EU Commission Boosts European Wind Industry With Emergency Measures

Oct 26, 2023 12:30 | Münster, Germany - As the expansion of wind energy in the EU has so far lagged behind the targets, the Commission has presented a new package of measures. The European Wind Power Action Plan provides, among other things, for an acceleration of approval procedures and for better access to financing for companies. read more...

Energy Transition in Europe: World's First Artificial Energy Island to be Built in The North Sea Off Belgium

Oct 06, 2023 09:26 | Brussels, Belgium - Elia Group of Belgium has received environmental approval from Belgian North Sea Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne to build the Princess Elisabeth Island artificial energy island. read more...

Offshore Hydrogen Production: Plug Power to Develop And Supply 10 MW Electrolyzer For HOPE Project

Jun 27, 2023 17:37 | Latham, USA - As a member of the nine-company HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production Europe) consortium, U.S. fuel cell and hydrogen company Plug Power will develop and supply a 10-megawatt (PEM) electrolysis system for a site in the North Sea off the port of Ostend in Belgium. read more...

Nine European Countries Agree: North Sea to Become Europe's Green Power Plant With 120 GW Offshore Wind Capacity by 2030

Apr 29, 2023 13:28 | Ostend, Belgium - In Ostend, Belgium, the heads of state and government and the energy ministers of nine countries have agreed on closer cooperation in the utilization of offshore wind energy in the North Sea. By 2030 alone, the installed offshore wind power capacity is initially to increase to 120 GW (120,000 MW), and the further utilization potential is enormous. read more...

Ørsted Awards Major Offshore Order for Hornsea Two Project

May 21, 2019 11:16 | Zwijndrecht, Belgium - DEME Offshore has been awarded a major contract for the transport and installation of 165 foundations at Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm in the UK. Additionally, DEME Offshore secured the contract for the transport and installation of the turbines at the wind farm. read more...

Van Oord Completed the Installation of Belgium’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Apr 30, 2019 09:03 | Rotterdam, the Netherlands - Van Oord successfully installed the last of the in total 44 wind turbines of the Norther offshore wind farm. Achieving this milestone and already delivering renewable energy makes an important contribution to the energy transition. read more...

Financial Close Signals Construction Start of Northwester 2 Offshore Plant

Oct 12, 2018 08:24 | Leuven, Belgium – The project company Northwester 2 has reached the official close of financial agreements with all key stakeholders and banks for the construction of a 219 MW offshore wind farm. read more...

Senvion Delivers Wind Projects in Belgium Totalling 32 Megawatts

May 14, 2018 15:53 | Hamburg, Germany / Courbevoie, France – Senvion, an international manufacturer of wind turbines, has concluded six contracts in Belgium totalling 32 megawatts (MW). Four wind projects are located in the Flanders region and two others in the Walloon region from different clients. read more...

Europe's € 36 bn Industrial Success Story: But for How Long?

Nov 30, 2017 18:07 | Brussels, Belgium - The European wind industry contributed € 36 bn to the EU’s GDP in 2016, supports 263,000 jobs and generated € 8 bn of exports outside of Europe. read more...

Wind and Solar Could Power Business all over Europe

Oct 12, 2017 09:04 | Brussels, Belgium - The private sector accounts for around half of Europe's electricity consumption. Powering corporate consumers with renewable energy could deliver massive reductions in CO₂ emissions, save businesses money and make it easier for people to invest in renewables. read more...