Top News of the Week Jun 1-7, 2015

Nordseewerke Files for Bankruptcy

Nordseewerke from Emden, Germany, has filed for bankruptcy due to the upcoming imminent insolvency, CEO Thierry Putters told German media.

USA: Icebreaker OW Project to Use Mono Bucket Foundations

The Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) announced today that the Icebreaker offshore wind project, planned for the Ohio waters of Lake Erie, will utilize Mono Bucket foundations, developed by Denmark-based Universal Foundation (UF).

Siemens 4MW Turbines to Spin off Taiwanese Coast

Formosa Wind Power Co. Ltd has signed a turbine supply deal with Siemens Wind Power for the Formosa 1 offshore wind farm test project, Taiwan’s first utility-size offshore wind farm.

Study on Horns Rev 1 OWF’s Effect on Fish Published

Scientists from the National Institute of Aquatic Resources at Technical University of Denmark have studied long-term effects of Horns Rev 1 offshore wind farm in the North Sea on fish communities.

Siemens Nets Massive Offshore Wind Turbine Deal

ScottishPower Renewables has selected Siemens as its preferred turbine supplier for the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm.