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  • UK: Welsh Government Approves Skerries Tidal Stream Array

    28 February 2013
    Authorities, Technology

    The Welsh Government has given its approval to the development of the Skerries Tidal Stream Array, which will be Wales’ first commercial tidal energy farm. The Skerries tidal array, one of the largest of its kind to be consented in the UK, will be developed by Siemens-owned Marine Current Turbines (MCT) and will supply up […]

  • Australia: Austal Secures Orders for Three Wind Farm Support Vessels

    18 October 2012
    Operations & Maintenance

    Reflecting its renewed competitiveness in the international market for small and medium sized commercial vessels, Austal has secured a new contract for the design and construction of three wind farm support vessels. The 27 metre catamarans will be used by UK-based Turbine Transfers to support wind turbine installation and maintenance activities in European waters. Austal […]

  • The Netherlands: Veka-Group Builds Catamaran for Offshore Industry

    6 August 2012

    Veka-Group builds a series of catamarans for the offshore industry. The vessel has been specially developed for crew tendering and offers also enough deck space for transporting three 10 ft containers. The first vessel, destined for an operator of a wind farm, will be delivered mid September.  Stable, fast and economical ‘A monohull built without […]

  • Ocean Power Technologies Announces Results of PowerBuoy Operations (USA)

    2 February 2012

    Ocean Power Technologies,Inc., a leading wave energy technology company, today announces the results of the ocean operations of its autonomous PowerBuoy recently deployed off the coast of New Jersey for the US Navy. The system delivered a very strong performance, meeting all of its mission specifications. The autonomous PowerBuoy is a self-sustaining persistent power source […]

  • Dutch Stop Offshore Wind Turbines to Protect Migratory Birds in ‘International First’

    17 May 2023
    Environment, R&D, Wind Farm Update

    The wind turbines at Borssele and Egmond aan Zee offshore wind farms were stopped for four hours on 13 May, to help migrating birds pass by safely. According to the Dutch Government, this is the first time such a measure has been applied and is in line with the approach of the government and participating […]

  • ‘Normally We Are Competitors’ – Allied European Offshore Wind Ports Ink Declaration as Lack of Port Capacity Looms with Upcoming Projects

    19 January 2023
    Industry, Ports & Logistics

    “Normally we are competitors. But from today we are also working closely together”, Danish Port of Esbjerg posted on social media as six European wind ports move forward with the alliance established last year to mitigate overcapacitation due to upcoming increasing offshore wind activities. “Europe’s ambitious offshore wind deployment targets put great pressure on European […]

  • Norwegian Gov’t Plans Q1 2023 for Floating & Offshore Wind Auctions, Drafts Tender Frameworks

    6 December 2022
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders

    The Norwegian government aims to tender Utsira Nord and the first phase of the Southern North Sea (Sørlige Nordsjø II) offshore wind areas by the end of the first quarter of 2023, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, which has now issued frameworks for the tendering processes and opened consultation. Commenting on the […]

  • Vestas 15 MW Prototype Offshore Wind Turbine to Spin in Denmark

    15 October 2021
    R&D, Technology

    Vestas has decided to install the V236-15 MW prototype offshore wind turbine at the Østerild National test centre for large wind turbines in Western Jutland, Denmark. The installation of the prototype turbine will take place in the second half of 2022 and its first kWh is planned for the fourth quarter of that year. Stretching […]

  • BEIS Delays Review Deadline for East Anglia OWFs

    2 April 2021
    Authorities, Wind Farm Update

    The UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has issued a letter extending the examination period for the Development Consent Order (DCO) applications for the East Anglia One North and the East Anglia Two offshore wind farms. The deadline for the completion of examinations has been moved from 6 April until […]

  • OWIC Pinpoints Prime Supply Chain Growth Areas in UK

    4 February 2021
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Jobs & Recruitment, Operations & Maintenance, Ports & Logistics, R&D, Technology, Training & Education

    Turbine blades, towers, monopile foundations, and power cables are the prime areas in which the UK can secure new investment to boost its domestic manufacturing capabilities, the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) said. These are the priority areas in which OWIC is working with the UK government to support the development of the rapidly growing […]

  • Jan De Nul and Huisman Elevate Offshore Lifting Game

    29 April 2020
    Technology, Vessels

    Huisman cranes onboard Jan De Nul’s next-generation installation vessels, Voltaire and Les Alizés, will feature a specially designed type of clamp – the Universal Quick Connector (UQC). For these cranes, which will be the largest in their class, Huisman developed the UQC based on the expertise of Jan De Nul’s operational and engineering team. The […]

  • DONG Building Burbo Bank O&M Base in Merseyside

    20 June 2016
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Wind Farm Update

    DONG Energy will build a new operations and maintenance (O&M) facility in Kings Wharf, Seacombe, Merseyside, to serve the existing 90MW Burbo Bank offshore wind farm and the new 258MW Burbo Bank Extension offshore wind farm, currently under construction. The facility will consist of a new office and warehouse building on a disused site. The whole […]

  • Ricardo to Assist US DOE with Wave Energy Conversion Competition

    2 October 2014
    Authorities, Business & Finance, R&D

    Ricardo has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to administer a unique ocean Wave Energy Converter (WEC) prize challenge, aimed at helping to bring this important potential source of clean energy to commercial scale. Wave energy conversion is technology that uses the motion of ocean […]

