Offshore Wind
UK: Osiris Projects Launches New Survey Vessel
Specialist seabed mapping company Osiris Projects has this week launched the 5th vessel in their fleet, the 14.0m GRP catamaran MV Proteus. Designed to provide an excellent working platform for coastal survey operations, MV Proteus can work up to 60 miles from a safe haven under MCA Category 2 and h
Borehole Survey for Dogger Bank Export Cables to Start (UK)
Forewind contractor VolkerInfra will carry out a borehole survey this month near the site where the Dogger Bank Teesside A & B and Dogger Bank Teesside C & D export cables are proposed to come to shore. The survey work is due to start on site next Wednesday (27 November), weather permitting. The sur
O&M Cost Strategies to Be Revealed to Europe’s Wind Industry
More than 200 senior level wind industry executives – already comprised of operators, OEMs, ISPs and technology specialists – have begun to engage with one another in preparation for their arrival at the 6th International Onshore and Offshore Wind O&M Forum (27-28 January 2014). Delegates are geared
O&M Cost Strategies to Be Revealed to Europe’s Wind Industry
More than 200 senior level wind industry executives – already comprised of operators, OEMs, ISPs and technology specialists – have begun to engage with one another in preparation for their arrival at the 6th International Onshore and Offshore Wind O&M Forum (27-28 January 2014). Delegates are geared
The Crown Estate Launches Offshore Wind Transmission Study
The Crown Estate has commissioned a study into best practice in offshore transmission for offshore wind, building on recommendations from the Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force made last year. It is envisaged that information gathered from a range of developers, OFTOs, OEMs and other stakeholde
GL RC Certifies CG’s Transformer for Offshore Application
Transformer manufacturer CG has received certification from GL Renewables Certifcation (GL RC) for its liquid immersed SLIM® and “Bio-SLIM® distribution transformer”. The hermetically sealed transformer is also available with a bio-degradable transformer fluid which reduces the risk of pollution at
Fugro Awarded Major DONG Energy Contract
Fugro EMU has been appointed to manage a network of wave buoys which has the potential to become Europe’s largest wave monitoring network, surpassing the UK Coastal Observatories Network, also managed by Fugro EMU. DONG Energy has selected Fugro EMU, part of Fugro’s Renewable Services Group, to proc
Fugro Awarded Major DONG Energy Contract
Fugro EMU has been appointed to manage a network of wave buoys which has the potential to become Europe’s largest wave monitoring network, surpassing the UK Coastal Observatories Network, also managed by Fugro EMU. DONG Energy has selected Fugro EMU, part of Fugro’s Renewable Services Group, to proc
Tribute Resources, Fundy Tidal and Tocardo to Develop 3 MW Tidal Power in Nova Scotia
Tribute Resources Inc., Fundy Tidal Inc., and Tocardo International BV have defined terms for a strategic partnership to develop 3 MW of tidal power at three locations in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada. The partnership outlines terms for the proposed participation by TRB and Tocardo of a stra
OrbisEnergy Launches GBP 2.5 Mln Grant for Offshore Renewables Businesses
Specialist innovation and incubation centre OrbisEnergy has launched a new £2.5million grant investment support project, part financed by the European Regional Development Fund, which will support small to medium sized businesses to develop innovation in the offshore renewable energy supply chain. G
Canada: FORCE, Nortek Scientific to Develop Technology for Tidal Measurement
The Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE), in partnership with Nortek Scientific, has announced the construction of the world’s first instrument to provide high-resolution, real time measurements of turbulent water flow at turbine hub height – called the Vectron. A leap forward in site char
Canada: FORCE, Nortek Scientific to Develop Technology for Tidal Measurement
The Fundy Ocean Research Center for Energy (FORCE), in partnership with Nortek Scientific, has announced the construction of the world’s first instrument to provide high-resolution, real time measurements of turbulent water flow at turbine hub height – called the Vectron. A leap forward in site char
US Navy to Deploy WindSentinel Floating LiDAR
The teams of Sound & Sea Technology Inc, AXYS Technologies Inc, and DNV GL Inc have announced the award of a contract from the U.S. Navy for the validation of an offshore floating LiDAR wind resource assessment system. Sound & Sea Technology (SST) will provide overall management of the program, coor
New German Government Urged to Ensure OW Planning and Investment Security
The offshore wind energy sector called on the future German government to ensure planning and investment security for continued expansion of offshore wind in Germany. “Offshore wind energy is an essential building block of the energy transition. The new federal government thus needs to develop a cle