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  • Vestas’ vision of wind, oil and gas is becoming a reality (Denmark)

    28 September 2010
    Authorities, R&D

    The Danish Climate Commission states that Denmark can have a fossil free energy supply. “We are very pleased that the Danish Government’s Climate Commission acknowledges wind energy’s potential as the cornerstone of the future energy supply. Vestas intends to use this message to show the world that thought can be put into action. It supports […]

  • Cruise Ship to Become Hotel for Wind Farm Workers (UK)

    3 May 2011

    A CRUISE ship is preparing to become a floating hotel for windfarm workers so they don’t have to stay in hotels in Barrow during the… (nwemail) [mappress] Source: nwemail, May 03, 2011;

  • EPI: Wind Power to Become Foundation of New Energy Economy

    5 June 2014
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Wind power capacity is an indicator of building a sustainable economy because wind is poised to become the foundation of the new energy economy, the Earth Policy Institute (EPI) says. With total capacity exceeding 318,000 megawatts, wind farms generate carbon-free electricity in more than 85 countries. Twenty-four countries have at least 1,000 megawatts. The wind […]

  • NORCOWE’s Event Becoming Established Arena for Offshore Wind Branch

    26 September 2014
    Business & Finance

    Science Meets Industry Bergen took place on Tuesday September 9. The event was organized by NORCOWE in collatoration with Bergen Council of Commerce and industry, and took place at Hotel Grand Terminus in the centre of Bergen.  With 80 participants, this event is becoming an established arena for the offshore wind branch. People from the industry and research […]

  • UK: Prime Minister Puts Focus on Offshore Wind

    22 March 2012
    Authorities

    On Monday, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, held the speech to the Institute of Civil Engineering saying the UK is “well-placed to become a world leader in offshore wind power – and this Government is doing all it can to make sure that happens.” Minister stressed that the UK needs to replace coal plants, invest […]

  • Switzerland: The Bigger Turbines the Better

    25 June 2012
    R&D

    Swiss researchers came to the conclusion that ”the larger the turbine is, the greener the electricity becomes,“ UPI news portal reports. Namely, the study was conducted by Marloes Caduff and his associates at the Zurich Institute of Environmental Engineering in Zurich, Switzerland. The wind power is getting more and more popular, currently providing 2 percent […]

  • EnBW to Become Wind Farm Service All-Rounder with CWS Buy

    3 August 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Karlsruhe-headquartered energy company EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has reached an agreement to acquire the Denmark-based wind turbine service and maintenance provider, Connected Wind Services A/S (CWS). EnBW expects to reach new customers in the Nordics and Germany through the acquisition of CWS, and establish itself as a full-service provider for the planning, construction, operation, maintenance and service […]

  • UK: Phase 1 of Walney Offshore Wind Farm Becomes Operational

    11 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

      The first phase of the offshore wind farm being developed in the Irish Sea by Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Ltd, in which SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy plc) has a 25.1% stake, is now operational. This means that 51 turbines, with a total installed capacity of 183.6MW, have successfully completed commissioning tests and are […]

  • Lake Erie becomes host of first offshore wind farm in USA

    7 July 2010
    Wind Farm Update

    Lake Erie is about to join Cape Cod in hosting one of the first offshore wind farms in the United States. For a while now, plans have been… Timon Singh [mappress] Source: inhabitat, July 07, 2010;

  • USA: North Myrtle Beach Plans to Use Offshore Wind Power

    15 October 2012
    Authorities

    North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina is working on a program to develop offshore wind power, with 12 wind turbines along its coastline and a plan to set more of them out in the sea. These turbines are the first step of an ambitious plan to turn the city into a demonstration site for coastal […]

  • ‘Thor’ Thunders Into Port of Oostende. Works on Thornton Bank OWF.

    17 April 2015
    Ports & Logistics, Vessels

    This week, the Port of Oostende welcomed the jack-up vessel Thor for the first time. For the next 3 months, Thor will conduct general maintenance on the C-Power (Thornton Bank) offshore wind farm from the Rebo terminal. A few weeks ago, the seasonal maintenance works started on three offshore wind farms: C-Power, Belwind and Northwind. Besides […]

  • EEW SPC Sends Off First Hornsea One Monopiles

    21 December 2017
    Wind Farm Update

    The first six monopiles EEW SPC produced for Ørsted’s Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm were loaded onboard SAL Heavy Lift’s crane vessel Svenja in the Rostock port and will now be on their way to Able Seaton Port in the UK, where they will be stored until the installation starts.

