Offshore Wind
WWF: More Countries Join Public Movement Away from Coal to Support Renewables
The announcement today that five Nordic countries will stand with the US in ending public finance for new coal-fired power plants overseas, except in rare circumstances, is significant and builds on the growing movement away from coal, the most polluting energy source, says WWF. Denmark, Finland, Ic
UK: Gravity Base Foundations to Reduce Environmental Impact
Future offshore wind turbines should use gravity foundations instead of foundations which are required to be hammered into the ground, said The Concrete Centre (TCC) according to New Civil Engineer news portal. Due to the significant environmental impact of piling operations, Andrew Minson, executiv
Ireland: Tidal Ventures Seeks Hydrographic Survey Services
Bord Gais Eireann, on behalf of Tidal Ventures Ltd, a joint venture between Bord Gais and OpenHydro, is seeking a contractor to undertake hydrographic survey services for a tidal energy project. Tidal Ventures wishes to procure an offshore geophysical survey for a tidal energy development at Torr He
Ireland: Tidal Ventures Seeks Hydrographic Survey Services
Bord Gais Eireann, on behalf of Tidal Ventures Ltd, a joint venture between Bord Gais and OpenHydro, is seeking a contractor to undertake hydrographic survey services for a tidal energy project. Tidal Ventures wishes to procure an offshore geophysical survey for a tidal energy development at Torr He
USA: Funding for Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Research & Development
The Department of Energy announced that they will fund projects to advance marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) renewable energy technologies. Those topics receiving support from this funding announcement include: Advanced Controls Next-Gen Power Take-Off Projects Advanced Structures Projects Marine & Hydr
Stars for Global Tech I Come from Wilhelmshaven, Germany
BLG and EUROGATE have jointly with AREVA Wind developed a logistics concept for handling, storage and assembly of rotor stars for the Global Tech I offshore wind park approximately 110 km off Germany’s North Sea coast. Overall responsibility for this project lies with BLG, which today signed the con
UK Supports JECS Access in Offshore Wind
UK based company JECS Access Limited which also operates from an office in GERMANY have been delivering professional advice, design and supply of scaffolding access solutions & encapsulation enclosures since 2009 specialising in the offshore wind industry. They have a team that specialises servicing
‘Fascination Offshore’ Exhibition Presented at Emden Offshore Days (Germany)
Together with the city of Emden and the Maritime Competence Centre (MARIKO) in Leer, the Offshore Wind Energy Foundation is presenting their traveling exhibition “Fascination Offshore” at the 3rd Emden Offshore Days taking place from 4th to 5th September 2013. The exhibition was opened at 3:00 p.m.
Britain Overwhelmingly Supports Wind Power
RenewableUK has today welcomed an opinion poll carried out by ComRes which once again highlights overwhelming support for wind power among the British public. The opinion poll shows that a massive 67% of people support building wind farms in the area in which they live, making wind one of the most p
Germany: SOOP Makes Offshore Wind Farms Cost Effective and Safer
Increasing safety and reducing costs – two aspects that play a major role in offshore wind farms. The achievement of these goals has been coordinated by the Oldenburg-based OFFIS computer science institute project group SOOP – Safe Offshore Operations. A recently published study on behalf of the Off
Germany: SOOP Makes Offshore Wind Farms Cost Effective and Safer
Increasing safety and reducing costs – two aspects that play a major role in offshore wind farms. The achievement of these goals has been coordinated by the Oldenburg-based OFFIS computer science institute project group SOOP – Safe Offshore Operations. A recently published study on behalf of the Off
UK: Second Round of First Flight Wind Consultations Kicks Off on Monday
The second round of Information Days hosted by First Flight Wind will commence on Monday 9th September at Ardglass Golf Club. Open to the public from 10am – 8pm those who attend can meet members of the Project Team and learn about the project’s development activities. First Flight Wind is proposing
EMEC’s Managing Director Speaks about Wave, Tidal Energy at OISF (UK)
Neil Kermode is speaking at the Orkney International Science Festival (OISF) this week, alongside representatives of wave and tidal developers. Hosted by Orkney Renewable Energy Forum, “10 Years of Wave and Tide” will celebrate the developments that have taken place throughout Orkney over the last d
EMEC’s Managing Director Speaks about Wave, Tidal Energy at OISF (UK)
Neil Kermode is speaking at the Orkney International Science Festival (OISF) this week, alongside representatives of wave and tidal developers. Hosted by Orkney Renewable Energy Forum, “10 Years of Wave and Tide” will celebrate the developments that have taken place throughout Orkney over the last d