Offshore Wind
Government’s Uncertainty Worries Hull Council Leader (UK)
Steve Brady, Leader of the Hull City Council, expressed his concerns over the Government’s uncertain support for the renewables. Since Siemens is one of the signatories of the letter sent to the British Government regarding energy policies, Mr. Brady is worried about the company’s plan to build a GB
UK: IMCA Releases Diving on Offshore Renewable Energy Projects Regulations and Guidance
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has produced two information notes – ‘Diving on Offshore Renewable Energy Projects: Regulations and Guidance’, and ‘The Inspection and Auditing of Manned and Unmanned Barges’ which are of use, and interest, to those involved with offshore renew
DONG Energy Wind Power Names New UK Country Manager
DONG Energy has appointed Benj Sykes as Head of UK Market for its Wind Power business. Benj commented; “I’m looking forward to leading DONG Energy’s UK wind power business into its next exciting period of development here in the UK. We have an outstanding portfolio of operating assets as well as a f
DONG Energy Wind Power Names New UK Country Manager
DONG Energy has appointed Benj Sykes as Head of UK Market for its Wind Power business. Benj commented; “I’m looking forward to leading DONG Energy’s UK wind power business into its next exciting period of development here in the UK. We have an outstanding portfolio of operating assets as well as a f
UK Government Could Make Offshore Wind Investors to Backtrack
Big investors in the UK renewable energy sector have sent a letter to the Government, stating that they could stop their investment if the support for the sector decreases. Latest discussions within the coalition Government over support for the offshore wind have made the sector’s global players con
Denmark: Baton Switches Hands in A2SEA
Kaj Lindvig, who has played a major role in A2SEA since the company’s founding in 2000, among others as CEO and latest as CSO, handed over the baton to Martin Huss who up till now has held the position as A2SEA’s Regional Manager for Germany and the Benelux Countries. After 5 years as CSO in [&helli
IWEA Launches Renewables Development Policy Framework for Ireland
The national body representing the wind energy sector in Ireland, the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has launched a new policy paper “Export Policy – A Renewables Development Policy Framework for Ireland” at its autumn conference in Killarney. The policy paper outlines specific areas of the Ir
Italy: Prysmian Among Founders of Norstec
Prysmian Group, the world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, is participating in the creation of Norstec, an association uniting the main players in the energy industry at the global level with the aim of supporting the production of renewable energy using offshore wind fa
UK: Secretary Davey to Highlight Energy Sector Benefit for Jobs and Business
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey will this week highlight the massive benefit for jobs and business the energy sector can bring to the Scottish economy as he visits Shetland, Orkney, Caithness, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “Scotland ha
Denmark: Siemens Tests 6MW Turbine with World’s Largest Rotor
On October 6th 2012, Siemens Energy has begun field testing of its new 154 m rotor for the 6-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in Østerild, Denmark. The SWT-6.0-154 turbine is equipped with the world’s longest rotor blades – each blade is 75 meters in length. With a record rotor diameter of 154 me
Denmark: Siemens Tests 6MW Turbine with World’s Largest Rotor
On October 6th 2012, Siemens Energy has begun field testing of its new 154 m rotor for the 6-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in Østerild, Denmark. The SWT-6.0-154 turbine is equipped with the world’s longest rotor blades – each blade is 75 meters in length. With a record rotor diameter of 154 me
Teamwork Will Reduce UK Offshore Wind Costs
Chairman of the UK Government’s Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force, Andrew Jamieson, said that he expects the costs of offshore renewable energy to drop over 30% by 2020, thanks to increased collaboration between companies. Mr. Jamieson will be speaking at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Con
Norway: Seatower Raises Funds with Electranova Capital
Electranova Capital, the new energy technology fund launched by Idinvest Partners, in partnership with the global utility EDF and the support of Allianz, has invested in the Norwegian company Seatower, which develops the Cranefree technology for offshore wind foundations. Seatower’s Cranefree concep
Poland: Sopot to Host Offshore Conference and Exhibition
On 10-11 October 2012, at the Sheraton Hotel in Sopot the Offshore Conference and Exhibition will be held – Poland’s first event of this scale entirely dedicated to offshore wind energy. Offshore Conference and Exhibition is organized by Polish Wind Energy Association in cooperation with the Polish