  • Global Tech I Construction Wrapped Up

    29 August 2014
    Wind Farm Update

    Construction of the North Sea wind farm Global Tech I is complete: 100 kilometres from the German coast and occupying an area half the size of Bremerhaven the offshore wind power station now stands with 80 turbines of the 5 megawatt class (AREVA Wind M5000-116) and the farm’s own transformer station. At present, only the […]

  • 77 Pct of Atlantic City Residents Support Offshore Wind

    15 April 2014
    Ports & Logistics

    The majority of residents in Atlantic City, N.J., and surrounding communities favor the construction of an offshore wind power project, based on surveys conducted through the Delaware Sea Grant College Program. Article by Teresa Messmore, UDaily Results show that 77 percent of residents are inclined to support a demonstration project of five offshore wind turbines visible from […]

  • Moventas Completing Full Wind Turbine Drivetrain Service Projects in Extreme Conditions

    29 April 2013

    Moventas, the leading wind and industrial gear manufacturer and service provider, has recently completed one and entered another full wind turbine drivetrain service project in extreme conditions. Successful execution of these challenging repairs goes to show that Moventas is able to carry out the most difficult drivetrain repairs in the wind industry, proactively creating solutions […]

  • Danish, Chinese Businesses and Research Institutes Sign Twelve Renewables R&D Contracts

    16 April 2013
    Business & Finance, R&D

    Co-operation with China through the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Renewable Energy Development (RED) programme has reached another milestone. Twelve contracts for research and development projects have been signed between Danish and Chinese businesses and research institutes. The 12 projects are supported by a state innovation fund that was launched by Trade and Investment Minister […]

  • The Netherlands: New Offshore Wind Foundation Deliveries Started at BOW Terminal

    8 November 2012

    BOW terminal has unloaded her first barge with 4 foundation piles for the Dan tysk project. It is the 12th offshore energy related project since the establishment in 2010. BOW terminal is very excited to act again as an marchalling yard for this large offshore wind project of 80 turbines, the project will take problably […]

  • Avangrid Terminates Long-Fought PPAs in Massachusetts at Cost of Almost USD 50 Million

    19 July 2023
    Authorities, Business & Finance, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Massachusetts’s electric distribution companies Eversource Energy, National Grid and Unitil have agreed to terminate their power purchase agreements (PPAs) for the Commonwealth Wind offshore wind farm at the request of the project developer, Iberdrola-owned Avangrid, which will pay USD 48 million in penalties for the termination that is yet to be approved by the state’s […]

  • DONG Energy Publishes Draft Environmental Assessment for Hornsea Project Three

    27 July 2017
    Wind Farm Update

    DONG Energy has today published a Preliminary Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) containing new information about its Hornsea Project Three offshore wind project. The report is part of a wider formal public consultation that will run from today (27 July) to 20 September 2017.

  • France: Prysmian Group to Showcase Its Expertise at CIGRE 2012

    3 August 2012
    Grid Connection

    Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will showcase its comprehensive range of products and technologies, specifically dedicated to High Voltage underground and submarine power transmission, at the 2012 Biannual Session of CIGRE (the International Council on Large Electrical Systems, one of the key worldwide bodies operating in the […]

  • Taiwan Selects 10 Offshore Wind Projects in Phase 1 Round 3 Auction

    14 December 2022
    Authorities, Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has selected ten offshore wind projects in the first auction of the Round 3 Zonal Development Phase. The ten projects are proposed by: Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP); Corio Generation and JERA; Northland Power; Synera Renewable Energy (SRE; formerly known as Swancor Renewable Energy); Taiya Renewable Energy and EDF Renewables; and […]

  • Former Welsh Opencast Executive Named as Development Director for Tidal Lagoon Power

    28 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    A former opencast mining worker and executive has been named as the man that will front the Welsh development activities of Tidal Lagoon Power Limited, the company behind the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon, in Wales. 52 year old Ioan Jenkins began his career with British Coal in South Wales prior to privatisation before then […]

  • UK: Energi Coast Showcases North East England’s Offshore Renewables Capabilities

    29 April 2013

    Energi Coast, in conjunction with NOF Energy, Subsea North East and Tees Valley Unlimited, showcased North East England’s impressive offshore renewables capabilities at an event at the House of Commons. Sponsored by Redcar MP, Ian Swales, the event was held on the prestigious Terrace Pavilion at the Palace of Westminster. Members of Parliament representing constituencies […]

  • RWE Shares Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Vision

    22 March 2023
    Business development, Industry, Infrastructure, Innovation, Jobs & Recruitment, Outlook & Strategy, Ports & Logistics, R&D, Research & Development, Technology

    RWE has unveiled its vision for the future of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea region and the opportunities it presents from new large-scale, commercial projects. Entitled “RWE’s Vision for the Celtic Sea”, the document was unveiled during day one of the Marine Energy Wales conference, in Swansea, UK. RWE sees floating wind technology […]

  • Semco Maritime Wins Work on Taiwan’s Round 3 Offshore Wind Project

    17 March 2022
    Contracts & Tenders, Wind Farm Update

    Semco Maritime has received an order for a conceptual design study for a 500 MW offshore substation, including a jacket foundation, for Swancor Renewable Energy’s Formosa 4 offshore wind project in Miaoli County, Taiwan. The Danish company will carry out the scope of work with assistance from partners PTSC M&C in Vietnam, ISC Consulting Engineers […]