Offshore Wind
USA: Narragansett and Deepwater Wind Discuss Block Island OWF Transmission Route
A meeting between the Narragansett Town Council and the CEO of Deepwater Wind, Jeff Grybowski, was held on June 26 in the Town Hall, where they discussed a transmission route for the proposed Block Island offshore wind farm, The Block Island Times writes. The transmission line comprises a subsea cab
UK: FP7 MARINET Project Winners to Use Narec Facilities
The third call results relating to a €9 million EU funded FP7 MARINET Project* (Marine Renewables Infrastructure Network) were announced in June this year. Two projects from Luxembourg applicant, DNAC were successful: Onshore Cable Management System and Nacelle Intervetion Tool Testing (OCMSNITT) We
Seawork 2013 Great Success for Alicat and South Boats (UK)
This years Seawork International Exhibition in Southampton proved once again to be a huge success. With a great turnout, great weather and several company firsts this year, only time will tell exactly how successful the event was. Teaming up for the first time with Alicat owned South Boats IOW, the
UK: TLSB Launches 3D Virtual Reality Programme of Tidal Lagoon Project
Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) plc (TLSB) has launched a new, 3D virtual reality programme showing the proposed tidal energy lagoon in the context of Swansea Bay. Developed by Swansea-based iCreate in collaboration with design engineers Atkins and master-planners LDA Design, the interactive fly-through
UK: TLSB Launches 3D Virtual Reality Programme of Tidal Lagoon Project
Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) plc (TLSB) has launched a new, 3D virtual reality programme showing the proposed tidal energy lagoon in the context of Swansea Bay. Developed by Swansea-based iCreate in collaboration with design engineers Atkins and master-planners LDA Design, the interactive fly-through
Kishorn Port Proposal Submitted to Highland Council (UK)
After two years of planning and detailed studies, Kishorn Port has submitted a proposal for the development of the former oil fabrication yard to Highland Council, writes the Scotsman. Besides refurbishment of one of Europe’s largest dry docks, reclamation of the foreshore, upgrading and extending t
UK: IHC Engineering Business Works on R&D Project for Offshore Wind Sector
A demonstration vehicle design that meets the challenges of cable laying for the development of offshore wind farms is being developed by IHC Engineering Business. The Hi-Traq vehicle is backed by a history of innovation. It is the result of investment in focused research and development by the comp
UK: Emperor Cable Cleats Installed at Gwynt y Môr
Emperor cable cleats from Yorkshire manufacturer, Ellis are being installed on RWE npower renewables’ Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm, which is under construction eight miles off the North Wales coast. The two billion euro development is currently one of the largest offshore construction projects any
Wind Power Industry to Add Over 241 GW of Capacity by 2017, Forecasts Navigant Research (USA)
With the addition of 44.9 gigawatts (GW) in new installations in 2012, world wind power capacity grew to approximately 285.7 GW, an increase of 18.6 percent in the total wind power installation base. Average annual growth over the past 5 years has been 17.8 percent, achieved during the aftermath of
MT Højgaard to Speak at Conference on OWT Foundations (Germany)
On 4 July MT Højgaard will be sharing their knowledge from their latest study on the foundation types XL-monopiles and jackets seen from an EPCI perspective. The presentation includes the analysis on cost and risks related to the two types of foundation. Furthermore the design, fabrication and insta
VSMC to Lay Cables at RWE’s Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm (Germany)
VSMC has been contracted by German firm RWE Innogy to lay and bury the infield cables of the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm in Germany. Recently, VSMC also won contracts from E.ON and DONG Energy to install the export cables of two wind farms along the English coast, in partnership with Boskalis Off
UK: Ways to Lower OW Energy Costs
Current wind farm projects have indicated that costs have stabilised at around £140 / €160 per MWh and regulators have put forward a challenge that offshore wind should reach a LCOE of £100 / €120 MWh by 2020, in order to maximise the size of the industry. Opportunities for savings across Offshore W
UK: Ways to Lower OW Energy Costs
Current wind farm projects have indicated that costs have stabilised at around £140 / €160 per MWh and regulators have put forward a challenge that offshore wind should reach a LCOE of £100 / €120 MWh by 2020, in order to maximise the size of the industry. Opportunities for savings across Offshore W
UK: SSE Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Leading energy supplier SSE announced the appointment of Jenny Ashmore to the new position of Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to Managing Director, Retail, Will Morris, Jenny takes up the post on 5 August 2013 and will have responsibility for all SSE’s marketing activities. Jenny’s career in mark