Offshore Wind
Scottish Government Launches Smart Grid Strategy
The Scottish Government has launched a smart grid strategy to capitalise on its expertise in this technology and to support the country’s transition to become a low carbon economy. The strategy plans to create 12,000 new jobs in this sector by 2020 by encouraging smart grid adoption and developing S
Germany May Not Reach 2020 Offshore Wind Target
After the first six months of this year resulted in increase of installed wind turbines in Germany, it is predicted that 2,400 MW of wind turbines will be added by the end of this year, instead of the previously estimated 2,200 MW. The country installed only 45 MW of offshore wind turbines in the fi
UK: Lloyds to Invest Around GBP 333 Million in Renewables
As the Bloomberg writes, Lloyds Banking Group is ready to invest around GBP 333 million in renewable energy, out of GBP 1 billion grant to help implement the government’s Infrastructure Plan. Chris Heathcote, global head of project finance at the bank, said the bank is hopping to invest all the mone
BWE to Hold Lectures at HUSUM WindEnergy, Germany
In a few weeks, the wind sector’s largest international trade show opens its doors in Husum, Germany. From September 18-22, some 1,200 exhibitors will be on hand at the Husum Fairgrounds. An estimated 36,000 visitors are expected to have a look at the latest technological developments, products, and
BWE to Hold Lectures at HUSUM WindEnergy, Germany
In a few weeks, the wind sector’s largest international trade show opens its doors in Husum, Germany. From September 18-22, some 1,200 exhibitors will be on hand at the Husum Fairgrounds. An estimated 36,000 visitors are expected to have a look at the latest technological developments, products, and
Germany: Mobil Industrial Lubricants Becomes HUSUM WindEnergy’s Diamond Sponsor
Mobil Industrial Lubricants, ExxonMobil’s leading international brand of lubricants for the wind energy sector has been announced as HUSUM WindEnergy 2012 trade fair’s Diamond sponsor. This is the second time that the industrial lubricant supplier has taken the lead sponsorship of the event, signify
North Scotland World Leader in Wave, Tidal Technology
The designation of the Pentland Firth and Orkney area as a Marine Energy Park confirms what those of us in the industry already know – the north of Scotland is a world leader in wave and tidal technology. Over the last decade, supportive government policies and the establishment of the European Mari
TÜV SÜD Acquires UK Project Management Support Services Limited
TÜV SÜD has acquired UK Project Management Support Services Limited (PMSS), continuing its growth strategy in the field of renewable energy. PMSS has resources of 70 staff and a revenue of almost 8 Mio. Euros in 2011 and offers comprehensive consulting services to wind-turbine owners, manufacturers
TÜV SÜD Acquires UK Project Management Support Services Limited
TÜV SÜD has acquired UK Project Management Support Services Limited (PMSS), continuing its growth strategy in the field of renewable energy. PMSS has resources of 70 staff and a revenue of almost 8 Mio. Euros in 2011 and offers comprehensive consulting services to wind-turbine owners, manufacturers
German Renewables Surpass 25 Pct Mark
To date, 2012 was a record year for renewable energies in Germany. During the first six months of this year they exceeded for the first time the 25-percent mark. According to first estimations of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft –
Germany: Riffgat Offshore Wind Farm Progressing as Planned
The progress of construction work on 108 MW Riffgat offshore wind farm is right on schedule. The Riffgat offshore wind farm is located 15 kilometers from the island of Borkum and 25 kilometers from the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog. Before starting the installation, the developers had applied for
UK: SMart Wind Launches Phase 3 of Consultation for Hornsea
The SMart Wind consortium, led by Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH, today announces the launch of its Phase 3 consultation set to take place from 1st August 2012 to 12th September 2012. The consultation relates to the first offshore wind farm project within the Hornsea Ro
UK: SMart Wind Launches Phase 3 of Consultation for Hornsea
The SMart Wind consortium, led by Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH, today announces the launch of its Phase 3 consultation set to take place from 1st August 2012 to 12th September 2012. The consultation relates to the first offshore wind farm project within the Hornsea Ro
UK: Royal HaskoningDHV Maintains Offshore Consent Track Record
Royal HaskoningDHV has maintained its offshore consent track record when supporting the UK offshore wind farm sector, with the go-ahead granted earlier this month for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm (Dudgeon) project. Located some 32km off Cromer, Dudgeon will cover an area of 35 square kilometres an