Offshore Wind
Cost Reduction Strategies at Offshore Wind Construction in Germany
More than 150 senior level wind industry executives – already comprised of 25 Utilities and 80 installation specialists – have begun to engage with one another in preparation for their arrival at Hamburg’s Royal Meridien for the 5th Annual Offshore Wind Construction, Installation and Commissioning C
Top News of the Week Sep 2 – 8, 2013
UK: SHI’s 7 MW Wind Turbine Jacket on Its Way to Installation Site (VIDEO) Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) offshore wind turbine jacket began its journey toward Energy Park Fife in Methil this weekend. First AREVA Wind Turbines on Their Way to Global Tech I Site (Germany) The jack-up platform Thor,
New Project to Harness Energy of East River in New York, USA
A new collaboration between industry and academia is set to harness the energy of New York City’s East River. The University of Minnesota’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory announced the launch of a new project that will advance research, innovation and training in marine and hydrokinetic technology, an
Safety Technology Alliance Brings New Opportunity to Ireland
Last week leading safety training provider Safety Technology Ltd formally announced an alliance with Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) to deliver safety training to the Irish Wind Energy sector. Based in South Wales, Safety Technology has a long history in delivering RenewableUK and Global
UK: FP7 Project Kicks Off
A three year EU funded FP7 Project – OPTIMUS – has officially kicked off. Twelve consortium partners from six EU member states are involved in the project with Narec acting as the project coordinator. OPTIMUS will develop and demonstrate, in the field, novel methods and tools for delivering the prog
UK: FP7 Project Kicks Off
A three year EU funded FP7 Project – OPTIMUS – has officially kicked off. Twelve consortium partners from six EU member states are involved in the project with Narec acting as the project coordinator. OPTIMUS will develop and demonstrate, in the field, novel methods and tools for delivering the prog
The Netherlands: Van Oord Orders New Cable-Laying Vessel
Van Oord has ordered a new cable-laying vessel. The ship will be built at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania and will be completed at the end of 2014. The vessel is intended for the installation of electricity cables for offshore wind farms. Van Oord is making preparations for the Gemini offshore win
UK: Wave Hub Applies for Floating Wind Platform Consent
Wave Hub, the offshore renewable energy test facility in Cornwall, has applied for consent to install and operate a floating wind platform demonstrator. The application for both a Section 36 electricity consent and a Marine Licence has been submitted to the UK’s Marine Management Organisation and fo
Report on Offshore Wind Monopile Foundation Available at Fast Market Research
Fast Market Research recommends “Monopile Foundation: Dominance in Offshore Wind Foundation Industry” from GlobalData, now available in its offering. The global offshore wind power industry has grown rapidly in recent years. Countries looking to increase their dependency on wind energy are increasin
UK: Alicat Equips Major Utility with First of Four Wind Workboats
Alicat Workboats, a full service offshore wind farm workboat manufacturer and repair business, has successfully completed and launched the first of four offshore wind farm workboats for a major energy utility. The vessel has been named ‘Solway Challenger’, following a naming ceremony that took place
UK: Alicat Equips Major Utility with First of Four Wind Workboats
Alicat Workboats, a full service offshore wind farm workboat manufacturer and repair business, has successfully completed and launched the first of four offshore wind farm workboats for a major energy utility. The vessel has been named ‘Solway Challenger’, following a naming ceremony that took place
Emden Offshore Days: Planning Certainty Key Topic
The topic of planning certainty has taken a central role at the 3rd Emden Offshore Days. While attending an evening reception at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (4th September) within Offshore Days, the president of the Industry and Commerce Department for East Frisia and Papenburg (IHK), Dipl.
WWF: More Countries Join Public Movement Away from Coal to Support Renewables
The announcement today that five Nordic countries will stand with the US in ending public finance for new coal-fired power plants overseas, except in rare circumstances, is significant and builds on the growing movement away from coal, the most polluting energy source, says WWF. Denmark, Finland, Ic
UK: Gravity Base Foundations to Reduce Environmental Impact
Future offshore wind turbines should use gravity foundations instead of foundations which are required to be hammered into the ground, said The Concrete Centre (TCC) according to New Civil Engineer news portal. Due to the significant environmental impact of piling operations, Andrew Minson, executiv