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  • UK Students Investigate Renewable Energy Potential for Guernsey Government

    23 May 2012
    Human Capital, Research & Development

    University of Exeter‘s team of 24 students have conducted a research on the offshore wind, wave and tidal power possibilities for Guernsey’s Commerce and Employment Department, the BBC reports. Lead officer for the Department’s Renewable Energy Team, Mat Desforges, commented that this is like an independent specialist examination and that the students could give an […]

  • UK: Gurit Provides Rotor Blades for ANDRITZ HYDRO HS1000

    29 May 2012
    Storage, Technology

    Gurit, a leading global supplier of composite materials and technical solutions to the wind energy, transportation, tooling, marine markets and other selected application areas congratulates ANDRITZ HYDRO Hammerfest who has successfully achieved supply of power to the grid from their HS1000 device. The HS1000 device installed in the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), Scotland, utilises […]

  • UK: Lincs Offshore Wind Farm in Front of Finish Line

    18 July 2012

    As the the Lincs offshore wind farm is in its preparation stage to begin with the power transmission to the National Grid, the developers have brought it in front of the finish line. A total of 75 turbines should be operational by the end of summer, Centrica, which acquired this project in 2004 from Renewable […]

  • UK: Pelamis’ Director Speaks at Marine Energy Park Launch

    30 July 2012

    The new Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park is designed to highlight the region’s reputation as a world leader in marine energy, and forge links to progress the development of the wave and tidal power industry. The park incorporates the world-leading European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), which provides testing facilities for wave and […]

  • UK: Scira Offshore Energy Presents Vehicle to Holiday Park

    30 July 2012

    Staff at the award winning Kelling Heath Holiday Park now have use of an all-electric utility vehicle to help carry guests’ luggage and meet on-site transport needs following the recent presentation of the “green machine” to the park by wind farm operator Scira Offshore Energy.  Scira General Manager Einar Strømsvåg handed the keys of the […]

  • UK: SMart Wind Launches Phase 3 of Consultation for Hornsea

    1 August 2012
    Storage

    The SMart Wind consortium, led by Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH, today announces the launch of its Phase 3 consultation set to take place from 1st August 2012 to 12th September 2012. The consultation relates to the first offshore wind farm project within the Hornsea Round 3 Zone and its associated offshore […]

  • UK: GMS Endeavour Installs Half of Turbines at Sheringham Shoal

    12 June 2012

    GMS self propelled jack up barge Endeavour erects 44th wind turbine out of the 88 turbine offshore project with Scira at Sheringham Shoal. In December 2010, GMS has been awarded a contract by Scira Offshore Energy Limited (Scira) for wind turbine installation works in connection with the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm development. GMS has […]

  • UK: Application for Navitus Bay Offshore Meteorological Mast Approved

    19 June 2012

    The marine license application for a meteorological mast to be erected close to the proposed Navitus Bay wind park development area has been approved by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The meteorological mast will collect reliable and representative wind data, which will be used to inform the design of the wind farm and provide estimates […]

  • UK: Humber Local Enterprise Partnership Becomes Limited Company

    20 June 2012

    The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has become a limited company and relocated to a new office in Hull’s Fruit Market The LEP has moved into the ground floor of 48 Queen Street, the building which is home to the World Trade Centre Hull & Humber. The move was agreed recently by the LEP Board […]

  • WWF Cymru Calls for More Research on Severn Barrage, UK

    21 August 2012
    Environment

    Leading conservation organisation WWF Cymru has urged caution on plans for a Severn barrage, following the announcement that David Cameron has asked officials to look at plans for the project. Alun James, Policy Officer at WWF Cymru said: “On this latest barrage plan, our message to Government and the developers is clear – establish the […]

  • UK: E.ON’s Humber Gateway to Create 50 Jobs in Grimsby

    5 July 2012
    Human Capital, Operations & Maintenance

    According to the Grimsby Telegraph, E.ON announced that it has submitted a planning application to build a permanent operations and maintenance base on Grimsby Docks. This move will allow the creation of 50 new working positions in Grimsby. Namely, the proposed facility will house 15 shore-based staff and 35 offshore maintenance workers to service the […]

  • Tidal Transit Wins Charter Contract for Three Vessels (UK)

