Offshore Wind
Germany: HANNOVER MESSE to Break Record Next Year
The German Messe AG is organising an international trade fair for equipment, components and services for the wind energy within the HANNOVER MESSE from 8th to the 12th of April 2013. Last year, over 82 000 visitors were interested in this event where 241 companies exhibited. “Especially because of t
Wind Industry Hails New Era of Development (UK)
The wind industry is on track to power 1 in 10 homes by 2015, coming second only to natural gas as the largest single source of UK electricity by 2020. The latest projections, released by the trade association RenewableUK in its annual State of the Industry report, come during a record breaking year
UK: 3sun Group Takes on 20 Apprentices
3sun Group, a leading provider of products and services to the energy industry in the UK and internationally, has announced that it has taken on a record 20 apprentices. It is a major achievement for the company as it continues its efforts to train the workforce of tomorrow. The company is exhibitin
INTERVIEW: MMT to Continue Development and Focus on Surveys for Oil and Gas Industry
On the second day of the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference held in Amsterdam RAI, one of our reporters made an exclusive interview with the project and sales director of MMT SE Mr. Nils Ingvarson. Hereby we are bringing you a part of their conversation. – What do your activities in the subse
UK: RWE to Hold Consultation on Triton Knoll’s Electrical System Onshore Site
RWE npower renewables have today announced that early next year they will be holding a consultation on the electrical system onshore site options for the Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm. The electrical system will connect the offshore wind turbines to the national grid allowing the renewable energy
UK: RWE to Hold Consultation on Triton Knoll’s Electrical System Onshore Site
RWE npower renewables have today announced that early next year they will be holding a consultation on the electrical system onshore site options for the Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm. The electrical system will connect the offshore wind turbines to the national grid allowing the renewable energy
Denmark: Bladt Installs New Plate Roll
Bladt’s new 4000×145 mm plate roll has been installed and is now in full operation at their production facilities in Aalborg, Denmark. The new plate roll has the capacity to roll plates up to four meters wide and is one of the largest in Europe. In pace with everything in the industry increasing in
Spain: Euskalforging to Supply Connecting Flanges for NENUPHAR Floating Foundation
Euskalforging Group has won the contract to supply the 3 connecting flanges for the prototype of NENUPHAR floating foundation, an innovative offshore wind mill. Nenuphar has developed its own architecture of vertical axis wind turbine as well as a technology of blade manufacturing and has patented a
Dutch Government Plans EUR 400 Million Renewable Energy Fund
The Dutch government has set goals to attain 16% of energy from renewables by 2020, and 100% by 2050. The way they are trying to achieve this is by increasing the fund for renewable energy to EUR 400 million. The grant will be financed by taxes on electricity and natural gas, whereas the companies w
Dutch Government Plans EUR 400 Million Renewable Energy Fund
The Dutch government has set goals to attain 16% of energy from renewables by 2020, and 100% by 2050. The way they are trying to achieve this is by increasing the fund for renewable energy to EUR 400 million. The grant will be financed by taxes on electricity and natural gas, whereas the companies w
UK: Port of Tyne at Heart of the Action
The giants of the renewable industry are set to gather in Scotland this week – and the Port of Tyne will be at the heart of the action. Renewable UK – the world’s largest conference and exhibition of its kind – will bring together 300 different organisations working in the generation and supply of n
More Green Power Essential for Scotland, First Minister Says
The expansion of green power is essential for Scotland’s energy security, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability, First Minister Alex Salmond said yesterday as he unveiled a new target to keep the country at the forefront of the sector. The First Minister told the RenewableUK conferen
The Netherlands: Van Oord Strengthens Executive Board
After a long career of nearly 40 years COO P.H.G. (Peter) de Ridder will be leaving Van Oord to retire on 1 January 2013. The Supervisory Board of Van Oord has, in consultation with the Executive Board, decided to strengthen the Executive Board with two Van Oord members. J.B.E.M. (Joep) Athmer (57)
GlobalData Publishes Report on Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Companies (UK)
“Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Companies – Profile and Project Overview” is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of major offshore wind turbine installation vessel companies. The report profiles twelve