Offshore Wind
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
Safety Technology Joins ESP to Deliver Renewables Training to Scotland
RenewableUK approved training provider Safety Technology Ltd have been announced this week as project partners on the Energy Skills Partnership (ESP) drive to deliver demand-led training to the Wind Energy sector in Scotland. The ESP is a collaboration of colleges across Scotland, with the main aim
UK: East Riding of Yorkshire Council OK’s Dogger Bank
Dogger Bank Creyke Beck offshore wind energy development proposals have received the green light from East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The Council voted unanimously, after the recommendation from the Director of Planning and Economic Regeneration’s report, for the proposal to connect the potential
China’s Offshore Wind Industry on Track for Large-Scale Development
The just-concluded 18th Congress of Chinese Communist Party explicitly called for implementation of “Biological Civilization” strategy, which restored confidence in offshore wind power, which is still in an initial phase. It also vastly brightened outlook for the upcoming trade exhibitions and confe
China’s Offshore Wind Industry on Track for Large-Scale Development
The just-concluded 18th Congress of Chinese Communist Party explicitly called for implementation of “Biological Civilization” strategy, which restored confidence in offshore wind power, which is still in an initial phase. It also vastly brightened outlook for the upcoming trade exhibitions and confe
Gerard Lak Declared Winner of EWEA 2013 Expert Challenge
Gerard Lak of Volker Staal & Fundering was declared the winner of the 2013 Expert Challenge at the EWEA Offshore in Frankfurt, Europe’s largest offshore wind energy conference and exhibition. The Expert Challenge was hosted by IHC Hydrohammer, IHC Handling Systems and IHC Sea Steel, all three busine
VIDEO: Sif Works for Offshore Foundations
Sif Group has established a new company strategy: Sif Works for offshore foundations. At this year’s EWEA Offshore event in Frankfurt, the company showcased its services based on this new strategy. In March, Sif secured a contract for the manufacturing of monopiles and transition pieces for 73 wind
AVEVA to Exhibit at Offshore Wind International B2B Event 2013
AVEVA is showcasing its AVEVA Bocad products-purpose designed, powerful and flexible tools for the efficient, accurate 3D design of a wide range of projects in the offshore sector, whether wind platform, jacket, monopole, tripod or tripiles at this year’s Offshore Wind International B2B Event (OWIB)
ETI Appoints New Offshore Renewables Strategy Manager
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has appointed Stuart Bradley to the post of Offshore Renewables Strategy Manager. Stuart will be responsible for the strategy of its offshore wind and marine technology programmes, and will work closely with Simon Cheeseman, the ETI’s Marine programme manager
ETI Appoints New Offshore Renewables Strategy Manager
The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has appointed Stuart Bradley to the post of Offshore Renewables Strategy Manager. Stuart will be responsible for the strategy of its offshore wind and marine technology programmes, and will work closely with Simon Cheeseman, the ETI’s Marine programme manager
SWMEP, CIMREG to Collaborate on Marine Renewables Development
Representatives from the South West Marine Energy Park (SWMEP) and the Channel Islands Marine Energy Group (CIMREG) met in London at the International Tidal Energy Summit on Wednesday to finalise details of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two organisations. The MoU, signed today betw
Eight European Companies Call for 2030 Binding Renewable Energy Target
On November 13, eight European companies (Gamesa, Acciona Energía, Alstom, Dong Energy, EnBW, ERG, Res and Vestas) called for a strong 2030 EU climate and energy framework based on mutually reinforcing tools and targets, including an ambitious and legally binding target for the share of renewable en
UK: Obtaining Planning Permission Becomes Harder
Going offshore could be the answer for wind energy hiccups as getting planning permission for onshore wind farms becomes harder. Solicitors Coles Miller warn that it’s getting harder to find onshore sites that are not covered by some form of planning protection. Even though the offshore wind is one
Nordic Offshore Marine Changes Management
From October 21, the management of the Nordic Offshore Marine group has changed. Founder and Managing Director Søren Mikkelsen has decided to change position within the Nordic Offshore Marine group and will in future work as an operational member of the board, specifically involved in the Nordic Off