Offshore Wind
New Report Urges UK Government to Give More Clarity for Power Sector beyond 2020
A new independent report published today that is jointly sponsored by DONG Energy and Siemens outlines the important role that renewables can play in the UK’s transition to a low carbon electricity supply over coming decades. The report was launched in Parliament at a cross-party debate with key not
Germany: Windreich Enables Public Participation in OWF Development for the First Time
Citizens of Wolfschlugen have gotten engaged in Windreich’s Global Tech I offshore wind project. In that respect, they have formed a civil society, which owns a stake in the holding company Global Tech I GmbH. This makes it possible for private individuals to shape an efficient energy transition for
Germany: University of Oldenburg’s Course on Offshore Wind about to Start
A new course is about to start in a few weeks within the Offshore Wind Study at the University of Oldenburg. The deadline for the remaining free places is September 25th 2013. Within 10 months, participants will receive a comprehensive overview of the entire topic of offshore wind energy. The course
Germany: University of Oldenburg’s Course on Offshore Wind about to Start
A new course is about to start in a few weeks within the Offshore Wind Study at the University of Oldenburg. The deadline for the remaining free places is September 25th 2013. Within 10 months, participants will receive a comprehensive overview of the entire topic of offshore wind energy. The course
UK: Coastline Surveys Awarded East Anglia Offshore Wind Contract
Coastline Surveys has been awarded a contract to undertake offshore geophysical surveys for East Anglia Offshore Wind Limited (EAOW) in support of the development of the Offshore Cable Corridor for East Anglia THREE and East Anglia FOUR. This contract will provide up to thirteen full time jobs in th
UK: Wave Energy to Power Salmon Farm
A Scottish salmon farming company is planning to harness wave energy for a salmon farm off the Isle of Muck. For this purpose, Marine Harvest Scotland will use AlbaTERN’s WaveNET device with a total capacity of 45KW, the Scotsman writes. “This is a very exciting development with huge potential. Our
UK: Mitigating Risk Key for Wind Farm Development, Says Romax
In the wind turbine industry, understanding failure modes and identifying the root cause is key to being able to assess wind turbine drivetrain damage. With this knowledge comes the ability to reactively solve problems whilst implementing a strategic view of preventative or predictive maintenance. I
Germany: VTT Maritime Bags BARD Offshore 1 Contract
Continental Energy Corporation (the “Company”) an emerging international energy investment company, announced that its affiliate, VTT Maritime AS (“VTT”), has been awarded a contract by Germany’s BARD group to provide engineering services pertaining to the conversion of the offshore oil and gas cons
UK: Moventas Acquires David Brown’s Wind Business, Strengthens Its Wind Footprint
Moventas Group has acquired Moventas’ sister company David Brown’s wind gearbox business and established a UK-based company that significantly strengthens Moventas’ wind gear manufacturing and service footprint. The new company continues Samsung Heavy Industries’ on-going, next generation 7 MW offsh
UK: North Lincolnshire Council Welcomes Able Marine Energy Park Decision
North Lincolnshire Council leader Cllr Liz Redfern welcomed the Government’s decision on the £450m Able Marine Energy Park – ‘minded to approve’. Cllr Liz Redfern is confident that the obstacles on the £450m Able Marine Energy Park will be resolved in time for the Government’s final decision in Dece
UK: North Lincolnshire Council Welcomes Able Marine Energy Park Decision
North Lincolnshire Council leader Cllr Liz Redfern welcomed the Government’s decision on the £450m Able Marine Energy Park – ‘minded to approve’. Cllr Liz Redfern is confident that the obstacles on the £450m Able Marine Energy Park will be resolved in time for the Government’s final decision in Dece
Tia Elizabeth Goes Straight to Work on Arrival in UK
The crew of Tidal Transit’s third personnel transfer vessel, the Tia Elizabeth, flew out to the shipyard in Cartagena in Spain in late August to sail her up from the Mediterranean. She left Cartagena for the port of Grimsby on 22 August. Tia Elizabeth has immediately gone to work on a short contract
UK: Royal HaskoningDHV Awarded Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre Contract
Isle of Wight Council has awarded a tidal energy development contract to the Royal HaskoningDHV UK Ltd. This follows a special meeting of the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet, which took place on Thursday, 25th of July, with the aim to develop plans for the groundbreaking Solent Ocean Energy Centre p
Carbon Trust Requires Consultancy Services to Study OW Gravity Base Structures (UK)
The Carbon Trust is looking for an offshore wind farm consultancy services to study which gravity base structures could reduce offshore wind cost more, lifted or floated. Gravity Base Structures (GBS), in terms of potential cost reduction, have very promising foundations concepts for wind turbine ge