Offshore Wind
ABB Launches World’s Most Powerful Cable System for Renewables
ABB has announced a breakthrough in cable technology. It has successfully developed and tested a 525 kilovolt (kV) extruded high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable system to make renewable energy installations more efficient and cost-effective. This latest innovation will more than double the power
DolWin Beta to Arrive in Haugesund Tonight
DolWin beta high‐voltage direct current (HVDC) platform will arrive at the yard in Haugesund tonight, subject to weather conditions, Aibel announced at its social network page today. The massive DolWin beta structure is being transported to Haugesund in Norway, where the platform will be commissione
Harland and Wolff Appoints New Director of Ship & Offshore Unit Repair
James Lappin has been appointed to the Board of Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Limited as Director of Ship & Offshore Unit Repair. He will have total responsibility for developing and growing the company’s business in this sector and for the successful execution of its projects. Mr Lappiun, a Me
Harland and Wolff Appoints New Director of Ship & Offshore Unit Repair
James Lappin has been appointed to the Board of Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Limited as Director of Ship & Offshore Unit Repair. He will have total responsibility for developing and growing the company’s business in this sector and for the successful execution of its projects. Mr Lappiun, a Me
CEC: ‘Real’ 20 Pct Renewable Energy Target Would Decimate Industry
A new paper released by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) shows that cutting the Renewable Energy Target to a so-called ‘real’ 20 per cent figure would reduce the amount of new large-scale renewable energy built by almost two thirds (64 per cent) and devastate investments already made under the policy.
Nordsee Ost: Bladt Wins Race against Time
This July, the Bladt team completed yet another successful project, as the Nordsee Ost substation left Bladt Industries headquarters in Aalborg, Denmark. The 1,800 tonnes substation was an exciting challenge for Bladt Industries to complete, as the goal was to finalize the project within 16 months –
Nordsee Ost: Bladt Wins Race against Time
This July, the Bladt team completed yet another successful project, as the Nordsee Ost substation left Bladt Industries headquarters in Aalborg, Denmark. The 1,800 tonnes substation was an exciting challenge for Bladt Industries to complete, as the goal was to finalize the project within 16 months –
Exclusive: OWS’ “Offshore Waddenzee” Vessel Christened
Just a few moments ago, Offshore Wind Services’ (OWS) vessel Offshore Waddenzee was christened at Damen Shipyards. The FCS 2008 is the second vessel ordered by the company from Damen this year. Damen Shipyards Den Helder in the Netherlands has outfitted the vessel with a second generator set and an
Report on Offshore Wind Turbine and Foundations Market Out Now
“Global Offshore Wind Turbines and Foundations Market Size, Share & Country Analysis to 2020” report is now available at RnRMarketResearch.com. Latest report “Offshore Wind Turbines and Foundations – Global Market Size, Market Share, Regulations and Key Country Analysis to 2020” provides detailed in
Scottish Natural Heritage: Two New Reports on Marine Renewables
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) have recently completed two reports relating to marine renewable energy developments and their potential impact on the environment. These reports offer a risk assessment of the interaction between marine renewable devices and the diving birds and megafauna in the area
MAKE Issues Q3 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update
MAKE’s Q3/2014 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update presents a consistent expectation of 7.2% growth on average per year from 2013 to 2023. In the US, new guidance from the IRS has shifted 1.3GW into 2015 from 2014 and 2016; incentive schemes and policy improvements in key markets such as India,
MAKE Issues Q3 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update
MAKE’s Q3/2014 Global Wind Power Market Outlook Update presents a consistent expectation of 7.2% growth on average per year from 2013 to 2023. In the US, new guidance from the IRS has shifted 1.3GW into 2015 from 2014 and 2016; incentive schemes and policy improvements in key markets such as India,
Japan, Taiwan and South Korea to Focus on Offshore Wind, Report Says
MAKE’s 2014 inaugural APeC Wind Power Outlook 2014 is now available. The 65-page report contains over 85 charts, tables and graphs providing in-depth analysis of 10+ markets in the region. The report studies key drivers and barriers for new wind power installations in Asia Pacific (excl. China), reg
Floating Solar to Be Tested in Mediterranean Sea
Kim Trapani, Energy Researcher at MIRARCO in Sudbury, Canada, has been working on the development of a floating solar system, Canadian media writes. The system will be tested next year in the Mediterranean Sea near Malta. It is made of flexible solar panels, so they can be easily bent, which makes t