Offshore Wind
Danish Officials Seek Experienced Bidders
Danish Energy Agency has released a draft for prequalification criteria for the tender of Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm. The agency has drafted that they will only receive bids from 6 companies/consortiums. The applicant must have at least one reference within the past 10 years that shows experienc
GWEC to Exhibit at China Wind Power in Beijing, Japan
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) will be exhibiting at China Wind Power in Beijing next week. They have an interesting programme lined up for what is the industry’s biggest global event of the year, starting next Wednesday 16th October. Wind development in China with the latest topics will be discu
Germany: Heligoland Shifts from Tourism to Offshore Wind
German island in the North Sea, Heligoland, is changing its focus from tourism to offshore wind, writes E Turbo News portal. Namely, Heligoland’s main economic pillar used to be tourism, but due to the offshore wind development in the North Sea the local hotel rooms are being rented to technicians.
UK: ROVOP Names New Finance Director
Subsea specialist ROVOP has appointed a finance director to further strengthen the company’s position for future growth. Alan Shanks takes up the post and also joins ROVOP’s Board of directors, bringing extensive experience in successfully facilitating and managing strategic business expansion from
Japan: Experimental Offshore Floating Wind Farm Project
A consortium made up of Marubeni (project integrator), the University of Tokyo (technical advisor), Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan Marine United, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Hitachi, Furukawa Electric, Shimizu, and Mizuho Information
Japan: Experimental Offshore Floating Wind Farm Project
A consortium made up of Marubeni (project integrator), the University of Tokyo (technical advisor), Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan Marine United, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Hitachi, Furukawa Electric, Shimizu, and Mizuho Information
Canada: Maderra Bags Engineering Management Consultancy Services Contract
Beothuk Energy Inc. (“Beothuk”) headquartered in St. John’s, NL announced the awarding of a contract for Engineering Consulting Services to Maderra Engineering Inc. (“Maderra”) of St. John’s, NL. The services will include work on elements of Beothuk’s offshore wind projects. Maderra will act as Beot
OERA Funds Nova Scotia Student’s Research Travel
Offshore Energy Research Association (OERA) announced that the OERA Student Research Travel Program has provided four Nova Scotia students the opportunity to travel to the USA, Canada and Ireland to conduct their thesis research in the fields of marine renewable energy and offshore geosciences. The
West of Duddon Sands: Challenging the Irish waters
As West of Duddon Sands, one of the largest European wind farms, nears completion, global maritime services company Royal Boskalis Westminster, the appointed Transport & Installation (T&I) contractor, reflects on this vast project. The T&I contractor faced technical, operational and logistical chall
Europe update: First half year gives mixed image for offshore wind
A report from the European wind agency EWEA shows mixed statistics for the offshore wind industry so far this year. The first six months of 2013 saw a record high for installed and grid-connected turbines. Newly installed capacity doubled compared to last year, with 1,045MW. But investment and finan
Europe update: First half year gives mixed image for offshore wind
A report from the European wind agency EWEA shows mixed statistics for the offshore wind industry so far this year. The first six months of 2013 saw a record high for installed and grid-connected turbines. Newly installed capacity doubled compared to last year, with 1,045MW. But investment and finan
UK: GIB Invests GBP 58.6 Million in London Array
The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) today announced a £58.6 million investment in the world’s largest offshore wind farm – London Array. The investment will refinance a significant portion of Masdar’s 20% equity stake in the project. GIB’s senior debt commitment is being made alongside co-lenders: Th
REN21 Renewable Energy Policy Network and WindMade Join Forces
The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) has joined labeling organization WindMade as a working member, with a view to contributing to the development of a new overarching renewable energy consumer label. WindMade is a global consumer label for companies that use wind energy
UK: Adur and Worthing Councils Worried about Job Creation from Rampion OWF
Adur and Worthing councilors held a meeting of their joint planning committee regarding the Rampion offshore wind farm, at which they expressed their skepticism about the benefits that the development could bring to the area. The councilors believe that of the 1,000 jobs that are said to be created