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  • The Netherlands: Hertel Presents its Offshore Wind Farm Expertise at EWEA

    2 November 2011

    Hertel’s offshore wind farm services team are taking part in EWEA, the world’s largest offshore wind event. The team use custom designed access systems through a combination of rope access techniques, modular platforms, netting systems and scaffolding. Multi-disciplined operatives are trained and experienced in a wide variety of skills, including mechanical maintenance, inspections and NDT, […]

  • Electrical Faults, Main Reason for Offshore Wind Turbine Downtime (UK)

    3 November 2011

    The latest research from Wind Energy Update reveals that despite the huge amount of attention given to gearbox failure, electrical faults ar… (windenergyupdate) [mappress] Source: windenergyupdate, November 03, 2011

  • South Korea to Invest USD 9 Billion in Offshore Wind Power

    11 November 2011

    South Korea, which imports 97 percent of its energy needs, will invest 10.2 trillion won ($9 billion) to develop a 2.5-gigawatt offshore… By Sangim Han and Sungwoo Park (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 11, 2011

  • Scottish Minister Approves Test Site for 6MW Offshore Wind Turbine

    21 November 2011
    Authorities & Government

    The Scottish government has approved an offshore test site for an innovative 6MW wind turbine, marking a major step forward for industry…   By Jessica Shankleman (businessgreen) [mappress] Source: businessgreen, November 21, 2011; Image: 2-benergy

  • North East to Showcase its Expertise at Dutch Offshore Wind Event

    23 November 2011

      THE region’s supply chain will be showcased this month at a major international conference.   (nebusiness) [mappress] Source: nebusiness, November 23, 2011

  • Dutch Communities Share their Offshore Wind Experience with West Michigan (USA)

    7 December 2011

    The idea of putting industrial-scale wind turbines off the shores of a tourist-dependent beach community was not an issue in Egmond aan Zee…   By Dave Alexander (mlive) [mappress] Source: mlive, December 07, 2011; Image: noordzeewind

  • D-Day Veterans Fight Against Offshore Wind Turbines (France)

    6 June 2011

      VETERANS of the D-Day landings are campaigning to stop a huge offshore wind farm being built near the famous beaches. Dozens of 450ft turbines would be sited fewer than 10 miles from the place where the landings took place exactly 67 years ago tomorrow. David Churchcroft from north London, a former infantryman who stormed […]

  • The Netherlands: Workships Contractors and Doeksen Family Expand into Offshore Wind Industry

    16 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    Dutch offshore and ferry operating companies Workships Contractors and the Doeksen family announce their continued expansion into the service sector of the offshore wind industry by signing a Heads of Agreement for an Anglo-Dutch co-operation with Offshore Wind Power Marine Services Ltd, one of the longest serving companies in the wind farm transfer vessel market. […]

  • Assystem and Atkins Join Forces to Meet Offshore Wind Opportunities in France

    27 June 2011

      Assystem announced that the company is teaming up with Atkins to address the increasing offshore wind market in France. The French government has put in place a significant investment plan for offshore wind infrastructures in order to develop offshore wind energy production and create a French industry based on this business. Together, Assystem and […]

  • Dillinger Hutte Investing EUR 135 Million into Offshore Wind (Germany)

    22 September 2011

      Dillinger Hütte is investing 135 million € in a supplier plant for offshore wind power plants. A plant that will manufacture offshore monopile foundations from thick-walled structural tubulars will be built for the future Steelwind Nordenham company. In its meeting today, the Dillinger Hütte Supervisory Board approved the investment for construction of a monopile […]

  • Future of Offshore Wind Power in Jeopardy After NYPA Decision (USA)

    30 September 2011

    After Tuesday’s announcement that the New York Power Authority would no longer be interested in buying power from offshore wind projects… (indiancountrytodaymedianetwork) [mappress] Source: indiancountrytodaymedianetwork, September 30, 2011

  • O’Malley to Re-introduce His Offshore Wind Energy Bill (USA)

    3 October 2011
    Authorities & Government

    Gov. Martin O’Malley is expected to re-introduce his offshore wind energy bill in the upcoming session, but politicians aren’t the… By Bryan Russo (wamu) [mappress] Source: wamu, October 03, 2011

  • O’Malley to Re-introduce His Offshore Wind Energy Bill (USA)

