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  • Siemens Step Closer to Final GL Certificate for 6MW Offshore Wind Turbine

    19 November 2013
    Technology

    Siemens Wind Power has received the Provisional Type Certificate from GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) for its 6 megawatt offshore wind turbine. The Provisional Type Certificate is a milestone towards the final certification of the wind turbine. It attests the conformity of the wind turbine design, manufacturing and testing processes for all safety relevant items […]

  • Shanghai Electric Targets 30 Pct in China’s Offshore Wind Turbine Market

    20 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    As offshore wind sector in China is set to grow rapidly, Shanghai Electric Group voiced its intention to become the leading company in the country’s offshore wind turbine market by taking over 30% thereof, writes the Shanghai Daily. The company will supply 28 wind turbines, with 3.6 MW capacity each, for the second phase of […]

  • UK: Wireless Headsets Aid Health and Safety for Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians

    2 January 2013

    Offshore wind energy is a young, rapidly growing industry in which hundreds of millions of pounds are being invested as the UK seeks to secure its source of renewable energy for future generations. As in all young industries, the challenges are immense, and many companies which have traditionally worked in marine engineering and technology are […]

  • ONS: UK Offshore Wind Generated GBP 5.7 Billion Turnover in 2014

    29 November 2016
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The offshore wind sector accounted for 6.8% of the total turnover from the low carbon and renewable energy (LCRE) economy in the UK in 2014, equating to GBP 5.7 billion including both direct and indirect activity, according to the latest data from the country’s Office for National Statistics (ONS). For the UK offshore wind sector, 45.6% of […]

  • Clemson University Opens USD 100 Mln Offshore Wind Testing Facility

    22 November 2013
    Human Capital, Research & Development, Technology

    Clemson University Restoration Institute officially opened their 82,000-square-foot Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility and Electrical Grid Simulator yesterday in North Charleston, South Carolina. “The Southeast has a world-class offshore wind resource, and now also has a world-class research center to develop the technology to capture this resource and turn it into clean, affordable energy for […]

  • ODS-Petrodata Releases International Offshore Wind Vessels Market Report (USA)

    9 February 2011

    ODS-Petrodata today announces the release of the International Offshore Wind Vessels Market Report. Covering the growth of the global offshore wind vessel market, this report examines market dynamics such as the events leading us to an oversupply of installation vessels in the near future. With 23 new and specialised installation vessels due to be delivered […]

  • Offshore Wind Installation Vessels Market to Hit USD 2.93 Bln by 2020

    10 December 2014

    The global market value for offshore wind turbine and foundation installation vessels will increase more than fivefold, from an estimated $0.56 billion in 2014 to approximately $2.93 billion by 2020, representing an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 30%, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report states that increasing installations will […]

  • Reportlinker Announces Report on Vessels, Cables and Foundations in Offshore Wind Market (USA)

    9 January 2013
    Research & Development

    Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: “Vessels, Cables and Foundations in the Offshore Wind Market – Global Market Size, Cost Analysis, Market Share and Demand-Supply Scenario to 2020”. “Vessels, Cables and Foundations in the Offshore Wind Market – Global Market Size, Cost Analysis, Market Share and Demand-Supply Scenario […]

  • UK: GlobalData Releases Vessels, Cables and Foundations in Offshore Wind Market Report

    15 May 2012
    Storage

      “Vessels, Cables and Foundations in the Offshore Wind Market – Global Market Size, Cost Analysis, Market Share and Demand-Supply Scenario to 2020” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the vessels and foundation market in the offshore wind industry. The research provides an understanding […]

  • Two firms fined 243,750 pounds for offshore wind worker injury (UK)

    27 September 2010
    Business & Finance

    Two firms developing an offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth have been fined a total of £243, 750 for health and safety breaches during the… (newenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: newenergyfocus, September 27, 2010;

  • State officials narrow down possible sites for offshore wind farm (USA)

    26 September 2010
    Authorities & Government

    State officials say they’ve narrowed the geographical area where a proposed 200-turbine wind farm could be built off the Maryland coastline… (delmarvanow) [mappress] Source: delmarvanow, September 27, 2010;

  • ABPmer Launches SMART Service to Present it at Offshore Wind 2011 Conference (UK)

    28 June 2011
    Technology

      ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) has developed an integrated approach to manage sediment mobility risk and is making the service available to coincide with RUK’s Offshore Wind Conference being held in Liverpool (28-30 June 2011). The Sediment Mobility and Risk Tool (SMART) is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of […]

  • Republican Introduce Bill to Ban Offshore Wind Development in Great Lakes (USA)

