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  • Sicilian Government Votes Against Offshore Wind Farm Permits (Italy)

    20 February 2012
    Authorities & Government

    AGI reported that the Sicilian regional government has voted against offshore wind farm permits. The issue was forwarded to Rome after voting by the Sicilian Regional Council. Councillor Sebastiano Di Betta explained “the waters off the coast of Sicily – including protected waters and marine reserves – are the subject of a long-standing interest on behalf […]

  • Malta: Public Consultation for Offshore Wind Farm Project Closes This Month

    13 March 2012

    Last month, the Malta Environment and Planning Authority opened a 36-turbine floating wind farm project off the northeast coast of Malta proposed by the Swedish company Hexicon for a public consultation. The public can take part in the process until 17 March and have their say about this proposed project. According to a Project Description […]

  • Malta: Public Consultation for Offshore Wind Farm Project Closes This Month

    13 March 2012

    Last month, the Malta Environment and Planning Authority opened a 36-turbine floating wind farm project off the northeast coast of Malta proposed by the Swedish company Hexicon for a public consultation. The public can take part in the process until 17 March and have their say about this proposed project. According to a Project Description […]

  • Marine Energy and Offshore Wind Farms to Receive Massive Boost (UK)

    20 October 2011

    Marine energy and offshore wind farms will receive a “massive boost” in a British government review into state subsidies for renewable energy… by Karolin Schaps, Jason Neely (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, October 20, 2011

  • EOLE-RES Joins Iberdrola in Bid for French Offshore Wind Sites

    28 October 2011

    As they prepare to make their bid for two offshore wind farming sites in France, Iberdrola, the parent company of ScottishPower, specialists in business electricity recently made the announcement they have welcomed EOLE-RES into their consortium to aid in making their bid. EOLE-RES hare renowned for their innovation in the design, development, construction and overall […]

  • East Anglia Offshore Wind Signs MoU with IPH, ABP (UK)

    31 October 2011

    East Anglia Offshore Wind, a 50-50 Joint Venture between ScottishPower Renewables and Vattenfall, today confirmed it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with both International Port Holdings (IPH) of Great Yarmouth Port Company and Associated British Ports (ABP) of Lowestoft. These MoU’s highlight that Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Ports have the opportunity to play key […]

  • Research and Markets Releases Another Report on Offshore Wind Market (Ireland)

    2 November 2011

      Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Offshore Wind Power Market Analysis and Forecast to 2020 – China’s Capacity Investments Position It to Overtake Germany by 2018, Second Only to the UK” report to their offering. GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, Offshore Wind Power Market […]

  • Alstom to Establish Two Offshore Wind Turbine Production Sites in France

    4 November 2011

    Following the call for tenders for offshore wind energy launched in July 2011 by the French Government, Alstom is planning to establish up to two sites dedicated to the production of components and to the assembly of 6 MW offshore wind turbines in the port areas of Saint-Nazaire (Loire-Atlantique) and Cherbourg (Manche). These two French […]

  • 60 Second Interview with President of Offshore Wind Development Coalition (USA)

    15 November 2011

    Green Power Conferences’ Head of Wind Power, Julia Goddard, recently caught up with Jim Lanard, President of the Offshore Wind… By Nadim Chaudhry (renewableenergyworld) [mappress] Source: renewableenergyworld, November 15, 2011

  • Scottish Enterprise Releases Paper on Offshore Wind Power Generation in Scotland

    17 November 2011

    Scottish Enterprise has published a summary paper setting out the research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland. In a summary paper, Scottish Enterprise sets out the key research and development and innovation priorities for offshore wind power generation in Scotland. The paper summarises the findings of Scottish Enterprise’s foresighting […]

  • 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

  • DONG Energy Recruiting for London Array Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    2 December 2011

    Dong Energy, appointed to operate and maintain London Array, is looking to recruit people to work on the Operation and Maintenance of the wind farm. London Array is a joint venture between Dong Energy, E.ON and Masdar. Dong Energy will operate London Array on behalf of the consortium with successful applicants employed by Dong Energy […]

