Offshore Wind
Dillinger Hütte Group Ends Challenging Financial Year with Positive Earnings (Germany)
The Dillinger Hütte Group (Dillinger Hütte and its subsidiaries) performed well during the 2012 financial year in the face of difficult economic circumstances. Despite declines in production volumes and sales revenues (€ 2.5 billion compared to € 2.8 billion in the previous year), positive earnings
First Permanent Offshore Wind Exhibition in Germany Opened on Historic Ship
Official opening of the Offshore Infocenter Rostock (OIR) was held as a part of the dinner reception of the “Wind & Maritim 2013” on Tuesday, 24th April, in front of 150 invited guests from politics and the industry. This is currently the first permanent exhibition in Germany about offshore wind, se
American Wind Energy Association Names New CEO
By unanimous vote of the Board of Directors, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today announced that Tom Kiernan has been named as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Kiernan has served as President of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) since 1998. On May 28, he
Scotland Launches GBP 15 Million Fund for Innovative Offshore Wind Foundation Projects
A new £15 million fund has been launched to support innovative solutions for the development of offshore wind turbine foundations, a key component in Scotland’s fast-growing offshore wind sector. The Scottish Innovative Foundation Technologies Fund, which is open to offshore wind foundation manufact
Scotland Launches GBP 15 Million Fund for Innovative Offshore Wind Foundation Projects
A new £15 million fund has been launched to support innovative solutions for the development of offshore wind turbine foundations, a key component in Scotland’s fast-growing offshore wind sector. The Scottish Innovative Foundation Technologies Fund, which is open to offshore wind foundation manufact
SHL Awards CAPE Holland with Contract for APE Model 600 Tandem Vibratory Hammer Set
CAPE Holland has announced it has been awarded for a purchase contract for an APE Model 600 Tandem vibratory hammer set (Tandem Super Kong). For the installation of the Helwin 1 and BorWin 2 base frames, Seaway Heavy Lifting (SHL) will use the Tandem Super Kong to install a total of 16 piles with di
VIDEO: Scottish Offshore Wind Opportunities
Offshore wind energy represents a large opportunity for sustainable economic growth in Scotland, and will play a key part in achieving the country’s renewable energy targets. With world-class infrastructure and expertise in offshore technology, Scotland has an unparalleled opportunity to take advant
SgurrEnergy Supports Growth in Scottish Offshore Wind Industry
SgurrEnergy is providing expert advice and consultancy services to Scottish firms as part of its role in the Scottish Enterprise funded Offshore Wind Expert Support Programme. In partnership with Innovation Centres (Scotland) and Caithness Renewables, the Glasgow-based consultancy is supporting busi
UK: Vattenfall, ScottishPower Invest GBP 15 Million in East Anglia Region
Vattenfall and ScottishPower Renewables, joint venture partners behind the East Anglia Offshore Wind Zone, have awarded over £15m in contracts to businesses operating in East Anglia. Since 2010, 28 firms located in the region have benefited and it is estimated that this has helped support well over
UK: Vattenfall, ScottishPower Invest GBP 15 Million in East Anglia Region
Vattenfall and ScottishPower Renewables, joint venture partners behind the East Anglia Offshore Wind Zone, have awarded over £15m in contracts to businesses operating in East Anglia. Since 2010, 28 firms located in the region have benefited and it is estimated that this has helped support well over
VIDEO: MPI Dulcinea Transfers Technicians onto D4 at Sheringham Shoal Offshore Windfarm
MPI Dulcinea, built in 2011, is a 17m wind farm service vessel that was designed specially for MPI Workboats Ltd. A couple of days ago, Scira Offshore Energy celebrated the move from the ‘Prepare for Operations’ stage to long term ‘Operation and Maintenance’ stage of the Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm,
The Netherlands: ECN Releases Policy Brief on “Renewable Energy: from Marginal to Mainstream”
Renewable energy is facing a new era, both globally and in the European context. Whilst renewable energy is foreseen to play a key role in all routes towards decarbonisation of energy economy, fundamental questions of how to bring renewable energy from marginal to mainstream remain to be addressed.
MIT Technology Review: ABB Innovation Among Top 10 Technologies (Switzerland)
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has been recognized by MIT Technology Review for its hybrid high-voltage direct current (HVDC) breaker, placing it among the ten most important technology milestones of the past year. This is an annual list highlighting the top ten breakthrough
Denmark: Vestas Develops Cost-Cutting Approach – Onshore Pre-Assembly of Offshore Wind Turbines
Vestas has developed an innovative approach to cut the cost of installing offshore turbines. At a new site at the port of Esbjerg, onshore pre-assembly of turbines means fewer expensive hours spent at sea. This will significantly reduce the cost associated with cranes and installation vessels – all