Tag: Energy Transition
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China Outpaces the US in Global Clean Tech Exports
Article Date: October 6, 2025 China has emerged as the leader in global clean energy exports, surpassing the US in value and volume. In 2025, China exported $120 billion worth of solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, and other carbon-cutting technologies, compared to $80 billion in fossil fuel exports from the…
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🌊 Norway’s First Floating Wind Tender Attracts Two Bids
Published September 15, 2025 Norway is moving forward with its first commercial floating offshore wind tender at the Utsira Nord site, located off the country’s southwest coast. Two consortia have submitted proposals: The projects aim to deliver up to 500 MW of clean energy, with floating turbines ideal for deeper…
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🌊 Floating Wind Power Sets Sail in Japan’s Energy Shift
Published September 21, 2025 Japan is advancing its renewable energy strategy with the country’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm, located off the Goto Islands in southwestern Japan. Eight turbines have been installed in waters up to 140 meters deep, designed to withstand earthquakes and typhoons while providing clean energy to…
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🇯🇵 Japan to Start Planning Floating Wind Test Centre Next Year
Published September 10, 2025 Japan is taking a strategic step toward expanding its offshore wind capacity by planning a national floating wind test centre — a move expected to boost innovation and energy independence across its vast maritime zones. 🌬️ The Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA), comprising 21…
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🌊 Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Projects Move to Deeper Waters, Requiring More State Support
Published September 9, 2025 Taiwan is entering the next phase of its offshore wind expansion, moving from shallow coastal areas to deeper, more technically demanding waters. This evolution highlights both the progress and challenges in Taiwan’s path toward a greener energy future. 🌬️ According to Reuters, the island’s offshore wind…
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With blades that span 7 soccer fields, China’s floating wind turbine is world’s biggest
October 3, 2025 China has completed assembly of the world’s largest single-unit floating offshore wind power system in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The 16-megawatt turbine, with blades spanning the length of seven soccer fields, represents a major breakthrough in the nation’s push toward clean energy and marine innovation. According…
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China Expands Offshore Wind Power Ambitions Amid Global Setbacks
Chinese green technology companies are ramping up offshore wind development even as established players in Europe, the US, and Japan face delays or withdrawals. The OceanX floating turbine off southern China exemplifies this push, featuring a double-headed design that harnesses more wind power than any other floating turbine currently operating…
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Mitsubishi Quits Japan Offshore Wind Projects Amid Rising Costs
Mitsubishi Corporation has announced its withdrawal from three Japanese offshore wind projects in Chiba and Akita prefectures, citing construction costs that have more than doubled since the 2021 bidding phase. The projects, with a combined projected capacity of 1.76 GW, were scheduled to begin operations between 2028 and 2030. Mitsubishi…
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Trump Administration Cancels $679 Million in Offshore Wind Funding
Article Date: 29th August, 2025 On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation revoked nearly $679 million in grants for offshore wind projects, marking a significant policy shift. The decision, which reallocates funding toward maritime infrastructure such as ports and shipbuilding, has sparked strong reactions from climate advocates, state…
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MOL and Karadeniz to Launch Floating Data Centres by 2027
Date: July 7, 2025 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a leading Japanese shipping company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kinetics, the energy transition arm of Turkish conglomerate Karadeniz Holding, to develop the world’s first floating data centre platform. This pioneering project aims to address the increasing demand for data…