  • Liebherr-LTR 11200, Solution for Offshore Wind Turbine Maintenance (Germany)

    13 December 2011
    Technology

    The Liebherr LTR 11200 crawler crane was developed pri-marily for operations involving wind farms, and it has since proved its value in that sector many times over. The most powerful telescopic crane in the world has now also mas-tered its first commitments on the high seas – and has shown itself to be a champion. […]

  • Congressmen Landry Stands Up for Offshore Wind Farms Rights (USA)

    14 December 2011

    On December 7, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2360 – the Providing for Our Workforce and Energy Resources Act (POWER Act) – a bill introduced by Congressman Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) that clarifies that offshore wind farms must comply with the same laws as offshore oil and gas production. The vote makes Landry […]

  • Five Students to Take First Steps in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    16 December 2011
    Human Capital

      Five young men have taken their first steps into a new career in the offshore wind energy industry having been accepted as trainees.   By Richard Evans ( northwalesweeklynews ) [mappress] Source: northwalesweeklynews , December 16, 2011; Image: repower

  • Work on Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm Began Last Week (UK)

    22 March 2011

    Construction work on a 153-metre turbine at the Ormonde Offshore Wind Farm began last week.   (nwemail) [mappress] Source: nwemail, March 22, 2011

  • Vestas’s Offshore Wind Success is All About Planning Ahead (Denmark)

    25 March 2011
    Business & Finance

    From being a project of nightmares, the lessons learned from the offshore wind farm at Horns Reef and the progress made since has evolved Vestas Offshore into a unique bank of knowledge. “Yes, the offshore wind power plant at Horns Reef was a mess in the beginning,” says Chief Operations Officer Flemming Ougaard. “But I […]

  • High Offshore Wind Energy Costs Should Come Down (USA)

    1 April 2011
    Business & Finance

    Offshore wind energy costs are higher now than other forms of new power generation, but those costs should decline as the new U.S. industry… By Peter Bacque (timesdispatch) [mappress] Source: timesdispatch, April 01, 2011

  • HiPRWind Aims to Develop 20 MW Offshore Wind Turbine (Germany)

    4 April 2011
    Research & Development

    The European Union’s High Power, High Reliability Offshore Wind Technology (HiPRWind) project is looking into the development of up to 20 MW…   (reinforcedplastics) [mappress] Source: reinforcedplastics, April 04, 2011

  • New Offshore Wind Turbines Could Cut Costs by Third (UK)

    18 April 2011
    Research & Development

    Offshore wind turbines of the future should have much larger blades resulting in lower costs and cheaper electricity, according to the… (energytechnologies) [mappress] Source: energytechnologies, April 18, 2011

  • 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 […]

  • Energy Official and Researchers from USA Visit Offshore Wind Site

    14 June 2011
    Authorities & Government, Research & Development

    The group walked up winding dirt streets, past gray clapboard homes and studios, by an artist painting a roadside scene, to a white trailer… By Matt Wickenheiser (bangordailynews) [mappress] Source: bangordailynews, June 14, 2011;

  • Shanghai Hosts Asia’s Largest Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition (China)

    15 June 2011

      The Offshore Wind China 2011 Conference & Exhibition, Asia’s largest and the world’s second largest offshore wind event… (prnewswire) [mappress] Source: prnewswire, June 15, 2011

  • Offshore Wind Provides ‘Tremendous’ Opportunities for Foreign Technology Providers (China)

    27 June 2011

      A buzz of excitement permeated the room at the 4th Annual Cleantech Investor Forum on June 22 in Beijing.   By Corey Cooper (china) [mappress] Source: china, June 27, 2011;

  • Svanen Installs First Foundation at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)

    3 January 2012

    While others were about to enjoy their New Year’s Eve dinner, the installation vessel Svanen started installation of the first monopile at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, and the construction of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm has now started. According to the original schedule, Svanen was supposed to start work on 1 January, but the mobilisation […]