Offshore Wind
UK: Number of Offshore Wind Jobs Doubles in the Last 3 Years
RenewableUK, the trade body for the UK wind and marine renewables sector, today published an update of its 2010 study into employment in the wind, wave and tidal energy sectors. Working for a Green Britain and Northern Ireland reveals that together these important growth industries now directly empl
UK: Narec’s Electrical and Materials Laboratories Awarded UKAS Accreditation
Narec’s Electrical and Materials Laboratories have today been awarded accreditation by UKAS for testing of power cable systems; complementing the lab’s existing ASTA/Intertek and Narec’s existing UKAS blade test credentials. The laboratories provide an extensive suite of development and certificatio
UK: Narec’s Electrical and Materials Laboratories Awarded UKAS Accreditation
Narec’s Electrical and Materials Laboratories have today been awarded accreditation by UKAS for testing of power cable systems; complementing the lab’s existing ASTA/Intertek and Narec’s existing UKAS blade test credentials. The laboratories provide an extensive suite of development and certificatio
Italy: 40South Energy Readies for Wave Device Deployment
40South Energy undertook several tests last week to prepare for the deployment of its wave energy technology at Punta Righini, Italy. The company recently announced that it had performed trials at the harbor in Navicelli, Pisa. The first activities tested were practicing the connection procedures in
RWE Subcontracts Semco for Nordsee Ost Substation Project (Germany)
German energy group RWE has chosen Semco Maritime as subcontractor for design and installation of German utility provider RWE’s substation platform at the offshore wind farm Nordsee Ost in the German North Sea region. The project includes offshore commissioning of the electrical and technical system
WaveRoller to Be Deployed in La Région Bretagne, France
Fortum, DCNS and AW-Energy signed a development agreement in wave power research and development with the support of La Région Bretagne. As part of the agreement, the companies will develop a joint 1.5 MW wave power demonstration project. The wave power technology chosen for the project is WaveRolle
RenewableUK to Organize First Wave & Tidal Business Forum
The Wave & Tidal Business Forum will be part of the Wave & Tidal Day running on Day 2 of the RenewableUK 2013, Wednesday 6 November. Attending the Wave & Tidal Day provides an opportunity to do business with major players featured in the Wave & Tidal Pavilion and attend a full day of conference [&he
RenewableUK to Organize First Wave & Tidal Business Forum
The Wave & Tidal Business Forum will be part of the Wave & Tidal Day running on Day 2 of the RenewableUK 2013, Wednesday 6 November. Attending the Wave & Tidal Day provides an opportunity to do business with major players featured in the Wave & Tidal Pavilion and attend a full day of conference [&he
Local MP Visits CTruk in London, UK
Bernard Jenkin, Member of Parliament for Harwich and North Essex, visited Brightlingsea-based designer and builder of multi-purpose composite marine craft, CTruk, in London last week as the defence and security event DSEI drew to a close. CTruk launched its proof-of-concept Force Protection Craft, T
MCT to Take Part in British Energy Challenge Events
Marine Current Turbines (MCT) will participate in the forthcoming British Energy Challenge events in Newcastle and Bristol. “We all take energy for granted – but how we make and use it today is one of the most urgent issues facing the UK today.” Marine Current Turbines, a Siemens Business will be ex
Norway: Fjellstrand Delivers Three Wind Farm Vessels
Norwegian shipyard Fjellstrand has delivered three 25 meter-long wind farm vessels out of six ordered by Denmark’s World Marine Offshore (WMO). As confirmed by Fjellstrand, the fourth vessel will follow by the end of September, whereas the two 30-meter vessels will be delivered in May and June 2014
UK: CWind Expands into Operations and Maintenance Phase of Offshore Wind Farms
CWind, a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry, is expanding its services in the operations and maintenance phase of offshore wind farms. The company, which has supported the construction of close to 20 offshore wind farms over the last four years, has announced the appointment
Canada: AOE Proves Wave Energy Technology
With founders and potential investors looking on; Jim Matei, COO of AOE pulled the test buoy out into a calm ocean, secured it to the anchoring system and with mechanically generated waves began compressing air. Gauges on the dock launching area read almost 10 PSI after only a couple small waves. Th
Canada: AOE Proves Wave Energy Technology
With founders and potential investors looking on; Jim Matei, COO of AOE pulled the test buoy out into a calm ocean, secured it to the anchoring system and with mechanically generated waves began compressing air. Gauges on the dock launching area read almost 10 PSI after only a couple small waves. Th