Offshore Wind
University of Rostock Developing Innovative Control System for Ships and Platforms (Germany)
University of Rostock is developing methods for dynamic positioning and reduction of unwanted rotational movements of ships or platforms. The University of Rostock and Voith Schneider Propulsion are developing a novel offshore project called “DP Motion” for control systems for ships and platforms at
UK: Scira Extends Charter Contract with Tidal Transit
Tidal Transit’s personnel transfer vessel, Eden Rose, has been on charter to Scira Offshore Energy since May 2012. Initially it was transporting construction workers building the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm to site, and since this 88 turbine power plant was completed late last year, it has b
UK: Narec’s Testing Factory Completed ahead of Schedule
Construction of the structure that will house Narec’s 15 megawatt (MW) capacity wind turbine nacelle test rig has been formally completed six weeks ahead of schedule. The handover of the new building by Shepherd Construction concludes design and building works for three new facilities on the site. T
Sweden: New Technology Multiplies Marine Energy Potential
New technology for harvesting energy from low velocity ocean and tidal currents multiplies the potential for marine energy. Written by Anders Jansson, CEO, Minesto Marine energy – for instance energy from tidal and ocean currents – is the ‘best of the best’ amongst green energy sources: it has the g
G&W Electric to Exhibit at AWEA in Chicago, USA
G&W Electric announced that they will be exhibiting at AWEA WINDPOWER 2013 in Chicago May 5-8 at Booth 4109. G&W Electric has been a global supplier of electric power equipment since 1905. Based in Bolingbrook, IL, G&W has been supplying switches to the wind industry since 1995. To date, G&W product
G&W Electric to Exhibit at AWEA in Chicago, USA
G&W Electric announced that they will be exhibiting at AWEA WINDPOWER 2013 in Chicago May 5-8 at Booth 4109. G&W Electric has been a global supplier of electric power equipment since 1905. Based in Bolingbrook, IL, G&W has been supplying switches to the wind industry since 1995. To date, G&W product
UK: People to Vote for Pro-Wind Politicians, Poll Says
New independent research published today reveals that people are less likely to vote for political parties that oppose wind farm developments. The polling, undertaken by ComRes, asked about voting intention for both tomorrow’s local elections and the next General Election in May 2015. The results sh
Wales’ First Full-Scale Tidal Energy Generator Awarded GBP 1.6 Million EU Grant
Wales’ first full-scale tidal energy generator has been awarded a £1.6m EU grant to fund its deployment in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire – First Minister Carwyn Jones announced yesterday. The funding from the European Regional Development Fund, administered by the Welsh European Funding Office for Wel
Technip Starts Work on Borkum OWF in Germany
Technip Offshore Wind has started offshore operations on an array cable installation contract for phase 1 of the Borkum Wind Farm development, located 45 kilometers to the North of the German island of Borkum, in the North Sea. This project, awarded by Trianel, is Technip’s first offshore wind, arra
UK: Hatston Pier in Orkney Officially Opens
A ceremony took place yesterday to mark the opening of a pier in Orkney that will serve as a major base for the marine renewable energy industry. At 385 meters – almost a quarter of a mile – the newly extended Hatston Pier is now Scotland’s longest commercial deep-water berth. The 160-metre extensio
UK: Hatston Pier in Orkney Officially Opens
A ceremony took place yesterday to mark the opening of a pier in Orkney that will serve as a major base for the marine renewable energy industry. At 385 meters – almost a quarter of a mile – the newly extended Hatston Pier is now Scotland’s longest commercial deep-water berth. The 160-metre extensio
New Met Office Opens in Aberdeen (UK)
A new Met Office forecasting centre for Aberdeen was officially opened on April 29 by Professor Muffy Calder, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, continuing our proud relationship with the city. The opening was also attended by members of Scottish Parliament, Members of Parliament and Professor J
USA: Virginia Jobs and Energy Act Introduced, Hastens Offshore Wind Development
Representative Scott Rigell (VA-2) introduced the Virginia Jobs and Energy Act (H.R. 1782) on Friday to open the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of Virginia for energy development. Original co-sponsors of the bill include Virginia Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-1), Robert Hurt (VA-5), a
SGS to Attend RenewableUK Offshore Wind 2013 Conference
SGS has confirmed that it will return to RenewableUK Offshore Wind, the annual premier renewable energy event now in its eleventh year. The world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company will be showcasing its wide range of renewable energy services at stand 199 at the M