Offshore Wind
Belgium: OWI Lab Monitoring Offshore Wind Turbine Drive Train
In the global search for renewable energy sources wind energy continues to experience an increasing market share. This growth drives new technological improvements which aim at increasing capacity, improving reliability and reducing the overall cost of wind turbines and correspondingly of the energy
Danish Climate Minister Visits Floating Power Plant
On April 2, 2013 Climate Minister Martin Lidegaard visited Floating Power Plant at its maintenance facilities in Nakskov Harbor. Floating Power Plant A/S is a clean-tech company that develops, designs and provides a unique patented technology to harvest the limitless energy of the ocean. The company
Germany: HSH Nordbank Plans Further Expansion of Its Renewables Business in 2013
After last year proved to be above expectations for HSH Nordbank’s Renewables business division, the bank wants to build on this success in 2013 and further expand the business. HSH Nordbank is one of Germany’s leading financiers in this segment. “We have supported about 20 new projects in the past
Germany: HSH Nordbank Plans Further Expansion of Its Renewables Business in 2013
After last year proved to be above expectations for HSH Nordbank’s Renewables business division, the bank wants to build on this success in 2013 and further expand the business. HSH Nordbank is one of Germany’s leading financiers in this segment. “We have supported about 20 new projects in the past
UK: LDA Appointed as Masterplanner for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
LDA Design, an independent design, environment and energy business, has been appointed as masterplanners and landscape architects for the world’s first man-made energy-generating lagoon – the £650 million Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon project being developed by Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Ltd. Under the pro
UK: GE Successfully Tests Superconducting Technology for Next Generation Power Generation
GE’s Power Conversion business has taken an important step in testing a viable way of producing large amounts of electricity from renewable resources using superconductors running at relatively high temperatures. The company has successfully completed trials of Hydrogenie, a power generator incorpor
Moventas Tests FusionDrive at Its R&D Center in Finland
Already in commercial production, FusionDrive, the market’s smartest gear and generator combination, is now proven to work well in its test field. The full load test run of FusionDrive recently started in the Moventas R&D center in Finland. The gear and generator combination, now in commercial produ
Moventas Tests FusionDrive at Its R&D Center in Finland
Already in commercial production, FusionDrive, the market’s smartest gear and generator combination, is now proven to work well in its test field. The full load test run of FusionDrive recently started in the Moventas R&D center in Finland. The gear and generator combination, now in commercial produ
The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Has Positive Sales Forcast for This Year
IHC Merwede has revealed a healthy net profit margin of 4.1% per cent in 2012 and a positive sales forecast for the year ahead. The company develops and builds innovative vessels, advanced equipment and life-cycle support services for the dredging, mining and offshore industries, which have been per
Barrier Increases Presence in Offshore Wind Market (UK)
Barrier Ltd, which is part of the Barrier Group, has completed a significant new investment to support the transference of skills and technology into the offshore wind sector. The Wallsend-based company has expanded its Coatings Division to be able to deliver neoprene coatings and rubber clamps for
Denmark: Grenaa Harbour to Celebrate Its 200 Years and 111 Turbine at Anholt OWF in 2013
2013 is a special year for Grenaa. This year, it is 200 years since Grenaa Harbour was established, and 111 is the number of offshore wind turbines which will soon be completed at sea between the island of Anholt and Djursland in Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm yet, which has been shipped from
UK: Atmos Consulting Urges Energy Developers to Plan Ahead for Ecological Surveys ‒ Peak Season Approaches
The welcome arrival of warm weather should also be sounding warning bells for developers and community groups who are exploring the potential for new renewable energy schemes. “Spring is peak survey season for many of our protected species and, if you miss the window, your project could delayed sign
UK: Atmos Consulting Urges Energy Developers to Plan Ahead for Ecological Surveys ‒ Peak Season Approaches
The welcome arrival of warm weather should also be sounding warning bells for developers and community groups who are exploring the potential for new renewable energy schemes. “Spring is peak survey season for many of our protected species and, if you miss the window, your project could delayed sign
UK Consumers Annually Pay Only GBP 10 for Wind Power
While debate in the media rages on whether the UK’s green energy policies will raise electricity bills or not, Ed Davey, UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has said that onshore and offshore wind power together cost householders only £10 a year in total, according to a Guardian art