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1 week ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has confirmed that 7 August 2025 is the prospective commencement date for Allocation Round 7 (AR7), and the application window will be 7-27 August 2025. AR7 comes at a critical time for the UK Government’s clean energy plan and net zero strategy, after the shock to the market in AR5 in 2024, with no offshore wind projects bid due to the administrative strike price (ASP) – that is the ceiling price for bids – set below economic levels.
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1 week ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
Initially developed for the marine commercial sector, the new Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) electric range includes five drivelines. The company said its aim was to deliver enhanced efficiency, precision and flexibility. The Volvo Penta IPS Electric (E) range complements hybrid electric (H) solutions introduced earlier in 2024. Together, they meet the needs of diverse operational and duty cycles.
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1 week ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
Analysts at Clarksons Securities said the auction maintains last year’s ceiling price of 176,565 KRW/MWh (€113/MWh), with a focus on fixed-bottom projects. For the first time, 500 MW will be allocated to public-led bidding. As previously highlighted by OWJ, MOTIE will use a two-stage evaluation process and use incentives such as preferential pricing for public-led projects and commitments to make use of the domestic supply chain.
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1 week ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
The offshore windfarm, which could become one of the Philippines’ first offshore wind projects, has a potential installed capacity of up to 1 GW. One of the most advanced offshore wind projects in the country, the proposed offshore windfarm is off the coast of San Miguel Bay in Camarines Sur in an area with good wind resources and shallow water. ACEN said its location also means that it has a reduced typhoon risk.
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1 week ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
Early work has started on berths 9, 10 and 11 at the Scottish port, extending its capacity by 30%, following a match-funding agreement with Scottish Enterprise. The economic development agency approved £1.7M towards studies and investigation work which will lead to the creation of 20 hectares of manufacturing land at Montrose Port Industrial Park (MPIP) to the north of the town and the three additional quaysides.
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1 week ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
Announcing the Future Framework 2025 Review and Offshore Wind Technical Resource Assessment on 27 May 2025, Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O’Brien highlighted what he described as ‘significant milestones in Ireland’s journey towards becoming a global leader in offshore renewable energy.’ According to the Offshore Wind Technical Resource Assessment, there could be an additional 3.5-18 GW of fixed-bottom offshore wind that could be reasonably developed around the coast of...
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1 week ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
The companies said the plan “highlights the growing commitment among industry leaders to advance regional power integration and accelerate decarbonisation through commercially viable solutions.” They said it “reflects growing momentum towards a regionally integrated ASEAN power grid.” Under the agreement, MY Energy Consortium – a consortium established by Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Petronas – will collaborate with a consortium comprising PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation and...
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1 week ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
As developers in the North Sea become increasing concerned about the effect on energy production from offshore windfarms of wind wakes, the researchers in the EuroWindWakes project hope to enable optimised maritime spatial planning, enhance the reliability of forecasting of power production and help developers ensure potential projects will be financially viable.
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2 weeks ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
The study, conducted by enervis energy advisors, concludes the German government’s model for awarding offshore wind areas to developers could have significant negative economic and energy policy consequences in the long term. The study reinforces views expressed by the German wind energy industry for some time and for the first time, quantifies the potential adverse effect of current policy.
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2 weeks ago | 
rivieramm.com | David Foxwell
“The main difference with this new, two-blade design is the turbine essentially becomes a two-dimensional structure that can be assembled flat on the ground without large cranes,” said SeaTwirl. “This also significantly reduce weight and maintenance requirements.”SeaTwirl’s vertical-axis wind turbines use a rotating SPAR foundation and do not require pitch or yaw systems. They have a low centre of gravity, standardised drivetrain components and are easily accessed for maintenance.
