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The North Sea will become to offshore wind what the Gulf of Arabia is to oil production.
Nov 3, 2008
BroadStar introduces AeroCam in Europe
Oct 23, 2008
EnXco shares plans for 102-megawatt project
Oct 22, 2008
Tetra Tech bags $69 million worth projects
Oct 21, 2008
GE Energy's Salzbergen site to play a major role in its manufacturing operations
Oct 20, 2008
It is necessary to find ways to consume the wind power as it is produced
Oct 17, 2008
Vattenfall goes for £126.6 million acquisition in the UK
Oct 15, 2008
Developer chosen for Rhode Island's offshore wind farm
Oct 6, 2008
Construction work for Red Hills Wind Farm gets underway
Oct 3, 2008
KS Energy bags US$ 43.9 million contract
Oct 2, 2008
Wind energy headed for northern Nevada
Oct 1, 2008
Northern Power raises $37 million
Sep 30, 2008
Round 3 of offshore wind farm tender opened in the UK
Sep 24, 2008
Duke Energy accelerates its growth in renewable energy
Sep 23, 2008
Work on New Hampshire's first wind farm gets underway
Sep 22, 2008

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*Research note* Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Costs

Long term contracts have led to a higher cost profile for asset owners and contracted asset owner, due to the “partial wrap” or “full wrap” component warranty for blades, gearboxes, and generators. However, the global COVID-19 pandemic has had some material impacts on this trend with OpEx budgets that were rapidly slashed. Has this affected you?
*Research Note* Wind Turbine OEMs: Reducing your bill of materials cost opens new markets

One of the most important tools they have to open new market is to reduce the bill of material costs. Drawing on an example from Nordex Acciona, the following research note takes a look at their global product sales pipeline, bill of materials reduction trends, global turbine price trends as well as buying patterns.
*Research Note* Global offshore wind energy market & commercial outlook

The global offshore wind energy market is undergoing a period of explosive growth. The market could grow to a total of 584GW installed if the industry finds a way to unlock the US $1.432 trillion in investment required to develop the proposed capacity additions.
*Research note* Offshore wind energy technology & supply chain outlook

Facing a period of tremendous growth, the offshore wind energy sector must continue to expand the supply chain to gain maximum global leverage and fulfil its potential. Understanding technology growth patterns and how to position yourself in this changing market landscape will be critical.