All posts tagged: Offshore Wind

Wind energy is starting to spill off the shore of Trump’s America

March 18, 2020

Although Trump keeps pushing lumps of coal and tankers full of freedom gas down the world’s collective throats, his industry-friendly administration hasn’t prevented America’s coal industry from dying or its fracking companies from losing piles of money. Nor has he stopped wind from gaining even more traction. After setting growth records last year, another breakthrough is forecast for 2020 as investors pour resources into new waters: offshore wind energy. But fearing its tremendous potential energy capacity, Trump’s minions are ramping up efforts to hold it back. As election fever grips the nation, L. Michael Buchsbaum looks at the state of offshore wind in Part 3 of his series on America’s energy transition.

How AI and robots will help safeguard our offshore energy infrastructure in the future

by Energiewende Team

August 21, 2019

The modern world depends on the smooth provision of vital services such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, food, water and healthcare. But the systems underpinning these sectors are increasingly complex and interdependent, interacting at a global scale – which makes them susceptible to potentially catastrophic failures when they come under stress. David Flynn and Valentin Robu report

Poland may miss its 2020 targets for renewable energy – unless offshore wind develops fast

by Michał Olszewski

June 11, 2019

A summary of the Polish power industry in 2018 gives no apparent reason for optimism. But appearances can be deceiving: there is a flicker of light on the horizon. The only question is whether it is not appearing too late, says Michał Olszewski.

UK Prime Minister backs offshore wind industry in wake of sector deal

by Energiewende Team

March 14, 2019

The United Kingdom’s embattled Prime Minister, Theresa May, promised on Friday that “Brexit will not be a race to the bottom” for the country as she spoke at Danish energy giant Orsted’s offshore wind factory in Grimsby, heralding the importance of offshore wind to the future of the country a day after her government had launched its long-awaited Offshore Wind Sector Deal. Joshua Hill takes a look.

Blown off-course? Despite rapid expansion across Europe, German offshore wind capacity growth is slowing

by L. Michael Buchsbaum

February 19, 2019

Even as larger turbines come online and are producing more energy less expensively, wind energy groups warn that political conditions are hampering growth throughout Germany, with both on and offshore generation capacities suffering. L. Michael Buchsbaum explains

Six charts show mixed progress for UK renewables

by Energiewende Team

August 8, 2018

The UK’s energy transition picks up speed: onshore and offshore wind power rose by 34% last year in the UK compared to 2016, new government statistics show. Jocelyn Timperley takes an in-depth look at the data.

Renewables overtake coal as Germany’s most important fuel source

by L. Michael Buchsbaum

July 18, 2018

As solar and wind surpass coal, the German energy grid desperately needs to adapt. If it’s not flexible, the energy transition will be stalled, says L. Michael Buchsbaum.

Offshore wind rising to challenge king coal in Polish energy market

by Energiewende Team

July 16, 2018

Poland’s energy and electricity markets are undergoing major changes. As costs fall in the offshore wind industry, it is becoming price-competitive with coal. Building offshore wind farms in the Baltic would provide energy security, fuel clean growth and create jobs.

Leapfrogging over the gas bridge: how the UK can exit coal and gas

by L. Michael Buchsbaum

May 30, 2018

While Germany debates how it should wean itself off of coal, several other European nations have already made the decision to transition in that direction. L. Michael Buchsbaum takes a look at a new report by the World Wildlife Fund and Sandbag, which lays out a path for the UK to exit both coal and gas.

The UK’s offshore wind boom is great for the climate. But what about the fish?

by Chris Bentley

May 28, 2018

Fishing in some parts of the UK has been getting tougher in the past years – but can wind farms really be blamed? Chris Bentley takes a look at how costal communities are adapting to offshore wind.

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All posts tagged: Offshore Wind

Wind energy is starting to spill off the shore of Trump’s America

How AI and robots will help safeguard our offshore energy infrastructure in the future

Poland may miss its 2020 targets for renewable energy – unless offshore wind develops fast

UK Prime Minister backs offshore wind industry in wake of sector deal

Blown off-course? Despite rapid expansion across Europe, German offshore wind capacity growth is slowing

Six charts show mixed progress for UK renewables

Renewables overtake coal as Germany’s most important fuel source

Offshore wind rising to challenge king coal in Polish energy market

Leapfrogging over the gas bridge: how the UK can exit coal and gas

The UK’s offshore wind boom is great for the climate. But what about the fish?