Offshore Wind
UK: Samsung’s 7MW Offshore Wind Turbine Reaches NAREC’s Test Facility
Samsung’s prototype 7MW offshore wind turbine was this week delivered to the National Renewable Energy Centre’s (Narec) new test facilities in Blyth, Northumberland, signalling the next step in the evolution of the mega-sized technology that will be used in the Round 3 offshore wind zones. Initially
Denmark: Vestas Appoints Anders Runevad as Group President & CEO
Vestas Wind Systems A/S appoints Anders Runevad as new Group President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Ditlev Engel who will leave the company. Ditlev Engel has been with the company since 2005 and has during the past 1½ years focused his efforts on leading Vestas’ extensive restructuri
Deutsche WindGuard Offers Type Testing for Wind Turbines
Wind energy consultant Deutsche WindGuard now offers the full range of type testing required in the frame of type certification of wind turbines. The accreditation of the newly established service load measurement on wind turbines completes the accreditation scope. Type Testing Measurements are a ma
New Wind Farm Immersion Suit from Survitec Breaks New Ground (UK)
Visitors to this year’s Offshore Europe exhibition, can find out more about the new 1000 Series Offshore Wind Farm Immersion Suit from Survitec Group. The suit breaks new ground in the renewables industry, by providing customers with a one-suit option for equipping personnel travelling over water to
The Netherlands: Fugro Takes Delivery of New Multi-Purpose Coastal Survey Vessel
Fugro’s new offshore survey coastal vessel, R.V. Fugro Helmert, delivered on 6th August 2013 is the latest in Fugro’s fleet renewal programme. Built to Fugro’s specifications for a highly manoeuvrable, versatile survey vessel, Fugro Helmert will enable the group to better respond to the survey needs
Norton Rose Fulbright Named Most Highly Regarded Firm for Energy (Belgium)
Global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright has been recognised as the most highly regarded law firm for energy by Who’s Who Legal 2013. Every year Who’s Who Legal conducts a comprehensive independent survey using recommendations from both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide in or
Canada: Nova Scotia Seeks Feedback on Tidal Energy Regulations
The province of Nova Scotia is asking Nova Scotians for their thoughts on a discussion paper about the approval process for larger-scale tidal devices. This fulfills another commitment of the province’s Marine Renewable Energy Strategy. “The Marine Renewable Energy Strategy outlines how we plan to w
Denmark: Bladt Engages in Multiple Offshore Wind Foundation Work
The West of Duddon Sands project has been well under way for almost a year now, and at the end of July, all 108 monopiles and transition pieces for the offshore wind farm were finished at Bladt Industries’ facilities in Aalborg, Denmark. Other foundation projects are also under construction at Bladt
EU Commission Intervenes in Atlantic Array’s Issue with Porpoises (UK)
The European Commission has confirmed that it is taking infringement action against the UK authorities, because they failed to protect native harbour porpoises in connection with the development of the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm, Wales Online reports. Specifically, allowing the construction o
EU Commission Intervenes in Atlantic Array’s Issue with Porpoises (UK)
The European Commission has confirmed that it is taking infringement action against the UK authorities, because they failed to protect native harbour porpoises in connection with the development of the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm, Wales Online reports. Specifically, allowing the construction o
UK: Barrier Secures First Offshore Wind Project
Barrier Group has secured its first offshore wind project following investment in new specialist technology. The Wallsend-based company recently expanded its Coatings Division, enabling it to deliver neoprene coatings and rubber clamps for offshore wind towers. The move has since led to a project fo
Growth Centre to Partner with Offshore Conference OBMC
The use of wind energy has come a long way from its early pioneering years and now represents a global industry. The cradle of wind energy, Denmark and the region of Schleswig-Holstein, remains an important location for globally active wind energy companies and wishes to strengthen its international
UK: Innovus Organises Clean Technology Event
Cockermouth School’s Eco Centre hosted an event organised by Innovus to discuss opportunities in the clean technology sector, writes Evening Mail. Besides wind, tidal and wave power, topic at this event included geothermal, bio fuels, anaerobic digestion, biomass, solar photovoltaic generation and c
UK: ABS to Host Offshore Wind Farm Projects Seminar
ABS Group will host an Offshore Wind Farm Projects Seminar on October 8 at ABS House, 1 Frying Pan Ally in London. ABS Group advisors who are involved in solving technical issues in offshore projects will share their experience regarding issues throughout the entire life cycle of a project. Particip