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  • First Power Flows from 6MW Offshore Wind Turbine at Hunterston

    14 March 2014
    R&D, Technology

    Electricity was exported for the first time from SSE Renewables’ offshore wind turbine test facility at Hunterston, North Ayrshire. The Siemens SWT-6.0-154 wind turbine is 177 metres high, and incorporates the latest offshore turbine technology to generate six megawatts (MW) of electricity. The Hunterston site, on the North Ayrshire coast, has similar wind conditions to […]

  • Construction Starts on TenneT’s BorWin6 HVDC Converter Platform

    5 July 2023
    Grid Connection

    The construction work has begun on the BorWin6 High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) project which will be delivered by TenneT to link 980 MW of offshore wind capacity to the German grid. Through a consortium with Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute and C-EPRI Electric Power Engineering (GEIRI/CEPRI), McDermott is providing engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning […]

  • UK: Mantsbrite Attends Seawork Event

    29 May 2012

    As a leading distributor of marine equipment for a number of international electronic navigation product manufacturers, Mantsbrite has attended Seawork International in Southampton on 22-24 May [Stand number A173] which attracted a significant number of visitors from companies which are involved in the UK offshore renewable energy supply chain. “There has been a significant increase […]

  • SgurrEnergy Collaborates with Chinese University on Wind Research Project

    3 December 2013
    R&D, Technology

    SgurrEnergy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with North China Electric Power University (NCEPU) in Beijing yesterday as part of a research collaboration into wind turbine power characteristics and design improvement. This collaboration marks the first research project by a notable Chinese university using scanning lidar technology to assess wind turbine design and performance […]

  • 17 U.S. State Governors Commit to Renewables

    19 February 2016
    Authorities

    A bipartisan group of 17 U.S. state governors signed the Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future on 16 February. By signing the accord, the governors have committed that their states will work together to continue diversifying energy generation, expanding clean energy sources, modernizing energy infrastructure, encouraging clean transportation options and securing a stronger national […]

  • Offshore Wind Advances in New England, USA

    23 January 2013
    Wind Farm Update

    At the end of 2012, New England’s first two offshore wind projects, Cape Wind and the Block Island Wind Farm, each moved steps closer to fruition. Maine’s efforts to stimulate an offshore wind industry comprised of floating wind turbines took several key steps forward, while Statoil, developer of the first planned pilot-scale floating project, awaits […]

  • Seaway 7 Wins EPIC Offshore Wind Contract

    29 March 2022
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Seaway 7 has won an engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning (EPIC) contract with EnBW for the inter-array cables for the He Dreiht offshore wind project in Germany. The scope includes the supply and installation of around 100 kilometres of 66 kV subsea power cables and respective cable protection systems (CPSs). The contract award is subject […]

  • Ørsted Picks Semco Maritime for Substation Maintenance Work in Germany

    3 July 2020
    Contracts & Tenders, Grid Connection, Operations & Maintenance

    Ørsted has awarded Semco Maritime with a one-year service contract for programmed preventive maintenance on the two offshore substations at the Borkum Riffgrund 1 and 2 wind farms offshore Germany. Semco Maritime will perform maintenance work on the substations’ LV utilities and fire, safety, and structural systems. The contract also includes upgrades to the helideck […]

  • EnBW Eyeing Dutch Offshore Wind Zones

    22 November 2017
    Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders

    German energy company Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW) is reportedly making preparations to participate in the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind tender in the Netherlands.

  • Nautilus to Support Companies in Hull and Grimsby

    24 December 2014
    Business & Finance

    Nautilus Associates have been contracted by the Grimsby Institute to provide expert supply chain and business support to companies across North and North East Lincolnshire, Hull, and Yorkshire. The GREAT (Green Renewable Environmental and Associated Technologies) Project is a £5million business advisory service which supports the development of renewables and environmental technology businesses. Developed by […]

  • Top News of the Week Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2015

    5 April 2015

    DEME Joins MEG I Crew DEME Concessions has entered into a partnership with Nordsee Offshore MEG I GmbH to co-develop the MEG I offshore wind farm in the German North Sea last Thursday. Last 6MW Turbine Up at Westermost Rough The last of the 35 turbines was lifted into position by A2SEA’s specialist jack-up vessel […]

  • UK: Gwynt y Môr Wind Turbine Installation Half Way Done

    22 October 2013
    Wind Farm Update

    RWE hits another milestone in Gwynt y Môr Offshore Windfarm installation. The A2SEA’s vessel has erected the 80th wind turbine generator. Sea Jack and Sea Worker will continue with turbine installation, assisted by Sea Golf, Sea Bravo, Sea Echo & Bever. The developers have already fitted 139 transition pieces and installed 27 array cables which […]

  • StormGeo to Assess Offshore Wind Potential in Norwegian Waters

    29 March 2012
    R&D

    StormGeo will investigate the potential and consequences for developing Offshore Wind Power in Norwegian waters. In late spring/early summer 2012 the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, NVE, on behalf of the Oil and Energy Ministry, will present the results of a major study examining the potential and consequences for developing Offshore Wind Power in […]

