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  • UK: TAG Recruits First Apprentice at Offshore Wind Turbine Monopile Factory

    18 May 2012
    Human Capital

    TAG Energy Solutions has recruited its first apprentices since the completion of its multi-million pound offshore wind turbine monopile production facility. Carl Armstrong, 21, from Stockton-on-Tees, has joined the workforce as an Apprentice Welder and will work alongside TAG Energy Solutions 75 strong workforce of experienced engineers and welding professionals. He is working towards an Advanced […]

  • UK: HIE Commissions Atmos Consulting for Offshore Wind Test Sites Study

    20 July 2012
    Research & Development

    Atmos Consulting has been commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to undertake a feasibility study of eight potential onshore test sites for offshore wind technology.  The study will involve a critical review of the sites, concentrating on those with real development potential, plus detailed consultation with offshore developers and offshore equipment manufacturers to review their […]

  • Germany: DanTysk Offshore Wind Farm Grid Connection Delayed for Spring 2014

    27 July 2012
    Storage

    Vattenfall, Swedish power company, will see its DanTysk offshore wind farm connected to the Germany’s power grid with a delay of up to five months, reports Bloomberg. Siemens spokesman Torsten Wolf stated that the link is scheduled for completion by the spring 2014, even though it was planned to be ready by the very start […]

  • Maritime Know-How in Demand for Offshore Wind Energy and Oil & Gas Production

    14 June 2012

    The offshore segment is one of the most promising fields of activity for the maritime industry ‑ with the main focus on provision of hardware and services both for wind energy as a growth market and for the boom sector of offshore oil and gas production. The technical challenges and economic opportunities will be addressed […]

  • UK: Offshore Wind Industry of Strategic National Importance, Says Secretary of State

    14 June 2012
    Authorities & Government

    RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind energy industry, has welcomed a strong endorsement of the key role being played by the sector in delivering a secure supply of clean electricity to British households and industry. Edward Davey, the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change was speaking at […]

  • UK: Offshore Wind O&M Contracts Offer Great Opportunities for Ports

    15 June 2012
    Operations & Maintenance

    While ports such as Hull, Bremerhaven or Esbjerg might be ready to grab the most important developments, there are potential rich pickings for many other ports which are unable to win the headline projects. As the Portstrategy news portal writes, Richard Marks, business development director at Royal Haskoning, said that almost anyone can get business […]

  • 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 […]

  • Toray Files Complaint Against RI Offshore Wind Power Contract (USA)

    7 October 2011

    Continuing its fight against a long-term contract for the sale of power from an offshore wind farm proposed near Block Island, Toray… By Alex Kuffner (projo) [mappress] Source: projo, October 07, 2011

  • Foundation Installation at Thornton Bank 2 Offshore Wind Farm Complete (Belgium)

    10 October 2011

    All foundations of the offshore wind farm Thornton Bank 2 has been successfully installed off the coast of Belgium. The installation work started in June this year and has been accomplished on schedule. In total, 25 jacket foundations for the wind turbines and one offshore transformer station have been installed 30 kilometres off Oostende in […]

  • GDF Suez in Talks With EON to Bid for French Offshore Wind Power Tender

    14 October 2011
    Project & Tenders

    GDF Suez (GSZ) SA is in talks with Germany’s EON AG to bid together to supply as much as 3,000 megawatts of offshore wind power capacity… (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, October 14, 2011

  • Tidal Transit Plays Important Role in Norfolk’s Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    7 September 2012

    Tidal Transit Limited has recently created five more seagoing and office-based jobs, which is an indication of the company’s important role in the expansion of Norfolk’s offshore wind industry. Using state-of-the-art vessels, Tidal Transit has contracts with a growing number of offshore wind farm developments in the North Sea to transfer crew from shore to […]

  • Azerbaijan Could Set Up Offshore Wind Farm in Oil Production Field

    16 April 2015
    Authorities & Government

    According to Azerbaijani media, the country has plans to install an offshore wind farm in the area of of offshore oil production off the coast of Pirallahi Island.  The project would be the first offshore wind farm built within an offshore oil production area. Its primary cost is estimated to AZN 450 million (around EUR 400 million, […]

  • Offshore Wind Technology to Become Cost-Competitive in Future, IRENA’s Report Says

    19 January 2015
    Business & Finance, Research & Development, Technology

    The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) revealed in a new report. The landmark report, Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014, concludes that biomass, hydropower, geothermal and […]

