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  • Report: Plug-and-Play Offshore Transformer Modules Cut Costs

    8 May 2017
    R&D, Technology

    The Siemens-led research partnership in Denmark has demonstrated that there are significant benefits to gain from introducing a simpler plug-and-play connection for offshore wind turbines, Offshoreenergy.dk reports. To improve offshore wind energy competitiveness, Siemens Wind Power, Øglænd System and ALL NRG are working on a project that seeks to reduce the cost of offshore transformer modules by […]

  • UN Issues Dire Warnings as Paris Agreement Enters Into Force

    4 November 2016
    Authorities, Environment, R&D, Technology

    The international Paris Agreement to limit global warming to under 2oC this century compared to pre-industrial levels has come into force on 4 November, but UN has warned that even if the Paris pledges are fully implemented, the world is on track for a temperature rise of 2.9 to 3.4 degrees this century. The world must urgently and […]

  • Offshore Wind Brings Germany and Humber Closer Together

    19 November 2015
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    German and Humber offshore wind and ports business developers are meeting today at the University of Hull as part of an inward trade mission organised during the UK’s first Offshore Wind Week. The participants will discuss the role of offshore wind for the UK energy system, the importance of offshore wind for the local economy, as well as the […]

  • UK: Importance of Acoustic Surveys in Offshore Wind Industry

    26 September 2013
    Technology

    It is important to understand the status of marine mammals in an area prior to any development and understand potential impacts during and after development. Offshore wind developments may adversely affect species, including those protected by European and domestic law. Mitigation of such impacts forms an intrinsic part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process […]

  • Replacement of M5000 nacelles at alpha ventus completed (Germany)

    12 October 2010
    Operations & Maintenance

    The replacement of the six AREVA wind nacelles has been completed at Germany’s first offshore windfarm, alpha ventus. All twelve wind power turbines can be put back into full operation. Work on the nacelle exchange began in September and was completed successfully today. An increase in the temperature of the sliding bearings of the AREVA […]

  • Multipurpose DP2 Cable Installation Vessel Arrives into Offshore Renewables Cable Installation Market (UK)

    3 June 2011

      P&O Maritime Services announces the arrival of its Multipurpose DP2 Cable Installation vessel, the CS European Supporter, to Tyneside in the UK. Following an extensive conversion, the European Supporter has been specially equipped to install inter-array power cables in the rapidly expanding European Offshore Renewables market. Furthermore, the vessel has retained its capability to […]

  • Port of Ostend: Offshore wind force

    10 January 2012
    Ports & Logistics

    Every one working in the Port of Ostend is confident that renewable energy is the future. The port community is banking on the offshore wind sector as the promising alternative to the declining ferry market. “It does not mean that the port is likely to neglect ferries, but it is evident that after 160 years […]

  • Le Havre & Dieppe: Windfall for Northern France

    12 January 2012

    The two Northern French ports of Le Havre and Dieppe are in line for an industry injection that can bring new 21 st century technology into their traditional maritime economies. Offshore wind energy is about to arrive on their doorsteps, bringing with it the complete supply chain for manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance. Within the […]

  • UK: Seacat Services Deepens European Offshore Wind Deployment

    5 August 2013

    Seacat Services, the class leading offshore wind transfer vessel operator, has successfully completed workboat charters and crew transfer contracts while operating in three European flag states. The milestone marks the first time that a UK charter firm that solely operates DNV-class certified vessels, has under taken work in three different European nations. A feat that […]

  • UK: GIB Invests GBP 58.6 Million in London Array

    10 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) today announced a £58.6 million investment in the world’s largest offshore wind farm – London Array. The investment will refinance a significant portion of Masdar’s 20% equity stake in the project. GIB’s senior debt commitment is being made alongside co-lenders: The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd; KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH; […]

  • Marine Current Turbines Gets Green Light for First Tidal Farm off Isle of Skye

    1 April 2011

    Marine Current Turbines Ltd, the British developer of SeaGen the world’s first commercial-scale offshore tidal energy turbine, is on course to install one of Scotland’s first tidal energy farms after securing an Agreement for Lease from The Crown Estate for a four turbine tidal farm in Kyle Rhea, a strait of water between the Isle […]

  • DNV Elects New Board and Council Chairman (Norway)

    9 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    Leif-Arne Langøy has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of DNV (Det Norske Veritas). Walter Qvam has been elected as the new Chairman of the DNV Council. In addition, Morten Ulstein has been elected Vice Chairman of the DNV Board. The elections took place at the Council meeting on Wednesday, […]

  • Wind Turbines to Have no Effect on WW1 Sub Wrecks (UK)

    11 August 2011

      OF THE nine million people killed in the First World War​, few could have died in more unusual or tragic circumstances than those lost in the Battle of May Island​. Two hundred and seventy lives were claimed as two submarines sank and three other vessels were damaged on the night of January 31-February 1, […]

  • Cape Wind with other projects could create $62 Billion Market Value by 2012 (USA)

