Offshore Wind
Lazard: Costs of Renewable Energy Sources Continue to Drop
Lazard Ltd has released its Levelized Cost of Energy Analysis – Version 8.0, an in-depth study comparing the cost of generating energy from conventional and alternative technologies. Lazard’s Global Power, Energy & Infrastructure Group has been publishing the study since 2008. The study shows the ac
Reducing Risk of Entangling Marine Life
New guidance to protect large marine animals from UK marine renewable energy development has been put forward in a ground-breaking new report. The collaborative report, carried out by the University of Exeter and the Scottish Association for Marine Science, suggests moorings are likely to pose a ‘re
Siemens to Present New Technologies at WindEnergy
Ready for new markets: Under the banner slogan “Green Energy. Made in Hamburg”, Siemens Energy is presenting its newest products at the wind power trade fair “WindEnergy 2014” in Hamburg, Germany from September 23 through 26. Innovations include high-efficiency wind turbines for onshore sites with l
Siemens to Present New Technologies at WindEnergy
Ready for new markets: Under the banner slogan “Green Energy. Made in Hamburg”, Siemens Energy is presenting its newest products at the wind power trade fair “WindEnergy 2014” in Hamburg, Germany from September 23 through 26. Innovations include high-efficiency wind turbines for onshore sites with l
DNV GL Recommends Practice for Offshore HVDC Systems
New DNV GL guidelines and practices ensure safe connection of offshore wind to the transmission grid using High Voltage DC technology. DNV GL has together with the Swedish Transmission Research Institute (STRI) and ten industry players developed a methodology for technology qualification of offshore
MMO to Charge for Marine Licence Administration and Monitoring
The UK Ministers have approved plans allowing the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to charge for work carried out on marine licence cases once consent has been given. The charges, which come into effect from 1 October 2014, relate to requests to change a marine licence once it has been granted (
Mainstream, DNV GL Validate Floating LiDAR
On behalf of Mainstream Renewable Power, DNV GL has successfully completed an independent validation assessment of the FLiDAR offshore wind measurement device. Based on the results, FLiDAR’s floating LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) device has now formally reached Stage 2 on the Carbon Trust Offs
KONGSBERG, Ricardo Team Up to Develop Wind Farm Technology
Ricardo and KONGSBERG today announced that they have signed a framework agreement that will see Ricardo support the development of the Kongsberg Wind Farm Management System (WFMS) as well as related condition monitoring systems for a range of other industrial sectors. The Kongsberg WFMS is a turbine
KONGSBERG, Ricardo Team Up to Develop Wind Farm Technology
Ricardo and KONGSBERG today announced that they have signed a framework agreement that will see Ricardo support the development of the Kongsberg Wind Farm Management System (WFMS) as well as related condition monitoring systems for a range of other industrial sectors. The Kongsberg WFMS is a turbine
Research and Markets Offers Another Offshore Wind Report
Research and Markets has added the “Analyzing the Potential of Offshore Wind Energy – 2014” report to their offering. This research brings a complete in-depth focus on the global offshore wind energy industry in its report – Analyzing the Potential of Offshore Wind Energy. The report begins with an
SNP Welcomes MeyGen Deal
Scottish National Party (SNP) Energy Spokesperson Fergus Ewing has welcomed the news that MeyGen has signed a multi-million pound deal to sell electricity from the planned tidal energy scheme in the Pentland Firth. Construction on one of the world’s largest tidal power projects will begin in the Pen
New Report on USA Offshore Wind Energy Available
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy in the United States – 2014” report to their offering. This research brings a complete in-depth focus on the US offshore wind energy industry in its report – Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy in the United States. Th
New Report on USA Offshore Wind Energy Available
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy in the United States – 2014” report to their offering. This research brings a complete in-depth focus on the US offshore wind energy industry in its report – Analyzing Offshore Wind Energy in the United States. Th
JDR’s CEO Steps Down
JDR has announced that after three years leading the company through a significant investment programme, Andrew Norman will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director of the Board. Until a permanent replacement is appointed, Pat Herbert, JDR’s Executive Chairman, will assume inte