Offshore Wind
Lithuania to Shift to Wind Power
Lithuania could partially replace nuclear power with wind energy, both onshore and offshore, Lithuania Wind Power Association said. In a non-binding referendum, over 60% of Lithuanian voters rejected the building of a nuclear reactor as a replacement for Ignalina atomic plant, which was closed under
Lithuania to Shift to Wind Power
Lithuania could partially replace nuclear power with wind energy, both onshore and offshore, Lithuania Wind Power Association said. In a non-binding referendum, over 60% of Lithuanian voters rejected the building of a nuclear reactor as a replacement for Ignalina atomic plant, which was closed under
UK: Regen SW Publishes 6th Edition of Pocket Sized Supply Chain Directory
Regen SW, the renewable energy experts, has published the sixth edition of their pocket sized supply chain directory for the Offshore Wind and Marine Energy sector. The guide features over 350 south west companies from manufacturing through to professional services who have expertise and capability
Denmark: Navigant’s BTM Consult Releases New Offshore Wind Report
BTM Consult, a premier forecaster and data source for the international wind industry and part of Navigant’s Global Energy Practice, has announced that it has released Offshore Report 2013. The 250+ page Offshore Report 2013 is BTM Consult’s most comprehensive overview of the offshore wind power mar
Denmark: Navigant’s BTM Consult Releases New Offshore Wind Report
BTM Consult, a premier forecaster and data source for the international wind industry and part of Navigant’s Global Energy Practice, has announced that it has released Offshore Report 2013. The 250+ page Offshore Report 2013 is BTM Consult’s most comprehensive overview of the offshore wind power mar
Germany: MT Højgaard Speaking at Offshore Wind Construction and Installation Conference
Danish MT Højgaard is speaking at the Offshore Wind Construction and Installation Conference 2012 in Hamburg from 20 to 22 November. MT Højgaard will be sharing their knowledge from the recently completed foundation installation at the Anholt Offshore Wind Farm; Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
Scottish Renewables Welcomes Offshore Wind Manufacturing Site
In response to the announcement today that Areva has signed an MoU with the Scottish Government to create over 700 jobs in an offshore wind manufacturing site on the east coast, Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager for Scottish Renewables, said: “This commitment is yet another example of how we are
Scottish Renewables Welcomes Offshore Wind Manufacturing Site
In response to the announcement today that Areva has signed an MoU with the Scottish Government to create over 700 jobs in an offshore wind manufacturing site on the east coast, Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager for Scottish Renewables, said: “This commitment is yet another example of how we are
UK: RYA Raises Concerns over Leases for Tidal Energy Projects
The RYA is concerned that leases for tidal energy projects at sites around the UK confirmed by the Crown Estate on 14 November, have been granted with no specific planning parameters that reference the safety of navigation for coastal mariners. Stuart Carruthers, RYA Cruising Manager: “We are disapp
Germany: Sandbank Offshore Wind Seeks Substation Design, Installation
Sandbank Offshore Wind GmbH is looking for contractors for offshore wind farm works. The whole project consists of 96 WTGs, WTG foundations, Inter Aray cables and an Offshore Substation (OSS). The windfarm is located in the German Bight, 90 km west of the island of Sylt, in the German Exclusive Econ
The Netherlands: Tocardo Appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Tocardo, the leading producer of tidal and free-flow water turbines, has appointed Radboud van Kleef as Chief Commercial Officer. Radboud brings over 15 years’ experience in business development and know-how to grow companies. He has worked in an international corporate environment across a variety
Germany: BARD Offshore 1 Reaches 100MW
More than a year before its completion, BARD Offshore 1 offshore wind farm has reached capacity of 100 megawatts which can power around 100,000 households with renewable electricity. The most powerful German offshore wind farm, BARD Offshore 1 is located about 100 kilometres northwest of Borkum. Aft
Germany: BARD Offshore 1 Reaches 100MW
More than a year before its completion, BARD Offshore 1 offshore wind farm has reached capacity of 100 megawatts which can power around 100,000 households with renewable electricity. The most powerful German offshore wind farm, BARD Offshore 1 is located about 100 kilometres northwest of Borkum. Aft
UK: Large Building Costs to Cancel Offshore Wind Farm Plans
A planned wind farm off the Nantasket Beach in Hull, which would comprise four or five wind turbines that could produce enough electricity to power the entire town, seems to be unfeasible. According to the latest report, conducted by Al Pereira and presented to the town officials, this project would