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  • OCC Gets Slice of Government’s Offshore Wind Grant (USA)

    18 October 2011
    Research & Development

      The U.S. Department of Energy announced that $43m worth of grants have been awarded to be spent over the next five years.   (pennenergy) [mappress] Source: pennenergy, October 18, 2011

  • USA to Boost Offshore Wind Development with USD 43m Grant

    9 September 2011
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

      U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced $43 million over the next five years to speed technical innovations, lower costs, and shorten the timeline for deploying offshore wind energy systems. The 41 projects across 20 states will advance wind turbine design tools and hardware, improve information about U.S. offshore wind resources, and accelerate the […]

  • USA to Boost Offshore Wind Development with USD 43m Grant

    9 September 2011
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

      U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced $43 million over the next five years to speed technical innovations, lower costs, and shorten the timeline for deploying offshore wind energy systems. The 41 projects across 20 states will advance wind turbine design tools and hardware, improve information about U.S. offshore wind resources, and accelerate the […]

  • Construction of German Offshore Wind Parks Goes Off Schedule

    21 February 2012

    Construction of Germany’s offshore wind parks will not be on time due to setbacks in connecting turbines to the power grid caused by the problems with ensuring cables and transformer stations, reports Bloomberg. Consequently, EON AG (EOAN) and RWE AG (RWE) have stressed their intention to suspend investment in wind projects unless obstacles are removed. […]

  • Waypoint North: Offshore Wind Attracts European Helicopter Industry

    4 August 2015
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    As offshore wind projects are moving further offshore, and turbine manufacturers are installing hoist platforms on their turbines, there is now a growing interest from helicopter operators in learning more about possible market opportunities in the industry, according to Waypoint North, an independent offshore aviation consultancy. Helicopters are expected to become an important part of future […]

  • Airbus Helicopters Delivers 1st H135 for Offshore Wind Ops

    3 August 2015
    Operations & Maintenance

    Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H135 to HTM Helicopter Travel Munich GmbH for offshore wind operations, marking a new milestone for the enhanced version of Airbus Helicopters’ lightweight rotorcraft previously known as the EC135 T3. The H135 is well adapted to the full range of offshore operations, benefitting from the helicopter’s excellent performance, especially in […]

  • South Bank Ready to Help Offshore Wind Boom (UK)

    21 January 2011

    PORTS in North East Lincolnshire look set for major investment as the south bank gears up to play its part in the wind farm windfall that… (humberbusiness) [mappress] Source: humberbusiness, January 21, 2011

  • New York’s Offshore Wind Keeps BOEM Busy in June

    14 June 2016
    Authorities & Government

    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is holding public meetings and an auction seminar on New York’s offshore wind energy this month. BOEM released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for commercial wind lease issuance, site characterization activities, and site assessment activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf offshore New York after US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell […]

  • ESB seeks consultancy services for offshore wind electrical infrastructure

    15 March 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Project & Tenders

    Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has issued a tender for electrical consultancy services for the export transmission systems and cable array systems for future offshore wind projects. The services will be delivered for various projects which are at different stages of development, for future generation auctions in Ireland and UK, and for acquisition opportunities within […]

  • Germany: Upcoming Conference to Focus on Offshore Wind Capital Expenditure

    17 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    The European offshore wind sector installed 277 turbines, with a capacity of 1045MW in the first half of 2013 according to a report by the European Wind Energy Association.  However, despite this growth the industry has noticed a slowdown in investments in new projects. This slow down can be attributed to the high cost of […]

  • Germany: Upcoming Conference to Focus on Offshore Wind Capital Expenditure

    17 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    The European offshore wind sector installed 277 turbines, with a capacity of 1045MW in the first half of 2013 according to a report by the European Wind Energy Association.  However, despite this growth the industry has noticed a slowdown in investments in new projects. This slow down can be attributed to the high cost of […]

  • New US Pact Targets Fisheries and Offshore Wind Coordination

    27 March 2019
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), NOAA Fisheries and the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on fisheries and offshore wind coordination. Under the 10-year agreement, the parties will collaborate on the science and process of offshore wind energy development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. RODA, a coalition of fishing industry […]

  • General Electric’s 4.0-110 Offshore Wind Turbine (USA)

    13 May 2010
    Research & Development, Technology

    General Electric offers 4.0 MW Offshore Wind Turbine. This wind turbine model is built utilizing a permanent magnet generator providing… [mappress] Source: azocleantech, May 13, 2010;

