UK onshore wind bids challenged by solar, grid charges

Nov 17, 2021

Returning to UK subsidy auctions, onshore wind developers face the challenge of falling solar costs and rising transmission charges.

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Wind power tipped to replace coal-fired power
Apr 15, 2009
Interior Secretary, FERC sign MoU
Apr 15, 2009
E.ON’s CEO calls for approval of offshore wind parks closer to shore
Apr 15, 2009
Grays Harbor plans setting up of its offshore power plant
Apr 15, 2009
“You can’t set up reasonable-cost manufacturing in a boom-bust business cycle”
Apr 15, 2009
IN-DEPTH: Assessing the complexities associated with the designing of new turbine blades
Apr 9, 2009
StatoilHydro and Statkraft to develop offshore wind farm
Apr 7, 2009
Wind turbines raise property values in Texas
Apr 7, 2009
Mitsubishi to introduce a new wind turbine next year
Apr 7, 2009
European Parliament dedicates €565 million to offshore wind projects
Apr 7, 2009
US commits $2 billion for renewable energy
Apr 7, 2009
IN-DEPTH: Understanding how much information can be extracted from routine SCADA data
Apr 6, 2009
IN-DEPTH: Exploring the scope for new onshore and offshore wind farms in Germany
Apr 6, 2009
Renewables to provide Scotland’s 50 pc energy needs
Apr 6, 2009
Buffalo to kick off new project
Apr 6, 2009

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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?
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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.