Offshore Wind
Crown Estate Announce Winners of Their Business Awards 2013 (UK)
The Crown Estate have announced the winners of their business awards 2013. Now in their seventh year, the awards recognise organisations that successfully adopt innovative approaches to meet their business objectives, make a stand-out contribution to the communities in which they operate and make si
Pontis Attends Narec’s Open Day (UK)
Pontis recently attended an open day at Narec. The National Renewable Energy Centre is an open‑access UK test and research facility in Blyth, Northumberland, England. Pontis’ team had a tour of the several marine and wind facilities including a 100m blade testing facility and a 15 MW! turbine nacell
UK Renewable Electricity Generation Up 10%
RenewableUK has welcomed new official Government statistics published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) showing that renewable electricity generation was 12.4 TWh in 2013 Q1 an increase of 10% on the same period the previous year. Overall renewables provided 12.3% of power
UK Renewable Electricity Generation Up 10%
RenewableUK has welcomed new official Government statistics published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) showing that renewable electricity generation was 12.4 TWh in 2013 Q1 an increase of 10% on the same period the previous year. Overall renewables provided 12.3% of power
UK: Capital Investment Increased to GBP 9.6 Million during 2012/13
The 2013 Crown Estate Scotland report, published today, shows capital investment increased by 9 per cent during 2012/13 to £9.6 million. Much of the investment has been provided to projects at a critical stage in development, helping to secure further funds by demonstrating their value and commercia
RenewableUK Welcomes Renewable Energy Announcements
RenewableUK has welcomed the publication of today’s draft strike prices for the technologies it represents as an important step in building industry confidence. The Government has confirmed the levels of support it intends, subject to consultation, to provide renewable technologies including onshore
OutSmart Names New General Manager for Belgian Market
OutSmart announced that Koen Baeten has joined the company as General Manager for the Belgian market. Baeten has over 10 years of experience in the wind energy sector, more specifically in the production of steel constructions for offshore wind. Together with Baeten OutSmart hopes to support the Bel
UK: Crown Estate Posts Profit of GBP 252.6 Million
The Crown Estate announced another record financial result, posting a profit of £252.6 million which they pay entirely to the UK Treasury for the benefit of the nation’s finances. Profit for the year was up by 5.2 per cent on last year and capital value rose by over 7 per cent to more than £8.6 [&he
UK: Crown Estate Posts Profit of GBP 252.6 Million
The Crown Estate announced another record financial result, posting a profit of £252.6 million which they pay entirely to the UK Treasury for the benefit of the nation’s finances. Profit for the year was up by 5.2 per cent on last year and capital value rose by over 7 per cent to more than £8.6 [&he
Met Mast to Harm View of a Scottish Lighthouse
Argyll and Bute Council’s planning committee has been recommended to give approval for SSE Renewables’ meteorological mast on Orsay Island at the next meeting to be held in August. However, Islay Community Council strongly opposes this decision because of the visual impact of the mast, the Scottish
Sif Group
Dutch Sif Group bv is another manufacturer that has been producing for the offshore wind energy industry since the start. The company supplied the onshore wind energy market from the outset in the 1990’s. In April 2002 the real work in the offshore wind industry started when Sif supplied 80 monopile
New Research Report Available on Subsea Power Grid System Market (USA)
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Power Grid System Market In Subsea, By Offshore Power (Captive Generation, Wind Power, Others), Components (Cables, Variable Speed Drives, Transformers, Switchgears, Others) and Geography – Global Trends & Fo
UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Confirms Residence at ITREZ
The International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ) has confirmed that it’s first tenant will be the UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. The ITREZ hub aims to bring business and academia together to work collaboratively on the development of the offshore renewables sector. The first
UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult Confirms Residence at ITREZ
The International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ) has confirmed that it’s first tenant will be the UK’s Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. The ITREZ hub aims to bring business and academia together to work collaboratively on the development of the offshore renewables sector. The first