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MAN supplying mixed medium- and high-speed engines for hybrid foundation/wind turbine installation vessels

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MAN Energy Solutions has won a fourth order to supply engines to Chinese shipbuilder, COSCO Heavy Industries, in Qidong for the construction of a second F-Class installation vessel used for the installation of offshore wind turbines and foundations. X-class vessels are designed to operate at some of the most difficult sites.

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New York just installed its first offshore wind turbine

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The first wind turbine installation at South Fork Wind, New York State’s first offshore wind farm, is complete. more… The post New York just installed its first offshore wind turbine appeared first on Electrek.

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China’s Goldwind installed a 16 MW offshore wind turbine in just 24 hours

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Chinese wind turbine maker Goldwind has installed its massive 16 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in a “record-breaking” 24 hours. more… The post China’s Goldwind installed a 16 MW offshore wind turbine in just 24 hours appeared first on Electrek.

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Global installed wind power capacity just reached 1 TW

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After a 40-year effort, global installed wind power capacity reached 1 terawatt (TW) this month – but 2 TW will likely be achieved in less than seven years. more… The post Global installed wind power capacity just reached 1 TW appeared first on Electrek.

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Ulstein introduces second hydrogen vessel design: J102 hydrogen hybrid wind turbine installation vessel

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The ULSTEIN J102 zero emission wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), can operate 75% of the time in zero emission mode. Top view ULSTEIN J102 zero-emission turbine installation vessel. Emission reduction per installation cycle: 25%. The J102 has a kite-shaped hull allowing for large leg spacings.

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A 14.3 MW offshore wind turbine was installed in just 30 hours

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Chinese wind giant Goldwind announced on social media today that it installed its 14.3 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in “just 30 working hours.” MW offshore wind turbine was installed in just 30 hours appeared first on Electrek. more… The post A 14.3

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The world’s largest wheeled crane installs a wind turbine in China [Video]

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The world’s largest wheeled crane has completed its first assignment on a wind farm in Yingkou, Liaoning Province, China. more… The post The world’s largest wheeled crane installs a wind turbine in China [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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