Offshore Wind
UK: Award for First Phase of European Marine Science Park
The development of the first phase of one of Scotland’s leading research locations for marine sciences has won an award through a national initiative. Robertson Construction has won a Gold Award through the Considerate Constructors Scheme for Malin House, part of the new multi-million pound European
Top News of the Week Jul 22– 27, 2013
Germany: Seajacks Installs First Turbines at Meerwind Wind Farm Seajacks installation vessels Leviathan and Zaratan departed from the port of Esbjerg during the 16th and 17th July 2013, to begin installing the first batch of 80 Siemens 3.6MW offshore turbines at Meerwind Offshore Wind Park. Sweden:
Research and Markets Announces Global Gearless Wind Turbine Market Report
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the 2013 Global Gearless Wind Turbine Market report to their offering. Global Gearless Wind Turbine Market To Grow At A CAGR Of 14.43 Percent Over The Period 2012-2016 The 2013 Gearless Wind Turbine report has been prepared based on an in-depth mark
UK: Belfast Harbour Creates Opportunities for Future Investments
According to the ScottishPower Renewables CEO, Keith Anderson, Belfast Harbour has created great opportunities for the future investments, writes the Belfast Telegraph news portal. Earlier this year, DONG Energy and ScottishPower Renewables have taken over a new £50m offshore wind terminal which cov
UK: Belfast Harbour Creates Opportunities for Future Investments
According to the ScottishPower Renewables CEO, Keith Anderson, Belfast Harbour has created great opportunities for the future investments, writes the Belfast Telegraph news portal. Earlier this year, DONG Energy and ScottishPower Renewables have taken over a new £50m offshore wind terminal which cov
USA: Edgartown Updates FERC on Tidal Energy Project
The town of has released an update on the 20MW tidal energy project located on the east side of Martha’s Vineyard to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In the reports Edgartown stated that it is making progress on the project, which is being developed in two phases, a pilot 5 MW projec
UK: Ofgem Selects Preferred Bidder for Gwynt y Môr Connection
Ofgem has appointed the Balfour Beatty Equitix Consortium as the preferred bidder to own and operate the high voltage transmission links to the Gwynt y Môr wind farm. At 576MW it is currently the second largest project to have reached this tender stage. The estimated value of the transmission assets
Switzerland: Renewables to Triple Insurance Spending by 2020
The renewable energy industry could be spending three times as much on insurance every year by 2020 to mitigate risks to projects, says a new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance sponsored by Swiss Re. The report looked at six of the world’s leading markets for solar and wind, including Australia,
Winflo Exhibits in Tokyo, Japan
In the frame of the Winflo consortium, and on the occasion of the 8th “Renewable energy 2013 exhibition” from July 24 to 26 in Tokyo, DCNS and partner Nass&Wind will present their floating wind turbine project. An opportunity to revisit this ambitious technology programme. In offshore waters the win
Winflo Exhibits in Tokyo, Japan
In the frame of the Winflo consortium, and on the occasion of the 8th “Renewable energy 2013 exhibition” from July 24 to 26 in Tokyo, DCNS and partner Nass&Wind will present their floating wind turbine project. An opportunity to revisit this ambitious technology programme. In offshore waters the win
UK: Burbo Bank Expansion Could Affect Salmon
Bangor-On-Dee Anglers Association has raised concern over Burbo Bank expansion plans, as they could affect salmon migration, writes the Liverpool Daily Post. Dong Energy intends to expand its Burbo Bank wind farm, located in Liverpool Bay at the entrance to the River Mersey, which currently has 30 t
Carnegie Receives Payment from Australian Federal Government
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced the receipt of $852,511 from the Australian Government for the completion of Milestone 2 of the Perth Wave Energy Project. Milestone 2 involved the completion of the detailed design and approvals for the Perth Wave Energy Project. This is
Spain: Gamesa G128-5.0 MW Offshore Wind Turbine
Gamesa has commissioned their G128-5.0 MW offshore wind turbine at the Arinaga Quay, Canary Islands. Check out this video about about the 5MW wind turbine. [mappress] Offshore WIND staff, July 25, 2013; Image: gamesa
Gamesa Commissions Spain’s First Offshore Wind Turbine
The first offshore wind turbine installed in Spain has been commissioned this morning. It is also Gamesa’s first offshore prototype, with 5 MW of nominal power and installed at the Arinaga Quay in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands). This turbine, with a rotor diameter of 128 meters and a total height of