Offshore Wind
Fraunhofer IWES and imare to Showcase Jointly in Frankfurt, Germany
Fraunhofer IWES and Institute for Marine Resources (imare) will jointly showcase the Lidar measuring buoy at their stand at EWEA Offshore event in Frankfurt, Germany. The IWES will provide information on all aspects of the buoy, its measuring services and the latest scientific knowledge concerning t
BIS Bremerhaven Economic Development Company to Present a Book at EWEA Offshore 2013
The BIS Bremerhaven Economic Development Company Ltd. will present the newly released book at the EWEA Offshore trade fair at 3.30pm on 19th November 2013. The book called “Eine Stadt im Aufwind. Mehr als 10 Jahre voller Energie: Wie Bremerhaven die Offshore-Windenergie vorantreibt” will be launched
BIS Bremerhaven Economic Development Company to Present a Book at EWEA Offshore 2013
The BIS Bremerhaven Economic Development Company Ltd. will present the newly released book at the EWEA Offshore trade fair at 3.30pm on 19th November 2013. The book called “Eine Stadt im Aufwind. Mehr als 10 Jahre voller Energie: Wie Bremerhaven die Offshore-Windenergie vorantreibt” will be launched
UK: Natural Power Plays Integral Role in Narec’s Demonstration Project Consent
Natural Power has played an integral role in helping the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) achieve consent for its 15-turbine offshore Demonstration Project. The Demonstration Project, at Blyth, Northumberland, will provide facilities for the demonstration and testing of prototype and pre-com
Tidal Power System to Be Tested in Digby County, Canada
Fundy Tidal Inc. and Clean Current Power Systems Inc. have entered into an agreement to test and demonstrate a 3.5m diameter Clean Current tidal turbine as part of a Tidal Power System (TPS), including energy storage and system controls that enable balancing of power production with community load (
Gamesa’s 5MW Offshore Wind Turbine Marks Record-High Power Generation (Spain)
Gamesa’s offshore wind turbine prototype in Arinaga Quay, in Canary Islands, marked record-high power generation for wind turbines in Spain on November 2. The wind turbine produced 118.05 MWh of electricity, surpassing the previous record of 107.82 MWh, similarly achieved by other company’s product,
Narec’s Offshore Wind Demonstration Site Granted Construction Permission (UK)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has granted permission to The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) to construct the grid-connected 99.9MW demonstration project, comprising 15 turbines in three arrays in depths of 35m, 45m and 55m off the coast of Blyth in Northumberland including cables
Narec’s Offshore Wind Demonstration Site Granted Construction Permission (UK)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has granted permission to The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) to construct the grid-connected 99.9MW demonstration project, comprising 15 turbines in three arrays in depths of 35m, 45m and 55m off the coast of Blyth in Northumberland including cables
Germany: Cuxport Takes Advantage of Booming Offshore Wind Industry
Terminal operator Cuxport has taken advantage of the booming offshore wind industry by becoming a supply base for Regina Baltica, an accommodation vessel working for BARD Group over the last seven months. A variety of technicians and skilled workers were needed this year for the completion of the BA
USA: Maine Marine Composites Wins Federal Grant to Study Ocean Turbine Stress Limits
The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has awarded a GBP 249,976 federal grant to Maine Marine Composites to analyze the best ways to predict fatigue in the support structures of floating offshore wind turbines. “Maine Marine Composites engineers predict the performance and s
IER: N.J. Offshore Wind Project Reveals True Cost to Taxpayer
The Institute for Energy Research (IER), based in Washington, D.C., recently published an article on offshore wind energy’s financial viability in New Jersey, appraised through Fishermen’s Atlantic City Windfarm (FACW) project, which had been rejected by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU
ABS Appoints New Chief Scientist for CFD (USA)
ABS has announced that it has appointed Dr. Richard Korpus as Chief Scientist, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Mr. Korpus will support the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and the organization through his focus on developing and applying CFD technology. “We see technology as the road forward,” say
ABS Appoints New Chief Scientist for CFD (USA)
ABS has announced that it has appointed Dr. Richard Korpus as Chief Scientist, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Mr. Korpus will support the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and the organization through his focus on developing and applying CFD technology. “We see technology as the road forward,” say
Belgium: ENTSO-E Opens Public Consultation for Network Code on HVDC Connections
European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has today launched a public consultation on the draft Network Code on Connection Rules on HVDC Links and DC-Connected Power Park Modules (NC HVDC). The consultation is open for 2 months from 7 November 2013 until 7 January 2