Offshore Wind
Switzerland: Massive Renewable Energy Funds Needed to Fight Climate Change
Government and financial institutions around the world must pledge to invest at least US$40 billion (€30.6 billion) in renewable energy over the next 12 months as a way of fighting climate change, according to a campaign launched this week by the environmental NGO the WWF. “We are running out of tim
Navitus Bay Invites Public to Meet Offshore Wind Park Project Team (UK)
The three-hour drop-in sessions will be held in eight different locations across the region and will give local communities an opportunity to learn more about the development, which, if granted planning permission, could generate enough electricity to power up to 790,000 homes each year. These infor
40South Energy Prepares to Launch Wave Energy Device in Pisa, Italy
40South Energy will launch the first R115, which is a machine rated at 99kW, in Pisa on June 19th at a marina inside the “Darsena dei Navicelli”. After final assembly, most likely towards the end of July, the machine will be towed to the Punta Righini WEP (which is 40South’s test site) and stay ther
40South Energy Prepares to Launch Wave Energy Device in Pisa, Italy
40South Energy will launch the first R115, which is a machine rated at 99kW, in Pisa on June 19th at a marina inside the “Darsena dei Navicelli”. After final assembly, most likely towards the end of July, the machine will be towed to the Punta Righini WEP (which is 40South’s test site) and stay ther
UK: Reef Subsea to Realize Growth Strategy by Restructuring Business
Reef Subsea today announced that it will undergo a strategic group-wide restructure to position the company for further growth and future success. Duncan MacPherson, who previously held the role of Managing Director of Reef Subsea Norway, has been promoted as the CEO of Reef Subsea with the responsi
GE to Help Open GBP 50 Million Test Facility in UK
Wind turbine developers will soon have open access to a £50 million testing facility in the U.K. based on unique and leading-edge technology. The state-of-the-art facility has been specifically designed for full-scale testing of large nacelles. GE’s Power Conversion allows them to develop and build
Dong, FLiDAR Kick Off Floating Offshore Wind Measurement Campaign in Irish Sea
The first commercial offshore wind measurement campaign using floating LiDAR in European waters has kicked off in the Irish Sea. FLiDAR NV has deployed one of its innovative LiDAR buoys for DONG Energy in the southern East Irish Sea. DONG Energy, the world’s leading offshore wind developer, selected
UK: Ardersier and Petty Residents Find Out about Plans for Former Oil Yard
Ardersier and Petty residents had the opportunity (Wednesday June 5) to find out more about the Port of Ardersier’s ambitious plans to develop the former oil yard. Alastair Wood, of Savills property consultants, which represents site owners the Port of Ardersier Ltd, gave a brief presentation and an
UK: Ardersier and Petty Residents Find Out about Plans for Former Oil Yard
Ardersier and Petty residents had the opportunity (Wednesday June 5) to find out more about the Port of Ardersier’s ambitious plans to develop the former oil yard. Alastair Wood, of Savills property consultants, which represents site owners the Port of Ardersier Ltd, gave a brief presentation and an
Romax, University of Sheffield to Open Drivetrain R&D Centre (UK)
The National Renewable Energy Centre, Narec, following its successful second round Regional Growth Fund (RGF), Wind Innovation Programme bid, is helping to sustain the UK’s leading position in the offshore wind sector by bringing together offshore market leaders with world-class technology providers
Australia: Renewable Energy Industry to Share Its Knowledge
Information, data and lessons learnt by the renewable energy industry will be shared in a $60 million initiative launched today by Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray. The goal is to overcome barriers and increase the use of renewable energy. Mr Gray said the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (
Belgium: Elia Seeks Contractor for OHVS Design and Construction
Elia Asset NV is looking for a contractor which will design and construct an offshore high voltage substation (Beta OHVS) for the project “Belgian Offshore Grid” (BOG). The OHVS will be situated in front of the Belgian coastline, and located within the windfarm, 25 kms offshore with averages depths
Seajacks to Exhibit at RenewableUK in Manchester
Seajacks UK will be exhibiting at the Renewable UK Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition in Manchester, 12th – 13th June 2013. Recently, Marubeni and INCJ established Seajacks Japan Ltd, a 100% group company of Seajacks International Limited. Seajacks Japan will conduct sales and marketing activit
Seajacks to Exhibit at RenewableUK in Manchester
Seajacks UK will be exhibiting at the Renewable UK Offshore Wind Conference and Exhibition in Manchester, 12th – 13th June 2013. Recently, Marubeni and INCJ established Seajacks Japan Ltd, a 100% group company of Seajacks International Limited. Seajacks Japan will conduct sales and marketing activit