A new report on offshore wind transmission by economic consulting firm The Brattle Group finds electric grid cost savings of over $500 million and significantly reduced environmental impacts and project risks in developing a multi-user, planned transmission system for offshore wind in New York. The report, Offshore Wind Transmission: An Analysis of Options
Ares Management Corp., a global alternative investment manager, says funds managed by its Infrastructure and Power strategy have completed the sale of the 525 MW Aviator Wind project, which was owned, constructed and managed by Ares and developed by Apex Clean Energy. In two recent transactions, Ares sold a majority stake in the project to […] The post Ares
The 731.5 MW Borssele III/IV offshore wind project has achieved first power, a result of close collaboration between the Blauwwind project partners and the supply chain. The turbine installation campaign began in late May and has now seen 36 of the 77 V164-9.5 MW MHI Vestas turbines secured at the site. Borssele III/IV is due […] The post The Borssele Offsho
GE scientists have been authorized by the U.S. government to access one of the world’s fastest supercomputers to advance offshore wind power, which could be a significant part of the wind energy sector that is projected to provide 20% of all U.S. energy needs in the next 10 years. GE engineers – led by Jing […] The post GE Researchers Granted Access to the S
Renewables are on track to become the foundation of the global energy system, and the service of wind turbines is consequently playing an ever-increasing part in ensuring the sustainable, cost-competitive and reliable energy supply we need to create a sustainable planet for future generations. With more than 100 GW of wind turbines under service, Vestas […]
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