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Chubb Launches Insurance Solution for Offshore Wind Farms

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Offshore wind power, Wind power, Articles, Wind farm, Insurance, Sustainable development, Economy, Chubb Limited, Wind power in China

LONDON, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chubb has today announced the recent launch of an insurance solution for offshore wind farms.

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  • LONDON, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chubb has today announced the recent launch of an insurance solution for offshore wind farms.
  • Chubb's Offshore Wind Farm policy has been developed to support green energy providers through the entire offshore wind farm process from project inception through to energy production, storage and distribution.
  • The development of renewable offshore wind energy has become a key aspect of the green energy strategy of many countries around the world.
  • With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients.

DGAP-News: Iberdrola acquires SOWITEC Vietnam with a portfolio of five wind projects under development and a floating solar project with a total of 550 MW

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Articles, Energy, Infrastructure, Power stations, Sustainable technologies, Countries, IBEX 35, Iberdrola, Wind farm, VIETNAM, Photovoltaics, Solar power in California

July 2021 - SOWITEC Group sells its Vietnamese operations to Iberdrola whose strong commitment to markets with growth potential in Asia Pacific reinforces a favorable outlook for the final stages of development and implementation of the 550 MW renewable portfolio under development by Sowitec Vietnam, distributed in six projects: five wind farms and a 50 MW floating photovoltaic project.

Key Points: 
  • July 2021 - SOWITEC Group sells its Vietnamese operations to Iberdrola whose strong commitment to markets with growth potential in Asia Pacific reinforces a favorable outlook for the final stages of development and implementation of the 550 MW renewable portfolio under development by Sowitec Vietnam, distributed in six projects: five wind farms and a 50 MW floating photovoltaic project.
  • SOWITEC has been active in Vietnam since 2017 and founded a local subsidiary: SOWITEC Vietnam.
  • The portfolio is located in various Vietnamese provinces and was developed by the local team of SOWITEC.
  • Vietnam foresees the installation of more than 20,000 renewable MW before 2030 which will require foreign investment.

UL Wins Ørsted Certification Contract for 1.1 GW German Offshore Wind Projects

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Offshore wind power, Wind power, Gode Wind Farm, Wind farm, Articles, Economy, Electric power

Project certification, part of the licensing process of offshore wind farms located in German waters, will help ensure the design, manufacturing, transport, installation, commissioning and operation complies with the highest standards of safety.

Key Points: 
  • Project certification, part of the licensing process of offshore wind farms located in German waters, will help ensure the design, manufacturing, transport, installation, commissioning and operation complies with the highest standards of safety.
  • Despite Germany's robust long-term offshore wind outlook, the industry has struggled to bring projects to market in 2021 with a pause in the formalized auction process resulting in no offshore capacity being added this year.
  • Kai Grigutsch, managing director of UL's wind certification services, said, "UL has been at the forefront of global wind certifications for almost 20 years, helping developers navigate the safety, reliability and performance risks for wind projects to meet and exceed the requirements of the market.
  • We are delighted to support rsted on the realization of the Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 projects over the coming years."

No Evidence that Seismic Surveys Impact Fishes: IAGC Commends Australian Institute of Marine Science & Partners on Publication of Large-Scale Field Experiment of the Effects of Seismic Surveys on Fishes

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Petroleum geology, Reflection seismology, Articles, Academic disciplines, Hydrocarbon exploration, Wind farm, Economic geology

A total of 135 species were detected during BRUVS surveys, 35 of which are commercially important.

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  • A total of 135 species were detected during BRUVS surveys, 35 of which are commercially important.
  • Seismic surveys are a critical first step to energy development, used in applications ranging from oil and gas exploration to wind farm site selection.
  • However, there are conflicting views regarding the potential impacts of surveys on fishes and whether commercial catches may be affected.
  • This ground-breaking research is essential to IAGCs mission to promote fact- and risk-based environmental protections during scientific surveys.

DGAP-News: PNE AG: Wind farms in France and Thuringia handed over

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Cuxhaven, PNE AG, Articles, Wind farm, Offshore wind power, Wind power, Sustainable development, Economy

Cuxhaven, July 19, 2021 - PNE AG has sold two wind energy projects in France and Thuringia to the Hamburg-based CEE Group, an asset manager for renewable energies.

