Offshore Wind
VDMA: German Government Clogs Investment in Energy Transition
German mechanical engineers are criticizing the poor management of energy transition by the Federal Government. Due to a lack of reliable framework conditions, investments have already been postponed and the construction of offshore wind farms has practically ceased, assessed Thorsten Herdan, energy
VDMA: German Government Clogs Investment in Energy Transition
German mechanical engineers are criticizing the poor management of energy transition by the Federal Government. Due to a lack of reliable framework conditions, investments have already been postponed and the construction of offshore wind farms has practically ceased, assessed Thorsten Herdan, energy
Cable Care – Service for High Voltage Cables Premiered at Hannover Messe (Germany)
At the Hanover Fair, ABB is exhibiting its complete portfolio of high voltage cables for direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) on an XLPE basis. For the first time, moreover, ABB is showcasing Cable Care – a support package that subsumes solutional options and the capability portfolio in
UK: OTS with CTruk’s Composite Vessel
The success of composite support vessels in today’s cost-conscious offshore wind market cannot be ignored, and Hereford-based Offshore Turbine Services is just one example of a company that has benefited from opting for composite over aluminium craft. As the company takes delivery of its fourth CTru
American Tidal Power Company to Invest in Scotland
ResHydro, a U.S.-based tidal power company, has decided to invest in Scotland by establishing an operations base there, the Scotsman informs. The company will work together with the University of Strathclyde on developing its hydrokinetic energy generation device. Scottish Enterprise will support Re
Germany: Global Tech I Awards Contract for 10 Foundations
The project company Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH has awarded a contract for the production of ten tripod foundations to Iemants NV and Eiffage Construction Métallique consortium following the European tender. The new contract was necessary after the SIAG Nordseewerke GmbH filed for bankruptcy in
Germany: Global Tech I Awards Contract for 10 Foundations
The project company Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH has awarded a contract for the production of ten tripod foundations to Iemants NV and Eiffage Construction Métallique consortium following the European tender. The new contract was necessary after the SIAG Nordseewerke GmbH filed for bankruptcy in
UK: Guernsey Hosts Renewable Energy Forum
Members of the South West Marine Energy Park (MEP) have visited Guernsey to learn more about the financial services expertise the Island can offer the cleantech sector. The group’s visit came as a result of Guernsey’s representation at a Regen SW renewable energy reception at the House of Commons la
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Australia: Bombora Launches Its Patented Wave Energy Converter Device
Australian-based specialist renewables technology company, Bombora Wave Power (“Bombora”) has launched its patented Wave Energy Converter Device (WECD), designed to harvest wave energy in an eco-friendly way and to produce zero-emission electricity. The WECD uses a simple, low impact and resilient d
GibConsult Opens New Office Nordenham, Germany
In order to meet the growing need for contract, project and claim management in the renewable energies and offshore sector, the consultancy company GibConsult GmbH has strengthened its team by Niels Skovdal. The new Director of the Renewable Energies and Offshore Division will lead the team of exper
GibConsult Opens New Office Nordenham, Germany
In order to meet the growing need for contract, project and claim management in the renewable energies and offshore sector, the consultancy company GibConsult GmbH has strengthened its team by Niels Skovdal. The new Director of the Renewable Energies and Offshore Division will lead the team of exper
GL RC Appoints Daniel Hein as New Head of Group China
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has appointed Daniel Hein as new Head of Group China. In his new role Mr Hein will be responsible for establishing and growing GL RC’s business within China. GL RC is one of the leading certification bodies in the renewable energies sector, particularly in respect
German Renewable Energy Shift Slowing Down as Large Players Reduce Investments
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is losing her two greatest allies in the renewable energy shift as EON SE (EOAN) and RWE AG (RWE) announced to slash their combined debt and curb costs of $ 88 billion, writes Bloomberg. After the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011, Chancellor Merkel decided to