Wind Energy
In a personal LinkedIn post, Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe looks back with satisfaction on his recent trip to South Korea.
[Read more…] about Ørsted believes in Korea’s commitment to expanding renewable energyAzerbaijan designates 711.4 km2 Area in Caspian Sea for offshore wind
Wind Energy
Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov, signed a decision to designate 711.4 square kilometers of water area in Azerbaijan’s sector of the Caspian Sea as a renewable energy zone to facilitate the development of offshore wind power projects and leverage the country’s renewable energy potential.
[Read more…] about Azerbaijan designates 711.4 km2 Area in Caspian Sea for offshore windJapan bets on Britain’s wind boom while own offshore sector stalls
Investment
Tokyo is investing billions in British offshore wind projects, but domestic obstacles continue to slow Japan’s own renewable energy transition.
[Read more…] about Japan bets on Britain’s wind boom while own offshore sector stallsSouth Korea Southern Power to invest in renewable energy
Renewable Energy
Korea Southern Power Co., also known as KOSPO, said Thursday it plans to deploy 11.2 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2040, with a focus on solar power and offshore wind.
[Read more…] about South Korea Southern Power to invest in renewable energyTokyo sets sights on world’s largest FOWF
General – Floating Wind
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has unveiled plans for a 1-gigawatt floating offshore wind farm (FOWF) off the Izu island chain, positioning the capital at the forefront of next-generation renewable energy.
[Read more…] about Tokyo sets sights on world’s largest FOWFColombia advances first offshore wind leasing round
Wind Energy – Colombia
Colombia has taken a step toward developing its offshore wind sector, with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) publishing the definitive list of qualified bidders for the country’s first offshore wind site leasing round.
[Read more…] about Colombia advances first offshore wind leasing roundEmber predicts record renewables surge in 2025
General – Renewable Energy
The global energy think tank Ember has said that the world is set to add a record amount of renewable energy capacity again in 2025.
[Read more…] about Ember predicts record renewables surge in 2025Mizuho Financial Group acquires Augusta
General – Acquisition
Augusta is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the firm by Mizuho Financial Group, to grow Augusta into Mizuho’s financial advisory platform for renewable energy and the energy transition in Europe and beyond.
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Wind Energy – Japan
Japan announced a cooperation framework with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for the offshore wind sector, the industry ministry said last Tuesday.
[Read more…] about Japan and Siemens Gamesa form wind allianceGIGA Storage reaches financial close to construct battery storage project
General – Battery Storage
Battery storage developer GIGA Storage has reached financial close and started the construction of the GIGA Leopard project, a 300MW-1.2GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
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