Offshore Wind
Humber LEP Welcomes UK Government’s Offshore Wind Strategy
The Humber LEP welcomes the publication of the Government’s offshore wind strategy. The strategy formalises and brings together the key strands of sector for the industry to strengthen the UK position, where there is already more wind operation than the rest of the world combined. The Humber is well
European Wind Industry Faces Worker Shortage
The European wind industry has grown so rapidly over the past decade that it is facing a critical shortage of skilled personnel, a new report reveals. There is currently a shortage of 7,000 qualified personnel required by the European wind energy sector each year, a figure that could increase to 15,
Windreich Congratulates BARD on Offshore Wind Farm Completion (Germany)
Dipl.Wirt.Ing. (FH) Willi Balz has congratulated BARD on the completion of the BARD Offshore 1 offshore wind farm construction. The wind farm consists of 80 turbines with a total capacity of 400 MW, which can produce enough electricity for more than one million people in the Ruhr area. “In spite all
The Netherlands: ‘INNOVATION’ Installation Ship Jacks Up at Orange Blue Terminal
At the end of July, the „INNOVATION“ arrived at the Orange Blue Terminal in Eemshaven. This was not the first assignment at the Dutch offshore terminal for the modern heavy lift jack-up vessel from HGO InfraSea Solutions, which installs foundations at the Global Tech I wind park for HOCHTIEF Solutio
The Netherlands: ‘INNOVATION’ Installation Ship Jacks Up at Orange Blue Terminal
At the end of July, the „INNOVATION“ arrived at the Orange Blue Terminal in Eemshaven. This was not the first assignment at the Dutch offshore terminal for the modern heavy lift jack-up vessel from HGO InfraSea Solutions, which installs foundations at the Global Tech I wind park for HOCHTIEF Solutio
Scottish Renewables Officially Opens New Office in Glasgow
Anas Sarwar, MP for Glasgow Central and Deputy Leader of the Scottish Labour Party joined 70 representatives of the renewable energy industry alongside Scottish Renewables Chief Executive, Niall Stuart, to officially open the new offices in Bath Street on August 1. Scottish Renewables is a membershi
Germany: Silicon Sheets to Harvest Electricity from Ocean Waves
Eco-friendly electricity from wave energy: in a Bosch laboratory, a first demonstrator model shows how wave energy can be converted into electricity. A research network made up of four companies and two universities aims to establish sustainable power generation along the world’s coastlines. Until J
UK: Seacat Services Deepens European Offshore Wind Deployment
Seacat Services, the class leading offshore wind transfer vessel operator, has successfully completed workboat charters and crew transfer contracts while operating in three European flag states. The milestone marks the first time that a UK charter firm that solely operates DNV-class certified vessel
UK: Seacat Services Deepens European Offshore Wind Deployment
Seacat Services, the class leading offshore wind transfer vessel operator, has successfully completed workboat charters and crew transfer contracts while operating in three European flag states. The milestone marks the first time that a UK charter firm that solely operates DNV-class certified vessel
UK: ABLE to Support Offshore Wind Strategy with Its Facilities
The company planning to develop a £450million energy park on the Humber says the Government’s newly-announced strategy to strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry is dependent on providing the facilities which can attract major turbine manufacturers and their supply chains. Able UK
Shellfish Aquaculture-Offshore Wind Farm Study Completed for SAGB (UK)
A shellfish aquaculture study regarding co-location with offshore wind farms (OWFs) has recently been completed for the Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) by a Project Team led by Aquafish Solutions Ltd, according to TheFishSite. Originally developed by the Sea Fish Industry Authority and
UK: Carbon Trust Invites Tenders for Windfarm Engineering R&D Services
Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator programme is inviting tenders for windfarm engineering R&D services. A significant number of UK offshore wind farms have experienced difficulties associated with the installation and burial of intra-array cables. In 2011, the OWA commissioned a study to devel
UK: Carbon Trust Invites Tenders for Windfarm Engineering R&D Services
Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator programme is inviting tenders for windfarm engineering R&D services. A significant number of UK offshore wind farms have experienced difficulties associated with the installation and burial of intra-array cables. In 2011, the OWA commissioned a study to devel
UK Deputy Prime Minister’s OW Plans Useless, UKIP MEP Says
East Mildands Euro MP, Roger Helmer, has marked last-week’s announcement by Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, Nick Clegg, to invest in offshore wind as ”useless“, writes the Express. The Deputy Prime Minister plans to invest GBP 66 million to boost offshore wind supply chain development. Helmer said: