Offshore Wind
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
UK: Carbon Trust Seeks Contractor to Undertake Offshore Wind Study
The Carbon Trust is seeking a contractor to undertake an offshore wind farm R&D study, called ‘The Maximising Lifetime Asset Integrity Study’. It is becoming more apparent within the Offshore Wind industry that several operating offshore wind farms are experiencing a higher level of structural issue
UK: OPT Brings PowerBuoy to Oil and Gas Sector
Ocean Power Technologies Ltd (OPT), the world-leading supplier of moored, floating buoys that harvest energy from waves, announced that it has chosen Offshore Europe to launch its PowerBuoy technology into the global oil and gas sector. Already demonstrated in the defence, renewables and utilities s
West of Morecambe Fisheries Fund Opens for Applications (UK)
The West of Morecambe Fisheries Fund, established to support fishing communities operating in the eastern Irish Sea, has opened for applications from the fishing industry. The fund is an innovative approach to enable both the wind farm operators of the Ormonde, Walney 1 and 2, West of Duddon Sands w
Able Marine Energy Park Decision Deadline Extended (UK)
In a written statement to the Parliament, UK Minister of Transport Norman Baker has announced that the deadline for the decision on Able Marine Energy Park is extended to 18 December 2013: I refer to the application made by Able Humber Ports Limited on 16 December 2011 under section 37 of the Planni
Able Marine Energy Park Decision Deadline Extended (UK)
In a written statement to the Parliament, UK Minister of Transport Norman Baker has announced that the deadline for the decision on Able Marine Energy Park is extended to 18 December 2013: I refer to the application made by Able Humber Ports Limited on 16 December 2011 under section 37 of the Planni
UK: Dudgeon OW to Negotiate with Norfolk Landowners to Avoid Compulsory Purchase
Since being purchased by Statoil and Statkraft in October 2012, Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited has undertaken a comprehensive review of the plan for the development and construction of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm. This wind farm will generate sufficient electricity to power over 250,000 UK homes e
UK: CT Offshore Halfway Done at West of Duddon Sands OWF
CT Offshore is currently working on the West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm in the Irish Sea. A total of 108 cables are to be laid, and by 25 August CT Offshore was halfway through the project with laying and installation of 54 cables. “It is a very important project to us and I’m […]
VIDEO: Sea Launch of Gwind Turbine – Floating Gyro-Stabilized VAWT
Gwind, the floating gyro stabilized Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) for offshore and near-shore applications, was launched this week in the Stavanger Harbor area, Klasaskjer. The project is managed by TTO office Prekubator, while CMR Prototech and the University of Stavanger are partners in execut
UK: RES to Build Base at Grimsby Port
The Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has acquired a site from Associated British Ports for its permanent base, reports the Grimsby Telegraph. RES is planning to build one-story building at the former fish dock off Humber Bridge Road for around 20 engineers, which could be quickly extended if needed. T
UK: RES to Build Base at Grimsby Port
The Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has acquired a site from Associated British Ports for its permanent base, reports the Grimsby Telegraph. RES is planning to build one-story building at the former fish dock off Humber Bridge Road for around 20 engineers, which could be quickly extended if needed. T
Germany: CPNL Meets Expectations at Nordsee Ost
It was recently reported by VSMC that the first cables were installed at Nordsee Ost wind farm. In addition to this report CPNL Engineering received a preliminary review that the cable protection system functions as ordered by customer RWE Innogy GmbH. RWE claims to be completely satisfied with the
Polish Visit to CMR Computing
A group of three Polish journalists accompanied by Kjell Arne Nielsen from Innovation Norway’s Poland office visited CMR Computing on Thursday, August 22. The visit was part of a tour on the west coast to study marine industry and renewable energy. CMR Computing engages in applied research in visual
Polish Visit to CMR Computing
A group of three Polish journalists accompanied by Kjell Arne Nielsen from Innovation Norway’s Poland office visited CMR Computing on Thursday, August 22. The visit was part of a tour on the west coast to study marine industry and renewable energy. CMR Computing engages in applied research in visual