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  • Makai Improves Subsea Cable Laying Software

    11 May 2015
    Technology

    Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. is enhancing the submarine cable lay software, MakaiLay, and its desktop simulation sister product, MakaiPlan Pro. Specifically, three key features are being integrated into the Power Cable modules for each of these products that are built specifically for power cable installers: 1. Cable Top Angle. MakaiLay now has the option to use […]

  • Top News of the Week Apr 15 – 20, 2013

    21 April 2013

    VIDEO: EWICON ‒ Bladeless Windmill ecanoo Architects designed the model EWICON (Electrostatic WIndenergy CONvertor) using technology developed by researchers Johan Smit and Dhiradj Djairam from the Delft University of Technology in a consortium with Wageningen UR and commercial companies in an economy-ecology-government partnership program context. EWEA: Is German Offshore Wind Under Threat? European Wind Energy […]

  • Offshore Wind Giants Unite to Protect Harbour Porpoises

    26 November 2014
    Environment, R&D

    A consortium of five international energy companies has taken the initiative to launch the DEPONS (Disturbance Effects on the Harbour Porpoise Population in the North Sea) research project, which aims to study how the population of harbour porpoises in the North Sea is affected when new offshore wind farms are built. Spearheading the consortium is […]

  • UK, Germany Sign Wind Power Collaboration Agreement

    19 September 2014
    Business & Finance

    Working together for the development of future offshore renewable energy was the force behind a new Anglo-German agreement signed in Lowestoft. OrbisEnergy and WAB, the Wind Energy Agency for north-west Germany, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a collaborative working relationship for North Sea offshore wind during a visit of a German delegation to […]

  • Damen, Ampelmann, VEEM Showcase New Access Solution at Princess Amalia OWF

    18 July 2018
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology, Vessels

    Damen Shipyards Group, Ampelmann and VEEM demonstrated the capabilities of their joint marine access solution – a Damen Fast Crew Supplier 5009 equipped with an Ampelmann L-type gangway and two VEEM VG 260SD gyro stabilisers – at the end of June on Eneco’s Princess Amalia offshore wind farm in the Netherlands.

  • Energy Skills Initiative Beginning to Bear Fruit (UK)

    28 May 2013
    Training & Education

    A concerted campaign across the East of England to generate the skills needed for the region’s future energy sector is beginning to bear fruit. Demand for skilled workers is rising dramatically with the new projects and development for the extended life of the Southern North Sea gas industry, the prospect of a new nuclear power […]

  • The Netherlands: Workships Contractors and Doeksen Family Expand into Offshore Wind Industry

    16 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    Dutch offshore and ferry operating companies Workships Contractors and the Doeksen family announce their continued expansion into the service sector of the offshore wind industry by signing a Heads of Agreement for an Anglo-Dutch co-operation with Offshore Wind Power Marine Services Ltd, one of the longest serving companies in the wind farm transfer vessel market. […]

  • Italy: Taranto to Get First Mediterranean Offshore Wind Farm

    8 July 2015
    Authorities

    An Italian offshore wind story that started 5 years ago got its closure at the beginning of this month, when a project proposed to be built off the coast of Taranto got wind at its back after a years-long legal battle. A decision by the Italian Council of State has now opened doors to a company called Beleolico s.r.l. […]

  • UK: Iberdrola Focuses on Offshore Wind Future

    24 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    Iberdrola is committed to promoting offshore wind power as one of the basic pillars in its future growth. It is determined to spearhead the development of this technology, which it considers to be the second revolution in renewable energies, just as it did in the case of onshore wind power, where it is the world […]

  • 2016: When Great Things Happened

    30 December 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Environment, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology, Training & Education, Vessels, Wind Farm Update

    We are leaving what has arguably been the best year for offshore wind so far with a hope that the one ahead of us will be at least as eventful and successful as 2016 was, if not better. The Eurocents This year, we saw several tenders resulting in remarkably low prices. First, there was Borssele […]

  • 4NRg Secures SCORE Funding for Offshore Desalination Unit

    21 August 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D, Technology

    4NRg has secured £42k of grant funding from the Supply Chain innovation for Offshore Renewable Energy (SCORE) programme for their innovative desalination unit. Research and development specialist 4NRg focuses on the renewable energy sector and in particular coming up with innovative or novel solutions to difficult engineering problems. In this case 4NRg has been awarded […]

  • UK: 3sun Group Launches Great Yarmouth Headquarters

    26 November 2012

    3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the energy industry has officially launched its new Great Yarmouth Headquarters following an investment of £500,000 into the facility. Team GB Olympic Bronze Medallist Anthony Ogogo, from the Lowestoft area, officiated at the event and presented a plaque to 3sun Group managing director Graham Hacon […]

  • SCORE Awards a Hat-Trick of Grants to East of England SMEs

    30 October 2014
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Grant programme, Supply Chain innovation for Offshore Renewable Energy (SCORE), has announced three new grant recipients, all whose projects illustrate the innovation and entrepreneurship thriving in the East of England’s offshore renewable energy sector. Working in collaboration with Cambridge University, Essex-based GreenSpur is developing a new cost effective generator design for the wind turbine market. […]

