Offshore Wind
UK: Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm Application Accepted for Examination
The Planning Inspectorate has announced that the application by DONG Energy Burbo Extension (UK) Ltd for the proposed extension to the Burbo Bank Offshore Wind Farm has been accepted, by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, for examination. The application for the proposed Bu
Spain: Gamesa Approves Financial Statements and Conduct of Business for 2012
At its Shareholders’ Meeting in Zamudio (Bilbao) , Gamesa approved the financial statements and conduct of business for 2012. Gamesa Chairman Ignacio Martín provided shareholders an overview of the company’s results in 2012 and presented the outlook for 2013. In his presentation, he underlined the v
Island Tiger and Island Panther Complete Another UK Offshore Windfarm Charter
Island Shipping announced that two of the company’s wind-farm service vessels, Island Tiger and Island Panther have recently completed another successful UK offshore windfarm charter. Both vessels have carried out 120 days charter on behalf of Centrica at the Lincs Offshore Windfarm construction sit
Top News of the Week Apr 15 – 20, 2013
VIDEO: EWICON ‒ Bladeless Windmill ecanoo Architects designed the model EWICON (Electrostatic WIndenergy CONvertor) using technology developed by researchers Johan Smit and Dhiradj Djairam from the Delft University of Technology in a consortium with Wageningen UR and commercial companies in an econo
VIDEO: EUREC Master Students Present Their Final Projects
EUREC Agency together with leading European Universities involved in renewable energy education and training have responded to the growing demand for skilled personnel in renewables through the development of the European Master in Renewable Energy. Also, EUREC’s Wind Specialization Class of 2013 ha
Belgium: Students Asking Offshore Wind Industry to Reconsider Approach to Employment
EUREC’s Wind Specialization Class of 2013 has released an open letter to the European Offshore Wind Industry. In their letter they wrote: The offshore wind industry has the wind behind its sails! Since 2001 with the commissioning of the first “utility-scale” offshore wind farm in Denmark to EWEA’s 2
German Lower Saxony Funds Research Project on Lobster Settlement at Offshore Wind Farms
With just under EUR 700,000, Lower Saxony is supporting a pilot project for the settlement of the European lobsters at the offshore wind farm “Riffgat”. Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, have started to rear 3,000 lobsters, which they will
German Lower Saxony Funds Research Project on Lobster Settlement at Offshore Wind Farms
With just under EUR 700,000, Lower Saxony is supporting a pilot project for the settlement of the European lobsters at the offshore wind farm “Riffgat”. Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, have started to rear 3,000 lobsters, which they will
UK: JDR Posts Results for 2012
JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore energy industry, has published its results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2012 together with its Annual Report. Andrew Norman, Chief Executive of JDR, said: “I am delighted to report that JDR has delivered a record perform
UK: BMT ARGOSS Appoints Two New Directors
To facilitate further growth and to support the Managing Director, BMT ARGOSS (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, announced the appointment of two new Directors. Both Directors will help to drive business improvements and further enhance the effective management of the company. Shane Amaratunga wh
Germany: DONG Energy Seeks Heavy-Lifting Services
DONG Energy Renewables Germany GmbH is looking for a contractor to undertake transport and installation work of offshore substations for the Gode Wind 02 and Gode Wind 01 offshore wind farms. The Contract includes the following lots: – Lot 1: Transportation and installation of 1 jacket substructure,
Germany: Integrating Offshore Wind Farms in Tourism Concepts
Wind energy and tourism can benefit each other, says the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation (Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE), which has published a study on this matter. Under the title “The Impact of Offshore Wind Energy on Tourism – Good Practices and Perspectives for the South Baltic Region”,
Germany: Integrating Offshore Wind Farms in Tourism Concepts
Wind energy and tourism can benefit each other, says the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation (Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE), which has published a study on this matter. Under the title “The Impact of Offshore Wind Energy on Tourism – Good Practices and Perspectives for the South Baltic Region”,
4C Offshore Releases Report on European Foundation Demand to 2023
4C Offshore has completed a 55 page forecast of foundation demand to 2023 for the main European Markets of the UK, Germany, Denmark, France, Belgium and Netherlands. Contents include an overview of market development in each country (targets, planning, incentives, strengths and weaknesses) plus cred