I’m a firm believer that the future, whatever it will bring, is created here and now. And I’m often reminded of this perspective when thinking about the offshore wind industry – particularly with regard to the current situations in Germany and the UK.
All eyes are on Borkum Riffgrund 1, the 78-turbine DONG Energy wind farm for which both A2SEA and CT Offshore have been busily preparing. Located 37 kilometres to the north of the island of Borkum, the first monopile foundation for Borkum Riffgrund 1 wind farm was installed on 21 January 2014. Now, with foundations and transition pieces in place, it’s time for the teams at A2SEA and CT Offshore to swing into action, executing plans that have been carefully laid over many months. Continue reading
During 2013–2015, DONG Energy is building the Borkum Riffgrund 1 Wind Farm in the German sector of the North Sea.
Recent turbulence has left the German market a mixed bag for supply chain participants and investors. However, with the first major project successfully completed and more on the way, the general atmosphere is quickly becoming more positive. TurbineInstaller reviews the current state of offshore wind in German waters. Continue reading
In the first half of 2015, in the German part of the North Sea, A2SEA will start installing 97 Siemens 6 MW, 154m-rotor turbines from Siemens – representing a total capacity of 582 MW.
When completed, Gode Wind 1 and 2 will be the largest contiguous offshore wind farm area in Germany to date. The agreement is a strong signal that German offshore wind is back on the agenda – and prioritised, too. And it’s also an acknowledgement of A2SEA’s lengthy track record. Continue reading