Offshore Wind
VIDEO: ABB’s 7 MW Offshore Wind Generator
ABB has delivered over 30 000 wind power generators during the past 30 years, corresponding to about 30 GW of wind power. The company makes generators for all drivetrain concepts, gearless or geared, both doubly-fed and full converter type. ABB introduced doubly-fed generators in 1997. The first dir
Blue Water Shipping Loads First Gwynt Y Mor Turbine on Seatruck Pace
In January, Blue Water Shipping loaded the ro/ro vessel “Seatruck Pace” at the Port of Esbjerg with the first turbines for the Offshore Wind Farm Gwynt Y Mor in Great Britain where a total of 160 turbines are to be installed. Blue Water has been awarded the transport contract of 130 turbines from Es
Blue Water Shipping Loads First Gwynt Y Mor Turbine on Seatruck Pace
In January, Blue Water Shipping loaded the ro/ro vessel “Seatruck Pace” at the Port of Esbjerg with the first turbines for the Offshore Wind Farm Gwynt Y Mor in Great Britain where a total of 160 turbines are to be installed. Blue Water has been awarded the transport contract of 130 turbines from Es
Germany: HEAG Could Sell Stake in HSE to Fund New Purchases
HEAG Holding AG intends to sell a part of its stake in HEAG Suedhessische Energie AG (HSE), which would reduce its ownership from 93% to 60% in the utility that has a 25% stake in the Global Tech I offshore wind project, according to Bloomberg. The company could sell its planned percentage to local
Pontis to Deliver High Tech Equipment for Two German Substations
Germany’s ambitious transformation of the energy supply system: the “Energiewende” offers a wide range of challenges and opportunities for innovative businesses in the development of new technology. And therefore for Pontis. Recently, Pontis was commissioned to develop and deliver high tech equipmen
UK: SMD Delivers HD3 Inter Array Cable Plough to RSPU
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) announced the early delivery of an HD3 inter array cable plough to Reef Subsea Power & Umbilical Ltd. (RSPU). RSPU has named the vehicle HDIA (Heavy Duty Inter Array) Plough and is to be mobilised onto the Polar Prince subsea construction vessel. The HD3 cable plough,
VIDEO: Pontis Introduces 75m Wind Turbine Rotor Blade
Pontis introduced its 75m wind turbine rotor blade to the market, named after engineer Edgar Suselbeek’s newborn son Tygo. This IEC Class l rotor blade design is geared toward the 6MW class offshore wind turbines. With this next generational rotor blade, our wind energy portfolio now ranges from 37m
VIDEO: Pontis Introduces 75m Wind Turbine Rotor Blade
Pontis introduced its 75m wind turbine rotor blade to the market, named after engineer Edgar Suselbeek’s newborn son Tygo. This IEC Class l rotor blade design is geared toward the 6MW class offshore wind turbines. With this next generational rotor blade, our wind energy portfolio now ranges from 37m
Lahmeyer Attends Wind Energy Event in Vienna, Austria
This February, wind energy specialists from around the world will meet in Vienna at EWEA to exchange their knowledge. More than 400 exhibitors and over 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the conference with connected exhibition. Lahmeyer will introduce their comprehensive range of services in ha
Austria: EU Wind Industry Faces Tough Challenge
The wind industry is being hit by the economic crisis and austerity across Europe, and a difficult situation should not be made worse by politicians undermining investor confidence, warned top industry figures today in Vienna. At the opening of Europe’s leading wind energy event – EWEA 2013 – politi
UK: Njord Offshore’s Vessels Head to Lowestoft
Offshore windfarm crew transfer vessels Njord Avocet and Njord Kittiwake arrived to Rotterdam two days ago from Singapore. The vessels were shipped together on the deck of a heavy lift vessel MV Wiebke. They are intending to sail for Lowestoft today but given the forecast (force 7-8) they may head t
REF Comments on PAC’s Offshore Wind Report (UK)
On its blog, Renewable Energy Foundation (REF) has commented on the Public Accounts Committee’s report regarding the costs of grid connections for offshore wind. The central finding of the report is that: “The terms of the transmission licences awarded so far appear heavily skewed towards attracting
REF Comments on PAC’s Offshore Wind Report (UK)
On its blog, Renewable Energy Foundation (REF) has commented on the Public Accounts Committee’s report regarding the costs of grid connections for offshore wind. The central finding of the report is that: “The terms of the transmission licences awarded so far appear heavily skewed towards attracting
Forewind Appoints Former UK Energy Minister as New Chairman
Forewind has today announced the appointment of former Energy Minister Charles Hendry MP as its new chairman. With the Government committed to an ambitious target of 15% renewable energy consumption by 2020, Forewind intends to secure all the necessary consents required for the construction and deve