November 5, 2024

Offshore Wind Power

Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa Plans OSW Nacelle Factory in Upstate NY
Siemens Gamesa said it will build a nacelle factory in upstate New York if its turbines are selected for the next wind farms to be built off the state’s coast.
BOEM
BOEM Continues Planning Process for Gulf of Maine OSW
BOEM wrapped up a series of info sessions in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, seeking feedback as it develops a map of potential wind farm sites.
NYSERDA
NYSERDA: 3rd OSW Solicitation Breaks Record
New York said its latest offshore wind solicitation drew more than 100 proposals from six developers for eight new projects — a record level of response.
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Multiple Projects Offered in 3rd NY OSW Solicitation
NYSERDA did not release details on the submissions for New York state’s third offshore wind solicitation, but least some of the would-be developers are known.
NYISO
NYISO Slaps NextEra for Lobbying for OSW Tx Projects
NYISO rebuked NextEra Energy for attempting to lobby the grid operator to award it transmission projects to connect offshore wind projects to Long Island.
Stanford University
Panel Sees Vital Role for California Offshore Wind
More than 500 people tuned into a webinar on the future of offshore wind in California hosted by the state's Department of Natural Resources.
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New England States Group Up To Push For Federal Transmission Funding
The New England states united to seek federal funding to strengthen the region’s transmission to accommodate power from offshore wind projects and Canada.
The Brattle Group
OSW Transmission Planning Must be Interregional, Networked and Start Now
The U.S. will require a massive mobilization of resources and careful planning to build the transmission needed to the meet its OSW goals, a new report says.
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Beacon Wind Draws Public Support at Power Line Hearing
Beacon Wind I drew unanimous public support during public hearings on the transmission line needed for the1,230-MW wind farm planned off the New York coast.
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NREL Report Lays Out OSW Road Map, Flags Potential Problems
A new NREL report lays out a path for the U.S. to follow as it builds a network of OSW turbines and presents it as an opportunity to create an entire industry.

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