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  • DETI Proposes Action Plan for Offshore Wind and Tidal Development in Northern Ireland

    25 August 2011
    Research & Development

    A draft Offshore Renewable Energy Strategic Action Plan from DETI has proposed targets of 600MW from offshore wind and 300MW from tidal… (energyireland) [mappress] Source: energyireland, August 25, 2011

  • Denmark: Offshore Wind Industry Leaders Invited to Join Project on Corrosion Protection

    14 March 2013
    Research & Development

    FORCE Technology, Institut de la Corrosion from France, Vattenfall A/S and DONG Energy A/S have partnered up to create a Joint Industry Project that aims at generating realistic and sufficient data to update corrosion control design guidelines specifically for the offshore wind farm structures. Offshore wind farm owners and operators are hereby invited to join […]

  • Blast Protection against Catastrophic Transformer Failure on Offshore Wind Turbines (Germany)

    7 December 2012
    Technology

    Scottish Southern Energy (SSE), the U.K.’s second largest energy company are very stringent in ensuring all potential risks are identified and conduct detailed HAZOP studies ahead of making Health and Safety decisions. One such study in this application identified a potential risk of catastrophic transformer failure. The transformer room is located at the base of […]

  • Offshore Wind Farm Industry Defends Against ‘Heavy Subsidies’ Accusations (UK)

    9 August 2011
    Business & Finance

    THE wind power industry has today hit back at claims that policies to encourage the development of renewable energy risk destroying tens of…   By Craig Robinson (eadt) [mappress] Source: eadt, August 09, 2011;

  • Carbon Trust Launches Competition for Next Generation of Offshore Wind Cables (UK)

    23 May 2013
    Research & Development, Storage

    The Carbon Trust, as part of its Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), has launched a new competition to fast track the development of new 66kV cables to be used by the offshore wind industry. The goal is to ensure that new 66kV cables are developed in time to be used on Round 3 projects in the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Seacat’s ‘Resolute’ Contracted to Work at Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm (UK)

    28 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Seacat Services, the class leading vessel transfer operator, has announced that Resolute, its latest 24-metre, class-certified workboat, has been contracted to Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Limited, to work at the Greater Gabbard and Galloper offshore wind farms. With growing pressure to deliver a series of fully operational offshore wind farms ahead of Round 3, there […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • USA: TCL and Coastal Conservation League to Host Offshore Wind Energy Forum

    7 May 2012

      The Technical College of the Lowcountry and the Coastal Conservation League will host an offshore wind energy forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 in the MacLean Hall auditorium at the TCL Beaufort campus, 921 Ribaut Road. The event is free and open to the public. Chris Carnevale, the Coastal Climate and Energy Coordinator […]

  • Statoil considers developing world’s first floating offshore wind farm in Scotland

    1 September 2010
    Research & Development, Technology

    Norwegian energy company Statoil is considering developing the world’s first floating offshore wind farm in Scotland following early success…   (theengineer) [mappress] Source: theengineer, September 01, 2010;

  • Installation of 51 monopiles at Walney 1 offshore wind farm finished (UK)

    26 August 2010

    Danish energy giant DONG Energy has announced that all of the 51 monopiles and 51 transition pieces have now been installed at the Walney 1… (newenergyfocus) [mappress] Source: newenergyfocus, August 26, 2010;

  • Niedersachsen ports invites politicians to see offshore wind industry potential (Germany)

    26 August 2010
    Authorities & Government, Operations & Maintenance

    Seaports of Niedersachsen is promoting offshore capabilities at the group of Lower Saxony ports and has invited senior German politicians to…   (heavyliftpfi) [mappress] Source: heavyliftpfi, August 26, 2010;

  • Crown Estate approves offshore wind farm building near Aberdeen (UK)

    5 August 2010
    Research & Development

    Plans for a £150million offshore windfarm near Aberdeen have been approved by the Crown Estate. The body, which manages the seabed up to 12… (pressandjournal) [mappress] Source: pressandjournal, August 05 , 2010;