    3 October 2011
    Authorities & Government

    Gov. Martin O’Malley is expected to re-introduce his offshore wind energy bill in the upcoming session, but politicians aren’t the… By Bryan Russo (wamu) [mappress] Source: wamu, October 03, 2011

  • ABPmer to Environmental Impact Assessment for Offshore Wind Farms Extensions (UK)

    9 October 2011
    Research & Development

    ABPmer has been commissioned by DONG Energy Power (UK) Ltd to provide a coastal processes environmental impact assessment for the Burbo Bank and Walney Offshore Wind Farm Extensions. These projects will seek to achieve a robust investigation by making maximum use of an evidence based approach and in accord with COWRIE guidance. ABPmer has been […]

  • Second Offshore Wind Power Lease Could be Weeks Away (USA)

    12 October 2011
    Authorities & Government

      U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says the nation’s second offshore wind power lease could be weeks away.   By Alex Dominguez (Associated Press) [mappress] Source: Associated Press, October 12, 2011

  • Parsons Brinckerhoff Targets Humber Offshore Wind Through THMA (UK)

    18 October 2011

    One of the world’s leading engineering consultancies and energy specialists is targeting the Humber region because of its increasing importance as a renewable energy hub. Parsons Brinckerhoff, part of the Balfour Beatty group, has joined Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA) as its latest member ahead of a concerted move by the industry to develop new […]

  • IBERDROLA Begins Process to Install Wikinger Offshore Wind Farm in Germany

    26 August 2011
    Operations & Maintenance

      IBERDROLA has begun the process to install its first offshore wind farm in Germany, the Wikinger, which will be located off the German coast of the Baltic Sea. It will have 400 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity and wind turbines of around 5 MW. The company has begun applying for the permits from Bundesamt […]

  • G&G Secures Foundation Order for Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)

    8 September 2011

      The German Groups EWE and ENOVA have placed an order with G&G International in Willebroek worth 55 million EUR for the construction of Riffgat, a new offshore wind farm close to German Borkum. G&G International will deliver 30 gigantic foundation structures for offshore wind turbines between May and July 2012. It is the largest […]

  • O’Malley Fails to Get Enough Votes for Offshore Wind Proposal (USA)

    29 March 2011
    Authorities & Government

    Gov. Martin OMalleys legislative agenda was dealt another blow Monday when his signature offshore wind proposal failed to get either a full… By David Hill (washingtontimes) [mappress] Source: washingtontimes, March 29, 2011

  • Maryport Fishermen Claim Victory Against Offshore Wind Turbines (UK)

    1 April 2011

    Maryport fishermen are claiming a crucial victory in their battle to save traditional fishing grounds around the Solway Firth.   (timesandstar) [mappress] Source: timesandstar, April 01, 2011

  • Fishermen’s Energy Secures Environmental Approval for Offshore Wind Farm (USA)

    7 April 2011
    Environment

    A Cape May County company took another step Wednesday toward building the nation’s first offshore wind farm off Atlantic City.   By Michael Miller (pressofatlanticcity) [mappress] Source: pressofatlanticcity, April 07, 2011

  • Dutch Delegation Shares Offshore Wind Knowledge With U.S. Department of Energy

    19 April 2011
    Human Capital

    A delegation of Dutch experts in wind-energy will share trade tips with the officials from U.S. Department of Energy in a round table… By Stephen Kloosterman (hollandsentinel) [mappress] Source: hollandsentinel, April 19, 2011;

  • Discussion About University of Maine’s Deepwater Offshore Wind Test (USA)

    22 April 2011

    Midcoast residents, fishermen and business owners are invited to join a discussion about the University of Maine’s Deepwater Offshore… (freepressonline) [mappress] Source: freepressonline, April 22, 2011;

  • Discussion About University of Maine’s Deepwater Offshore Wind Test (USA)

    22 April 2011

    Midcoast residents, fishermen and business owners are invited to join a discussion about the University of Maine’s Deepwater Offshore… (freepressonline) [mappress] Source: freepressonline, April 22, 2011;

  • Work Begin on Expansion of Belgium’s Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Farm

    22 April 2011

    Installation of the first foundation structures marks the start of works to extend the Thornton Bank wind farm, located off the Belgian coast. In recent weeks, the underwater area has been prepared. Now works are starting to drive the first steel piles into the sea bed. Each pile is about 40 metres long, and four […]