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  • DONG Plans to Set Up 4 Offshore Wind Farms in Taiwan

    16 November 2016
    Business & Finance

    At an inauguration of its office today in Taipei, DONG Energy revealed its ambition to develop four offshore wind farms in the Changhua area in Taiwan. Taiwan has similar geographic conditions as Northern Europe, where the offshore wind developer currently has 3GW of offshore wind installed, and a solid regulatory framework in place which offers visibility for […]

  • Maryland Public Service Commission Starts Reviewing Offshore Wind Applications

    22 November 2016
    Authorities & Government, Environment, Storage

    The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) began a 180-day proceeding to evaluate two offshore wind project proposals on Monday, 21 November. PSC opened an application period for a USD 1.9 billion Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Credit (OREC) in February 2016. The initial application was submitted by US Wind in the same month. PSC received the second and […]

  • Stadtwerke Bochum Invests in Trianel Borkum II Offshore Wind Farm

    3 January 2017
    Business & Finance, Storage

    German utility Stadtwerke Bochum has agreed to acquire a 10 percent stake in the 203MW Trianel Borkum II offshore wind farm. Other stakeholders in the Trianel Borkum II offshore wind farm include EWE AG and Trianel, with each company controlling a 37.5 percent share of the project. EWE AG and Trianel are currently in talks with interested […]

  • LIPA Says Yes to First Offshore Wind Farm in New York

    26 January 2017
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    US offshore wind developer Deepwater Wind has received a unanimous approval from the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) for the 90MW Deepwater ONE South Fork wind farm, the nation’s largest offshore wind farm and the first one to be built off New York. Speaking ahead of the vote and to a room packed with the supporters […]

  • Block Island Offshore Wind Farm Gets Its Own MUSE

    8 February 2017
    Environment, Research & Development, Technology

    Block Island Offshore Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm constructed in the United States, will utilise DHI’s newly-developed multi-sensor bird detection system (MUSE).

  • Offshore Wind Powered Oil Recovery Concept Step Closer to Reality

    19 April 2017
    Research & Development, Technology

    The DNV GL-led joint industry project, WIN WIN (WINd powered Water INjection), has completed its first phase and determined that wind power could be used to power offshore water injection.

  • Europe Saw EUR 18.2Bn in New Offshore Wind Asset Financing

    11 May 2017
    Business & Finance

    In 2016, Europe raised a total of EUR 43 billion for the construction of new wind farms, refinancing operations, project acquisitions, and public market fundraising. Out of EUR 27.6 billion reached in new asset financing, offshore wind accounted for a record-breaking EUR 18.2 billion, while onshore wind new asset financing dropped by 5% to EUR 9.4 billion.

  • Europe Saw EUR 18.2Bn in New Offshore Wind Asset Financing

    11 May 2017
    Business & Finance

    In 2016, Europe raised a total of EUR 43 billion for the construction of new wind farms, refinancing operations, project acquisitions, and public market fundraising. Out of EUR 27.6 billion reached in new asset financing, offshore wind accounted for a record-breaking EUR 18.2 billion, while onshore wind new asset financing dropped by 5% to EUR 9.4 billion.

  • SAL Says Offshore Wind Business as Usual as Dutch Office Closes

    15 September 2017
    Business & Finance

    German heavy lift specialist SAL Heavy Lift GmbH is closing its SAL Offshore B.V. business unit in Delft, the Netherlands.

  • Get Your Photo on the Cover of Offshore WIND Vessel Directory 2017!

    31 March 2017

    The new and updated edition of the Offshore WIND Vessel Directory will be launched at Seawork International in June: the Offshore WIND Vessel Directory 2017.

  • USA: Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act Passes House of Delegates

    25 February 2013
    Authorities & Government

    The Maryland Climate Coalition commends Chairman Derrick Davis, Speaker Busch, and members of the House of Delegates for passing HB 226, the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013, with a vote of 86-48. “Today was a great day for democracy. With 72% of Maryland voters in support of investing in an offshore wind economy, […]

  • Germany: Seafox Group Successfully Starts Operations in Offshore Wind Industry

    5 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    After months of careful planning and detailed engineering, the Seafox 5  installed the first offshore wind monopile on February 28th. These  monopiles serve as the foundations of the  DanTysk Offshore Wind Park. The main contractor for the foundations of this wind farm is Aarsleff Billfinger Berger Joint Venture (ABJV) that, with use of the Seafox […]

  • VIDEO: Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm ‒ Phases 2 and 3

    5 March 2013

    As the construction work starts on the third and final phase of the Thornton Bank project, we are bringing a video on the project’s last two phases, published on C-Power’s website. The 2nd and 3rd phase of the C-Power project are the industrial phases following the 1st phase, which is considered as a pilot phase. […]