  • Dr. Simon Explores Impact of Tidal Energy on Marine Life (UK)

    14 November 2011
    Environment

    Health Wales is highlighting the work of Welsh Crucible researchers – the cream of Welsh research talent. Dr Simon Neill explains his research into the impact of tidal energy and other sources of marine renewable energy ” ANYONE living by the sea will be familiar with the twice daily rise and fall of the tides. […]

  • Port of Tyne Sets Up Clean Energy Park

    6 November 2020
    Ports & Logistics

    The Port of Tyne has launched a new green energy park which will be used as a strategic base for UK North East’s renewable energy sector. The Tyne Clean Energy Park will provide infrastructure catering for all renewable energy production needs, with a total of 200ha of land soon to become available within its perimeters, […]

  • Main Reasons Why U.S. Still Doesn’t See Offshore Wind Turbines

    6 March 2013

    Even though offshore wind plans got moving more rapidly in the last few months, there are still no offshore wind turbines “blowing” energy into the United States’ homes. While Europe and China are leading in this energy sector, there are top four reasons why the U.S. did not put any wind turbines off its shores […]

  • Denmark: Siemens Commences Production of Anholt Wind Farm Components

    7 June 2012

    At the same time as the foundation for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm is being installed, Siemens Wind Power has started the production of the elements which will become a wind turbine in Anholt Offshore Wind Farm. The production of nacelles (wind turbine cabinets) has already begun in Brande, and in Ølgod the production of the […]

  • CO2 Leak at Hai Long Onshore Substation Hospitalises 17 On-Site Workers

    21 August 2024
    Onshore Infrastructure, Project Updates, Wind Farm Update

    Seventeen people working on the Hai Long Changhua onshore substation, part of the Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan, were hospitalised on 20 August after a carbon dioxide leak at the substation. First reported by Taiwanese media citing information provided by Changhua County Fire Department, the incident is said to have left 14 on-site […]

  • 7.6 GW Offshore Wind Plan Gets State Regulator Approval in California

    27 August 2024
    Authorities, Business development, Floating Wind, Planning & Permitting, Research & Development

    The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has finalised its plan to facilitate the state’s procurement of more than 10 GW of large-scale renewable energy and storage, including 7.6 GW of (floating) offshore wind. CPUC has voted to adopt a proposed decision from July, directing the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to procure electrical resources with […]

  • Ørsted to Become First Tenant of New Jersey Wind Port

    31 July 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics

    The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved agreements with Ørsted for the development and sublease of up to 34 acres at the New Jersey Wind Port (NJWP), which Ørsted will use as a staging and support area for its 1.1 GW Ocean Wind 1 offshore wind project. With the agreement, Ørsted will be […]

  • Corio and Fecon to Jointly Build Wind Farm Offshore Vietnam

    22 June 2022
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    Corio Generation has signed a joint development agreement with Fecon, a Vietnamese construction and infrastructure group, for a proposed 500 MW offshore wind farm in Ba Ria, Vung Tau province, Vietnam. The proposed 500 MW Vung Tau offshore wind farm, located 23-35 kilometres from the coast, could be among the first large-scale offshore wind projects […]

  • Otary Becomes New Knowledge Centre for Wind Energy (Belgium)

    24 February 2011

    Eight Belgian offshore wind specialists are pooling their experience and know-how in a new knowledge centre for wind energy at sea. Otary, as the new partnership is called, will construct and run offshore wind farms in Belgium and possibly abroad, should the opportunity arise. The Otary partnership (via Otary plc RS) comprises the green electricity […]

  • New Budget Proposal, Harwich to Become Wind Port? (UK)

    22 February 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    A new budget proposal has increased a chance for Harwich to become a wind port. More than 100 MPs have written to the Prime Minister David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut to the £500 million a year subsidies for onshore wind farms and more influence for the local people to stop them being built. […]

  • UK: East Anglia Becomes Hot Offshore Wind Topic

    8 May 2012

    The East of England Energy Zone development programme has been put in the place as delegations have been working to raise the profile of the region both in the UK and internationally, according to EDP24. Fendercare, CLS Offshore and Gardline recently joined a group from the Norfolk and Suffolk Energy Alliance (NSEA) at the wind […]

  • OWI-Lab’s Researcher Becomes Member of TP Wind Platform

    13 June 2014
    R&D, Technology

    One of OWI-Lab’s researchers Dr. Ir. Jan Helsen has became a member of the TP Wind Platform, Working Group 2 – Wind Power Systems. This Working Group focuses on aspects enabling costs reductions on the wind turbine side (onshore and offshore). Key areas in this subject may include: materials, drive-trains, blades, O&M and wind turbine design […]

  • UK: OGN Aims at Becoming Large Offshore Wind Player

    8 January 2014
    Business & Finance

    Offshore Group Newcastle Ltd. (OGN), a Tyneside-based company working within the offshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries, is looking for ways to become a larger player in the renewables market by spreading its business. “The River Tyne is ideal for wind turbine companies with its location for access to the proposed Round 3 […]

  • Energy Minister Pushes for Scotland to Become Offshore Wind Hub

    16 April 2012
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    In an interview for Bloomberg, Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing announced intention of reducing corporate tax levied by the UK with an aim of bringing more investors in the oil and gas industry and laying foundations for fast-tracked development of offshore wind power. “The budget was difficult for us. Oil and gas producers want stability […]