Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 awarded capacity in UK allocation round 6
3 Sept 2024 06:59 The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded Ørsted contracts for difference (CfD) for a...
What happened in the UK’s clean power auction, and how does it work?
Explaining contracts for difference, Britain's renewable energy targets and the incentives to build new projects.
UK renewables auction brings 9.6GW of clean power projects
The latest round of contracts includes nine new offshore wind farms as UK auctions enough clean projects to power 11 million homes.
Scientists explore impact of offshore wind farms on seabed
The project will explore the environmental impact of the turbines on the seabed amid plans to build thousands more to reach net zero...
Ørsted shuts down its last coal-fired heat and power plant
On 31 August 2024, Ørsted will shut down its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant, Esbjerg Power Station, located in the Western...
Maersk says ocean shipping’s zero-emissions push needs government support
Maersk's green methanol ship crossed the Pacific, but lacked U.S. refueling options, highlighting the need for more green fuel infrastructure.
LCCC and ESC annual reports published
26 Aug 2024 Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) and Electricity Settlements Company (ESC) have today published their annual reports and accounts for 23/24....
Eversource Secures Federal Funding for Offshore Wind Hub in Southeastern Connecticut in Collaboration with New England States
Montville-based project is part of the Power Up New England portfolio recently awarded $389 million through the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Grid Innovation...
Orsted books new losses, flags delay at US offshore wind project
Orsted halted its FlagshipOne green e-methanol project, citing slower market development, impacting shares significantly.
Interim report for the first half year of 2024 – increased earnings from offshore sites, progress on our business plan, and commissioning of around 2 GW renewable capacity
Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first half year of 2024. Mads Nipper, Group President and CEO of...
