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  • Japan: Kajima, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Planning 500MW Offshore Wind Farm

    16 November 2012
    Research & Development

    Kajima Corp. and the engineering unit of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. are planning to construct 500MW of offshore wind power in the next five years, the companies announced yesterday. This follows the statement that these two companies have combined their expertise in a study, aiming to provide the total solution services for designing […]

  • UK: ITW Densit Completes Grouting of World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

    16 November 2012

    On the 19th of October 2012 ITW Densit finalized its part in the famous London Array project. For almost two years, ITW Densit has been working on both offshore and onshore grouting within the London Array project. This included offshore and onshore grouting of 175 wind turbines and the two offshore substation foundations. The onshore […]

  • Germany: DC Netz Needs Offshore Wind Farm Contractors for Two Projects

    16 November 2012
    Storage

    DC Netz BorWin5 GmbH is seeking contractors for 2 separate windfarm projects – BorWin5 and DolWin4. BorWin5: System for transmission of electric power (approximately 900 MW) between offshore wind farms in the cluster BorWin and a grid connection point on land. In particular, the transmission power, the losses, the availability and compliance with the Grid […]

  • USA: Offshore Wind Energy Act Passes House Economic Matters Committee

    27 March 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Following two years of intense debate, the powerful House Economic Matters committee favorably reported, with a vote of 13 to 8, the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2012 (HB 441) to the floor of the House of Delegates, where it is expected to pass. The Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2012 would set […]

  • UK: Environmentalists Raise Concern Over Effect of Offshore Wind Farms on Coastline

    29 March 2012
    Authorities & Government, Environment

    With an aim of reducing carbon emissions in half by 2020, Britain is pushing ahead with fast development of wind industry on its coastlines, The Telegraph reports. Namely, the plan for this year is to reach the number of 3,500 wind turbines, which underlies construction of additional 300 wind turbines, out of which 250 turbines […]

  • Offshore Wind Supply to Exceed Demand for Next Decade, Says EWEA (UK)

    16 January 2012

    One of the latest developments coming from Germany – Europe’s biggest economy – in relation to the renewable energy industry is news that the utility giant RWE has announced its plans to invest €5bn in both the UK and Poland. There is also to be an additional €1bn investment in offshore wind developments in the […]

  • Offshore Wind Power USA 2012 Adds Two New Keynote Speakers

    17 January 2012

    Green Power Conferences’ 3rd annual Offshore Wind Power USA, the premier conference for professionals in the U.S. offshore wind industry, has announced that two additional keynote speakers have been added to the already comprehensive roster of experts at the conference to be held February 22-24 at the Haynes Convention Center in Boston. Deputy Secretary of […]

  • US Coast Holds More than 4,000 GW of Offshore Wind Power

    31 January 2012

    There is the potential to generate more than 4,000 gigawatts of energy from offshore wind but the United States has no offshore wind farms,… (upi) [mappress] Site: upi, January 31, 2012; Image: windpoweringamerica

  • SAT-Training Opens Offshore, Wind & Maritime Training Facilities in Esbjerg (Denmark)

    7 February 2012

    On February 1, SAT-Training opened offshore, wind & maritime training facilities in Esbjerg, Denmark.  Eigil Jensen, Operation Manager, is confident that, “we have listened carefully to what our Customers needs are and have developed a concept that is entirely client focused, ensuring that flexible delivery of courses, both prescribed and bespoke, are available when required […]

  • BOEM Takes Big Step Towards Offshore Wind Power Development (USA)

    8 February 2012

    Echoing President Obama’s State of the Union call for additional clean energy development, the US DOI and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has taken a major step towards commercial-scale offshore wind energy leasing by streamlining the development of offshore wind power in the Mid-Atlantic and announcing a finding that issuing wind energy leases in […]

  • China: Offshore Wind Has Maximum Growth Potential, Nexans’ President Says

    27 February 2012
    Environment, Research & Development

    Satrijo Tanudjojo, president of Nexans (China) Wires & Cables Co., stated in an interview “The future of power cable will be submarine. China has put a lot of efforts into renewable energy, and one of the areas which is considered to have the maximum growth potential is offshore wind farm,” therefore submarine cables are needed […]

  • Malta Opens Public Consultation on 36-turbine Offshore Wind Farm Project

    27 February 2012
    Authorities & Government

    The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has opened public consultation on a 36-turbine floating wind farm project off the northeast coast of Malta proposed by the Swedish company Hexicon. A closing date for the consultation period will be additionally announced. According to a Project Description Statement, the offshore wind farm will comprise 36 turbines set […]

  • MEA, DBED Commission Three Offshore Wind Supply Chain Analyses (USA)

