North sea

E3G’s new report favours an integrated and interconnected grid in the North Sea

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E3G has released a new report analysing how best to utilise renewable resources in the North Sea. It contends that there are significant benefits to be found in a more connected approach. “Developing an integrated and interconnected electricity grid in the North Seas and northwest Europe is key to unlocking the significant wind resources, zero … Read more

TenneT urges Europe to ‘lift offshore wind game’

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TenneT is calling for greater offshore wind ambition in Europe, during a visit by German minister Stephan Weil to the construction site of the 900MW BorWin5 offshore grid connection. The grid operator’s managing director Tim Meyerjurgens said: “TenneT has now met and even significantly exceeded the Federal Government’s expansion targets for sustainable North Sea wind … Read more