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  • Siemens to build wind turbine production plant in the UK

    29 March 2010
    Technology

    Siemens Energy is to build a new production plant for offshore wind turbines in the UK. With the new plant Siemens wants to meet the growing demand for wind turbines for British offshore projects. As world market leader in the offshore sector Siemens has already successfully implemented eleven projects with a combined capacity in excess […]

  • The Onshore and Offshore Wind Power Generation Outlook (UK)

    6 January 2011

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “The Onshore and Offshore Wind Power Generation Outlook” report to their offering. With vast potential around the world and technological developments taking shape to achieve better efficiencies for power generation, wind power will experience considerable growth going forward. Wind power technology has developed over years in […]

  • UK: Cornish Companies to Work on Floating Wind Turbine Project at Wave Hub

    11 June 2013

    Two Cornish companies have won an international contract to work on a multi-million pound project to develop a floating wind turbine at Wave Hub, the offshore renewable energy test facility. The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) confirmed earlier this year that Wave Hub had been chosen as its preferred location to develop, build and test a […]

  • GL Garrad Hassan Expert Authors New Book – ‘Innovation in Wind Turbine Design’ (Germany)

    2 September 2011

    Innovation should be judged on technical merit, not blind enthusiasm. Even in an industry at the leading edge of design and technology, critical evaluation based on sound processes is essential. GL Garrad Hassan expert Peter Jamieson has authored a new book: ‘Innovation in Wind Turbine Design’, based on his over 30 years of experience working […]

  • RenewableUK Applauds Scottish Government Funding Announcement

    30 August 2012

    RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has welcomed announcement by the Scottish Government that it will provide nearly £8 million to help fund the testing of five prototype marine energy devices. The second round of WATERS funding, worth £7.9 million, will be split among five marine energy […]

  • UK: 101 Public Figures Urge Prime Minister to Promote Benefits of Renewable Energy

    19 March 2012

    A letter signed by 101 public figures in the UK – including Sir Richard Branson – has been sent to Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to promote the benefits of renewable energy in the budget due to be announced this Wednesday, the Guardian reported. The letter is widely seen as a rebuff to another […]

  • WWF, Greenpeace: Offshore Wind Better Than Gas for UK Economy

    4 December 2012
    R&D

    Investment in offshore wind would create more jobs and generate higher GDP than reliance on gas-fired power, with only marginal impacts on electricity prices, according to a Cambridge Econometrics report launched today by WWF-UK and Greenpeace. “Much of the debate around the choice between gas-fired and offshore wind electricity generation in the years post-2020 assumes […]

  • RVO Drafts Massive Offshore Wind-to-Hydrogen Scenario for the Netherlands

    28 February 2022
    Authorities, R&D, Technology

    As the Netherlands paces towards fulfilling its ambition of becoming climate-neutral by 2050, its energy system is undergoing substantial change with an increasing share of renewable energy. Surplus electricity produced by offshore wind and other renewables can be used to meet the growing demand for green hydrogen, even in case of a low hydrogen import […]

  • UK Gov’t Working to Resolve Spatial Issues for Floating Wind Areas in Celtic Sea

    29 May 2023
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    The UK government, supported by the Crown Estate, is currently reviewing a number of spatial considerations in the Celtic Sea as part of the work to narrow down the broader areas identified earlier into project development areas for the upcoming 4 GW floating offshore wind tender. In this article: On 26 May, the Crown Estate […]

  • DAVI iRoll eXtreme Control System : Setting new standards in off-shore foundations manufacturing

    6 October 2021

    By Dario Mulazzani, DAVI Product & Market Specialist Wind Energy & Heavy-Duty Division Located in such a dynamic and extremely powerful element as the sea, foundations represent one of the main elements of any off-shore wind farm which typically accounts for over one-fourth of the total equipment cost. Foundations must support the wind turbines by […]

  • Converteam Powers China’s First 5 MW Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Offshore Wind Generator in China

    30 November 2010
    R&D

    Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Corporation Ltd (XEMC) has recently unveiled the world’s first 5MW permanent magnet generator for a direct-drive offshore-specific wind turbine. The achievement was marked by a 21st October ceremony in Xiangtan which was attended by leading officials representing regional and national government including the Vice Minister of the Ministry […]

  • SUBSEA PROTECTION: Protection solutions against scouring

    30 March 2015

    In the previous article we spoke about the importance of accurate wind measurement for an optimum wind farm design. But also underwater there are elements that need to be taken into consideration when designing the foundation and cable structures for each wind turbine. Waves and currents can cause erosion of the seabed around a fixed […]

  • UK: SSE Reports End of Year Highlights

    30 March 2012

    SSE plc will enter its close period on 1 April 2012, prior to the publication on Wednesday 16 May 2012 of its financial report for the year to 31 March 2012. It continues to expect to deliver a full-year dividend increase of at least 2% more than RPI inflation, and of around 80 pence per […]

  • Offshore ReWIND: The Most Read News in the First Half of 2017

    21 July 2017
    Business & Finance, Grid Connection, Technology, Vessels

    To remind you of just how interesting the first half of 2017 was, the Offshore WIND editorial staff compiled a list of the most read articles published during first six months of this year. Even though the industry has been notably active since the beginning of July as well, our team has decided to set the time parameter to end with 30 June and thus provide a new overview in addition to our annual Offshore ReWIND.

