Offshore Wind
Germany: Composites Blowing in the Wind
Energy generated from wind is now an integral part of the power supply for all major economies and it is composites that form the rotor and capture the wind. The blades have grown in length to over 70 metres as the market matures and moves offshore. All aspects of this vital windmill component are [
The Netherlands: Dieseko Receive Patent for PVE 300MU Vibratory Hammer
Dieseko Group BV proudly announces that it has officially been granted a patent for its PVE 300MU vibratory hammer. This offshore vibro tool represents an innovative time-saving piling solution due its combined upending, lifting and vibrating functions. In the offshore wind market, the vibratory tec
VIDEO: Inauguration of London Array Offshore Wind Farm
On July 4, DONG Energy, E.ON and Masdar officially opened the world’s largest offshore wind farm, London Array, at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister David Cameron, alongside other dignitaries. Over 350 people attended the inauguration at Turner Contemporary in Margate, Kent. London Array first s
UK: The Crown Estate Calls for EOI in Offshore Wind Off-Grid Projects and Project Variations
As part of the offshore wind test and demonstration leasing programme launched in June, The Crown Estate today issued a call for expressions of interest (EOI) in non-grid connected (off-grid) projects and variations to existing offshore wind projects. The Crown Estate manages the UK seabed, investin
Sumitomo to Take Shares in Two Belgian Offshore Wind Projects
Sumitomo Corporation, in conjunction with Sumitomo Corporation Europe (collectively hereafter Sumitomo), have entered into an agreement with Parkwind, a Belgian offshore wind company, to take shares in two offshore wind farm projects off the coast of Belgium. Parkwind’s shareholders are the Colruyt
Germany: H&Askham Wins Trianel Offshore Wind Farm Electrical Installation Work
Borkum West II, also known as Trianel Windpark Borkum, set in German waters in the North Sea is the latest project H&Askham are adding to the ever growing portfolio of works it can boast in the Offshore Wind Sector. Teams were mobilised to the project to begin HV termination and jointing works in ea
Germany: H&Askham Wins Trianel Offshore Wind Farm Electrical Installation Work
Borkum West II, also known as Trianel Windpark Borkum, set in German waters in the North Sea is the latest project H&Askham are adding to the ever growing portfolio of works it can boast in the Offshore Wind Sector. Teams were mobilised to the project to begin HV termination and jointing works in ea
World’s Longest Wind Turbine Blades on Their Way to Scottish Offshore Test Site
SSP Technology of Kirkeby, Denmark has completed three prototype wind turbine blades for Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). The 83,5 meters blades are leaving SSP Technology’s factory on July 16-18 2013 and are on their way to Scotland for the installation on a 7 MW test offshore turbine. The blades ar
RenewableUK Concerned about DECC’s Plan for 2030
RenewableUK welcomed the publication of the Consultation on the draft Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan as another step in the EMR process, but expressed concern about the 2030 scenarios outlined in it; most of which see only a very limited role for development of wind during the 2020s. Based
Canada: OERA Invites Proposals for Bay of Fundy Region Based Research Projects
OERA (Offshore Energy Research Association) is inviting applications from community based or not-for-profit organizations in the Bay of Fundy region to participate in an OERA established Participation Support Fund. The purpose of the Participation Support Fund is to provide modest one time grants to
Canada: OERA Invites Proposals for Bay of Fundy Region Based Research Projects
OERA (Offshore Energy Research Association) is inviting applications from community based or not-for-profit organizations in the Bay of Fundy region to participate in an OERA established Participation Support Fund. The purpose of the Participation Support Fund is to provide modest one time grants to
UK: DECC Publishes Draft Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan
Investors will receive further certainty today of how the government will support investment in new energy infrastructure through the Energy Bill, in order to keep the lights on and bills and emissions down. The draft Electricity Market Reform Delivery Plan, published today for consultation, provide
Jobseekers Hear about Offshore Wind Opportunities in Grimsby, UK
Mike Smith, Grimsby’s first apprentice offshore wind farm engineer, who was recruited by RES Offshore, informed jobseekers and their advisers on the opportunities that the offshore wind industry can offer to young people, the Grimsby Telegraph writes. Young Mr. Smith and JobCentre Plus collaborated
Scotland Needs to Take Control of Its Seas, Says Salmond
For Scotland to be able to benefit from harnessing the marine energy off its coast, independence is the answer, according to First Minister Alex Salmond. The key issue lies in the fact that the Crown Estate Commissioners manage Scotland’s seabed out to 12 nautical miles, as well as almost half of it