Offshore Wind
Denmark: Poseidon Commences Test Phase 3
On the early morning on September 5th 2012, Poseidon P37 was craned out back into sea to commence test phase 3. Poseidon will, once towed into position at the test site of Onsevig Harbor, at the north coast of Lolland, represent nothing less than a world premiere. For the first time ever, a hybrid e
Denmark: Poseidon Commences Test Phase 3
On the early morning on September 5th 2012, Poseidon P37 was craned out back into sea to commence test phase 3. Poseidon will, once towed into position at the test site of Onsevig Harbor, at the north coast of Lolland, represent nothing less than a world premiere. For the first time ever, a hybrid e
TÜV Rheinland Receives Accreditation to Conduct Conformity Assessments of Wind Turbines (Germany)
TÜV Rheinland has been accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) as a certification body for type and component certification of wind turbines in accordance with international standard IEC 61400-22. This authorizes the company to conduct conformity assessments of onshore and offshore turbi
Germany: Bureau Veritas to Participate in Wind Energy Event
Bureau Veritas will participate in the Husum Wind Energy Exhibition in Husum, Germany from September 18 to 22, 2012. The event is a key gathering of international players from 95 countries, attracting around 36,000 participants and 1,200 exhibitors. Bureau Veritas: Expertise in Wind Energy Onshore a
Germany: GL Hellas Committee Celebrates 35th Year
The Hellas Committee of Germanischer Lloyd (GL) met on Wednesday at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens. The annual Committee Meeting, now a longstanding tradition in its 35th year, very much reflected the mood of the industry, with great challenges foreseen for traditional markets, but opportunities
Germany: GL Hellas Committee Celebrates 35th Year
The Hellas Committee of Germanischer Lloyd (GL) met on Wednesday at the Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens. The annual Committee Meeting, now a longstanding tradition in its 35th year, very much reflected the mood of the industry, with great challenges foreseen for traditional markets, but opportunities
Belgium: EWEA Urges Ministers to Recognise Benefits of 2030 Renewable Energy Targets
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) warned Ministers meeting on Monday at the informal Energy Council in Nicosia that their credibility was at risk if they debated future renewable energy policy without considering a new EU Renewable Energy target for 2030. EWEA understands that the agenda o
Germany: TÜV SÜD, PMSS to Jointly Present at Husum WindEnergy
TÜV SÜD and PMSS will present their joint portfolio of services at Husum WindEnergy 2012 (Hall 7, Stand 7A02) in the wake of TÜV SÜD’s acquisition of the UK wind-power specialist. Major benefits from the acquisition have been the significant reinforcement of TÜV SÜD’s presence on the UK market and f
ONCCEE to Monitor Tidal Turbines in Bay of Fundy, Canada
Canada’s efforts to demonstrate world leadership in tidal energy research and technology are taking a significant step forward, as Ocean Networks Canada’s Centre of Enterprise and Engagement (ONCCEE) partners with researchers and industry to design and install the world’s first cabled underwater mon
Denmark: 85 Pct Consumers Want More Renewable Energy, Vestas Says
Two global studies commissioned by Vestas reveal 85% of consumers want more renewable energy and 49% show a willingness to pay more for products made with renewable energy, while corporations are continuing to show preference for investing in renewable energy. This data is drawn from two global surv
Denmark: 85 Pct Consumers Want More Renewable Energy, Vestas Says
Two global studies commissioned by Vestas reveal 85% of consumers want more renewable energy and 49% show a willingness to pay more for products made with renewable energy, while corporations are continuing to show preference for investing in renewable energy. This data is drawn from two global surv
Germany: MMT Completes Geophysical Cable Route Survey for Amrumbank OWF
MMT (Sweden) has recently completed a geophysical cable route survey for the Amrumbank West offshore wind farm (OWF) project for Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH. The geophysical survey was performed by MMT for the entire inner array grid cable route. The geophysical survey included bathymetric and si
Research and Markets Present “Analyzing the Wind Power Market in EU” Report
Research and Markets has announced the “Analyzing the Wind Power Market in EU” report. Europeans have always been highly favorable to wind energy, and over the last eight years, only new gas capacity has exceeded new wind power capacity in the EU. While wind energy today meets 3.7% of EU’s electrici
Blue Water Shipping in Husum, Germany
Blue Water Shipping will be attending the Husum WindEnergy event. “Husum is traditionally a very good exhibition joining the industry for a wonderfull week of network and knowledge sharing. It is of course also a very good opportunity for Blue Water to present both our recently opened office in Hamb