Offshore Wind
Research and Markets Releases United Kingdom Power Report
In Britain, the power clock is ticking. Key decisions must be made and new policies implemented. Nuclear is to be a key plank of electricity supply strategy, but does not have public support. Investment in renewables has been rising fast, with wind power the chosen option. Proposed changes to planni
UK: SSE Increases Its Share in Wind Towers Ltd
SSE has agreed to acquire from Marsh Wind Technology Ltd its 40.05% share in Wind Towers Ltd, taking SSE’s total shareholding in Wind Towers Ltd to 80.1% The remaining 19.9% of ordinary share capital is held by Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The transaction is expected to be fully completed in th
Germany: Global Tech I Construction About to Start
The construction of the offshore wind farm Global Tech I will start soon. After an intensive two-year planning period, the project company Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH will start the construction of the foundations and substation in the coming weeks. The substation will be shipped directly from
The Netherlands: Technor Benelux Supplies Maintenance Free Lighting to Jack-Up Barge JB-117
Technor Benelux B.V.located in Spijk, the Netherlands, is a manufacturer of Industrial and Explosion proof lighting fixtures. The company develops and produces lighting fixtures (industrial and explosion proof versions), explosion proof control boxes, floodlights, helideck floodlights, cable glands
Atlantic Array Could Use South Wales Ports, UK
Substations or cable laying for Atlantic Array offshore wind farm would not be built in South Wales but in north Devon, it has been said on a planning meeting of Carmarthenshire Council. However, the ports of South Wales could play a huge role in transporting components and materials to and from the
UK: Government’s Decisions Delay Offshore Energy Investment, Firms Say
The region’s biggest business membership organisation has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to highlight the damaging effect that Government indecision has upon energy investment and growth in the North East. The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) claims repeated reviews of po
UK: Government’s Decisions Delay Offshore Energy Investment, Firms Say
The region’s biggest business membership organisation has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to highlight the damaging effect that Government indecision has upon energy investment and growth in the North East. The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) claims repeated reviews of po
UK: Atlantic Array Opponents Call for More Letters to RWE
At this time, a second round of public consultation regarding the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm is underway. This has induced an opposition group called the Atlantic Disarray to organize a public meeting on Friday to determine the best way to respond to RWE. According to This is North Devon news
UK: BMT Group Receives OHSAS Accreditation
BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been awarded the internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety management systems, BS OHSAS 18001 following a rigorous audit. BMT has implemented a fully integrated man
Taoiseach Announces Plan for Ireland’s Ocean Wealth
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, on Tuesday, July 31st, launched a Government plan to double the value of Ireland’s ocean wealth to 2.4% of GDP by 2030 and increase the turnover from ocean economy to exceed €6.4bn by 2020. The report, ‘Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth – An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland
UK: Wind Power Increases Copper Demand
Analysis from Wood Mackenzie’s metal markets and power research teams reveals that a 12% growth in wind power capacity across Western Europe is increasing copper demand, required for component parts of wind turbines and related infrastructure. Growing pressure from European Union (EU) environmental
UK: Wind Power Increases Copper Demand
Analysis from Wood Mackenzie’s metal markets and power research teams reveals that a 12% growth in wind power capacity across Western Europe is increasing copper demand, required for component parts of wind turbines and related infrastructure. Growing pressure from European Union (EU) environmental
Major International Firms Invest in Scottish Offshore Renewables
Scotland’s growing reputation for the development of pioneering wind and wave and tidal renewable technologies is attracting many major global players who are establishing research and development bases in the country. Over the past 12 months, international companies such as Gamesa, Mitsubishi, Sams
Major International Firms Invest in Scottish Offshore Renewables
Scotland’s growing reputation for the development of pioneering wind and wave and tidal renewable technologies is attracting many major global players who are establishing research and development bases in the country. Over the past 12 months, international companies such as Gamesa, Mitsubishi, Sams