Offshore Wind
France: IFREMER Hosts “Round Robin” Testing Programme
A comparative “Round Robin” testing programme is being conducted by MARINET to test an identical tidal energy model at four different tidal test facilities to characterise and verify the performance behaviour of the test facilities. The facilities involved are CNR-INSEAN (Rome), Strathclyde Universi
Research and Markets Announces “UK Tidal Energy Market Entry 2013” Report
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “UK Tidal Energy Market Entry 2013 Report” report to their offering. The UK is widely recognized as the leading market for tidal energy in both technology and project development. But how fertile is this market for future growth? And how can int
Top News of the Week Jul 8 – 14, 2013
Germany: AMBAU to Construct Largest Offshore Wind Tower July will see construction begin at the AMBAU site in Cuxhaven, Germany of the largest offshore tower ever built for a wind turbine, measuring 7.33 metres at the base flange. USA: Statoil Freezes Hywind Maine Project Statoil has decided to susp
Pelamis Undertakes KTP with University of Dundee (UK)
The KTP project will investigate the design, construction and manufacturing processes associated with the use of concrete as a primary construction material for Pelamis machines. The tube structures of existing Pelamis wave energy converters are currently constructed from steel, which has proven a v
Germany: Hamburg and Husum Reach Agreement on Venue for Wind Power Trade Show
The two trade fair organizers Hamburg Messe & Congress and Messe Husum & Congress have reached an agreement on the venue for the wind power trade show in 2014. In the compromise reached, Hamburg will host the international trade fair every two years, with Husum being the venue for the national trade
Germany: Hamburg and Husum Reach Agreement on Venue for Wind Power Trade Show
The two trade fair organizers Hamburg Messe & Congress and Messe Husum & Congress have reached an agreement on the venue for the wind power trade show in 2014. In the compromise reached, Hamburg will host the international trade fair every two years, with Husum being the venue for the national trade
UK: ABPmer Applauds Triton Knoll’s Planning Consent
ABP Marine Environmental Research ltd. (ABPmer) welcomes the announcement that planning consent has been granted by the Secretary of State, Edward Davey, for the construction of the offshore wind farm at Triton Knoll, off the Lincolnshire and Norfolk coast. Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm Limited ha
Leiston, Sizewell to Benefit from Greater Gabbard Wind Farm (UK)
Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm developers will grant GBP 150,000 to the Leiston and Sizewell residents as a part of the deal for the project’s substation, reports EADT 24 news portal. The grant will be paid over a six-year period. John Hill, Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm project director, f
The Netherlands: Ballast Nedam Narrowly Achieves Operating Profit in First Half
Ballast Nedam today released its financial results for the first half of 2013. Operating profit of € 1 million (1st half of 2012: € 4 million) Profit for the period: loss of € 3 million (1st half-year 2012: break-even) Revenue 14% lower at € 496 million (1st half of 2012: € 575 million) Order book [
Denmark: ESVAGT Orders Two Wind Farm Service Vessels
ESVAGT will operate the vessels and deliver services in connection with maintenance of offshore windmill installations. The vessels are due to be delivered from Havyard Ship Technology`s shipyard in Leirvik in Sogn, Norway in December 2014 and March 2015. The vessels will become newbuilds 118 and 11
Denmark: ESVAGT Orders Two Wind Farm Service Vessels
ESVAGT will operate the vessels and deliver services in connection with maintenance of offshore windmill installations. The vessels are due to be delivered from Havyard Ship Technology`s shipyard in Leirvik in Sogn, Norway in December 2014 and March 2015. The vessels will become newbuilds 118 and 11
VIDEO: Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2610 in Action
The Damen Fast Crew Supplier 2610 (or FCS 2610) is becoming a great vessel in the offshore wind industry. Recently, WINDEA Offshore GmbH & Co. KG signed a Letter of Intent with Damen Shipyards for the FCS 2610 in order to expand its all in all service portfolio for offshore wind farms. Windea plans
Triton Knoll Announcement: Historic Step for UK Offshore Wind Industry Says RenewableUK
RenewableUK has welcomed news that Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm, to be built off the east coast of England, has been given final consent by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Edward Davey. This major project will include up to 288 turbines and is due to have an installed capacit
UK: MCS Takes Delivery of Three Damen FCS 2610s, Two More on the Way
Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd. took delivery of three more Twin Axe wind farm support vessels in June and two more will arrive next month. With the introduction of the five new Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Suppliers, MCS has the largest Twin Axe fleet in the offshore wind industry. The addition of