Offshore Wind
UK: Long-Term Vision for Offshore Wind Deployment in Northern Seas
Over forty organisations will today join forces to set out a long-term vision for the deployment of offshore wind in the northern seas and the economic opportunities this presents. These include world-leading manufacturers, cutting-edge developers, supply-chain firms, researchers and industry-bodies
UK: Swan Hunter Shipyard Opens for Offshore Sector Development
The UK Government signed a new order for development of the former Swan Hunter shipyard, which will allow simplified planning process, the Bdaily news site reports. The shipyard will become one of five Centres for Offshore Renewable Engineering (CORE). Developers would not need to seek formal planni
Denmark: Wet-Mate Connectors to Reduce Tidal Energy Costs
Danish marine technology company MacArtney has developed a wet-mate connector, which is a new way to connect and disconnect power. The wet-mate connector is a 1kV device that enables two power cables to be linked together underwater. According to Social.tidaltoday.com, the project was successfully d
London Array Construction Contains Too Small UK Input
The construction of the London Array offshore wind farm has not brought much profit to British businesses, as about 90% of the GBP 1.5 billion spent in it went to foreign companies. The Guardian cites Chris Randle, the project manager from Siemens, as saying: “I would like nothing better than to be
London Array Construction Contains Too Small UK Input
The construction of the London Array offshore wind farm has not brought much profit to British businesses, as about 90% of the GBP 1.5 billion spent in it went to foreign companies. The Guardian cites Chris Randle, the project manager from Siemens, as saying: “I would like nothing better than to be
Belgium: EU Member States Should Undertake National MSP, Report Says
Delivering power from offshore renewable energy – wind, wave and tidal – in European sea basins will require more integrated and cross-border maritime spatial planning (MSP). This could be achieved through a new directive on MSP. Such a directive could require legislation in Member States without be
UK: Two Councils Collaborate on Using Green Port Hull Advantages
Hull and East Riding councils are preparing to use the advantages that the Siemens’ planned Green Port Hull turbine assembly factory would bring. Namely, the two councils are set to organize a programme worth GBP 25.7 million for jobs and investment, as they expect confirmation of the project plans
The Netherlands, China to Jointly Develop Large Tidal Power Scheme
In an agreement between China and the Netherlands signed in Beijing on September 27, both countries have agreed on the joint development of an entirely new method to generate energy from the tides. The method, known as Dynamic Tidal Power (DTP), can potentially deliver clean and predictable energy f
The Netherlands, China to Jointly Develop Large Tidal Power Scheme
In an agreement between China and the Netherlands signed in Beijing on September 27, both countries have agreed on the joint development of an entirely new method to generate energy from the tides. The method, known as Dynamic Tidal Power (DTP), can potentially deliver clean and predictable energy f
UK: Donald Trump Stands Alone against Offshore Wind Turbines
Donald Trump yesterday lost the support from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland and Ministry of Defence (MoD) in his battle against the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC), the Daily Record says. Mr. Trump is fighting against the offshore wind turbines, claimi
Denmark: Development of V164-8.0 MW Turbine Progressing According to Schedule
The development of the game changing V164-8.0 MW turbine is progressing according to schedule and several main components are close to completion. The development of the V164 turbine is on track and several main components are close to completion at Vestas facilities both in Aarhus, Denmark and in t
Denmark: Development of V164-8.0 MW Turbine Progressing According to Schedule
The development of the game changing V164-8.0 MW turbine is progressing according to schedule and several main components are close to completion. The development of the V164 turbine is on track and several main components are close to completion at Vestas facilities both in Aarhus, Denmark and in t
Belgium: Extreme Testing for Wind Turbines
A large climatic chamber which can test offshore wind turbine components in extreme temperatures ranging from -60 degrees Celsius to +60 degrees was unveiled in Antwerp on Thursday as part of a new research and development facility. An element of the Offshore Wind Application Lab (OWI-Lab), the clim
Denmark: Vestas’ V164 Platform Increases Capacity to 8 MW
The V164 platform was from the very beginning developed with a possible potential of increasing the turbine size. The progress in the technology development has now shown that an 8 MW version will offer lower cost of energy and at the same time keep the reliability and structural integrity of the tu