Offshore Wind
Majority of the Dutch Support Wind Energy
A large majority of the Dutch support wind energy and a quarter also say there should be investments in the construction of new wind turbines, according to a survey carried out by a research firm Ipsos on behalf of Eneco. The survey shows that nearly 80 percent of the Dutch people support wind energ
UK: Strainstall’s OVMS Completes Sea Trials
Strainstall’s new Offshore wind farm Vessel Management System (OVMS) provides the potential for significant improvements in the numerous transfer vessel movements that support operation and maintenance activities in the offshore wind energy industry. The system builds on the very successful Integrat
UK: Core Event Attracts High Interest for North East Offshore Sector
The North East LEP and NewcastleGateshead Initiative jointly organised a North Eastern CORE Showcase event which brought together the Ports of Blyth, Sunderland and Tyne, Narec, the National Renewable Energy Centre, and world-leading offshore energy related companies based in the North East, to prom
The Netherlands: Deltares Tests Cheaper Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations
In recent months, Deltares has tested a new foundation structure for offshore wind turbines in the Atlantic Basin in Delft and optimised a design for scour protection. The study showed that scour protection can be a lot cheaper than was thought, which makes it more likely that the idea will be used
The Netherlands: Deltares Tests Cheaper Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations
In recent months, Deltares has tested a new foundation structure for offshore wind turbines in the Atlantic Basin in Delft and optimised a design for scour protection. The study showed that scour protection can be a lot cheaper than was thought, which makes it more likely that the idea will be used
Interview with Woman Running a Fleet of WFSVs (UK)
A woman from South Africa has come to eastern coast of England to build and run a major fleet of offshore wind farm support vessels. Leslie Robertson’s story is, in fact, remarkable in many ways. Almost single-handedly she has created a service that leading UK energy suppliers have come to depend up
Irish-Scottish Offshore Grid Study Gets GBP 1 Million of European Funding
A detailed study into how an offshore electricity grid between Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland could be introduced has now been commissioned after being awarded European funding. The second part of the flagship Irish-Scottish Links on Energy Study (ISLES) has now been given £1 million to exam
N-Sea Undertakes HVDC Cable Excavation and Survey at Thanet OWF, UK
N-Sea has successfully executed an HVDC-cable excavation and survey project at the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm in the UK, offshore Ramsgate. Deburrial was completed using the N-Seatec designed and manufactured Twin-Prop excavation tool. Pre and post lay survey services were also provided from the DP2
N-Sea Undertakes HVDC Cable Excavation and Survey at Thanet OWF, UK
N-Sea has successfully executed an HVDC-cable excavation and survey project at the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm in the UK, offshore Ramsgate. Deburrial was completed using the N-Seatec designed and manufactured Twin-Prop excavation tool. Pre and post lay survey services were also provided from the DP2
Germany: RWE Saves 12 Hours by Loading Foundations at Its Own Base Port
The foundations for the Nordsee Ost wind farm were loaded for the first time at the quay of RWE’s base port at Bremerhaven. This optimises the company’s port logistics and will reduce the time required to load the company’s installation vessel by some 12 hours in the future. The first six of the hug
Europe Could Become First 100% Renewable Energy Continent
The Global Alliance for 100% Renewable Energy criticises many legislators in Europe for still lacking full commitment to the transformation to renewable energy. At the European inauguration of the new Alliance in Munich, member organisations stated that renewable energy has become the key to Europe’
OMWINDENERGY 2013: O&M Market Job Driver for Wind Industry (Germany)
The OMWINDENERGY 2013 Conference and Exhibition in Berlin, which will be held on 8th and 9th October 2013, will connect the industry’s service experts. The event will discuss the top international issues of growing wind service market: • Quality assurance • Professionalization • Certification The ce
OMWINDENERGY 2013: O&M Market Job Driver for Wind Industry (Germany)
The OMWINDENERGY 2013 Conference and Exhibition in Berlin, which will be held on 8th and 9th October 2013, will connect the industry’s service experts. The event will discuss the top international issues of growing wind service market: • Quality assurance • Professionalization • Certification The ce
Elia Requires Contractor for Belgian Artificial Island
Elia requires a contractor to carry out study, construction and maintenance of an artificial island, Alpha, which is to be located approx. 45kms offshore from the port of Zeebrugge on the Lodewijk bank and characterised by a depth of approx. 30m LAT. The primary function of the island is the creatio