Offshore Wind
Able Marine Energy Park Decision Deadline Extended (UK)
In a written statement to the Parliament, UK Minister of Transport Norman Baker has announced that the deadline for the decision on Able Marine Energy Park is extended to 18 December 2013: I refer to the application made by Able Humber Ports Limited on 16 December 2011 under section 37 of the Planni
UK: Dudgeon OW to Negotiate with Norfolk Landowners to Avoid Compulsory Purchase
Since being purchased by Statoil and Statkraft in October 2012, Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited has undertaken a comprehensive review of the plan for the development and construction of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm. This wind farm will generate sufficient electricity to power over 250,000 UK homes e
UK: CT Offshore Halfway Done at West of Duddon Sands OWF
CT Offshore is currently working on the West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm in the Irish Sea. A total of 108 cables are to be laid, and by 25 August CT Offshore was halfway through the project with laying and installation of 54 cables. “It is a very important project to us and I’m […]
VIDEO: Sea Launch of Gwind Turbine – Floating Gyro-Stabilized VAWT
Gwind, the floating gyro stabilized Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) for offshore and near-shore applications, was launched this week in the Stavanger Harbor area, Klasaskjer. The project is managed by TTO office Prekubator, while CMR Prototech and the University of Stavanger are partners in execut
UK: RES to Build Base at Grimsby Port
The Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has acquired a site from Associated British Ports for its permanent base, reports the Grimsby Telegraph. RES is planning to build one-story building at the former fish dock off Humber Bridge Road for around 20 engineers, which could be quickly extended if needed. T
UK: RES to Build Base at Grimsby Port
The Renewable Energy Systems (RES) has acquired a site from Associated British Ports for its permanent base, reports the Grimsby Telegraph. RES is planning to build one-story building at the former fish dock off Humber Bridge Road for around 20 engineers, which could be quickly extended if needed. T
VIDEO: Virginia Beach Calls for Offshore Wind Power
The week of the 8th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina devastating New Orleans, climate activists in Virginia Beach held a creative action to highlight the threat of a Katrina-level disaster in Hampton Roads. Presenting two visions a child born today could face in their lifetime – a clean energy futur
Germany: CPNL Meets Expectations at Nordsee Ost
It was recently reported by VSMC that the first cables were installed at Nordsee Ost wind farm. In addition to this report CPNL Engineering received a preliminary review that the cable protection system functions as ordered by customer RWE Innogy GmbH. RWE claims to be completely satisfied with the
Polish Visit to CMR Computing
A group of three Polish journalists accompanied by Kjell Arne Nielsen from Innovation Norway’s Poland office visited CMR Computing on Thursday, August 22. The visit was part of a tour on the west coast to study marine industry and renewable energy. CMR Computing engages in applied research in visual
Polish Visit to CMR Computing
A group of three Polish journalists accompanied by Kjell Arne Nielsen from Innovation Norway’s Poland office visited CMR Computing on Thursday, August 22. The visit was part of a tour on the west coast to study marine industry and renewable energy. CMR Computing engages in applied research in visual
Germany: Amrumbank West OWF to Be Constructed via Cuxhaven
From mid-October 2013, E.ON Kraftwerke GmbH will start the construction of the Amrumbank West offshore wind farm via the offshore base port of Cuxhaven. The wind farm, located northwest of Helgoland, will comprise 80 Siemens’ 3.6 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbines and will have a capacity of 288 M
Global Wind Turbine Demand Expected to Contract by 5 Pct
For the first time since 2004 global wind turbine demand is expected to contract this year by as much as 5% mainly due to declining demand in the US, Spain and Italy – historically key markets with extensive local supply chains. This has created the need for capacity adjustments while growth opportu
Global Wind Turbine Demand Expected to Contract by 5 Pct
For the first time since 2004 global wind turbine demand is expected to contract this year by as much as 5% mainly due to declining demand in the US, Spain and Italy – historically key markets with extensive local supply chains. This has created the need for capacity adjustments while growth opportu
Germany: North Rhine-Westphalia’s Environment Minister Visits ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde
As part of his “Future Energies” tour, North Rhine-Westphalia’s Environment Minister Johannes Remmel visited ThyssenKrupp Rothe Erde in Lippstadt on August 27. The Minister came to the company’s biggest German production location to find out about the manufacture of slewing bearings, a key component