Offshore Wind
UK: Teachers to Promote Offshore Wind Energy
Teachers from 13 schools in the North East have been selected to take part in an innovative education programme where they will use interactive lessons and workshops to raise student awareness about career opportunities in offshore wind energy. Forewind’s Champions for Wind schools programme enters
Companies Call for Strong 2030 EU Climate and Energy Framework
Eight European companies call 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 energy in the energy mix of more than 30%. Collectively, the group represents 176,000 jobs and
Wind Turbines Could Produce Up to 5 Pct More Power
The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) claims that its Active Wake Control system can increase wind turbine electricity production by 0.5 to 5 per cent, and lower the maintenance costs by 3 pct. ECN has tested its system on 5 wind turbines at its wind farm test site which proved success
Wind Turbines Could Produce Up to 5 Pct More Power
The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) claims that its Active Wake Control system can increase wind turbine electricity production by 0.5 to 5 per cent, and lower the maintenance costs by 3 pct. ECN has tested its system on 5 wind turbines at its wind farm test site which proved success
Fukushima Floating Wind Farm Uses First Subsea’s Cable Connectors
Cable connectors for the Fukushima floating wind farm project, offshore Japan, are supplied by First Subsea to connect 66kV and 22kV cables to a 2MW wind turbine and floating substation. The facility’s floating 66kV power substation is the first of its kind for the offshore wind energy industry. Thr
Narec Launches Validation Service for Floating LiDAR
The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, has launched a new service allowing LiDAR manufacturers and project developers the ability to compare and trial new techniques and technologies against traditional wind measurement methods to measure the wind resource offshore. The new service will utilis
Canada: Trillium Power’s $2.25 Billion Claim to Proceed
Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling from November 12 will allow Trillium Power its day in court to seek damages of $2.25 Billion arising from Trillium Power’s claims of “misfeasance in public office” by the Ministries named in the action. Trillium Power claims that it had been specifically targeted by
Siemens, UNITe Sign French Tidal Energy Cooperation Deal
On Tuesday, Siemens signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French renewable energy producer UNITe to join forces in responding to the Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the installation of demonstration tidal energy projects off Cotentin and Finistère. Under the MoU, the two compani
Siemens, UNITe Sign French Tidal Energy Cooperation Deal
On Tuesday, Siemens signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French renewable energy producer UNITe to join forces in responding to the Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the installation of demonstration tidal energy projects off Cotentin and Finistère. Under the MoU, the two compani
Canada: Nova Scotia Approves New Feed-In Tariff Rates for Tidal Energy
Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB) yesterday approved new feed-in tariff rates for large scale tidal energy projects. “The decision is an important milestone in developing our tidal energy industry in Nova Scotia,” said Energy Minister Andrew Younger. “The rates will give the tidal industry
Second CWind Vessel Attains BV Classification
CWind Resolution, which is due to be named later today in Brightlingsea, is the second CWind’s vessel that has gained the new class notation ‘Wind Farm Service Ships’ introduced by Bureau Veritas earlier this year. The CWind Resolution is only the second ever vessel to be classed under this notation
N-Sea to Showcase at EWEA’s Event
N-Sea, a subsea asset integrity manager operating within the international oil and gas, renewable industry and civil contracting communities, will exhibit at EWEA Offshore 2013. N-Sea Group is an integrated subsea infrastructure services provider, offering a wide range of assurance and maintenance s
Wind Turbines Could Cause More Accidents at Sea
The Dutch Coast Guard fears that more accidents will occur as more offshore wind farms are being built, writes Dutch daily newspaper DeTelegraaf. “The North Sea is already one of the busiest seas in the world. The new upcoming wind turbines will not make it any safer,” warns Ed Veen, director of the
Wind Turbines Could Cause More Accidents at Sea
The Dutch Coast Guard fears that more accidents will occur as more offshore wind farms are being built, writes Dutch daily newspaper DeTelegraaf. “The North Sea is already one of the busiest seas in the world. The new upcoming wind turbines will not make it any safer,” warns Ed Veen, director of the