Offshore Wind
HiDef Appoints Steve Burns as Technical Director (UK)
HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd has appointed Steve Burns to the role of Technical Director. Mr. Burns joined HiDef in March 2012, and takes his new post with immediate effect. In his new role, he will improve the effectiveness of technical processes at HiDef in addition to managing the development of ne
Mabey Bridge Shortlisted for Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award
Mabey Bridge has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2014 Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award. According to the organisers, RenewableUK and The Crown Estate, this is the only awards scheme of its kind for the renewable energy industry. The award aims to promote the development, implementation
Wales Tidal Lagoon Industry Advisory Group Established
A body of senior business owners and directors in Wales have come together to form an independent industry advisory group focused on realising the commercial benefits of the proposed Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. Led by Roger Evans MBE, Managing Director of Schaeffler (UK) as Chair, the Wales Tidal Lago
EWEA: EU to Miss Climate Objectives, 2030 Renewable Energy Targets Needed
The European Commission’s “EU Energy, Transport and GHG Emissions Trends to 2050” , published on the Commission’s website during the Christmas holiday, shows that on the basis of current policies the EU will fail to meet its 2050 commitment of 80% to 95% greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reductions. The
EWEA: EU to Miss Climate Objectives, 2030 Renewable Energy Targets Needed
The European Commission’s “EU Energy, Transport and GHG Emissions Trends to 2050” , published on the Commission’s website during the Christmas holiday, shows that on the basis of current policies the EU will fail to meet its 2050 commitment of 80% to 95% greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reductions. The
Vestas Makes Major Progress in Wind Industry
Vestas has received a record number of wind turbine orders per month in December, which amount to 1,346 MW. The record was triggered by wind energy developers in the United States, who were under pressure to meet the deadline to qualify for a tax credit, Reuters informs. A year ago, the U.S. Congres
Trident Successfully Tests Real-Time Control of Linear Generator
Trident Energy, the independent developer of generator solutions for the offshore renewable energy industry, has announced the successful demonstration of real-time control of low cost linear generator technology for wave energy – a global first. Major barriers to the success and commercial viabilit
VIDEO: LORC Nacelle Testing Facility
LORC took advantage of the unique infrastructure at Lindø Industrial Park. The main components have started arriving at the site for the Nacelle Testing facility which will be able to test wind turbines with total capacity of up to 10MW. Check out this video of what LORC Nacelle Testing facility wil
VIDEO: LORC Nacelle Testing Facility
LORC took advantage of the unique infrastructure at Lindø Industrial Park. The main components have started arriving at the site for the Nacelle Testing facility which will be able to test wind turbines with total capacity of up to 10MW. Check out this video of what LORC Nacelle Testing facility wil
European Commission Clears Acquisition of DONG Energy by Goldman Sachs and Denmark
The European Commission has announced that it has approved the acquisition of joint control over DONG Energy A/S of Denmark by the Kingdom of Denmark and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. of the US, under the EU Merger Regulation. Related news DONG is currently controlled by the Danish State. Denmark is
USA: DOE Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Marine and Hydrokinetic Instrumentation
The Water Power Program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued a Notice of Intent for a funding opportunity expected to be posted early this year, pending congressional appropriations. The Notice of Intent, titled “Environmental Stewardship for Renewable Energy Technologies: Marine a
OW Industry to Average €15 Billion Per Year over the Next Ten Years
Douglas-Westwood forecast offshore wind installations averaging 3.2 GW per year over the next ten years with capital expenditure hitting a peak of 18bn in 2016. This report presents a new longer-term forecast and examines the key commercial developments since the last publication to provide detailed
Atlantis Appoints John Neill as Non-Executive Chairman (UK)
Atlantis Resources, the vertically integrated turbine supplier and project owner in the tidal power industry, has announced the appointment of John Neill CBE as Non-Executive Chairman, with immediate effect. Tim Cornelius, CEO of Atlantis Resources, said: “To have recruited a Chairman of John’s cali
Atlantis Appoints John Neill as Non-Executive Chairman (UK)
Atlantis Resources, the vertically integrated turbine supplier and project owner in the tidal power industry, has announced the appointment of John Neill CBE as Non-Executive Chairman, with immediate effect. Tim Cornelius, CEO of Atlantis Resources, said: “To have recruited a Chairman of John’s cali