Offshore Wind
DONG Energy Comments UK’s New Strike Prices for Renewables
DONG Energy has commented the announcement from the UK Government about new strike prices. Brent Cheshire, DONG Energy UK Chairman said: “We welcome the announcements from the Government on the FID-Enabling process and the strikes prices today. This is a concrete step in the right direction from the
Energi Coast: Investors and Developers Can Look to Future with More Confidence
Energi Coast, North East England’s renewables group, has welcomed the Government’s announcement to maintain the level of subsidies for offshore wind as part of its National Infrastructure Plan. The plan sets out a commitment to maintain the guaranteed price of offshore wind, known as strike prices,
Energi Coast: Investors and Developers Can Look to Future with More Confidence
Energi Coast, North East England’s renewables group, has welcomed the Government’s announcement to maintain the level of subsidies for offshore wind as part of its National Infrastructure Plan. The plan sets out a commitment to maintain the guaranteed price of offshore wind, known as strike prices,
RenewableUK Welcomes Government’s Announcement
RenewableUK has welcomed the publication of the National Infrastructure Plan 2013 by the Treasury, which confirms the levels of financial support for onshore and offshore wind between 2015 and 2019. The reduction in financial support for offshore wind is less steep than had been mooted in the draft
UK Invests More Money in Offshore Wind
Additional investments of around £40 billion are expected in the UK’s renewable electricity generation projects up to 2020, following updated contract terms and strike prices published today and wider reforms to the electricity market. The strike prices and contracts reinforce the UK’s position as o
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon to Generate GBP 300 Million Spending for Wales
The Welsh Economy Research Unit at Cardiff University has published a report on the economic potential of Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. The report predicts that capital investment would be £756 million of which £300 million will be spent in Wales (40%). This could result in a total additional £454m of a
UK to Boost Offshore Wind by Cutting Onshore Wind Subsidies
The UK Government will soon announce that it will reduce subsidies for solar power and onshore wind, in order to give more support to offshore wind development. This move is a part of the new strategy on energy subsidizing from the Government, the BBC informs. The most recent “strike prices” draft w
Prototype Nacelle for Vestas’ 8MW Wind Turbine Completed
The prototype nacelle for the world’s most powerful wind turbine, Vestas’ V164-8.0 MW, has been completed at Lindø Industrial Park, Denmark. The nacelle is now en route to installation at the Danish national test centre at Østerild. “The complete nacelle and all of its components have now successful
16,000 Germans Raise Their Voice for Renewables
More than 16,000 people gathered in front of the Chancellery in Berlin on November 30 to raise their voice against new German government’s apparent back-turning on renewables targets, Reuters reports. Demonstrators fear that the new government could slow down the transition to renewables with its ne
16,000 Germans Raise Their Voice for Renewables
More than 16,000 people gathered in front of the Chancellery in Berlin on November 30 to raise their voice against new German government’s apparent back-turning on renewables targets, Reuters reports. Demonstrators fear that the new government could slow down the transition to renewables with its ne
Osiris Projects Gets ISO14001 Accreditation (UK)
Osiris Projects, company specialized in hydrographic and geophysical survey, has announced that it got ISO14001 accreditation certified through NQA for its environmental management system. ISO14001:2004 is a global specification designed to measure and limit environmental impact through significantl
TAG Energy Targets International Offshore Wind Market
TAG Energy Solutions continued to build its presence in the international offshore wind market with an appearance at EWEA Offshore in Frankfurt. The event brought together thousands of wind industry professionals from the entire supply chain attracting senior management from all of the major develop
Tidal Transit Wins Charter Contract for Three Vessels (UK)
Leo Hambro, Commercial Director of Tidal Transit, has announced that the company had just been awarded its third 18-month vessel charter contract by Scira Offshore Energy Limited. This will see the Eden Rose working alongside its sister vessels Ginny Louise and Tia Elizabeth transporting turbine tec
Denmark Becomes Base for Global Wind Organisation
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) has chosen Denmark and the Danish Wind Industry Association as home for their new coming global secretariat. From Denmark the organisation will work for better, safer and more homogenised training standards in the global wind industry. Safety is the number one priority