project is expected to generate enough green electricity to
supply the equivalent of 1.6 million German households every
year.
“Signing the preferred supplier agreement for the transport and
installation support of the entire lot of wind turbines for a
gigantic project like Nordseecluster is proof of our growing
position in the market,” said Even Larsen, CEO Havfram Wind. “I
am proud of the trust RWE and Northland Power have in the
Havfram Wind team. Participating in such a project of scale is a
milestone for our development as a pure play offshore wind
company.”
The NG20000X jack-up is one of up to four Wind Turbine
Installation Vessels (WTIVs) Havfram Wind has on order at the at
CIMC-Raffles shipyard in China. The vessels, equipped with a
3,250-tonne crane and hybrid battery propulsion, will be capable
of handling the world’s largest wind turbines (20+ megawatts) in
waters up to 70 meters deep. Delivery of the first vessel is due
in 2024.
Last month, offshore wind developer Ørsted selected Havfram Wind
to install turbines for the massive Hornsea 3 offshore
[glow=teal,2,300]wind farm project [/glow]in the North Sea off
England. The colossal project will encompass up to
[glow=teal,2,300]231 offshore wind turbines[/glow] producing
[glow=green,2,300]⚡ 2.8 GW[/glow] of offshore wind energy.
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Havfram was reorganized in 2022 following a $250 million
investment from its majority shareholder, Seabrook Capital,
along with Canada’s PSP investment. Under the new structure,
Havfram AS (formerly known as Ocean Installer AS) was split into
Havfram Wind, which will focus entirely on the offshore wind
sector, and Havfram Subsea, a subsea company.
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