    26 May 2010
    Authorities, Business & Finance

    After almost a decade long fight, the federal government has approved the first offshore wind farm in the United States in the waters off Cape Cod. The Cape Wind project entails the construction of 130 wind turbines in Nantucket Sound, Massachusetts and will start generating electricity by 2012. The Cape Wind project is a major […]

  • USA: BlueGreen Alliance Fights for Jobs

    6 August 2012
    Jobs & Recruitment

    The BlueGreen Alliance has announced that it is ramping up an ongoing campaign over the coming months to urge members of Congress to support immediate action in renewing three important job-creating policies — the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind power, the 48C Advanced Energy Project Credit and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for offshore […]

  • Siemens Showcases New Gearless Direct Drive Wind Generator (Germany)

    20 September 2012
    Technology

    The Siemens Drive Technologies Division is showcasing Direct Drive Wind, its new gearless wind generator, at the Husum WindEnergy 2012 trade fair. Comprised of individual, preassembled generator segments, it is able to offer a high degree of flexibility in the implementation of a wide range of turbine solutions and system concepts. The generator, designed as […]

  • Germany: SAM Electronics Outfits INNOVATION Jack-Up Vessel

    25 September 2012

    Hamburg-based SAM Electronics, an L-3 company, has successfully completed supply and installation of a comprehensive assembly of electrical and other equipment aboard HGO InfraSea Solutions’ new offshore heavy-lift jack-up crane vessel, Innovation, as part of a consortium headed by Caterpillar Marine Power Systems and including thrust manufacturers SCHOTTEL and Zeppelin Power Systems. Built by Crist […]

  • UAE: Masdar CEO Stresses Importance of Energy Diversification

    1 October 2012

    Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar and United Arab Emirates Special (UAE) Envoy for Energy and Climate Change, addressed members of the International Peace Institute (IPI) – a New York-based independent, not-for-profit think tank dedicated to promoting the prevention and settlement of conflicts by strengthening international peace and security institutions. Climate change, energy […]

  • UK: Angus MSP Fears Offshore Wind Farms Impact on Lobsters and Crabs

    8 May 2012
    Environment

    Alex Johnstone, North East MSP, expressed concerns that the construction phase of developments off the coast could have a negative impact on the lobster and crab population, reported the Courier. He called for a closer analysis of the environmental considerations raised in the University of Maine’s research from 2008.  University of Maine’s Lobster Institute uncovered […]

  • Chinese Delegation Visits Scotland

    27 September 2011

      First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed a senior government and industry delegation from China, led by Vice-Minister Liu Qi of the country’s National Energy Administration (NEA), during a visit to learn more about Scotland’s offshore wind industry. The industry mission, which includes Shi Lishan, NEA Deputy Director General, and leading Chinese utility companies, had an […]

  • East Anglia Offshore Wind Signs MoU with IPH, ABP (UK)

    31 October 2011

    East Anglia Offshore Wind, a 50-50 Joint Venture between ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall, today confirmed it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with both International Port Holdings (IPH) of Great Yarmouth Port Company and Associated British Ports (ABP) of Lowestoft. These MoU’s highlight that Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Ports have the opportunity to play key […]

  • UK: Pelamis Wave Power Granted GBP 1.4 Million

    27 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Pelamis Wave Power has been awarded a £1.4m project from The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) to fund development work to enhance the cost-effectiveness of wave energy converter arrays in UK waters. The funding will support the first phase of work this year ahead of a larger demonstration programme if the results prove encouraging.  Gregory Barker, […]

  • Scottish Natural Heritage: Two New Reports on Marine Renewables

    20 August 2014
    Environment, R&D

    Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) have recently completed two reports relating to marine renewable energy developments and their potential impact on the environment.  These reports offer a risk assessment of the interaction between marine renewable devices and the diving birds and megafauna in the area. The first report, Commissioned Report No. 773. A Diving Bird Collision Risk […]

  • CEC: ‘Real’ 20 Pct Renewable Energy Target Would Decimate Industry

    21 August 2014
    Business & Finance

    A new paper released by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) shows that cutting the Renewable Energy Target to a so-called ‘real’ 20 per cent figure would reduce the amount of new large-scale renewable energy built by almost two thirds (64 per cent) and devastate investments already made under the policy. Clean Energy Council Acting Chief […]

  • DONG Energy Forms Special Offshore Wind Technician Task Force

    13 October 2014
    Operations & Maintenance

    DONG Energy has established a new task force of technicians, which will set out when a complex outage occurs to offshore wind turbines or if special inspections are required.   Offshore wind turbines must be spinning. Therefore, DONG Energy Wind Power monitors, services and works on the wind turbines every single day. Now and then, some situations […]

  • Vattenfall: Germany’s Energy Turnaround Takes New Turn

    19 December 2013

    After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima in March 2011, Germany embarked on an unprecedented shift in energy politics: the German energy transition, Energiewende, put an end to nuclear energy and boosted renewable energy sources. Sabine Froning, Director Business and Stakeholder Relations at Vattenfall, has taken a look at four cornerstones of how Germany’s newly elected […]