Offshore Wind
Germany: WindEnergy Hamburg Labeled with WindMade
The WindMade label has now been awarded to the new trade show WindEnergy Hamburg, which gives the onshore and offshore wind industry a global platform from 2014 onwards. This means 100% of the electric power used at the event is from wind energy. “Wind energy is a key resource for the future,” says
Ireland: Research and Markets Presents Report on HVDC Converting Platforms
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “HVDC Converting Platforms: The Future Transmission System for Offshore Wind” report to their offering. The rising concern over environmental conditions due to global warming is leading to increased interest in the development of renewable and c
Ireland: Research and Markets Presents Report on HVDC Converting Platforms
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “HVDC Converting Platforms: The Future Transmission System for Offshore Wind” report to their offering. The rising concern over environmental conditions due to global warming is leading to increased interest in the development of renewable and c
The Budget 2013 and Its Impact on Humber’s Renewables Industry (UK)
KEY announcements in the Budget, delivered by Chancellor George Osborne, could be positive for the Humber’s renewables industry, according to an accountant working in the sector. Looking at the impact the Budget will have on the region’s renewables industry, Andrew Manderfield, partner at Streets Ch
VIDEO: nkt Cables Delivers Biggest Submarine Cable
nkt cables has delivered the biggest submarine cable in the world to the Anholt offshore Wind Farm in Denmark. In June 2012, the cable-laying vessels commence work laying the array cables on the seabed between the substation and the 111 foundations. By 12 September – three weeks ahead of schedule –
UK: Offshore Wind Could Help Chancellor’s Ambitions
In the Budget today the Chancellor targeted investment in infrastructure projects as a key path to economic recovery, and talked about the need for low carbon projects to create jobs. In response, RenewableUK has pointed to the huge economic opportunities offered by renewable energy infrastructure p
UK: Offshore Wind Could Help Chancellor’s Ambitions
In the Budget today the Chancellor targeted investment in infrastructure projects as a key path to economic recovery, and talked about the need for low carbon projects to create jobs. In response, RenewableUK has pointed to the huge economic opportunities offered by renewable energy infrastructure p
Electro-Tech Set for Ambitious Growth in Enterprise Zone (UK)
This week, Electro-tech, a specialist source and supply company servicing the energy sector, is moving into the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft Enterprise Zone, created by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership. Electro-tech offers UK and global clients a simple and cost effective way to purchase
Policymakers Jeopardise Europe’s Leadership in Low Carbon Grid
Speaking at Supergrid 2013 Friends of the Supergrid Chairman, Mr Marcello del Brenna, called on EU policy makers to deliver a single market in electricity this decade, and to put in place the regulatory framework to enable large scale interconnection between Member States. This will provide real ben
VIDEO: Band Called ‘Offshore’ Supports Green Energy with Music
The band called ‘Offshore’ was invited to play at the Green Aruba Conference in 2012, which discussed the vast renewables potential of Aruba with special focus on new wind, water and sun energy technologies and their implementation. During the international conference called “Our Future with Green E
Germany: KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Construction of Two Innovative High-Tech Vessels
With a loan of EUR 74 million a consortium of banks led by KfW IPEX-Bank is supporting the construction of two ultra-modern special transporters to be built at the Flensburg-based FSG shipyard for the Dutch heavy lift shipping company RollDock. KfW IPEX-Bank contributes EUR 37 million to the financi
Germany: KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Construction of Two Innovative High-Tech Vessels
With a loan of EUR 74 million a consortium of banks led by KfW IPEX-Bank is supporting the construction of two ultra-modern special transporters to be built at the Flensburg-based FSG shipyard for the Dutch heavy lift shipping company RollDock. KfW IPEX-Bank contributes EUR 37 million to the financi
RWE Awards Atlantic Array Contracts Worth GBP 3.8 Million to Local Suppliers (UK)
During the development phase of Atlantic Array, RWE npower renewables have been monitoring the UK contracts they have awarded. As of the end of February 2013, 11.5% of contracts for Atlantic Array have been placed in Devon, with a further 10.9% being placed with companies located in the South West.
Germany: GL Garrad Hassan Advises Mitsubishi Corporation on Successful BorWin Acquisitions
GL Garrad Hassan has acted as technical adviser to Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) on their recent acquisition of a 49% stake in the BorWin1 and BorWin2 German offshore high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) links. The company acted as the sole technical advisor to MC providing due diligence assessment of