Offshore Wind
USA Lags in Ocean Energy Development
Although it currently represents only a fraction of global energy supply, ocean energy has picked up momentum recently, albeit not in U.S. waters. Mr. Kron wrote his view of current ocean energy development in the USA, where he believes that policymakers need to speed up the permitting procedures, a
AWEA WINDPOWER 2014 Kicks Off
Reflecting the busy pace of wind turbine construction this year, North America’s biggest wind energy conference and exhibition started ramping up yesterday with a packed schedule of educational sessions, installation of new board leaders for the American Wind Energy Association, and an expansive exh
Swedish Scientists Study OWF Impact on Marine Wildlife
Lena Bergström, a researcher in marine and coastal ecology, has published a study called Effects of offshore wind farms on marine wildlife—a generalized impact assessment, together with her colleagues from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The abstract of the study reads: “The present
ATO to Open Doors for Europe Around the Corner
ATO Sustainable Business Engineers will participate in “Europe around the Corner Viewing Days”. During this event, which will be held from 9th till 11th of May, ATO will open its doors to the public. Many of the projects, which are being presented at the event, are not normally accessible to the gen
ATO to Open Doors for Europe Around the Corner
ATO Sustainable Business Engineers will participate in “Europe around the Corner Viewing Days”. During this event, which will be held from 9th till 11th of May, ATO will open its doors to the public. Many of the projects, which are being presented at the event, are not normally accessible to the gen
Galion Lidar Completes Wind Measurements for South Korean
SgurrEnergy’s pioneering scanning lidar device, Galion Lidar, has been deployed to conduct a 12-month wind measurement campaign for South Korean construction company, SK Engineering & Construction, as part of wind flow modelling and pre-construction development work for a proposed offshore wind farm
Ulstein to Design New Offshore Accommodation Vessel
Ulstein Sea of Solutions (USOS) has been awarded the design contract for the CASCO Enabler, a high specification DP3 800 POB monohull accommodation vessel by CASCO Offshore, a specialized accommodation subsidiary of the TMA Group. With this contract Ulstein enters into a new offshore market segment.
Offshore Marine Academy Moves to Teesside
Offshore Marine Academy (OMA) has relocated and opened a new operating base at the Wynyard Business Park, Teesside, in the heart of North East England. OMA has been based in Bristol since 2010 but is moving north to support the growing number of renewables companies that are established in the area.
Assisted Area Status to Help New Anglia LEP’s Energy Sector Plans
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has welcomed confirmation that Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and parts of Ipswich have been included in the Government’s final Assisted Area Status (AAS) map. AAS is granted to less prosperous local economies and enables businesses in those areas to benefit
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind Could Build Factory in Hull?
Hull could become a hub for offshore wind manufacturing facilities, judging on the claims that the newly formed company between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Vestas could build its wind turbine factory in the city. It has been just a little over a month since Siemens decided to invest a larg
Renewables Aid Marine Wildlife
A new study has looked into the effect of offshore marine renewable energy devices on marine organisms. These devices provide novel habitat to marine organisms, allowing species to spread to new areas. The study focused on marine fauna, particularly pelagic larvae, such as barnacles or gastropods, i
UK’s Local Businesses to Get EU Funding
The UK government has confirmed which parts of the country have successfully won Assisted Area status. The status makes local businesses eligible to bid for additional funding and tax breaks to create jobs, invest in new premises or machinery and grow. Manufacturing centres including Derby, Huddersf
UK’s Local Businesses to Get EU Funding
The UK government has confirmed which parts of the country have successfully won Assisted Area status. The status makes local businesses eligible to bid for additional funding and tax breaks to create jobs, invest in new premises or machinery and grow. Manufacturing centres including Derby, Huddersf
Crown Estate Welcomes Global Energy and MORL MoU
The Crown Estate has applauded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Global Energy and MORL that could see Nigg Energy Park supply a range of work, facilities and services for an offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth. The announcement follows the Scottish Government’s consent of MORL’s 1,116MW