Offshore Wind
Denmark: CT Offshore Receives International Organization of Standardization 9001:2008 Certification
CT Offshore announces that it has received the International Organization of Standardization 9001:2008 certification for its complete services package which include; Installation, Survey & Maintenance, Survey and Cable recovery. The certification indicates that CT Offshore office and vessels conform
UK: MMO Approves First Wave Energy Converters for Wave Hub
The first wave energy converter (WEC) devices may now by deployed at the Wave Hub test site following approval by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The MMO has announced it has approved an application from OceanEnergy Ltd to deploy and test an OEB35 OceanEnergy buoy WEC for a period of up to
UK: Wireless Headsets Aid Health and Safety for Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians
Offshore wind energy is a young, rapidly growing industry in which hundreds of millions of pounds are being invested as the UK seeks to secure its source of renewable energy for future generations. As in all young industries, the challenges are immense, and many companies which have traditionally wo
UK: Wireless Headsets Aid Health and Safety for Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians
Offshore wind energy is a young, rapidly growing industry in which hundreds of millions of pounds are being invested as the UK seeks to secure its source of renewable energy for future generations. As in all young industries, the challenges are immense, and many companies which have traditionally wo
The Netherlands: IHC Announces Waterhammer
In its Seasons Greeting’s message to their clients IHC Hydrohammer announced their new IHC Waterhammer. Their new Waterhammer has been create for use in ultra-deep water, as well as an answer on the question to supply a hammer with minimal risk to the environment where it is being used in. The IHC W
UK: Developers Disappointed on Delayed Decision on EOWDC
The developers of the proposed European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) have expressed their disappointment on the Scottish officials’ inability to announce the decision on the project and called on ministers to announce their decision as early as possible in 2013. The planning application f
UK: Developers Disappointed on Delayed Decision on EOWDC
The developers of the proposed European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) have expressed their disappointment on the Scottish officials’ inability to announce the decision on the project and called on ministers to announce their decision as early as possible in 2013. The planning application f
UK: Tidal Instead Offshore Wind Power, Port St Mary Commissioners Say
After a presentation on the Rhiannon offshore wind farm, Port St Mary Commissioners supported the development of tidal energy in the area, saying that offshore wind costs too much and is less efficient. Regarding the presentation on the Rhiannon offshore wind farm, they have agreed that the next sta
Former Dong’s CEO Appointed Chairman of Offshore Center Denmark
DONG Energy’s former CEO, Anders Eldrup, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Danish knowledge center for the offshore sector, Offshore Center Denmark. “The appointment of Anders Eldrup is the latest result of a determined effort to strengthen Offshore Centre Denmark’s role as a national ce
RenewableUK Welcomes UK Renewable Energy Roadmap Update
RenewableUK has welcomed the publication of the UK Renewable Energy Roadmap Update by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. The Update states that the UK is on track to meet its first interim target on the way towards generating 15% of all energy (electricity, heat and transport) from renewab
Belgium: Turbine Blade Designs to Reduce Costs
Siemens has already become somewhat of a leader in this field producing the world’s longest rotor blades for wind turbines. Measuring 75 meters in length, the blades are almost as big as the wingspan of an Airbus A380. As they move, each rotor covers 18,600 square meters, the size of two and a half
UK: 27 Pct More Renewable Electricity, Report Says
Renewable energy is powering forward in the UK, according to the 2012 update to the Renewable Energy Roadmap published by Energy Secretary Edward Davey. Significant progress has been made on the rollout of renewable energy across the United Kingdom from July 2011 to July 2012, including: A 27 per ce
UK: 27 Pct More Renewable Electricity, Report Says
Renewable energy is powering forward in the UK, according to the 2012 update to the Renewable Energy Roadmap published by Energy Secretary Edward Davey. Significant progress has been made on the rollout of renewable energy across the United Kingdom from July 2011 to July 2012, including: A 27 per ce
HiDef to Conduct Digital Video Aerial Surveys Offshore Northern Ireland
HiDef announced it has been selected to conduct Digital Video Aerial surveys for First Flight Wind for its proposed offshore wind farm in waters off the Co. Down coast, Northern Ireland. It is envisioned that the project will have a capacity of 600 Megawatts (MW). A wind farm of this size could gene