  • Belgium: Climate Chamber Tests Offshore Wind Turbine Service Hoist

    11 March 2013
    Research & Development

    Wind energy in general is becoming a substantial part of the energy mix in many countries. Most of the operational wind turbines worldwide have been placed onshore, at sites which can be accessed quite easily for maintenance tasks. In many of these area’s the environmental loads are not that extreme. As the wind turbine industry […]

  • Belgium: Climate Chamber Tests Offshore Wind Turbine Service Hoist

    11 March 2013
    Research & Development

    Wind energy in general is becoming a substantial part of the energy mix in many countries. Most of the operational wind turbines worldwide have been placed onshore, at sites which can be accessed quite easily for maintenance tasks. In many of these area’s the environmental loads are not that extreme. As the wind turbine industry […]

  • Ireland: Research and Markets Presents Report on Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation

    19 September 2012
    Research & Development

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData’s new report “Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation – Key Issues and Emerging Trends” to their offering. Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation – Key Issues and Emerging Trends Offshore wind is an emerging industry. With stronger and more consistent wind speeds than onshore wind farms, it is being increasingly […]

  • UK: North Tyneside Council Approves Offshore Wind Fabrication Facility

    20 September 2012

    Offshore Group Newcastle Limited announces that the planning application for a new 36,000sqm offshore wind fabrication facility was approved by North Tyneside Council on 18th September. The 36,000sqm building will house an offshore wind fabrication facility, where jacket foundations for offshore wind turbines will be produced, including the innovative Triton foundation. The Project has the […]

  • UK: Donald Trump Stands Alone against Offshore Wind Turbines

    3 October 2012

    Donald Trump yesterday lost the support from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland and Ministry of Defence (MoD) in his battle against the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), the Daily Record says. Mr. Trump is fighting against the offshore wind turbines, claiming that the project would damage the view from […]

  • UK: Long-Term Vision for Offshore Wind Deployment in Northern Seas

    4 October 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Over forty organisations will today join forces to set out a long-term vision for the deployment of offshore wind in the northern seas and the economic opportunities this presents. These include world-leading manufacturers, cutting-edge developers, supply-chain firms, researchers and industry-bodies. The new network – called norstec – was first announced by the Prime Minister at […]

  • Norstec Shows Industry’s Will to Maximise North Sea Offshore Wind Opportunities

    4 October 2012

    TAG Energy Solutions believes the formation of norstec demonstrates the will of government and the industry to maximise the offshore wind opportunities, which exist in the North Sea. As one of the founder members of norstec, which was officially launched on 4 October at the Tate Modern in London, by the Secretary of State for […]

  • 2000 Students Gain Insight into Offshore Wind Career Opportunities (UK)

    5 July 2013

    More than 2000 students from Hull, East Riding and Teesside secondary schools have now gained an insight into the career opportunities offered by the offshore wind industry after the completion of the second year of an innovative education initiative, Champions for Wind. Teachers from almost 20 schools have developed and implemented wind energy careers related […]

  • UK: Offshore Wind Farm Workers ‘Strip Off’ in Heat Wave

    19 July 2013

    WORKERS on the world’s largest offshore wind farm, London Array, which opened earlier this month in the Outer Thames Estuary, have been taking advantage of the prolonged heat wave to strip off their drysuits. As the hot weather continues and sea temperatures rise well above the required minimum of 10 degrees Celsius, workers on many […]

  • Germany: GL Contracted by AMSC for Design Assessment of Offshore Wind Turbine

    24 July 2013
    Technology

    GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has been chosen by AMSC to conduct the A-Design Assessment of its 5.5MW full conversion offshore wind turbine (WT5000FC). The A-Design Assessment comprises a thorough evaluation of the turbine, ensuring that it meets the requirements of GL RC’s “Guideline for the Certification of Offshore Wind Turbines, Edition 2005”, which addresses […]

  • UK: GL Releases Landmark Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance Guide

    17 June 2013

    GL Garrad Hassan has produced a new paper detailing the offshore wind operations and maintenance sector. “A Guide to Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance”, which was jointly funded by The Crown Estate and Scottish Enterprise, gives a clear account of the relevant concepts, trends and players in this rapidly developing sector.  “Offshore wind O&M is […]

  • Crown Estate Publishes Report on Operational UK Offshore Wind Farms

    19 June 2013

    The Crown Estate has published its first report on all UK offshore wind farms which are operational or nearing construction. The ‘Offshore wind operational report 2013’ is the first aggregation of data showing both achievements, progress and the near-term potential. The report combines previously published and newly available information, providing clarity as to what has […]