IEA: Renewables picking up the pace
A new report released by the IEA states that renewable electricity capacity added in 2020 rose to 280 GW, with this increase set to become the ‘new normal’ for the sector.
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bp and EnBW launch online portal for Scottish renewables sector
The portal will advertise opportunities for sub-contractors and suppliers concerning any projects the bp and EnBW partnership win in the upcoming ScotWind leasing round.
BVGA and MRI sign Japanese wind energy MoU
The agreement is aimed at strengthening offshore wind power services, and developing the Japanese wind energy market.
IEA releases report on clean energy and critical mineral demand
The report states that the demand for critical minerals is set to increase rapidly as the energy transition accelerates around the world.
Siemens Gamesa chosen as preferred supplier for Taiwanese wind projects
The company will supply the 1044 MW Hai Long Offshore Wind Project with its SG 14-222 DD wind turbines.
Mincon and Subsea Micropiles collaborate for offshore wind technology
Prototype demonstration of subsea micropile anchor technology to go forward following award of Irish Government grant.
RWE to co-ordinate offshore wind farm research project
The project will investigate innovative installation techniques for offshore foundations at the Kaskasi II wind farm, located off the German island of Heligoland.
TechStream Group to support Shell’s wind energy projects
TechStream Group has been awarded supplier status with Shell to support the company’s offshore wind projects.
Vestas wins Brazilian wind turbine order
As a result of this new order, the company has surpassed the milestone of 5 GW of order intake in Brazil for its V150-4.2 MW wind turbines.
X1 Wind launches floating wind prototype in Canaries
The floating wind technology will be installed at the PLOCAN test site for the next stage of testing.
Equinor and Vårgrønn sign floating offshore wind agreement
The companies will team up to jointly apply for offshore wind acreage the Utsira Nord area in the Norwegian North Sea.
Shell Renewables and Energy Solutions selects Light Source People as official supplier
Light Source People will provide contractors and permanent staff for Shell Renewables and Energy Solutions’ offshore wind projects and wider renewables portfolio for the next five years.
Equinor and Polenergia awarded CFD for Polish offshore wind
The two companies have been awarded contracts for difference for their Baltyk II and Baltyk III projects by Poland’s Energy Regulatory Office.
AYOP welcomes 100th member
TenneT has become the 100th member of AYOP – an association for companies, government authorities and research institutes active in offshore oil and gas and wind energy.
Vestas awarded contract for Italian wind farm
The contract includes the supply and installation of five V162-6.0 MW wind turbines for the Fiurme Santo wind park, located in Sardinia, Italy.