Offshore Wind
Norway: Statkraft Is Founding Partner of Biggest International Student Energy Summit
Statkraft is a founding partner of the biggest International Student Energy Summit that is going to take place on 13th-15th of June in Trondheim. As a part of the conference Statkraft is arranging a challenging case competition in order to get insightful and innovative perspectives on future develop
Consent for Aquamarine Power’s Wave Farm Fantastic Milestone for Scottish Renewables Industry
Aquamarine Power has received full consent from the Scottish Government for the world’s largest wave energy site off the north-west coast of Lewis. The 40MW project will see the deployment of up to 50 Oyster devices along the coast at Lag na Greine, near to Fivepenny Borve. Responding to the announc
GBP 18 Million Available for Commercialisation of Scottish Wave Energy Sector
The Scottish Government today announced that the Carbon Trust will be running a new dedicated wave programme to help commercialise wave power in Scotland. The new scheme was announced by Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing at the All Energy conference in Aberdeen. The £18m Marine Renewables Commer
VIDEO: Aquamarine Power’s Oyster 800 Wave Farm Animation
After the news that Aquamarine Power has received full consent from the Scottish Government for a 40MW wave farm off the north-west coast of Lewis in Scotland, we bring you the following animation video of the wave farm: [mappress] Offshore WIND Staff, May 22, 2013
UK: CWind Expands with New Hiring
CWind, a leading UK offshore wind farm service provider, is growing its turbine technician department in response to increased demand from clients. The new starters will join the existing team in assembling turbine components onshore, ready for being shipped offshore for installation. Once offshore,
UK: CWind Expands with New Hiring
CWind, a leading UK offshore wind farm service provider, is growing its turbine technician department in response to increased demand from clients. The new starters will join the existing team in assembling turbine components onshore, ready for being shipped offshore for installation. Once offshore,
UK: 3sun Gets Probationary Membership to IRATA
3sun Group has been given probationary membership to International Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA). This certifies that 3sun personnel have the required procedures, skills and techniques to safely work at height. IRATA is the world’s leading authority on industrial rope access and 3sun was ass
Scottish Renewables Welcomes Crown Estate’s Leasing Round
In response to the latest announcement from The Crown Estate on leasing rounds; Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager for Scottish Renewables, said: “Scotland has already quickly established itself as the key destination for testing and delivery of wave and tidal devices with the world leading Europe
Three Scottish Universities Establish Offshore Renewables Institute
Three of Scotland’s east coast universities are combining their expertise and experience – and advantage of location – to launch a new institute aimed at becoming the recognised global authority on the delivery and implementation of offshore renewable energy. The Offshore Renewables Institute is a n
Three Scottish Universities Establish Offshore Renewables Institute
Three of Scotland’s east coast universities are combining their expertise and experience – and advantage of location – to launch a new institute aimed at becoming the recognised global authority on the delivery and implementation of offshore renewable energy. The Offshore Renewables Institute is a n
Strategic Marine Delivers Sixth WSV to Njord Offshore (UK)
Specialist boatbuilder Strategic Marine has delivered the Njord Puffin windfarm service vessel (WSV) to offshore windfarm service fleet operator Njord Offshore for deployment in Northern Europe. “The Puffin is the sixth in a series of eight vessels ordered, a strong signal of our commitment to the g
Spain: Leading CEOs Gather for Revitalized Energy Policy
CEOs of eight European energy companies (Fulvio CONTI, Gertjan LANKHORST, Gérard MESTRALLET, Ignacio GALAN, Paolo SCARONI, Peter TERIUM, Johannes TEYSSEN, Rafael VILLASECA MARCO) have drawn to the attention of EU leaders the urgent need to tackle the perilous situation facing the European energy sec
Pelamis P2 Machine Celebrates One Year of Accelerated Real-Sea Testing at EMEC, UK
The ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) owned Pelamis P2 wave energy converter has this week completed its first year of a robust testing programme at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney. The combined P2 test programme has now accumulated 7500 grid connected operating hours, and exported 1
Pelamis P2 Machine Celebrates One Year of Accelerated Real-Sea Testing at EMEC, UK
The ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) owned Pelamis P2 wave energy converter has this week completed its first year of a robust testing programme at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney. The combined P2 test programme has now accumulated 7500 grid connected operating hours, and exported 1