The EWEA Annual Event 2012 in Copenhagen has now drawn to a close. But what were the main messages of the Chairs of the six themed “tracks” – from policy to financing – to the wind energy industry and politicians? Uncertainty is very high in the market, in particular for the post-2020 years, Jan Ser
The Great Yarmouth-based offshore wind, farm support services company, Iceni Marine Services, signed a five-year contract worth nearly GBP 2 million, for its newly built vessel „Iceni Pride“ reported EDP 24. The GBP 600,000 vessel will be used for the Greater Gabbard wind farm as a fast response cra
Only recently, Eneco faced issues concerning landscape and environmental impact of the Navitus Bay wind farm location. Its temporary meteorological mast went before councilors who have objected to the proposal. Eneco submitted application for permission to the Marine Management Organisation to build
RenewableUK published charter set out how the wind energy industry is delivering significant benefits to the UK and its economy, and how it intends to deliver continued investment which will help the UK to prosper in the future. The UK wind energy industry, in partnership with the UK and Devolved Go
On 18th April 2012, the delivery and naming ceremony of the new SWATH hydrographic survey vessel “Jakob Prei” took place at the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft Aktiengesellschaft inGermany. The godmother of the vessel was Woman of the Year2011 in Estonia, Mrs Tea Varrak, who is
On 18th April 2012, the delivery and naming ceremony of the new SWATH hydrographic survey vessel “Jakob Prei” took place at the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft Aktiengesellschaft inGermany. The godmother of the vessel was Woman of the Year2011 in Estonia, Mrs Tea Varrak, who is
Kongsberg Maritime is the owner of the ‘Windsense’ project, which aims to develop a new and flexible instrumentation system for wind turbines. The system will help to make wind power more economically competitive. The project, which amounts to 22 million NOK, has been initiated through collaboration
In a response to the recent announcement by Doosan Power Systems to cancel the plans for Scotland, a spokeswoman for Scottish Renewables said: “Let’s not forget there are already 11,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector. This is of course disappointing news but it’s important we place this announc
The EWEA 2012 event has now officially closed its doors. After 4 days the organization can look back to a successful exhibition & conference, announcing this morning over 10,000 visitors! Also for Offshore WIND the exhibition was a great success.. The website www.offshorewind.biz is already the worl
Doosan Power Systems, a leading provider of cleaner, greener technology, products and services for power generation, has scrapped plans to locate its renewables R&D base – and potentially offshore wind turbine manufacturing – in Scotland, creating hundreds of new jobs with investments worth up to £1
Europe’s premier wind energy event EWEA2012, organized by the European Wind energy association, takes place this week in Copenhagen, attracting thousands of visitors and presenting more than 500 exhibitors. Finnish companies show a great example on implementing the EWEA2012 highlights: working toget
New research by Ipsos MORI for RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries, shows that two-thirds (67%) of respondents* are in favour of the use of wind power in the UK, with 28% “strongly in favour”. One in twelve (8%) are opposed – with only 3% sug
New research by Ipsos MORI for RenewableUK, the trade and professional body for the UK wind and marine renewables industries, shows that two-thirds (67%) of respondents* are in favour of the use of wind power in the UK, with 28% “strongly in favour”. One in twelve (8%) are opposed – with only 3% sug
As Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported, the German government might acquire stake in a new grid operator, planned to bring offshore wind power to shore. The government could realize its plans through KfW Group state development bank. This news comes after grid operator TenneT announced delay in