  • EWEA Offshore 2013: Focus on Political Stability and Long-Term Support

    19 November 2013

    The moment EWEA Offshore 2013 Conference and Exhibition kicked off today in Frankfurt, Germany, the event’s focus became clear: political certainty and firm post-2020 target as key factors in setting conditions for stable development of offshore wind energy. Thomas Becker, CEO of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) welcomed delegates and other attendees of the […]

  • Ireland: Arklow Marine Services Successfully Launches Wind Farm Service Vessel

    26 June 2012

    On the longest day of the year Arklow Marine Services successfully launched its second 20 metre wind farm service vessel into the River Avoca at Arklow.  The vessel looking splendid in her Alicat colours has again been delivered ahead of the scheduled delivery date. Local people crammed the quaysides, both north and south to witness […]

  • WindMW Refinances Meerwind

    22 December 2015
    Business & Finance, Wind Farm Update

    WindMW, the company behind the Meerwind offshore wind farm, has issued a EUR 978 million in bonds to refinance an existing bank debt for the construction of the 288MW offshore wind project. The bonds were issued on 17 December 2015 to a group of around 20 international institutional investors and benefit from investment grade ratings from the […]

  • China Prioritises Renewable Power

    29 March 2016
    Authorities, Grid Connection

    Chinese government’s energy and other regulatory agencies have obliged all transmission system operators (TSOs) to grid-connect all renewable energy facilities that meet technical requirements of their networks.  The requirement has been issued by National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration. According to the document, the new rules are helping secure the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption […]

  • Converting PSVs for Offshore Wind support – creating a pathway

    2 September 2020

    By Liviu Galatanu, BD&I Director, GLO Marine The apparently long-term decline in oil prices has undoubtedly hit the offshore oil & gas (O&G) industry hard. Suppliers of platform / offshore supply vessel (PSV / OSV) services to the sector in particular find themselves with excess assets and the need to either sell them or put […]

  • Petrofac Building Its Position in Offshore Wind Market

    27 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    Petrofac Limited (Petrofac) today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2013. Ayman Asfari, Petrofac’s Group Chief Executive commented on the interim results: “Operationally, we have made a good start to the year on our portfolio of projects and we have built good momentum in securing new awards. As previously signalled […]

  • Belgium: OWI-Lab Test Facility Expects Inauguration in September

    21 June 2012

    The 27th of September a new application lab will be inaugurated in the port of Antwerp: the Offshore Wind Infrastructure Application Lab (OWI-Lab). Although we already have had an official launch of the OWI-Lab in January, the inauguration in September will focus on the test facility for wind turbine component testing. Other activities and services […]

  • Scotland Turns to Sea in Their Pursuit of Renewable Targets

    29 July 2011

    From his office in a converted Victorian schoolhouse, Neil Kermode can see little more than centuries-old stone buildings and narrow streets better suited to horse carts than Land Rovers. Yet Kermode, head of the European Marine Energy Centre in Scotland’s Orkney Islands, will tell you he can also see the future. Orkney, a collection of […]

  • Germany: Grid Connection Remains Great Bottleneck to Offshore Wind Development

    17 October 2012
    Grid Connection

    Grid infrastructure and transmission networks need to continue to develop if Europe is to hit its 40GW offshore wind target. Germany is making headway and recently passed a draft law on offshore wind. The law, due to take effect later this year will give more leeway to grid operators such as TenneT and 50Hertz.  Julia […]

  • Newly Launched Consortium Sets Sights on Norwegian Offshore Wind

    21 March 2023
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Business development, Research & Development

    Norwegian renewable energy developers Vårgrønn and Å Energi, together with UK-based Corio Generation have entered into a partnership dedicated to developing sustainable offshore wind in Norway. The consortium will operate under the Brigg Vind brand, which was launched in the lead-up to the first Norwegian offshore wind tenders expected to open later this month. “Brigg […]

  • Jan De Nul Fixes DolWin Alpha Cable

    19 May 2021
    Grid Connection

    Jan De Nul has repaired TenneT’s AC108 cable connecting the Trianel Borkum offshore substation with Tennet’s DolWin alpha converter station in the German North Sea. The repair job is part of the Service Level Agreement for cable repairs that Jan De Nul and TenneT entered into in 2019. TenneT engaged Jan De Nul for the […]

  • Merkur Inter-Array Cables In Position

    16 July 2018
    Grid Connection, Wind Farm Update

    Deutsche Offshore Consult GmbH (DOC) has completed the supervision of the inter-array cable installation at the 396MW Merkur offshore wind farm in the German North Sea.

  • New England Offshore Wind Receives Mass Support

    31 October 2017
    R&D

    Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) have conducted a study showing that the large majority of the participants support offshore wind off the New England coast.