Offshore Wind
UK: Alstom Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for VSC HVDC Transmission Technology
Alstom Grid has been honoured with Frost & Sullivan’s 2012 European Award for Technology Innovation, for achievement in the voltage source converter (VSC) high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology market. This prestigious accolade was presented to the French industrial group at the
UK: Alstom Receives Frost & Sullivan Award for VSC HVDC Transmission Technology
Alstom Grid has been honoured with Frost & Sullivan’s 2012 European Award for Technology Innovation, for achievement in the voltage source converter (VSC) high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology market. This prestigious accolade was presented to the French industrial group at the
Belgium: 10 Energy Ministers Discuss Potential for Integrated Offshore Grid
Energy Ministers from the 10 countries around the North and Irish Seas (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom) and the European Commissioner for Energy gathered on 3rd December to discuss the outcome of the analysis that has be
UK: New Sector Lights Pave Way for Aberdeen Harbour’s Key Role in Offshore Wind
A Vega VLS-46 sector light, supplied to Aberdeen Harbour by Hydrosphere, has played a major part in facilitating the successful completion of the harbour’s £5.2m dredging operation, paving the way for the harbour to play a key role in offshore wind developments. The harbour is already the centre of
The Netherlands: Domestic Renewable Energy Likely to Be Cheaper Than Imported
For the Stichting Natuur en Milieu, Ecofys assessed the costs and risks of a potential import of renewable energy statistics by the Dutch Government in order to meet the binding renewable energy (RE) target of 14% by 2020. Recently the new government has announced that it will increase the ambition
The Netherlands: Domestic Renewable Energy Likely to Be Cheaper Than Imported
For the Stichting Natuur en Milieu, Ecofys assessed the costs and risks of a potential import of renewable energy statistics by the Dutch Government in order to meet the binding renewable energy (RE) target of 14% by 2020. Recently the new government has announced that it will increase the ambition
Danish Yachts Delivers FOB SWATH 2 Vessel
FOB SWATH AS has taken delivery of the newly built FOB SWATH 2 vessel from Danish Yachts shipyard. The vessel is primarily purposed for offshore wind farm staff transport. FOB SWATH 2 sets new standards, as it overcomes the seasickness and similar discomfort that servicemen experience when sailing w
FoundOcean Opens New Sales Office in Bremen, Germany
FoundOcean, a global leader in subsea and offshore grouting, today announced the opening of its new office in Bremen, Germany. Following exceptional growth in the last two years, the company is now expanding to maintain its presence in one of the key markets for the offshore wind industry. “Germany’
Germany: Munich Re Insures Serial Loss Risk on Offshore Wind Turbines
Munich Re has become the first insurance group to offer serial loss cover for offshore wind energy units. Corresponding cover for a North Sea wind farm has been signed by Marcus A. Wassenberg, Chief Financial Officer of manufacturer REpower, Dr. Thomas Blunck, member of Munich Re’s Board of Manageme
MCT Wins International Tidal Energy Award (UK)
In recognition of its work to bring forward two tidal farms in UK waters, Siemens’ Marine Current Turbines (MCT) won the Device Developer Business Case Award at last week’s International Tidal Energy Summit. The award, judged by an independent panel, acknowledged MCT’s “solid and applicable business
RenewableUK Welcomes New Report on Economic Benefits of Offshore Wind
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind and marine energy industries, has welcomed a new report highlighting the economic benefits of wind. The study, by Cambridge Econometrics for WWF and Greenpeace, shows that UK GDP will be £20 billion higher (0.8%) in 2030 if investmen
RenewableUK Welcomes New Report on Economic Benefits of Offshore Wind
RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind and marine energy industries, has welcomed a new report highlighting the economic benefits of wind. The study, by Cambridge Econometrics for WWF and Greenpeace, shows that UK GDP will be £20 billion higher (0.8%) in 2030 if investmen
UK: MCT Exhibits SeaGen in House of Commons
A model of SeaGen was exhibited in the House of Commons on 3rd December at an event hosted by the SeaBed User Development Group and organised by the Renewable Energy Association. The event was an opportunity to showcase to parliamentarians Marine Current Turbines’ (MCT) tidal technology as well as t
Langlee Wave Power Announces Establishment of Spanish Subsidiary
Langlee Wave Power announces the establishment of its Spanish subsidiary Langlee Wave Power S.L.U. It was established as a ZEC company in Las Palmas in 2012, with the purpose to move all the R&D activities of the Norwegian company to the island. Currently, it is employing one Canarian engineer and t