Offshore Wind
CONNECTING OFFSHORE WIND FARMS: TSO TenneT uses German experience for Dutch offshore challenge
In the Netherlands, the government aspires to build new offshore wind farms with a combined output of 3,450MW by 2023. The Minister of Economic Affairs recently decided that Transmission System Operator (TSO) TenneT will have the responsibility of building the offshore grid to accommodate these wind
LongBay SeaPower Submits West Somerset Lagoon Details
The company behind the West Somerset Lagoon has submitted details about a forthcoming planning submission for its tidal energy project. LongBay SeaPower proposes to harness the natural resources of the Bristol Channel to generate electricity. The GBP 2.4 billion project would comprise a continuous b
LongBay SeaPower Submits West Somerset Lagoon Details
The company behind the West Somerset Lagoon has submitted details about a forthcoming planning submission for its tidal energy project. LongBay SeaPower proposes to harness the natural resources of the Bristol Channel to generate electricity. The GBP 2.4 billion project would comprise a continuous b
EU Releases Information on ‘Clean Energy Cooperation with India’ Project
The European Commission has released early information about the project “Clean Energy Cooperation with India (CECI)” on behalf of and for the account of India. The project aims to enhance India’s capacity to deploy low carbon energy production and improve energy efficiency, thereby contributing to
Boskalis Now Owns More than 20% of Fugro
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has increased its holding in Fugro N.V. to 20.01%. Boskalis stresses that this is not a step towards making an offer. Boskalis views Fugro as an interesting company with strong market positions in its core activities. The strategy of Boskalis is focused on offshore an
Top News of the Week Jan 5 -11, 2015
MPI Acquires RWE’s Victoria Mathias WTIV MPI Offshore has acquired wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), Victoria Mathias, from RWE Innogy. Suzlon in Talks over Its German Subsidiary Indian wind energy manufacturer, Suzlon, is in talks over the sale of its German subsidiary Senvion. V164-8.0 MW S
Top News of the Week Jan 5 -11, 2015
MPI Acquires RWE’s Victoria Mathias WTIV MPI Offshore has acquired wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), Victoria Mathias, from RWE Innogy. Suzlon in Talks over Its German Subsidiary Indian wind energy manufacturer, Suzlon, is in talks over the sale of its German subsidiary Senvion. V164-8.0 MW S
Offshore Wind Investment Reached USD 19.4 Bln in 2014
World clean energy investment rebounded strongly in 2014, boosted by demand for solar photovoltaics on the back of its greatly improved competitiveness, and by the financing of a record $19.4bn of offshore wind projects. Authoritative annual data, published today by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, sho
UK Event to Address North Sea Energy and Maritime Spatial Planning
The North Sea Region has the potential to act as an engine for growth in Europe, add value to the European Union and contribute to the objectives of the EU2020 strategy. Whereas the EU has developed regional strategies for the Baltic and Adriatic Sea areas and has begun developing strategies for the
Damen Delivers Cable Laying Vessel to Van Oord (Gallery)
Damen delivered a new DOC 8500 cable laying vessel to international offshore contractor Van Oord on 22nd of December. Named Nexus, the 126-metre vessel is intended for the installation of electricity cables for offshore wind farms. Van Oord is currently making preparations for the Gemini offshore wi
Damen Delivers Cable Laying Vessel to Van Oord (Gallery)
Damen delivered a new DOC 8500 cable laying vessel to international offshore contractor Van Oord on 22nd of December. Named Nexus, the 126-metre vessel is intended for the installation of electricity cables for offshore wind farms. Van Oord is currently making preparations for the Gemini offshore wi
Megavind Suggests Ways to Optimize Wind Farms
Danish strategic partnership Megavind has recently presented the report “Increasing the value of wind in energy systems with large shares of wind”. The ninth strategy report from Megavind provides recommendations with a focus on the internal optimization of wind farms. The report discusses future te
High Interest in Siemens’ Hull Jobs
Almost 1,000 people have submitted their applications for the first batch of Green Port Hull jobs. A month ago, Siemens kicked off recruitment for a total of fourteen jobs, which include six land-based stores and servicing jobs and eight offshore wind turbine commissioning technician positions. Proj
Brazil Eyeing Offshore Wind
Brazil has sworn in a new energy minister last Friday, who opened the door for ocean renewables development in this country, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy website. Namely, Minister Eduardo Braga said he wants the federal government to begin studies on offshore wind and ocea