World’s Largest Offshore Wind Turbine Up at Burbo Bank 2
The first of 32 MHI Vestas 8MW wind turbines has been installed at the Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm. The turbines are the largest in the world and this is the first time they have ever been used in an offshore wind farm, DONG Energy said.
Navantia Confirms EUR 120 Million Deal for East Anglia ONE OWF
Following media reports on Navantia and Windar Renovables being awarded foundations construction contract for the 714MW East Anglia ONE project in the UK, Navantia issued a press release revealing the contract value of more than EUR 120 million and the number of foundations that it will supply for the project, together with its compatriot Windar.
New Subsea Company Established in the UK
A new subsea company, dedicated to the offshore energy industry, was officially launched in Bristol, UK, today.
Siemens to Upgrade DONG Energy’s OWF Systems
DONG Energy has awarded Siemens with a contract to upgrade the existing central Infrastructure Control System (ICS) on DONG Energy’s offshore wind farms.
Wind Brings In 130 New Jobs at Vattenfall
In total, 130 jobs are to be filled within the next twelve months in Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind, as the company is investing EUR 5 billion in the expansion of wind and other renewable energy production.