  • UK’s Offshore Wind Generation Jumps 52 Per Cent in 2015 Q3

    22 December 2015
    Authorities & Government

    Offshore wind power generation in the UK increased from 2.2 TWh in the third quarter of 2014 to 3.4 TWh in 2015 Q3, a 53 per cent jump year-on-year, according to the statistics published by the UK government today. The increase is attributed to a combination of higher wind speeds compared to last year as well as increased […]

  • UK Shadow Energy Secretary Visits North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm

    11 February 2015
    Authorities & Government

    Caroline Flint MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change visited North Hoyle Offshore Wind Farm last week. During the visit to the wind power plant, the Shadow Energy Minister presented three MHI Vestas Offshore Wind employees with 10 year service awards. The three technicians Chris Keeting, Bryn Hughes and Peter Brown have […]

  • DW: Offshore Wind to See over €200Bn CapEx Invested in Next Decade

    19 November 2015
    Business & Finance

    Over €200bn of Capital Expenditure will be invested in the offshore wind sector over the next decade, resulting in forecast cumulative capacity of ~74GW by 2025. This will be driven by a large number of developments taking place in the UK, Germany and China and strengthened by the growth of new entrants to the offshore […]

  • Uncertainty to Harm Scottish Offshore Wind & Island Renewables Projects, Ewing Says

    22 July 2015

    A further delay in providing much-needed clarity on support for renewables could “cause damage to Scotland’s offshore wind and islands renewable energy projects” according to Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has postponed announcements on Contracts for Difference until at least the autumn. DECC had previously committed to […]

  • E.ON Sells 80 Pct in Rödsand II Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)

    13 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    E.ON today agreed to sell an 80 percent stake in its 207 megawatt Rödsand II (Nysted 2) offshore wind farm to the Danish energy company SEAS-NVE. The deal is consistent with E.ON’s ‘less capital, more value’ strategic approach. E.ON will retain a 20 percent stake and will remain the operator for the remaining lifetime 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 […]

  • Typhoon Sells Remaining 5 Pct Interest in Gemini Offshore Wind Farm

    30 January 2014
    Business & Finance

    Typhoon Offshore B.V. (“Typhoon Offshore”) announced it has entered into agreements with Northland Power Inc. (“Northland”) regarding the sale of Typhoon Offshore’s remaining 5% interest in Gemini, the 600MW offshore wind project currently in advanced development. This will top up Northland’s majority equity stake in Gemini to 60%. Gemini is to be located 85 kilometres […]

  • Germany: Salzgitter Group to Provide Steel for Baltic 2 Offshore Wind Farm

    8 October 2013

    Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH (ILG) and Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH (MGB), both member companies of the Salzgitter Group, will be delivering a total of 44,150 tons of plate, which is the major share of the material required for the steel tube constructions of the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm. Siemens and EEW Special Pipe Constructions are […]

  • Europe update: First half year gives mixed image for offshore wind

    10 October 2013

    A report from the European wind agency EWEA shows mixed statistics for the offshore wind industry so far this year. The first six months of 2013 saw a record high for installed and grid-connected turbines. Newly installed capacity doubled compared to last year, with 1,045MW. But investment and financing options are in sharp contrast with […]

  • Gamesa on Right Track, Offshore Wind Alliance with Areva to Bring Additional Benefits

    28 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    Today in Zamudio (Vizcaya, Spain) Gamesa held its Shareholders’ General Meeting, at second call, at which its stockholders ratified the company’s 2013 financial and management performance, among other motions. Ignacio Martín, Executive Chairman of Gamesa, briefly overviewed the company’s earnings performance in 2013, underscoring its enhanced profitability, having recorded a net profit of €45 million […]

  • First Subsea to Introduce New Hang Off Connector for Offshore Wind Turbines

    16 June 2014
    Technology

    Connector specialist First Subsea will introduce a revolutionary cable connector for offshore wind turbines at Windforce 2014 in Bremen (17-19 June). The Hang Off Connector reduces the time, cost and risk associated with offshore cable installation. Unlike traditional hang off devices, the First Subsea Connector provides an instant airtight structural connection to the lower deck, significantly reducing […]

  • India Takes Large Step Towards Its First Offshore Wind Project

    1 October 2014
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up a Joint Venture Company ( JVC) towards undertaking the First Demonstration Offshore Wind Power Project in India along the Gujarat coast has been signed in the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of State (I/C), Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy. The MoU was signed by […]