Offshore Wind
Germany Installs 1,143 MW of Wind Power in 1st Half of 2013
At today’s joint press conference of the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) and VDMA Power Systems held in Berlin, Deutsche WindGuard presented the current data on the status of wind energy development in Germany. In the first half of 2013 there were 406 wind turbines built onshore in Germany, wit
Germany Installs 1,143 MW of Wind Power in 1st Half of 2013
At today’s joint press conference of the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) and VDMA Power Systems held in Berlin, Deutsche WindGuard presented the current data on the status of wind energy development in Germany. In the first half of 2013 there were 406 wind turbines built onshore in Germany, wit
AWEA Wind Energy Finance & Investment Seminar to Be Held (USA)
This year’s comprehensive program of AWEA Wind Energy Finance & Investment Seminar is covering federal policies, long-term PTC strategy, offshore wind energy financing, and much more. Richard L. Kauffman, Chairman of Energy Policy and Finance for the State of the New York, has just been confirmed as
Massive UK Industrial Base for Offshore Wind Moves a Step Closer
RenewableUK has welcomed today’s Government announcement that it is minded to grant planning permission for a huge industrial base for the offshore wind sector on the east coast of England as a significant step forward which could lead to the creation of thousands of jobs. This is a positive step fo
Seajacks UK to Exhibit at Offshore Europe
Seajacks UK will be exhibiting at SPE Offshore Europe in Aberdeen, 3rd – 6th September 2013. Offshore Europe includes a conference and exhibition which will attract a wide audience of industry specialists and leaders who will be discussing the various issues which are currently affecting the upstrea
Renewable Energy Deployment Possible Even with Delays in Transmission Grid Expansion (UK)
A timely transmission grid expansion is important for the future electricity supply based on renewable energies. A recent study by Ecofys energy consultants shows that even if this expansion is delayed, the planned deployment of renewables can still take place within the next 15 years. In this case,
UK: 3sun Enhances Its Offering to Energy Industry
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has announced the acquisition of RRC Controls Services Ltd, based in Gourdon Aberdeenshire. The deal, worth a six figure sum, is part of 3sun Group’s plans to expand its footprint in Aberdeen and enhance its se
Renewables Industry Forced to Search for Innovative Financing Solutions
The tradeoff between rising energy costs and the low carbon agenda continues to see policy makers retreating from traditional renewable energy support mechanisms; forcing the industry to look for innovative financing solutions. At the same time, energy mix optimization has come to the fore, particul
Maine’s Tidal Power Test Center Gaining Interest (USA)
Maine Maritime Academy’s Tidal Energy Demonstration and Evaluation Center (TEDEC) in Castine is becoming ever more interesting to overseas companies, which want to test their tidal power technology. TEDEC acquired a sought-after series of permits to test scale models of tidal power projects, which m
Maine’s Tidal Power Test Center Gaining Interest (USA)
Maine Maritime Academy’s Tidal Energy Demonstration and Evaluation Center (TEDEC) in Castine is becoming ever more interesting to overseas companies, which want to test their tidal power technology. TEDEC acquired a sought-after series of permits to test scale models of tidal power projects, which m
USA: Coastal Wind Conference Highlights Wind Industry in Southeast
The Southeastern states from Virginia to Florida are home to over 65 wind related manufacturing facilities that support thousands of wind energy jobs in the Southeast region. These supply chain facilities could expand significantly as land-based and offshore wind developments begin in the region. Be
New EU Rules Governing State Subsidies for Energy
The European Commission is preparing to review the guidelines for state aid in the energy sector. Even though the Commission’s proposals will probably only be unveiled after the German Bundestag election on 22 September, the Greens have already obtained a draft version of the new rules. This draft t
UAE: Lamprell Announces Directorate Change
Lamprell, a leading provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries, announces that the Group’s Chief Financial Officer, Frank Nelson, has informed the Company of his intention to leave Lamprell to return to the UK fo
Acta Marine’s ‘Coastal Vanguard’ Supporting Cable Laying in UK
Acta Marine’s Shoalbusters are currently actively deployed in various Regions of the World. Several Maritime & Offshore construction projects have called upon the specialized Shallow draft fleet of Acta Marine. In Asia the Coastal Victory is engaged upon offshore support activities with a shallow dr