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Belarusian-French Company Opens Offshore Wind Farm
The Embassy of Belarus in France reported that the first Belarusian-French offshore wind farm is up and running, writes BelTA news portal. The opening ceremony was held at the Grande Synthe on Saturday under the presence of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to France Pavel Latu
Germany: EnBW Launches New Strategic Orientation
“New energy concept. Safe. Hands on.” – is the keynote for the strategic reorientation of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG. This strategic reorientation is how the company is responding to major changes in the energy sector, and with which it aims to tap long-term growth opportunities. “Our EnBW 20
Germany: EnBW Launches New Strategic Orientation
“New energy concept. Safe. Hands on.” – is the keynote for the strategic reorientation of EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG. This strategic reorientation is how the company is responding to major changes in the energy sector, and with which it aims to tap long-term growth opportunities. “Our EnBW 20
Australian Department of Defence Hands Over Onshore Wave Energy Site
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announced that it has formally taken over control of the onshore development site at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island, following site handover from the Australian Department of Defence. On Friday 14 June 2013, the onshore site for the Perth Wave Energ
UK: GL Releases Landmark Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance Guide
GL Garrad Hassan has produced a new paper detailing the offshore wind operations and maintenance sector. “A Guide to Offshore Wind Operations and Maintenance”, which was jointly funded by The Crown Estate and Scottish Enterprise, gives a clear account of the relevant concepts, trends and players in
UK: Tidal Transit Achieves Its First 10,000 Safe Transfers
Tidal Transit has just celebrated the completion of 10,000 safe passenger transfers from its two personnel transfer vessels to wind turbines situated in the North Sea. The Ginny Louise and Eden Rose sail to the wind farms on most days from either Wells-next-the Sea or Great Yarmouth to transfer wind
Nelja Energia Opens Largest Lithuania’s Wind Farm, Focuses on Offshore Wind in Estonia
On Tuesday, 11th of June, Nelja Energia opened the Ciuteliai wind farm in Lithuania. It is Lithuania’s largest wind farm with a total capacity of 39.1 MW. Martin Kruus, the Chairman of the Board of Nelja Energia said the company invested approximately 57.4 million Euros in developing the new wind fa
Nelja Energia Opens Largest Lithuania’s Wind Farm, Focuses on Offshore Wind in Estonia
On Tuesday, 11th of June, Nelja Energia opened the Ciuteliai wind farm in Lithuania. It is Lithuania’s largest wind farm with a total capacity of 39.1 MW. Martin Kruus, the Chairman of the Board of Nelja Energia said the company invested approximately 57.4 million Euros in developing the new wind fa
German Students Develop Transport Concept for Wind Farm Maintenance
Students of the Department of Maritime Transport from the Jade University of Applied Sciences have developed a transport concept for maintenance of wind farms in the German Bight. Under the guidance of Professors Ralf Brauner and Christian Jauernig, they have created a fictitious company that offers
3sun Group Receives Recognition at British Renewable Energy Awards 2013
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the energy industry received a ‘highly commended’ in the Innovator category at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2013. Winners were announced at a prestigious black tie ceremony on Thursday (13 June) at The Jumeirah Carlton, London. The
UK: Formal Consultation on Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay to Begin in July
The proposed £650 million tidal lagoon has taken another step forward with the announcement that formal consultation will begin on Thursday 4 July 2013 with a series of public exhibitions throughout Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. With the £2million community share offer open until 15 July, Tidal Lag
UK: All-Energy Fruitful for South West Marine Energy Park
The South West’s marine renewable industry was recently showcased at All Energy, the UK’s largest renewable energy trade show held in Aberdeen. Twelve members of the South West Marine Energy Park (SWMEP), a partnership made up of local government, academia and industry, exhibited on a SWMEP stand. T
UK: All-Energy Fruitful for South West Marine Energy Park
The South West’s marine renewable industry was recently showcased at All Energy, the UK’s largest renewable energy trade show held in Aberdeen. Twelve members of the South West Marine Energy Park (SWMEP), a partnership made up of local government, academia and industry, exhibited on a SWMEP stand. T