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renewables to perform as reliably as, and as cost-effectively as traditional fuel sources. Highview Power’s long-duration energy storage technology not only solves the problems that enable dispatchable renewables but will be a catalyst in bringing the energy transition forward,” said Tomas Harju-Jeanty.
Three Gorges to build 2.2GW offshore
China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) is to build 3.92 W of new energy projects across the country, including two flagship offshore wind “super projects” that offer 2.2GW of capacity.
The state-owned company is to invest $8.3bn in 25 new projects in 14 provinces.
The investment aims not only to develop renewables but also to fight the COVID-19, or Coronavirus, outbreak, CTG said.
CTG’s two super projects are Phases II to V, totalling 1.4 GW, of the Yangjiang wind farm off the coast of Guangdong province, and the 800-MW project off Rudong County, Jiangsu province.
Yangjiang’s first phase of 300 MW was connected to the grid at the end of November 2019, while its phases II to V will be now be constructed simultaneously.
CTG plans to invest a combined CNY42.4bn ($6bn) in the two projects, which will use more than 414 domestically manufactured turbines and result in 4,000 jobs.
The offshore wind farms are slated to start operation by 2021.
CTG expects that its 3.92GW initiative will create 17,000 jobs and revive upstream and downstream local supply chains as companies resume operations amid the outbreak.
Queensland gives green light to 1.2GW wind farm
The Queensland government has given development approval for the Siemens-backed 1.2GW Forest Wind project to be built in the
Wide Bay-Burnett region.
The grid-connected wind farm will be
developed at a cost of 1.3bn at a site within state forest land between Gympie and Maryborough.
Forest Wind is a joint venture (JV) company of Queensland-based renewables company CleanSight and Siemens Financial Services.
The construction works at the site are expected to begin by the fourth quarter of the year.
Forest Wind Holdings chairman James Pennay said: “We have established a 3km separation distance from residents to
wind turbines to ensure industry, the local community and the environment can coexist harmoniously.
“We have been undertaking consultation with the local community and stakeholders and we are looking forward to continuing that engagement through the next phase of the project’s development, including with the Butchulla and Kabi Kabi first nation peoples.”
Forest Wind will be equipped with 226 wind turbines and is expected to create approximately 440 jobs during the construction period.
Northland Power acquires
offshore wind pipeline in
South Korea
Canada’s Northland Power has acquired South Korea’s Dado Ocean, which has portfolio of early-stage offshore wind development sites near Chodo Island, off the south coast of South Korea.
Dado Ocean is currently owned by Mr. Eui Jeong Hwang, an experienced wind power developer who will continue to support the project as a local partner, working together with Northland to achieve key milestones for the project.
The acquisition is expected to close in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions.
The acquisition builds on Northland’s presence in Asia and specifically in South
Korea. It is anticipated that South Korea’s installed capacity will more than double
by 2050, with renewables accounting for approximately 59% compared to 8% in 20181. Offshore wind will make up almost half of this renewable generation.
Leveraging its expertise and experience in offshore wind development, Northland is positioned through this acquisition, to help South Korea achieve its renewable energy development targets.
Northland’s current portfolio in Asia includes a 60% equity stake in the 1,044 MW Hai Long offshore wind project under development in Taiwan and a joint venture to pursue offshore wind development opportunities in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
The current projects, which are in
early stage development, include multiple development sites located in Chodo-ri and Sonjuk-ri of Yeosu City, 35km off the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula, and together these projects will be developed over the coming years.
NORTHLAND POWER
Ørsted seals wharf deal for Taiwan offshore projects
Ørsted Taiwan has signed a 20-year wharf lease with Taiwan International Ports Corp (TIPC) for the development of its offshore wind farms (OWF) off Changhua County.
The global offshore wind leader announced the signing of a wharf lease and a 20-year operations and maintenance (O&M) lease with the Port of Taichung, managed by Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) and TIPC Marine Construction, respectively.
The Ørsted leased wharfs at the Port of Taichung will be upgraded and utilised for the construction of the Greater Changhua offshore wind farms, and the O&M site will serve as the O&M base for Ørsted‘s Changhua offshore wind farms from 2022 onwards.
Ørsted’s Greater Changhua wind farms are located approximately 35-60 km off the coast of Changhua County. The Port of Taichung has been selected as the most suitable O&M base for these wind farms due to its proximity to the sites, water depth, wharf facilities and navigational access quality.
In accordance with the construction timeline for Greater Changhua 1 & 2a, Ørsted has begun the upgrade of the leased wharfs
to be ready to store components, such as pin piles, towers and blades. The wharf lease with the Port of Taichung will cover the period during which Ørsted plans to install at least 1.82GW offshore wind capacity in Taiwan.
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