Offshore Wind
SgurrEnergy Requires Wind Energy Intern for Its Hamburg Office
SgurrEnergy is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to join its wind energy team based in Hamburg, Germany as a temporary intern. The company is offering an internship in the onshore and offshore wind energy industry for 3-6 months, with the opportunity for a permanent job, subject to performance
VIDEO: Navitus Bay Interactive 3D Offshore Model
3DW technologies has delivered an interactive 3d offshore model for Navitus Bay offshore wind farm. The Navitus Bay team turned to 3DW as it faced a challenge to effectively communicate the appearance of the development when viewed from different locations along the coastline. The resulting 3D model
VIDEO: Navitus Bay Interactive 3D Offshore Model
3DW technologies has delivered an interactive 3d offshore model for Navitus Bay offshore wind farm. The Navitus Bay team turned to 3DW as it faced a challenge to effectively communicate the appearance of the development when viewed from different locations along the coastline. The resulting 3D model
SEAI Awards EUR 1.3 Mln for Westwave Project
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has announced funding of €1.3m for environmental and feasibility studies at ESB’s Westwave project which aims to deploy five wave energy devices off the coast of County Clare by 2018. SEAI has been working closely with ESB for the past three years on the E
Energi Coast: Government’s Support Major Step in the Right Direction
Energi Coast, North East England’s Renewables Supply Chain Group, has declared the Government’s financial support for five new UK offshore wind projects a major step forward for the industry. The group, which represents the region’s experienced offshore renewables supply chain, also believes that th
Scottish Renewables Welcomes DECC’s Announcement
Scottish Renewables responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) announcement that the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm, in the Outer Moray Firth, has been awarded an investment contract. Lindsay Leask, Senior Policy Manager at Scottish Renewables, said: “It is greatly encouraging to se
Reef Subsea Re-Organizes into Three Independent Businesses
Reef Subsea has announced a re-organization to create three independent companies: Reef Subsea, X-Subsea and Technocean Subsea, all with separate management and independent strategies. The existing senior management will continue to lead the three new entities, delivering consistent expertise in the
Reef Subsea Re-Organizes into Three Independent Businesses
Reef Subsea has announced a re-organization to create three independent companies: Reef Subsea, X-Subsea and Technocean Subsea, all with separate management and independent strategies. The existing senior management will continue to lead the three new entities, delivering consistent expertise in the
CfD Regime Needs to Work for All Renewables, Says RUK
RenewableUK commented on the announcement from the Department of Energy and Climate Change that five offshore wind farms have progressed through the Final Investment Decision Enabling for Renewables (FID-ER) process, and have been offered contracts for financial support. In order to ensure that inve
ABC, BSBO Say Icebreaker Could Affect Bird Migrations
Two bird conservation organisations have raised concerns by the new proposal to develop wind energy. In an April 4 letter, the Washington, D.C.-based American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and the Ohio-based Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO), voiced concerns about the six-turbine “Icebreaker” project, lo
UK Government Awards FID Contracts to Five Offshore Wind Projects
The UK Government today awarded five offshore wind projects with Financial Investment Decision (FID) enabling contracts. The Government today unveiled eight major renewable electricity projects, which are awarded under the Final Investment Decision (FID) Enabling for Renewables process, allocating t
Photo of the Day: Siemens’ Offshore Wind Infographic
Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Siemens’ presentation on how offshore wind measures up. In March, Siemens announced that it will invest £160 million (EUR190m) in wind turbine production and installation facilities in Yorkshire. The revised plan will be spread across two sites comprising the previo
Photo of the Day: Siemens’ Offshore Wind Infographic
Offshore WIND’s photo of the day: Siemens’ presentation on how offshore wind measures up. In March, Siemens announced that it will invest £160 million (EUR190m) in wind turbine production and installation facilities in Yorkshire. The revised plan will be spread across two sites comprising the previo
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier Moves to New Premises
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, together with related company Global Wind Service, has moved its Danish operation to new office in Fredericia, Denmark. The new facility provides more space as the companies continue to grow. It has an excellent access to the main road connections to mainland Europe and acro