Key Points: 
  • Cuxhaven, July 19, 2021 - PNE AG has sold two wind energy projects in France and Thuringia to the Hamburg-based CEE Group, an asset manager for renewable energies.
  • The projects were developed by the PNE Group and comprise seven wind turbines with a total nominal capacity of 18.7 MW.
  • In France, the CEE Group purchased the newly developing Nanteuil wind farm from the PNE Group.
  • The internationally operating PNE Group, with its brands PNE and WKN, is one of the most experienced project developers of onshore and offshore wind farms.

6km Educational Walk to Discover the Wind Farm of Assac

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Articles, Energy, Electrical engineering, Aerodynamics, Electric power, Electromechanical engineering, Energy conversion, Wind turbine, Wind farm

In total, visitors will be able to walk 6km of educational trail, named "From wind turbines to windmills".

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  • In total, visitors will be able to walk 6km of educational trail, named "From wind turbines to windmills".
  • The three players have been working together for several months to develop this "industrial tourism" project.
  • In addition, this wind farm is also an asset for the farmers operating in the vicinity, who say they are satisfied with this park.
  • So, wind turbines are a good way to make up for these resources," says Louis Cabot, owner of the Bontemps farm.

DGAP-News: PNE AG sells wind farm projects in Romania

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Cuxhaven, PNE AG, Wind farm, Offshore wind power, Articles, Economy, Electric power

Cuxhaven, July 15, 2021 - PNE AG sold the rights to three wind farm projects in Romania to a large global renewable energy company.

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  • Cuxhaven, July 15, 2021 - PNE AG sold the rights to three wind farm projects in Romania to a large global renewable energy company.
  • Wind turbines with a nominal output of up to 220 MW can be constructed in the projects.
  • Markus Lesser, CEO of PNE AG: "I am pleased that we have found a very experienced and strong investor for our Romanian wind farm projects.
  • The internationally operating PNE Group, with its brands PNE and WKN, is one of the most experienced project developers of onshore and offshore wind farms.

DGAP-News: Nordex Group receives orders for 55 MW from Italy

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Infrastructure, Wind farm, Nordex, Articles, Economy, Sustainable development, Crystal Rig Wind Farm, Aliağa Wind Farm

The Nordex Group has received orders for supplying two wind farms with Delta4000 turbines for a total of 54.9 MW in Italy.

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  • The Nordex Group has received orders for supplying two wind farms with Delta4000 turbines for a total of 54.9 MW in Italy.
  • For one 26.1 MW project, the Nordex Group is supplying five N149/5.X turbines, and a further six N133/4.8 turbines are going to be installed in a second 28.8 MW wind farm.
  • Since the beginning of 2021, the Nordex Group has received orders totalling 143 MW from Italy.
  • Among them is a first project with five N163/5.X turbines, the largest turbines to be installed in Italy.

DGAP-News: Energiekontor presents report on wind farm optimisation and offers know-how on the market

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Articles, Renewable energy, Wind power, Wind farm, Sustainable development, Energiekontor, Renewable resources

- Conclusion: On average 2% additional yield p. a. and over 20% cost reduction

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  • - Conclusion: On average 2% additional yield p. a. and over 20% cost reduction
    In the "Report Wind Farm Optimisation 2016-2020" published today, Energiekontor reviews the impact of optimisation measures in the Own Farm Segment over the last five years.
  • At the same time, Energiekontor AG announces that it will also be offering its optimisation know-how to external wind farms in the form of holistic wind farm management as a service starting today.
  • Energiekontor AG has been projecting and operating over 100 wind farms since 1990 and is known as a wind energy pioneer.
  • From July 2021, Energiekontor will also offer comprehensive wind farm management services for external wind farms.

DGAP-News: Energiekontor sells wind turbine in Jülich East to CEE Group

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Articles, Energy, Electrical engineering, Aerodynamics, Electric power, Electromechanical engineering, Energy conversion, Wind turbine, Wind farm, Nordex, Energiekontor AG, CEE Group, ENERGIEKONTOR AG, CEE GROUP

Energiekontor AG announces the sale of a second wind turbine in Jlich East, located north-west of the Garzweiler open-cast mine in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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  • Energiekontor AG announces the sale of a second wind turbine in Jlich East, located north-west of the Garzweiler open-cast mine in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • As with the sale of the Jlich-Barmen-Merzenhausen wind farm announced a week ago, the buyer of the second wind turbine is the CEE Group, a Hamburg-based asset manager specialising in investments in renewable energies.
  • The Nordex N149 wind turbine in Jlich East has a hub height of 125 metres and a rated output of 4.5 MW.
  • "With the acquisition of the wind turbine in Jlich East, we are further expanding our commitment in this region and also our cooperation with Energiekontor," explains Detlef Schreiber, CEO of the CEE Group.