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  • EDF Obtains Rights to Develop Blyth Offshore Wind Demonstration Project

    3 November 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development

    EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) has acquired the rights to develop the Blyth Offshore Wind Demonstration Project near the port of Blyth in Northumberland, securing both the seabed rights from The Crown Estate, and associated land rights and meteorological data from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. The project could provide the company with an […]

  • German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation’s CEO Visits Wichita (USA)

    29 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    The leader of a German wind power trade association visited the Wichita area this month, the latest step as local officials continue their… By Bill Wilson (kansas) [mappress] Source: kansas, September 29, 2011

  • McMurdo Presents Technology Useful for Offshore Wind Sector at SMM, Germany

    5 September 2012
    Technology

    McMurdo, a business of the Orolia Group is showcasing its range of Aids to Navigation (AtoNs) at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology International Trade Fair taking place in Hamburg, Germany from 4th – 7th September 2012. The world leading KanAToN range of AIS AtoN Beacons and accessories are on display on the McMurdo stand, […]

  • Future Skills Pipeline Vital to Make Offshore Wind Industry Work

    14 November 2016
    Business & Finance, Human Capital

    More than 200 offshore wind players were challenged to embrace students into their organisations at the Offshore Wind Week event at OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft, organised by the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR). Champions of East of England offshore wind must invest in the industry’s future by offering work placements and internships now to secure longevity for […]

  • Suzlon Explores Indian Offshore Wind, Senvion’s New Turbine in the Game

    9 December 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Suzlon Group is about to start a study off the coast of Gujarat, India, to determine feasibility of setting up an offshore wind farm there, according to the country’s media.  The company plant to install an offshore wind farm of a total capacity between 100MW and 300MW. Furthermore, Suzlon could use offshore wind turbines from its subsidiary […]

  • Preparations Underway for Turbine Installation at Riffgat Offshore Wind Farm, Germany

    9 April 2013

    Preparations for the installation of wind turbines at the Riffgat offshore wind farm have begun in early April. Transport and loading of heavy components of the Siemens SWT 3.6, such as towers, nacelles, blades and turbines, have been performed with a special installation vessel, the “Bold Tern” from Esbjerg. “Bold Tern”, owned by Fred Olsen, […]

  • Siemens Launches New 4-Megawatt Offshore Wind Turbine (Austria)

    5 February 2013
    Technology

    Siemens Energy today launched its new offshore wind turbine – the SWT 4.0-130 at the annual conference of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) in Vienna. This new wind turbine features a generating capacity of four megawatts (MW) and a rotor diameter of 130 meters. The new design is a further advancement of the popular […]

  • Herman Sr. Orders Damen Shoalbuster 3514 for Offshore Wind Ops

    25 October 2018
    Project & Tenders

    Dutch marine services provider Herman Sr. and Damen Shipyards Group have signed an order for the first Damen Shoalbuster 3514  at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2018 in Amsterdam. Herman Sr. intends to use the newly-developed DP2 vessel for various works in the offshore wind sector. 

  • UK Grants Immigration Rules Concession to Offshore Wind Vessel Workers

    16 June 2017
    Authorities & Government, Operations & Maintenance

    The UK Home Secretary has introduced a concession to the Immigration Rules to allow the employment of non-European Economic Area nationals who are joining vessels engaged in the construction and maintenance of offshore wind projects in UK territorial waters.

  • University of Strathclyde to Open Centre for Offshore Wind Technology Development (UK)

    20 June 2011
    Research & Development

    A new centre to develop and test offshore wind condition monitoring technologies – and help Scotland meet its renewable energy targets – … (engineerlive) [mappress] Source: engineerlive, June 20, 2011;

  • Kentish Flats Extension Becomes Fully Fledged Offshore Wind Farm

    6 June 2016

    The official inauguration of Vattenfall’s Kentish Flats Extension (KFE) offshore wind farm is being held today, with the ceremonial ribbon cut on board the MV Balmoral, 7km off Herne Bay and Whitstable.  Vattenfall is ahead on the low cost energy challenge, according to Gunnar Groebler, Vattenfall’s Vice President of Business Area Wind, who highlighted important innovation on Kentish […]

  • Swire Blue Ocean to install turbines at Seagreen offshore wind project

    20 July 2020
    Project & Tenders

    Swire Blue Ocean (SBO) has secured a contract with MHI Vestas for the transportation and installation of turbines at the Seagreen offshore wind project in Scotland. Seagreen will comprise 114 MHI Vestas V164-10 MW turbines located some 27 kilometers off the Angus coast. SBO expects to commence the installation of the units in the second […]