  • Mitsubishi Acquires 50 Pct of Dutch Offshore Wind Farm

    22 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    Eneco and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) have concluded an agreement giving MC a 50% stake in the Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm. The companies have also entered into a ‘Long-Term Partnership Agreement’, signalling their intention to work together on other offshore wind energy activities in Europe. This signals the start of a new phase of the […]

  • Scotland to Give Higher Incentives to Innovative Offshore Wind Projects

    11 June 2013
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    Scottish Government will boost its incentives for innovative offshore wind technology through Renewable Obligation Certificates. Next generation, cutting-edge offshore wind turbine projects will receive 2.5 tradable Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs), whilst those test projects that aim to develop floating turbines, which are not attached to a foundation, will receive 3.5 ROCs, Bloomberg writes. Energy Minister […]

  • The Netherlands: ATO & We@Sea to Host Offshore Wind Conference

    28 June 2012

    On thursday September 13th the joint conference of ATO & We@Sea will take place. This conference will convey collective thoughts about the development of offshore wind energy activities in the Netherlands as a whole, and in the province of North-Holland in particular. Offshore wind energy is an inexhaustible alternative energy source which we cannot ignore […]

  • Secretary of State for Scotland Visits Technip Offshore Wind (UK)

    19 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    As part of a February tour, The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore visited Technip Offshore Wind’s Aberdeen headquarters to hear about current and upcoming Technip Projects and how the Company has adapted its Oil & Gas heritage to the development of award-winning, cutting-edge technology geared to providing safe, effective project delivery in the […]

  • DMC Now Offers Subsea Services for Offshore Wind Development

    1 September 2014
    Business & Finance

    Danish company DMC/Drechsler Marine Consult has announced that it now offers inspection and service of offshore wind farms, among other services. DMC’s ROV is equipped with a powerful manipulator arm and the company recently invested a BlueView high performance 2D imaging sonar, specially engineered for underwater tasks. “You can reduce your costs if you hire us and one of our […]

  • Drilling Vessel to Sample Virginia’s Seabed for Offshore Wind Project

    1 July 2014
    Research & Development

    Dominion Resources has announced that marine geophysical and geotechnical surveys will be conducted for the Virginia Offshore Wind Technology Advancement Project (VOWTAP) in state and federal waters off the coast of Virginia Beach. Fugro is conducting seabed surveys by using the liftboat Inez Eymard for bore work near the shore and in deep waters. Additionally, […]

  • Statoil, Statkraft Commence Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Construction

    1 July 2014

    Statoil and Statkraft have decided to start building the Dudgeon offshore wind farm off the coast of Norfolk, UK. The project aims for full production in late 2017. When completed, Dudgeon will provide renewable energy for up to 410,000 households in the UK. The Dudgeon development will now move into a new phase, starting with […]

  • A2SEA to Discuss Offshore Wind Vessel Health & Safety in Hamburg

    10 July 2014

    Kirsten Bank Christensen will be talking about how A2SEA complies with health and safety expectations in a panel discussion with offshore wind’s biggest operator, DONG Energy.  With offshore wind moving farshore vessel load capacities need to increase and the logistical elements of this require an increased focus on health and safety. A2SEA’s Vice President for […]

  • Bang-Up Job Done on Pioneering Offshore Wind Project

    29 August 2014
    Technology

    The companies that installed an innovative foundation on DONG Energy’s Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm can mark another great milestone for their businesses after the first offshore wind Suction Bucket Jacket stands at its position. GeoSea carried out the floating load out, transport and installation, while the suction process was done by SPT Offshore. Armour stones will be installed […]

  • DELTA to Buy Electricity from Gemini Offshore Wind Farm

    3 April 2014
    Business & Finance

    Gemini announced today that it has signed an off-take balance and services agreement with DELTA, an energy company based in the province of Zeeland, which as a result, will soon be the biggest supplier of Dutch wind energy. DELTA will purchase green electricity from Gemini, the biggest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. This agreement […]

  • Montauk Fishermen Worried about Offshore Wind Farms’ Impact

    9 April 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Environment, Research & Development

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held a meeting with Montauk fishermen yesterday to discuss the offshore wind energy leasing process and best management practices. BOEM is examining the impact of the proposed Deepwater Wind’s offshore wind farms on fishery. The offshore wind developer plans to set up four offshore wind farms at the […]

  • EWE places order for German offshore wind farm with Siemens

    7 April 2010

    Siemens Energy has been contracted by EWE AG and ENOVA GmbH & Co KG to supply 30 wind turbines for the Riffgat wind farm in the North Sea. With a total installed capacity of 108 megawatts (MW) the wind farm will supply approximately 100,000 German households with ecofriendly electricity starting in late 2012. Siemens has […]