Offshore Wind
ZephIR Lidar Opens Research Programme for Institutes
ZephIR Lidar has launched a research programme for Research Institutes. The Lidar Research Programme provides Research Institutes with the ability to apply for a complimentary loan of the latest generation ZephIR 300 lidar (including technical support and guidance) with the objective of demonstratin
SGS Wins Award for Butendiek OWF Services
On 20 February 2014 in London, SGS was awarded the Project Finance Magazine 2013 Europe Offshore Deal of the Year Award for work done on the Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm project. At the end of 2011, Marguerite Adviser S. A. approached SGS to perform technical due diligence services for the Butendiek
SGS Wins Award for Butendiek OWF Services
On 20 February 2014 in London, SGS was awarded the Project Finance Magazine 2013 Europe Offshore Deal of the Year Award for work done on the Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm project. At the end of 2011, Marguerite Adviser S. A. approached SGS to perform technical due diligence services for the Butendiek
EMS Maritime Offshore Starts 2014 with Success
After a good and successful year 2013, the EMS Maritime Offshore (EMO) continued its story of success already in the first month of 2014. Beside long-term clients, the EMO also attracts new customers. The EMO finds success in the offshore wind market due to its high standards in quality and safety a
‘Dynamics and Design of Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines’ Seminar to Be Held in Essen
A seminar called “Dynamics and Design of Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbines – Overall Dynamics and Component Design” will be held on 25-26th March 2014 in Essen, Germany. It will provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge on the current industrial practice and scientific research. Wind turb
DECC Grants GBP 500,000 for Tidal Power Plant in Northern Ireland
Marine energy technology company Minesto, together with IT Power and National Physical Laboratory (NPL), have been awarded more than £500,000 from the British Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in the 2nd round of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund. The funding will be used for extending the
DECC Grants GBP 500,000 for Tidal Power Plant in Northern Ireland
Marine energy technology company Minesto, together with IT Power and National Physical Laboratory (NPL), have been awarded more than £500,000 from the British Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in the 2nd round of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund. The funding will be used for extending the
Island of Yell to House First Community-Owned Tidal Power Plant
The Island of Yell, one of the North Isles of Shetland, Scotland could soon house the world’s first community-owned tidal energy generator, as the necessary components have arrived there and are waiting to be assembled. The installation of the 30kW tidal project, developed by the North Yell Developm
Durham’s Energy Institute and DONG Energy to Host Energy Debate
On Thursday, 6 March, a panel of experts will meet at Durham University to debate whether the lights will go out in the UK in the next decade. The event, a collaboration between Durham’s Energy Institute (DEI) and DONG Energy will be open to the public who will be able to ask questions and debate [&
First Foundation Installed at Westermost Rough
GeoSea Innovation has kicked off offshore construction at Dong Energy’s Westermost Rough offshore wind farm by installing the first of 35 foundations. The Innovation carried out the first five foundations to the site from the load out port in Aalborg, Denmark. The monopiles – which have a diameter o
First Foundation Installed at Westermost Rough
GeoSea Innovation has kicked off offshore construction at Dong Energy’s Westermost Rough offshore wind farm by installing the first of 35 foundations. The Innovation carried out the first five foundations to the site from the load out port in Aalborg, Denmark. The monopiles – which have a diameter o
Dong Rating ‘Stable’
Fitch Ratings has revised DONG Energy A/S’s Outlook to Stable from Negative and affirmed its rating, BBB+, of DONG Energy. This follows the recently completed DKK13bn (EUR1.7bn) capital increase, which was the last element of the company’s 2013-14 Financial Action Plan. The combined investment of th
1,000 European Cities Support 30 Pct Renewables Target
Over 1,000 European cities have written a joint open letter to the European Council president Herman Van Rompuy, calling for a 30% renewable energy target for 2030, alongside a 40% energy efficiency target. Energy Cities, the alliance representing the 1,000 cities, is hoping the EU Heads of State, w
NABU: Violations in Offshore Wind Farm Approvals Revealed (Germany)
According to a legal opinion issued by NABU (Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union), there were significant violations in the approval of several offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. Requirements of European environmental laws and critical opinion of the nature conservation authorities