    1 March 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Kinetik Partners released three offshore wind supply chain analyses commissioned by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) in response to questions raised during the General Assembly’s legislative summer study. These reports assessed the sufficiency, competitiveness and opportunities for development of several of Maryland sectors critical for […]

  • Northern Ireland and Belfast Harbour Bid for Business at Offshore Wind Event (UK)

    30 June 2011

    Northern Ireland is demonstrating its expertise and experience in offshore wind and marine energy at Offshore Wind 2011. Invest Northern Ireland and Belfast Harbour have joined forces on the Northern Ireland stand to showcase the region’s capabilities in offshore wind and marine energy at the event, organised by Renewables UK, which runs on June 28 […]

  • Officials Discuss Social Acceptance of Offshore Wind Farms in East Anglia (UK)

    4 July 2011
    Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    A delegation of government officials and politicians from Sweden spent two days with key energy figures in East Anglia to discuss the … (businessweekly) [mappress] Source: businessweekly, July 04, 2011;

  • Gov. Snyder’s Administration Studies Potential Offshore Wind Turbine Regulations (USA)

    30 August 2011
    Authorities & Government

      Gov. Rick Snyder is opposed to the proposed Indian casino in Fruitport Township because those plans “cross the line.”   By Dave Alexander (mlive) [mappress] Source: mlive, August 30, 2011;

  • Fugro Completes Installation of Electrical Substation at Lincs Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    14 September 2011

      Fugro Renewables completed a £2.5 million contract with Centrica Renewable Energy Ltd to assist with the installation of an electrical substation at the Lincs offshore wind farm. Located 8 km east of Skegness and covering 35 square kilometres, the development lies within one of the UK’s most environmentally sensitive coastal regions. The task was […]

  • Martha’s Vineyard Offshore Wind Alliance Submits Lease Application to BOEMRE (USA)

    1 May 2011
    Business & Finance

    Vineyard Power (VP), a community-owned energy cooperative based here, signed an agreement and entered into a partnership with OffshoreMW… By Janet Hefler (mvtimes) [mappress] Source: mvtimes, May 01, 2011;

  • NYPA Board Chairman Michael Townsend Questions Offshore Wind Project (USA)

    3 May 2011
    Authorities & Government

      New York Power Authority board chairman Michael Townsend questioned Monday whether the authority’s offshore wind farm proposal should go forward. “From my perspective, I don’t think that project is very viable at this time, politically or economically,” said Townsend, a lawyer with the Perinton-based law firm Harris Beach. The authority, an independent arm of […]

  • Narec to Launch Public Consultations on Blyth Offshore Wind Demonstrator Project (UK)

    9 December 2011

    Information on Narec’s proposed 15 turbine Offshore Wind Demonstration Project to be located off the coast of Blyth, will take place w/c 12th December at the following locations: 13th December, 13:00 – 20:00 Blyth Community Enterprise Centre 14th December, 13:00 – 20:00 The Windsor Hotel, Whitley Bay 15th December, 13:00 – 20:00 Newbiggin Sports and […]

  • Frogman Corps Detonate Mine at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm Site (Denmark)

    5 January 2012

    In 2010, DONG Energy performed detailed geophysical surveys of the seabed in the wind farm area. In connection with the surveys, a few objects with magnetic signs, indicating that it might be old bombs, were located.. In connection with the surveys, a few objects with magnetic signs, indicating that it might be old bombs, were […]

  • Siemens Teams Up with 4 Taiwan Companies on Offshore Wind Power Development

    18 November 2011

    Viewing that Taiwan is suitable for developing offshore power in the Taiwan Strait, Germany-based Siemens has cooperated with four Taiwan…   (digitimes) [mappress] Source: digitimes, November 18, 2011; Image: siemens

  • The Netherlands: Chevalier Floatels Showcases its Floatel Concept at EWEA Offshore Wind

    24 November 2011

    Chevalier Floatels has made good progress with the development of its new offshore floatel concept. The design of the two DP2 floatels with Ampelmann Heave Compensated Gangway nears completion. With the Ampelmann located on the top deck a whole range of advantages are achieved. The high location of the Amplemann makes horizontal access to the […]

  • International Development Group to Learn About Offshore Wind Power in Maine (USA)

    4 October 2011

    An international group that promotes economic policies that have a positive social impact will be in Maine to learn more about the plan to…   (necn) [mappress] Source: necn, October 04, 2011

  • O&M Building for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm on its Way (Denmark)

    5 October 2011

      The personnel are working flat out to complete the O&M buildings at Grenaa Harbour. The assembly of the elements for the future welfare and administration building is almost complete, and the shape of the building now looks like the outline on the site sign. The next step is the light external wall on the […]