Offshore Wind
Belgium: ABB Commissions Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Connection
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has successfully commissioned the subsea transmission link connecting one of the largest offshore wind farms in Europe to the Belgian grid. The Thornton Bank project, executed for the Belgian company C-Power NV was completed on schedule. The tr
Belgium: ABB Commissions Thornton Bank Offshore Wind Connection
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has successfully commissioned the subsea transmission link connecting one of the largest offshore wind farms in Europe to the Belgian grid. The Thornton Bank project, executed for the Belgian company C-Power NV was completed on schedule. The tr
Deutsche Windtechnik Forms New Unit
Deutsche Windtechnik’s rapidly growing business areas, Offshore and Appraisal and Consulting (onshore and offshore), have been renamed as they are now combined in one unit. From now on all activities will be handled under the umbrella of the ‘Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore und Consulting GmbH’. Matth
UK: Wales Green Energy Awards Finalists Announced
The finalists for the first Wales Green Energy Awards have been announced today. The new awards, organised by RenewableUK Cymru, celebrate the achievements of the green energy industry in Wales. A panel of independent judges comprising Lee Water, Director of the Institute of Welsh Affairs, Peter Dav
UK: South Boats and Seacat Services Ink GBP 10 Mln Order
Seacat Services, the class leading offshore wind transfer vessel operator, and South Boats IoW, the UK’s foremost manufacturer of wind farm crew transfer vessels, have signed a £10m, three workboat deal. The agreement represents one of the largest single wind farm workboat orders ever placed by a ch
VIDEO: BLG Logistics for Offshore Wind Industry
BLG Logistics focuses on the renewable sources found right on its doorstep: offshore wind energy. BLG’s decades of experience as an international, seaport-oriented logistics service provider, combined with engineering know-how, makes this possible. BLG identified the signs of the times early on and
VIDEO: BLG Logistics for Offshore Wind Industry
BLG Logistics focuses on the renewable sources found right on its doorstep: offshore wind energy. BLG’s decades of experience as an international, seaport-oriented logistics service provider, combined with engineering know-how, makes this possible. BLG identified the signs of the times early on and
Vos Prodect Completes Submarine Cable Tests at Nordsee Ost OWF (Germany)
Based on the request from ABB and RWE, Vos Prodect Innovations has completed pull tests with 3 individual infield submarine cables for Nordsee Ost OWF project, in order to prove the functionality of the temporary and permanent hang-off sections. The tests have been witnessed and approved by the well
Finland: Moventas to Rebrand Its Industrial Gear Business
Moventas is preparing to rebrand its industrial gear business, and to run the two core businesses more independently of each other than before, in order to better serve its customers in both segments. The company’s legal structure will remain as it is, but its operational structure will be developed
German Offshore Conference with High-Ranking Danish Participants
For hardly any other branch of industry is international cooperation as important as for the offshore industry. Frequently, companies from all over the world cooperate in the construction and operation of offshore wind farms. Denmark is an important partner for Germany’s offshore industry. A major p
Inverness Hosts Scotland’s Largest Marine Energy Conference
Scotland, and in particular the Highlands and Islands, is continuing to lead the world in the development of marine energy devices – according to the Chief Executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Alex Paterson opened the annual Scottish Renewables Marine Energy Conference at Eden Court,
Inverness Hosts Scotland’s Largest Marine Energy Conference
Scotland, and in particular the Highlands and Islands, is continuing to lead the world in the development of marine energy devices – according to the Chief Executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Alex Paterson opened the annual Scottish Renewables Marine Energy Conference at Eden Court,
Scottish Government Funds Commercialisation of Pelamis Wave Energy Device
The Scottish Government has awarded a share of the Marine Renewables Commercialisation Fund (MRCF) to Pelamis Wave Power, to support the commercialisation of the Pelamis wave energy device and parallel site development activities. Richard Yemm, CEO of Pelamis Wave Power said: “Today’s announcement i
Australia: Perth Wave Project Reaches Milestone 3
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced the formal completion of Government Grant Milestone 3 of the Perth Wave Energy Project, the ordering of long lead items. The eligible Government payment for the completion of the Milestone totals $2,770,422 of which $950,759 has already be