Articles by Smart Energy International

Global Floating Wind Energy Market to Record a 2000-fold Increase by 2050

A new report forecasts that with the right drivers in place, the installed capacity of floating wind energy will grow from the existing 100 MW to 250 GW in 2050 – a 2000-fold increase.  The study from risk management and quality assurance company DNV GL states that because floating wind energy is unrestrained by ocean depth, “it will be an…


Siemens Gamesa To Build US’ Largest Offshore Wind Project

The offshore wind energy project will be located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach and produce enough energy to power 650,000 homes. The 2,600 (megawatt) MW project is expected to be completed in 2026 and will help Virginia State to create jobs, and achieve energy sustainability goals. “Virginia state agencies have been tasked to develop a plan to…