Porpoises and unexploded mines left from the Second World War are increasing the costs of offshore wind projects in Germany, while also putting more delays to the country’s energy transition. Namely, after environmental groups complained that driving foundations into the seabed damages the hearing o
Germany’s ambition is to have 2.500 turbines installed in its territorial waters in the North and Baltic Seas by 2030. This means that on an average of 250 turbines will have to be produced and installed each year. This cannot be handled by one port alone and therefore several German ports are now t
Germany’s ambition is to have 2.500 turbines installed in its territorial waters in the North and Baltic Seas by 2030. This means that on an average of 250 turbines will have to be produced and installed each year. This cannot be handled by one port alone and therefore several German ports are now t
The North Devon Fishermen’s Association (NDFA) issued a statement saying that the information given by RWE npower renewables on the Atlantic Array’s impact on the fishing industry are incorrect and misleading. According to the NDFA, during surveys that were monitoring the activity of vessels in the
The expansion of German offshore wind energy is becoming increasingly subject to delays. One of the reasons for this is that the grid operators are unable to give a definitive date when the planned wind farms will be connected up to the grid. It is unclear who will be responsible for any damages inc
Low carbon technologies have been put under the spotlight with the publication of three in-depth reports into key areas of innovation. This new analysis, under the Technology Innovation Needs Assessments (TINAs), delves into marine energy, electricity networks and storage, and Carbon Capture and Sto
Lundy Island residents are concerned about the possible wind power development offshore their coast, reports the North Devon Gazette 24. Last week, representatives from RWE npower renewables held a meeting at the Lundy Island to brief the residents about the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm plans.
Lundy Island residents are concerned about the possible wind power development offshore their coast, reports the North Devon Gazette 24. Last week, representatives from RWE npower renewables held a meeting at the Lundy Island to brief the residents about the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm plans.
Following a complaint filed by Windreich, German energy network regulator BnetzA opened a case against TenneT, one of the country’s grid operators, which has recently been accused of setting back offshore wind development in Germany. Windreich submitted a complaint because TenneT took no action afte
Gravitas Offshore Limited is the latest UK company to secure innovation funding from a DECC and Technology Strategy Board (TSB) innovation scheme to support the development of next generation offshore wind technology. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said: “The Coalition is committed t
After years of careful aeronautical review of Cape Wind, the project received FAA approval in the form of this ‘Determination of No Hazard’. This is the fourth ‘Determination of No Hazard’ Cape Wind has received from the FAA since the agency began its review of the project in 2002. FAA’s review and
Wind gear manufacturer Moventas Wind Oy and industrial gear manufacturer Moventas Santasalo Oy are merging into one company on 31 August, 2012. The new company, named Moventas Gears Oy, continues the operations of both companies. “Our new name, Moventas Gears, represents us well. We are an expert in
Wind gear manufacturer Moventas Wind Oy and industrial gear manufacturer Moventas Santasalo Oy are merging into one company on 31 August, 2012. The new company, named Moventas Gears Oy, continues the operations of both companies. “Our new name, Moventas Gears, represents us well. We are an expert in
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today issued a “Does Not Exceed (DNE)” determination for the proposed construction of 130 wind turbines in Nantucket Sound. The FAA completed an aeronautical study and has determined that the proposed construction of the 130 wind turbines, individually and a
