Offshore Wind
TÜV SÜD Certifies REpower’s 6.2M152 Offshore Wind Turbine
International provider of testing and certification services TÜV SÜD has been commissioned by REpower Systems SE, Hamburg, to carry out type certification of its new offshore turbine REpower 6.2M152. For wind turbine type certification, TÜV SÜD’s experts examine and assess the overall design and all
‘World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2013-2022’ Report Available
Bharat Book Bureau has presented “World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2013-2022” report. The last five years saw global capital expenditure increase significantly, however that over the next decade this spending will level off at approximately €15 billion per year. New global installations are expec
‘World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2013-2022’ Report Available
Bharat Book Bureau has presented “World Offshore Wind Market Forecast 2013-2022” report. The last five years saw global capital expenditure increase significantly, however that over the next decade this spending will level off at approximately €15 billion per year. New global installations are expec
Support for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Grows
Support for the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon continues to grow with over 1000 people having signed up to become members of Active Supporters Groups. The Groups are chaired by Ian Isaac, Tony Cuff, Chris Kelly and Alan Glass. Ian Isaac, Chief Executive of NSA Afan explains why he has chosen to s
Safety Technology to Open New Centre at Port of Mostyn
South Wales based safety training provider Safety Technology Ltd, announced their plans to open a state-of-the art Wind Energy safety training centre in the Mostyn region this week. With support from the Welsh Assembly Government, the RenewableUK and Global Wind Organisation (GWO) accredited trainin
Natural Power Ups Planning Services
International renewable energy consultancy, Natural Power, has confirmed plans to expand its Planning & Development service offering globally by introducing local experts in its Irish Headquarters in Dublin. Opened almost 12 months ago by Minister for Communications Energy and Natural Resources, Pat
J+S Celebrates Five Years in Marine Renewables
Five years ago, J+S Limited launched into the Marine Renewables industry. Their aim was to help customers capitalise on getting power and control information from energy conversion devices to shore, specifically in the harsh environments experienced by the offshore Wind, Wave & Tidal sectors. Built
Danish Wind Energy Hits All Time Highs
In December, wind power for the first time reached a level corresponding to more than half of the electricity consumption (54.8 per cent). The Danish politicians have set the objective of 50 per cent wind power in relation to the electricity consumption by 2020. During the Christmas week (week 52),
Danish Wind Energy Hits All Time Highs
In December, wind power for the first time reached a level corresponding to more than half of the electricity consumption (54.8 per cent). The Danish politicians have set the objective of 50 per cent wind power in relation to the electricity consumption by 2020. During the Christmas week (week 52),
Vice President of China Guodian Corp. Inspects OW Project
On January 7, Xie Changjun, Member of Party Leadership Group and Vice President of China Guodian Corporation inspected China Longyuan Power’s Nanri Island offshore wind power project in Putian, Fujian. Fei Zhi, Vice President of China Longyuan Power accompanied the inspection. Xie departed from Shic
Cooper Lomaz: Uncertainty in Renewables Industry Affects Salaries
East Anglia has become the “epicentre” of the UK’s oil, gas and renewables industry over the past five years, according to EEEGR member Cooper Lomaz. In its latest Recruitment Salary Survey, which provides a regional barometer of employment and remuneration, Cooper Lomaz found that the jobs market f
‘Global Evaluation of Offshore Wind Shipping Opportunity’ Report Published
Danish Shipowners’ Association and The Shipowners’ Association of 2010 have published a report under the title Global Evaluation of Offshore Wind Shipping Opportunity. The report gives an insight into the supply and demand in the offshore wind industry. The report has been produced by BMT/Navigant w
OrbisEnergy Opens Two Offshore Renewables Tenders
NWES Property, management operator of OrbisEnergy, is tendering two opportunities to support the delivery of its Supply Chain innovation in Offshore Renewable Energy (SCORE) grant investment project. Specialist innovation and incubation centre OrbisEnergy is delivering a £2.5 million grant investmen
NSW to Supply Cable for Kentish Flats Extension
On December 12, 2013, Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd has awarded a contract for the supply of 30 km MVAC array subsea cables for the Kentish Flats Extension to NSW GmbH, a subsidiary of General Cable Corp. The start of production is scheduled for 2014, the commissioning of the extension of the wind farm