  • Offshore Wind Energy in Focus at German Maritime Conference

    11 April 2013

    Peter Ramsauer, German Minister of Transport says that federal German government is and remains a reliable partner in maritime alliance. “To keep Germany competitive as a maritime location, we will keep the tonnage tax in force. In doing so, we will ensure future-proof framework conditions for the maritime sector, which is a key growth engine […]

  • The Netherlands: Albert Winnemuller Joins OutSmart

    23 May 2013

    OutSmart announce that an authority in the wind industry, Albert Winnemuller, has joined the company as new Head of Management Services since April. Winnemuller has over 15 years of experience in on- and offshore wind, with a background in several areas, including project preparation, project execution, risk management and turbine engineering. Winnemuller’s career includes management […]

  • Polenergia Entering Offshore Wind Joint Venture in Lithuania

    4 January 2022
    Business & Finance

    Polish utility and renewable energy company Polenergia and Lithuania-based Modus Energy, also operating in the renewable energy sector, have agreed on the key terms of an agreement which will see the two parties establishing a joint venture (JV) to develop offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. According to the Polish company’s report to the […]

  • AvenHexicon’s Floating Wind Projects in Italy Moving Through Public Consultation Process

    2 September 2022
    Wind Farm Update

    After the 1.2 GW floating wind project, proposed to be built by Hexicon and Avapa Energy in the Strait of Sicily, was published for public consultation, Hexicon revealed it had applied for maritime concessions for five floating offshore wind farms in Italy through the joint venture with Avapa. The joint venture applied for a 30-year concession […]

  • Crew transfer vessel update

    2 September 2016

    At the time this article was being written, almost 45 per cent of the purpose built crew transfer vessels in the offshore wind industry were owned or operated by eleven British companies and one Anglo-Dutch company, with 74 of the vessels owned or operated by one of two companies, Turbine Transfers Ltd. and Windcat Workboats. Turbine Transfers is a wholly owned […]

  • KCI’S DOUBLE SLIP JOINT

    8 June 2015

    Grouting or bolting of the connection between monopile and transition piece belong to the past with the introduction of Dutch engineering company KCI’s Double Slip Joint. KCI is completely convinced about this after completing intensive research. The company introduced their new concept at the EWEA OFFSHORE event in Copenhagen last month where it attracted a […]

  • Construction phase United Kingdom

    17 August 2016

    A wind farm construction project should be meticulously planned involving, as near as possible, the complete supply chain from the very start if the execution is to be as successful as possible. On top of the large Tier 1 organisations involved, delivery of a project often involves a significant number of small to medium sized companies each with their […]

  • Harwich Eyes to Become New Innovation Hub

    19 December 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Essex County Council, together with Tendring District Council, have set out their vision for Harwich to be an innovation and incubation hub for the offshore renewable energy sector, attracting dynamic businesses to the area and creating new employment opportunities. The councils have commissioned energy industry consultancy Nautilus Associates to undertake the first stage feasibility study […]

  • UK: 3sun Group Takes on 20 Apprentices

    31 October 2012

    3sun Group, a leading provider of products and services to the energy industry in the UK and internationally, has announced that it has taken on a record 20 apprentices. It is a major achievement for the company as it continues its efforts to train the workforce of tomorrow. The company is exhibiting at stand 189 […]

  • Dutch Floating Wind Tech Developer to Test Small-Scale Prototype, Strengthens Collaboration with Japanese MOL

    10 May 2023
    Business development, Collaboration, Innovation, Research & Development, Technology

    Dutch start-up TouchWind, the developer of a floating wind turbine with a tilting, angled one–piece rotor, is installing a small–scale prototype at Fieldlab Green Economy Westvoorne, the Netherlands, for testing that is set to start this month. The field lab, located on the north bank of the Oostvoornse Lake in the southwest of the Netherlands, facilitates underwater and nearshore research for […]

  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Partners with Another Dutch Floating Wind Tech Developer

    16 May 2022
    Business & Finance, Technology

    Dutch floating wind technology developer TouchWind and Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have joined forces on the development of TouchWind’s floating wind technology. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which they will collaborate on developing TouchWind’s floating wind turbine with a tilting angled one-piece rotor which, according to the […]

  • Poland Offering Concessions for Three New Offshore Wind Areas

    22 February 2022
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    Polish Ministry of Infrastructure has launched a procedure for granting concessions for three more offshore wind areas after launching the same procedure for three areas on 21 January and for further three on 8 February. The Ministry has invited developers to submit applications within 60 days of the announcement which, for the last three areas, […]

  • Germans Appealing for 2 GW Offshore Wind Tender

    25 May 2020
    Business & Finance

    Germany’s WAB, Greenpeace Energy and H2BX are calling for the special 2 GW offshore wind tender to be implemented quickly and that areas be put out to tender before the end of the year. In a letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier, the parties claim that long-term framework […]