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
Super-sized monopiles are a tough challenge for the offshore wind supply chain. But where will it end?
Larger and larger, it seems. In July, foundation manufacturer EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH achieved a 10 m diameter cylinder rolled from a 31.4 x 3 m plate! The company is expecting to receive initial enquiries for projects with diameters of up to 9 m already this year.