  • MHI Vestas Soon to Reveal Taiwanese Offshore Wind Localization Plan

    18 February 2020
    Business & Finance

    MHI Vestas is planning to soon reveal its localization plan for the offshore wind sector in Taiwan. MHI Vestas announced the plans after formally signing the preferred supplier agreement for the 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind project. According to the company, the local industrial partnerships will be announced in the coming weeks. “MHI Vestas has […]

  • MHI Vestas Soon to Reveal Taiwanese Offshore Wind Localization Plan

    18 February 2020
    Business & Finance

    MHI Vestas is planning to soon reveal its localization plan for the offshore wind sector in Taiwan. MHI Vestas announced the plans after formally signing the preferred supplier agreement for the 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind project. According to the company, the local industrial partnerships will be announced in the coming weeks. “MHI Vestas has […]

  • MHI Vestas 9.5MW Turbines in the Game for Japanese Offshore Wind Farm

    6 November 2019

    Hibiki Wind Energy has identified MHI Vestas as the potential supplier of turbines for the Hibiki-nada offshore wind project in Japan. Hibiki Wind Energy has revealed that MHI Vestas is a candidate to supply its V174-9.5MW turbines for the Japanese project. To remind, in February 2017, the government of Kitakyushu City selected the consortium of […]

  • MHI Vestas 9.5MW Turbines in the Game for Japanese Offshore Wind Farm

    6 November 2019

    Hibiki Wind Energy has identified MHI Vestas as the potential supplier of turbines for the Hibiki-nada offshore wind project in Japan. Hibiki Wind Energy has revealed that MHI Vestas is a candidate to supply its V174-9.5MW turbines for the Japanese project. To remind, in February 2017, the government of Kitakyushu City selected the consortium of […]

  • GWEC and World Bank Group Target Emerging Offshore Wind Markets

    7 March 2019
    Business & Finance

    The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the World Bank Group (WBG) have revealed plans to work together on efforts to develop offshore wind in emerging markets. This follows the World Bank Group’s launch of a new programme to fast-track the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries, supported by funding from the government […]

  • GWEC and World Bank Group Target Emerging Offshore Wind Markets

    7 March 2019
    Business & Finance

    The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the World Bank Group (WBG) have revealed plans to work together on efforts to develop offshore wind in emerging markets. This follows the World Bank Group’s launch of a new programme to fast-track the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries, supported by funding from the government […]

  • European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan signs offshore wind MOU with GWEC

    17 August 2020
    Business & Finance

    The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on joint activities to support offshore wind development in Taiwan. The organisations will focus on developing opportunities and areas for cooperation through joint advocacy initiatives and other activities. GWEC and ECCT said they shared […]

  • Gov. O’Malley Proposes Tax Credit for Offshore Wind Manufacturers (USA)

    31 January 2011
    Authorities & Government

    Gov. Martin O’Malley will propose a tax credit for manufacturers that build components for offshore wind turbines as part of his growing… By Nicholas Sohr (thedailyrecord) [mappress] Source: thedailyrecord, January 31, 2011

  • VIDEO: UK Government Needs to Commit to Offshore Wind, Panel Says

    5 December 2014

    A debate titled “Stick or twist? The next government’s choices on offshore wind”, held on 13 November 2014, explored the trade-offs the UK government will need to make between deployment, policy certainty and cost reduction. Panellists included: Matthew Knight, (Siemens Energy), Ian Temperton (Climate Change Capital), Colin Morgan (DNV-GL Renewables), and Aram Wood (Statkraft). The […]

  • VIDEO: UK Government Needs to Commit to Offshore Wind, Panel Says

    5 December 2014

    A debate titled “Stick or twist? The next government’s choices on offshore wind”, held on 13 November 2014, explored the trade-offs the UK government will need to make between deployment, policy certainty and cost reduction. Panellists included: Matthew Knight, (Siemens Energy), Ian Temperton (Climate Change Capital), Colin Morgan (DNV-GL Renewables), and Aram Wood (Statkraft). The […]

  • Vattenfall Issues Array Cable Tenders for Danish Offshore Wind Farms

    26 September 2017
    Project & Tenders

    Vattenfall has issued two tenders searching for inter-array cable manufacturing and installation on three Danish offshore wind projects: Kriegers Flak, Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd.

  • Dutch aim to bring back reefs via offshore wind farms

    5 November 2018
    Environment, Human Capital, Research & Development

    Van Oord has installed, in cooperation with the North Sea Foundation, the Natuur & Milieu organisation, and Eneco, reef balls and cages containing flat oysters within the Luchterduinen offshore wind farm, 23 kilometres west of the Dutch port city of IJmuiden.

  • 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 […]