    3 December 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Leo Hambro, Commercial Director of Tidal Transit, has announced that the company had just been awarded its third 18-month vessel charter contract by Scira Offshore Energy Limited. This will see the Eden Rose working alongside its sister vessels Ginny Louise and Tia Elizabeth transporting turbine technicians from the Outer Harbour in Wells-next-the-Sea to the Sheringham […]

  • E.ON to Host Rampion OWF ‘Meet the Buyer’ Event (UK)

    23 January 2014
    Operations & Maintenance

    E.ON will be hosting a Rampion Offshore Wind Farm ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at the Amex Stadium, Brighton on Wednesday 26th February 2014 from 10.00am. The aim of the event is to inform local businesses of the opportunities that may exist during the construction and operation of the project. Delegates attending the event will receive […]

  • UK: Green Companies Welcome Isle of Man OW Plans

    7 October 2013

    Green companies have welcomed the Isle of Man government’s offshore wind plans, writes Isle of Man Today. Namely, the Government recently announced plans for development of offshore wind farms in the Isle of Man’s territorial seas. Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin commented this announcement by saying: ”Locating wind turbines in our territorial sea will […]

  • UK: Green Companies Welcome Isle of Man OW Plans

    7 October 2013

    Green companies have welcomed the Isle of Man government’s offshore wind plans, writes Isle of Man Today. Namely, the Government recently announced plans for development of offshore wind farms in the Isle of Man’s territorial seas. Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin commented this announcement by saying: ”Locating wind turbines in our territorial sea will […]

  • GIB Fund to Boost UK Offshore Wind, Says RenewableUK

    24 June 2014

    RenewableUK says today’s announcement by the Green Investment Bank (GIB) that it plans to raise £1 billion for a fund to invest in offshore wind projects will help to boost the sector’s rapid growth. The bank has already invested in 5 large offshore wind farms since its inception in 2012, such as London Array, currently […]

  • RenewableUK publishes guidelines to working on heights on wind turbines (UK)

    15 July 2010
    Human Capital, Operations & Maintenance

    The final draft of a revised training standard for working at height and rescue within both onshore and offshore wind turbines has been published by RenewableUK, after closing for consultation.

  • London Array urges businesses to attend the free meeting (UK)

    3 June 2010
    Business & Finance

    THANET businesses interested in benefiting from the construction and operation of the London Array wind farm are being urged to register for…   [mappress] Source: thisiskent, June 02, 2010;

  • UK: Rolls-Royce to Deliver Engines for LNG Powered Tugs

    12 January 2012
    Business & Finance

      Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a contract to deliver highly efficient engines and propulsion systems for the world’s first Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) powered tugs. The two vessels have been ordered by Norwegian company Buksér og Berging AS and will enter service in late 2013 for Statoil, the international energy company, […]

  • Hartlepool Could Become Centre for Offshore Wind Industries (UK)

    1 August 2011
    Research & Development

      Port operator PD Ports is aiming to turn Hartlepool into a centre for offshore wind industries.   By Owen McAteer (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, August 01, 2011

  • A&P Group Highlights Commercial Potential of Marine Renewables (UK)

    30 May 2011

      A&P Group are supporting a forthcoming event and presenting on “Making the most of the opportunity – turning MRE potential into commercial reality” to the expected audience of 100 invitees. The Peninsula research Institute of Marine Renewable Energy (PRIMaRE) and the Falmouth Bay Test (FaB Test) partnership will be hosting a joint launch of […]

  • AWS Ocean Energy Still Needs Public Funding (UK)

    30 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      MORE public money will be required if Inverness firm AWS Ocean Energy is to develop a successful wave power device, despite the company last week announcing a multi-million pound investment from French generator Alstom. Chief executive Simon Grey told The Inverness Courier that although Alstom’s backing, which comes in return for a 40 per […]

  • MCT All Set to Start With Tidal Energy Project (UK)

    29 April 2011

    The Bristol-based Marine Current Turbines Ltd (MCT) has been able to clinch a deal with the Crown Estate Commissioners to harness the…   By Apoorva Prasad (topnews) [mappress] Source: topnews, April 29, 2011;

  • 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;

  • The Crown Estate Welcomes Vestas Plans for Port of Sheerness (UK)

    12 May 2011
    Business & Finance, Ports & Logistics

    The Crown Estate welcomes today’s announcement that the wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is to establish a new manufacturing facility…   (thecrownestate) [mappress] Source: thecrownestate, May 12, 2011;