Offshore Wind – A Brief History
installed in California.-- 1981 – NASA scientists Larry Viterna and Bob Corrigan develop “The Viterna Method,” which becomes the most common method used for predicting wind turbine performance, increasing the efficiency of turbine output to this day.-- 1991 – Denmark – Dong Energy (now Orsted) commissioned Windby, the first offshore wind farm, constructed in water between two and five meters deep. Windby’s 11 turbines provided power for almost 2200 households. It lasted for 25 years, longer than expected, dismantled in 2017. Windby was invaluable as a
Subsea’s Future is Blowin’ in the Wind
performed on the 80m turbine blades of an 8MW MHI Vestas V164 turbine at Burbo Bank Extension, 7km off the coast of Liverpool Bay in the Irish Sea, through a partnership between U.S. based SkySpecs and offshore wind farm developer and operator Ørsted.Denmark based Ørsted (formerly DONG Energy) has roots in the oil and gas industry that go back to the early 1970s. Today, the company is completely focused on clean renewable energy and is the world’s largest offshore wind farm company, with projects in operation or under development in Denmark, the U.K., Germany, the Netherlands
Subsea Robotics for Renewables
the Windfarm Autonomous Ship Project (WASP), is looking at what is needed to use USVs in offshore wind farm maintenance. WASP is being led by ASV Global, in partnership with the ORE Catapult, with SeaRoc Group, Houlder and the University of Plymouth. The group will work with Ørsted (Previously Dong Energy) on use cases, relevant to the Hornsea One offshore wind farm, 140km off the coast of Yorkshire.Some of the technical challenges for autonomous systems, both surface and subsea, include being able to navigate, obstacle avoidance, self-diagnostics and recovery and the integration of autonomous
Taiwan: The Next Battleground for Offshore Wind
winners, securing contracts to install 900 MW and 1 GW of capacity, respectively."We see Taiwan as a stepping stone into Asia-Pacific," said Matthias Bausenwein, the regional general manager for Orsted, the world's largest owner of offshore wind power sites that was previously known as DONG Energy.Taiwan's auction drew bids from the world's biggest international players, attracted by the island's strong winds, a stable regulatory framework and the offer of 20-year power purchase agreements with a feed-in-tariff above European benchmarks."We have aggressive targets in Taiwan
Orsetd, Formerly Dong Energy, Sued over Name Change
The descendants of Danish scientist Hans Christian Orsted will take legal action on Friday against one of Denmark's biggest companies over its decision to change its name to Orsted, their lawyer said. DONG Energy, the world's largest developer of offshore wind farms, in October renamed itself Orsted as part of its shift to renewable energy from oil and gas. DONG was short for Danish Oil and Natural Gas. It said the new name, chosen from more than 3,000 alternatives, was inspired by 19th century Danish physicist Hans Christian Orsted, who discovered electromagnetism. But three direct descendants
Marine Robots Take Center Stage
of all sizes. Not only will delegates hear from leading experts in the field, they will also be able to make valuable new contacts who could help accelerate new business ideas to market.” Speakers for the event include market-leading companies such as Ørsted (previously Dong Energy (UK)), Cornwall-based TouchByte and Autonomous Systems developer SEICHE, as well as experts from the University of Exeter and Plymouth University. ORE Catapult will discuss the challenges involved and Innovate UK will talk about national funding opportunities. There will also be interactive exhibits
Virgina Offshore Wind Project Moves Forward
An offshore wind project in the U.S. mid-Atlantic is moving forward, as project owner Dominion Energy Virginia has signed an agreement and strategic partnership with DONG Energy to build two 6-megawatt turbines 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The two companies will now begin refining agreements for engineering, procurement and construction. Dominion Energy remains the sole owner of the project. Engineering and development work on the newly named Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is expected to begin immediately by DONG Energy to support the targeted installation by the
Wind Power's Big Bet: Colossal Turbines
Wind farm operators are betting on a new generation of colossal turbines, which will dwarf many skyscrapers, as they seek to remain profitable after European countries phase out subsidies that have defined the green industry since the 1990s. The world's three leading offshore wind operators - DONG Energy, EnBW and Vattenfall - all told Reuters they were looking to these megaturbines to help adapt to the upcoming reality with dwindling government handouts. According to interviews with turbine makers and engineers, at least one manufacturer - Siemens Gamesa - will have built a prototype
Faroe Islands Looks to Restart Hunt for Oil and Gas
in oil prices and thus strict cash discipline among oil firms could curb interest in the undeveloped North Atlantic region. "The oil price is a challenge ... on the other hand, the oil industry has also reduced its costs," he said. Companies including Norway's Statoil and DONG Energy have previously held licences in the Faroe Islands, where no firm currently holds any. (Reporting by Stine Jacobsen; Editing by Dale Hudson
February 2024
