Offshore Renewable Energy - Nov 16th, 2023
 
 
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November 16, 2023
Latest projects and technologies evolving and advancing the offshore wind sector
Global 2030 targets would require a $27 billion investment in the global supply chain by 2027 simply to cover requirements for blades, foundations, nacelles, towers and installation.
Gazelle Wind Power CEO says increased investment and innovation breakthroughs will reduce the energy costs in floating offshore wind in the coming years.
Major upgrades to support first projects in the North Sea
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The US offshore wind build-out will require more than 110 US vessels to meet 30 GW by 2030.
There is likely to be huge demand for interconnectors and export cables for offshore wind farms in the next decade.
Monopile foundation analysis highlights scale of steel demand required to meet 2030 targets
Digital twin technology can reduce costs by enabling more efficient designs that require fewer resources.
The PivotBuoy Project is the world’s first fully functional TLP floating wind platform to export electricity.
Ørsted digitalized its maintenance process and enabled repeatable drone inspections in confined interior spaces of its monopile wind turbines.
Companies can use the UK tax system to accelerate decarbonization projects like floating offshore wind.
There are substantial opportunities for those who can adeptly navigate the intricate challenges posed by the regulatory environment.
Portugal is paving the way for a new offshore wind era.
Industry must build up a stronger supply chain and vessel fleet to meet state goals.
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Boskalis has issued an update on recent offshore programs in its latest results statement.
DNV has completed Phase 1 of its joint industry project (JIP) pursuing new offshore substation standards for the floating wind sector.
Semisubmersible platforms can also be used for fish farming, company says.
Companies will work together to promote practical applications for OTEC technologies.
Van Oord has won contracts for offshore wind projects in Taiwan and the Baltic Sea, with a combined value of more than EUR500 million ($534 million).
Apollo has completed a pre-FEED engineering study for Celtic Sea Power for a floating offshore wind development in the Celtic Sea offshore west Wales.