Offshore Wind
3sun Turnover Almost Triples Since 2010/2011
Great-Yarmouth based 3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has reported a turnover of £13.7 million for the financial year 2012/13. The company’s turnover increased almost three-fold from 2010/2011, going from £2.4million to £6.5million, and almost
3sun Turnover Almost Triples Since 2010/2011
Great-Yarmouth based 3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has reported a turnover of £13.7 million for the financial year 2012/13. The company’s turnover increased almost three-fold from 2010/2011, going from £2.4million to £6.5million, and almost
Australia Gets Closer to Green Future with Oceanlinx’s Wave Energy Device
The launch of the world’s first one megawatt wave-energy-to-electricity unit in Port MacDonnell, South Australia is taking Australia closer to a more sustainable energy mix and enhancing the country’s reputation for world-leading renewable energy solutions. With ARENA’s support, Oceanlinx has design
VIDEO: Green Marine Solutions Presents ROAM
Back in May this year Green Marine Solutions launched ROAM – a ground-breaking new system which helps make the most of all customer’s assets. Their Real-time Offshore Asset Management system has been specifically designed to improve safety and reduce costs. By focusing on high standards and good pra
China: ZPMC Launches Wind Turbine Installation Platform
On October 20, “Longyuan Zhenhua II” 800-ton jack-up wind power installation platform was launched successfully. It is China’s largest of this kind, and was independently designed and fabricated by ZPMC. As the company’s 2nd offshore wind power installation engineering vessel, the platform has been
Ramboll to Carry Out EIA for Three Nearshore Wind Farms in Denmark
Ramboll was recently awarded a major contract to carry out the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for three near-shore wind farms in Danish waters for the Danish energy grid owner, Energinet.dk. The project covers the EIA for both the offshore wind farms as well as the onshore connection to the
Ramboll to Carry Out EIA for Three Nearshore Wind Farms in Denmark
Ramboll was recently awarded a major contract to carry out the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for three near-shore wind farms in Danish waters for the Danish energy grid owner, Energinet.dk. The project covers the EIA for both the offshore wind farms as well as the onshore connection to the
Top News of the Week Oct 21 – 27, 2013
UK: World’s Largest Wind Turbine Construction Complete The world’s largest and most powerful offshore wind turbine is now standing at Energy Park Fife. GL Garrad Hassan Reviews Offshore Wind Over Last 10 Years GL Garrad Hassan, the world’s largest renewable energy advisory organisation and part of t
UK: PMSS and SMRU Marine Release Papers on Tidal and Wave Energy
Leading renewable consultancy companies TÜV SÜD PMSS (PMSS) and SMRU Marine Ltd with their academic partner the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) have recently delivered a series of position papers which have gathered evidence from published research and interviews with key industry representatives re
RTE France Seeking Contractor for Underwater Studies
RTE France is seeking contractors who will assist with project management for underwater studies, being a part of the marine component of connections to offshore wind farms from the government call offer No. 2 (Deux îles and Le Tréport). The company will: provide project management; provide technica
UK: Local School Children Name New Workboat at E.ON’s Robin Rigg Wind Farm
Three children from Northside Primary School in Workington have today attended a naming ceremony for a new Alicat vessel which is due to be deployed for operations at E.ON’s Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. E.ON tasked local pupils from the school to draw a picture of the workboat and pick a name from
UK: Local School Children Name New Workboat at E.ON’s Robin Rigg Wind Farm
Three children from Northside Primary School in Workington have today attended a naming ceremony for a new Alicat vessel which is due to be deployed for operations at E.ON’s Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. E.ON tasked local pupils from the school to draw a picture of the workboat and pick a name from
UK: Forewind’s Next Steps for Development Consent
The decision on granting the development consent order for Dogger Bank Creyke Beck is expected in late 2014 so work does not finish for Forewind with the acceptance of the application. The Planning Inspectorate has begun its pre-examination phase for the development, which will be followed by a form
Areva’s Offshore Wind Revenue Decreases (France)
Areva issued its results for the first nine months of 2013 yesterday, which show that its renewable energy business is facing revenue decrease. The company’s Renewable Energies Business Group ended the first nine months with a 26.6% decrease in revenue in comparison to the same period of 2012. The r