Offshore Wind
Irish Government Pledges EUR 15 Million for Marine Mapping Programme
Ireland’s Minister for Natural Resources, Fergus O’Dowd, T.D. has pledged EUR 15 million for continuation of “the most valuable resource for marine research and development in Ireland and beyond”. This 5 year-scheme, which will cover 125,000 square kilometres of underwater territory, will benefit ma
U.S. Offshore Wind Developers Search for ‘Jones Act’ Solution
As American offshore wind industry readies to start building large projects, developers are searching for a way around the so called “Jones Act” from 1920. According to the Jones Act, any ship that sails between two U.S. points must fly a U.S. flag and has to be registered in the country. Once an of
Market Report on Wind Power in India Available
Reportbuyer.com has published a new market research report: Wind Power in India, Market Outlook to 2025, 2013 Update – Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles. Wind Power in India, Market Outlook to 2025, 2013 Update – Capacity, Gene
Top News of the Week Dec 23 – 29, 2013
Three Vessels to Build Global Tech I (Germany) From now on, the jack-up vessel Brave Tern from Fred. Olsen Windcarrier will work on the installation of wind turbines in the Global Tech I wind farm. This means, according to plan, a second vessel will supplement the installation work of towers and nac
DECC OKs Dudgeon Offshore Wind Planning Variations
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has approved Dudgeon Offshore Wind’s application to vary the offshore planning consent. Namely, after the acquisition of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm by Statoil and Statkraft the variations were requested due to the structure of the seabed. The
DBJ Acquires Stake in Gunfleet Sands OWFs
Development Bank of Japan Inc. (DBJ) has decided to co-invest with Marubeni Corporation in the UK’s Gunfleet Sands offshore wind farms 1 and 2. According to the DBJ site, the bank and Marubeni will each own 24.95 percent stake in the offshore wind farms while Dong Energy will retain its majority own
China: GD Receives Thumbs Up for 250MW OWF
Chinese energy company, GD Power Development Co., announced that its unit has won approval for an offshore wind farm in the eastern province of Zhejiang, writes Bloomberg. Zhejiang Zhoushan Offshore Wind Power Development Co. is planning to invest 4.45 billion yuan ($733 million) in the newly approv
China: GD Receives Thumbs Up for 250MW OWF
Chinese energy company, GD Power Development Co., announced that its unit has won approval for an offshore wind farm in the eastern province of Zhejiang, writes Bloomberg. Zhejiang Zhoushan Offshore Wind Power Development Co. is planning to invest 4.45 billion yuan ($733 million) in the newly approv
VIDEO: Tank Test of GICON’s Floating Offshore Foundation
GICON is currently developing a load-bearing floating structure for offshore wind turbines, the GICON® SOF (Schwimmendes Offshore Fundament = German for ‘Floating Offshore Foundation’). A key development milestone was passed in February 2012 when wave and tow tests of a 1:25 scale model were conduct
USA: MassCEC Announces Studies to Help Facilitate Offshore Wind Projects
As part of the Patrick Administration’s efforts to support the development of an offshore wind industry hub in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has announced the preliminary results of a multi-year study of marine wildlife and launched an effort to study the logistics o
Report on International LiDAR Market Available
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “2013 Report on the International LiDAR Market – Includes Forecast to 2018” report to its offering. A typical LiDAR system consists of three major components: a laser sensor, a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit, and an inertial navigation uni
UK: Navitus Bay to Hold Informal Drop-In Sessions
Navitus Bay is to hold a series of drop-in sessions in January 2014, in order to give the public the chance to meet the project team and learn more about the next stage of the project. As the developer works towards submitting its application for planning consent in early 2014, members of the projec
UK: Navitus Bay to Hold Informal Drop-In Sessions
Navitus Bay is to hold a series of drop-in sessions in January 2014, in order to give the public the chance to meet the project team and learn more about the next stage of the project. As the developer works towards submitting its application for planning consent in early 2014, members of the projec
DONG Energy’s Race Bank Takeover Good for East of England
The decision of energy giant Centrica to pull out of a windfarm project 17 miles off the North Norfolk coast could prove to be good news for the area. James Gray, inward investment director for the East of England Energy Zone (EEEZ), said he was delighted to see Danish company DONG Energy Power (UK)