  • France: IDEOL Announces USD 1.4 M Funding Round and Strengthens its Board with New Appointments

    12 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, Training & Education

    IDEOL announces it has closed the financing of its innovative solutions development, and strengthened its advisory board with recognized experts from the offshore industry. Offshore wind is a buoyant sector: France is about to launch a first bidding for a 3 GW round, the United-Kingdom forecasts the installation of 32 GW before 2030, Germany sets […]

  • Eneco Selects Dutch Contractors for New Wind Farm at North Sea

    8 June 2012

    The development of Eneco Luchterduinen Wind Farm (former name: Q10), 23 kilometres off the coast of the municipalities of Noordwijk and Zandvoort, is entering a new phase after completion of the contractor selection process. Van Oord, a leading international contractor specialising in dredging, marine engineering and offshore wind projects, shall be responsible for the foundations […]

  • Offshore Wind China 2012 Opens Today

    30 May 2012

    The Offshore Wind China 2012 Conference and Exhibition, Asia’s largest and the world’s second largest wind power event, will take place in Shanghai between 30 May and 1 June 2012, with the aim of promoting offshore wind power development not only locally in the Shanghai area but also worldwide. The exhibition session will take place […]

  • German Researchers Run Quick Tender to Secure Vessel Amid High Offshore Wind Demand

    29 May 2023
    Contracts & Tenders, Vessels

    Fraunhofer IGD, the Germany-based institute for applied research in visual computing, has recently awarded a contract for works on the Nienhagen offshore research platform, part of its Digital Ocean Lab, through a tender that was organised promptly to ensure early vessel booking amid high demand for vessels in offshore wind. The institute opened the tender […]

  • LINSINGER know-how ensures stability during heavy winds

    28 April 2022

    Heavy plates for offshore wind towers have to withstand enormous forces. Therefore, leading manufacturers of wind tower steel foundations rely on milling technology from LINSINGER. The use of wind power off the coasts (offshore wind farms) is booming: despite COVID disruptions, 2020 was the second highest year for offshore wind installations – worldwide 6.1 GW […]

  • GLWC Outlines 18 Practices for Offshore Wind Development in Great Lakes (USA)

    25 July 2011

    Best practices for creating wind developments in the Great Lakes region are identified in a report that’s been in the making for more than a year and was just released earlier this week. The Great Lakes Wind Collaborative (GLWC) — which is a public/private coalition of interests advancing sustainable wind energy development within the Great […]

  • Finland: Pemamek Delivers Two Assembly Lines for Windmill Tower Foundations

    18 September 2012

    Pemamek has finished successfully a delivery and handover of two 150 tons assembly lines for windmill tower foundations. PEMA’s newly developed assembly line with special self-aligning roller beds are one of Pemamek’s new innovation solutions for automation of windmill tower and foundation manufacturing. G & G International BV has succeeded in penetrating into demanding offshore […]

  • Germany: Munich Re Insures Serial Loss Risk on Offshore Wind Turbines

    4 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    Munich Re has become the first insurance group to offer serial loss cover for offshore wind energy units. Corresponding cover for a North Sea wind farm has been signed by Marcus A. Wassenberg, Chief Financial Officer of manufacturer REpower, Dr. Thomas Blunck, member of Munich Re’s Board of Management, and Thomas Haukje, Managing Partner of […]

  • Deepwater Wind Resumes Work on Proposed Wind Farm off Block Island (USA)

    29 July 2011
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    When the Rhode Island Supreme Court issued a ruling earlier this month upholding a long-term contract for the sale of power from Deepwater Wind’s proposed wind farm off Block Island, it was a green light for the company to resume work on the project. As the case dragged on for nearly a year, with the […]

  • The Crown Estate Celebrates Inauguration of Two OWFs (UK)

    5 July 2013
    Authorities

    The Crown Estate has welcomed the inauguration this week of two further UK offshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 900 MW. On Wednesday 3 July the final phase of construction of the 270 MW Lincs offshore wind farm was formally recognised by joint owners Centrica Renewable Energy, Dong Energy and Siemens. The following […]

  • Wind Energy Industry’s Interest in Drones Boosts Cyberhawk’s Business

    6 October 2015
    Operations & Maintenance, Technology

    Cyberhawk Innovations, a specialist in aerial inspection and surveying using Remotely Operated Aerial Vehicles (ROAV), also known as UAVs or drones, has marked its busiest ever year in the renewables sector with the launch of a commercial scale inspection solution for wind turbine blades. This year, Cyberhawk’s work in the renewables sector has increased tenfold as […]

  • France: Wind Power to Grow by 100 TWh Per Year, Report Says

    23 July 2012
    R&D

    Wind power will be the second biggest contributor to global renewable electricity generation by 2017, according to a ground-breaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Despite economic uncertainties in many countries, global power generation from renewable sources including wind will increase by more than 40% to almost 6,400 terawatt hours (TWh) – roughly the […]