    7 April 2011
    Authorities & Government

    Reps. Ray Franz (R-Onekama) and Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) have introduced a bill that would ban all offshore wind development in the Great…   By Eartha Jane Melzer (michiganmessenger) [mappress] Source: michiganmessenger, April 07, 2011

  • Export cable laying soon to begin at Moray East offshore wind project

    28 July 2020
    Business Developments & Projects

    The boulder picking operations have begun at the export cable route of the Moray East offshore wind project in Scotland. The boulder picking work started on 24 July using Olympic Triton, while the export cable laying and trenching operations are set to begin circa 28 July. NKT Victoria will be laying the three export cables […]

  • GeoSea to Build Large Offshore Wind Farms with New Next-Gen Vessel

    1 March 2017

    As of 2019, GeoSea will use a next generation vessel – named Orion – for the construction of the large offshore wind farms, after its mother company DEME placed an order for the 216.5m DP3 installation vessel with COSCO shipyard in China.

  • UK: Guernsey’s Tidal, Wave and Offshore Wind Resources Discussed at Westminster Event

    29 October 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Guernsey’s capacity to act as a hub for renewable energy generation and to provide financial products and services to the cleantech sector has been discussed at an event held at the House of Commons. The renewable energy reception was held on Tuesday 11th September and included Rt. Hon. Ed Davey, MP, Secretary of State for […]

  • Ørsted picks Pulse monitoring equipment for Greater Changhua offshore wind project

    22 April 2020
    Technology

    Pulse Structural Monitoring has won a contract to provide digital structural monitoring and insight services and equipment for Ørsted’s Greater Changhua offshore wind project in Taiwan. Pulse is in charge of providing the design, fabrication, yard installation and commissioning of the monitoring instrumentation on three wind turbine foundations. The Acteon company said it will supply […]

  • UK: Beach Works Begin for Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm

    13 March 2012

    Yesterday, a project team has began excavating small sections of the beach to help prepare for the installation of subsea cabling, which is being brought ashore at Pensarn, North Wales. The trials will be carried out by contractor Global Marine Systems Limited, on behalf of Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Limited, and will help […]

  • USA: 53 Pct Block Island Residents Pro Offshore Wind Farm

    11 January 2013
    Research & Development

    The Block Island Residents Association (BIRA) sent the results of a poll regarding the Block Island Wind Farm to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which show that 53% of the interviewed people are in favour of the project and 38% are opposed to it, writes The Block Island Times. The results of the public […]

  • IHC to Deliver Noise Mitigation System for Riffgat Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)

    18 January 2012

    IHC Offshore Systems, part of IHC Merwede, announces it has been awarded a rental contract for the Noise Mitigation System NMS-6900. Dutch offshore contractor Seaway Heavy Lifting will operate the NMS-6900 during the installation of 30 monopile foundations for the Riffgat offshore wind farm off the north-west coast of Germany. The contract has been signed […]

  • Humber Offshore Wind Energy Businesses Take Centre Stage at RenewableUK’s Event

    14 June 2012

    The Humber region’s offshore wind energy businesses are taking centre stage in London this week. Team Humber Marine Alliance member companies are out in force in the capital for the Global Offshore Wind conference and exhibition, and to mark the launch of the new Humber Renewables brand. The strength and breadth of the Humber region’s […]

  • Harwich Has the Potential to Become Major Player in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    23 September 2013
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    Harwich has all the potential and advantages to make it a major player in the offshore wind energy industry – it just needs a level playing field to compete on with its competitors. That was the message to Greg Barker, Government Minister for Energy and Climate Change, from a business delegation in the town on […]

  • UK: Harwich Has the Potential to Become Major Player in Offshore Wind Industry

    23 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Harwich has all the potential and advantages to make it a major player in the offshore wind energy industry – it just needs a level playing field to compete on with its competitors. That was the message to Greg Barker, Government Minister for Energy and Climate Change, from a business delegation in the town on […]

  • Havfram set to order installation vessel for 20+ MW offshore wind turbines

    27 September 2021
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    Havfram is expected to place an order for a new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) in the next quarter of this year, the company revealed on 27 September as it announced a target of having a majority of its income coming from the renewable energy sector by the middle of this decade. The semi-submersible jack-up […]

  • NSRI: Subsea Companies Should Branch Out into Offshore Wind IMR Market

    5 December 2016
    Research & Development

    A new report from National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) has identified operations & maintenance (O&M) – particularly inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) activities – as the highest potential area for subsea companies to diversify into offshore wind. Titled ‘Subsea Technological Challenges in Offshore Wind’, the report highlights opportunities the offshore wind industry holds for UK […]