Offshore Wind
UK: Jersey Plans Mast to Measure Wind Power
Jersey’s Environment Department is planning to install masts on offshore reefs at the Minquiers and Ecrehous, according to the BBC. The 10 meter masts will measure the power of the wind in those areas. Even though there are no plans for wind farm development near the reefs, marine biologist Nic Joua
Germany: Prime Capital to Raise USD 750 Million for Renewable Energy Investment
Prime Capital AG plans to raise EUR 600 million (USD 750 million)to invest in European renewable energy projects, the Bloomberg informs. It will raise the capital from pension funds and insurance companies and use it to finance 400MW of plants which are already operational or on their way to grid co
UK: Xodus Group Welcomes Dr Mark Hutchinson
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Dr Mark Hutchinson into the new position of Head of Advanced Engineering to promote technical engineering excellence on global energy projects. Dr Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience, particularly in renewable energy projects. Chartered
UK: Xodus Group Welcomes Dr Mark Hutchinson
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has appointed Dr Mark Hutchinson into the new position of Head of Advanced Engineering to promote technical engineering excellence on global energy projects. Dr Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience, particularly in renewable energy projects. Chartered
UK: Humber to Launch New Renewables Brand
The marketing of the Humber to potential investors in offshore wind will step up a gear next week with the launch of the new Humber Renewables brand and a major exhibition presence. The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, which is leading the work, will launch the brand and a new brochure promoting
Scotland’s Renewable Energy Plans Likely Ten Years Late
Even though the Scotland’s First Minister is planning to meet 100 % of Scotland’s electricity needs from renewable energy, North Sea industry officials think this will be hard to achieve. The leaders from the oil and gas industry will tell MSPs this week that the renewable energy plans are likely to
UK: Pupils Learn About Offshore Wind Career Opportunities
Secondary schools across Yorkshire are involved in a careers education initiative called ‘Champions For Wind’, which has been developed by Forewind and Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA), according to This is Scunthorpe news portal. As a part of the project, pupils are studying caree
UK: BFL to Hold Two Public Consultations on Green Energy Park Proposal
BFL Management will hold two public consultations this month regarding the amended proposal for £750 million green energy park at the former Richborough Towers site, This is Kent news portal reports. Namely, the BLF was appointed by the Richborough A Ltd to develop a master plan for the site. It is
UK: Subsea Turbines Could Cause Trouble for Deep-Diving Seabirds
Scientists worry about the impact of the subsea turbines on deep-diving seabirds along the Scottish coastline, reported scotsman.com. Developers of the wave projects are now facing the problems that have been an issue for onshore wind farm developers for some time. Scientists in the Pentland Firth h
UK: FoundOcean Exhibits at Global Offshore Wind 2012
FoundOcean will be co-exhibiting with BASF Construction Chemicals at RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2012, the 11th annual event dedicated to offshore wind energy. On Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th June, FoundOcean and BASF representatives will be at stand #501. FoundOcean has over 45 years’ expe
Italy: Soc SEVA SRL Requests State Concession for Offshore Wind Plant
The Soc SEVA SRL has requested a state concession for the installation and maintenance of 28 wind turbines of 3.6 MW each, with towers 90m high, 120m rotor diameter, forming an industrial offshore plant for electricity production. The location is in the territorial waters of northern Lake Sardinia,
Italy: Soc SEVA SRL Requests State Concession for Offshore Wind Plant
The Soc SEVA SRL has requested a state concession for the installation and maintenance of 28 wind turbines of 3.6 MW each, with towers 90m high, 120m rotor diameter, forming an industrial offshore plant for electricity production. The location is in the territorial waters of northern Lake Sardinia,
Denmark: Energinet Seeks Company for Krieger’s Flak and Horns Rev 3 Feasibility Studies
Energinet is seeking a company to conduct feasibility studies, preparation of EIA report, related plan documents and draft environmental reports for offshore wind turbine project at Krieger’s Flak and Horns Rev 3. The wind farm is established at Krieger’s Flak, located in the Baltic Sea, approx. 20
AREVA Director Appointed to Board of RenewableUK
Julian Brown, AREVA Wind’s Country Director for the UK, has been elected to the board of RenewableUK, the country’s leading renewable energy trade association. He will be one of the 12 board members of the body which represents the UK wind and marine (tidal and wave) industry. “It is an honour to be