Offshore Wind
USA: UMaine to Launch VolturnUS 1:8
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center and its partners will hold a launch celebration Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m. for VolturnUS 1:8, the first grid-connected offshore wind turbine to be deployed off the coast of North America. The event will be hosted by Cianbro, 517 Sout
UK: Alicat and South Boats Launch Two WFSV’s
On Wednesday 29th May 2013, Alicat Workboats Ltd & South Boats IOW Ltd celebrated a double milestone in production with the launch of two new WFSV’s on the same day. On the Isle of Wight, the latest vessel built at the yard for Seacat Services took to the water to begin extensive sea trials, before
UK: Alicat and South Boats Launch Two WFSV’s
On Wednesday 29th May 2013, Alicat Workboats Ltd & South Boats IOW Ltd celebrated a double milestone in production with the launch of two new WFSV’s on the same day. On the Isle of Wight, the latest vessel built at the yard for Seacat Services took to the water to begin extensive sea trials, before
USA: Wind Forecasting Revenue Will Surpass USD 300 Million by 2020, Says Navigant Research
According to a new report from Navigant Research, annual revenue from meteorological towers, or met towers, and remote sensing devices for wind forecasting will surpass $300 million by 2020. Record worldwide growth for wind power in recent years has led to increasing need for variable wind generatio
MacArtney Group to Display Medium Voltage Inline Termination in Warwick, USA
On June 10th 2013, when doors open to the 10th edition of the annual Energy Ocean International Conference in Warwick, Rhode Island – global provider of underwater technology solutions, the MacArtney Group, will be displaying a full-scale section of a Medium Voltage Inline Termination on its exhibit
Germany: BARD Engineering Implements Data Storage Solution from Dell
BARD Engineering from Emden, a company specialized in planning, implementation and operation of offshore wind farms, has implemented a Dell Compellent Storage System with a total capacity of 120 TB. In this way, the company automatically and continuously collects daily measurements from wind farms a
Germany: BARD Engineering Implements Data Storage Solution from Dell
BARD Engineering from Emden, a company specialized in planning, implementation and operation of offshore wind farms, has implemented a Dell Compellent Storage System with a total capacity of 120 TB. In this way, the company automatically and continuously collects daily measurements from wind farms a
VIDEO: Construction of Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm
RWE’s Nordsee Ost wind farm will be erected in 22 to 25 metre deep water, 35 kilometres northwest of the island of Heligoland and 40 kilometres west of Amrum, covering a total area of some 24 square kilometres. First foundations at the wind farm site have already been installed by the offshore insta
Finland: MacGregor Develops Offshore Crane for Precise Load Handling
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has developed an offshore crane featuring three-axis motion compensation to carry out installations, repairs, maintenance and general service duties in the renewable energy and oil and gas markets. A 74m infield support vessel (ISV) will debut a new MacGregor offshore
Seabirds Studied at Alderney as Part of Renewables Investigation
As a part of an investigation of wind and tidal energy potential of the Channel Islands, the Alderney Wildlife Trust is conducting a study on the island’s seabirds. The trust will observe feeding and foraging habits of shags and gannets for three years, using GPS technology to track their movements,
Almost EUR 17.6 Billion for Polish Economy from Offshore Wind
In accordance with a report by Ernst&Young concerning the impact of the offshore wind energy on the Polish economy the country is facing a unique opportunity. Reaching 6 GW in offshore wind in 2025 will entail PLN 73.8 billion value added for the Polish economy. Direct revenues of the public finance
Almost EUR 17.6 Billion for Polish Economy from Offshore Wind
In accordance with a report by Ernst&Young concerning the impact of the offshore wind energy on the Polish economy the country is facing a unique opportunity. Reaching 6 GW in offshore wind in 2025 will entail PLN 73.8 billion value added for the Polish economy. Direct revenues of the public finance
UK: Fast Drying Coat to Speed Up Offshore Wind Tower Production
International coatings manufacturer Hempel announced the launch of HEMPADUR 47300, a new NORSOK-approved epoxy mid-coat that can reduce drying times for offshore wind tower manufacturers by up to 25 per cent and help drive down production costs. Specially formulated for offshore wind towers, HEMPADU
CT Offshore to Exhibit at Offshore Wind 2013 in Manchester, UK
CT Offshore will, together with A2SEA, exhibit at UK’s largest offshore wind event “Offshore Wind 2013” held in Manchester from 12 – 13 June. The company will be located at stand no. 21. At the beginning of last year, A2SEA acquired two thirds of CT Offshore’s shares. The company provides a full ran