An increasing number of offshore installations utilizing wind, wave and tidal energy will characterize Europe’s coastal waters of the future. German Renewables Shipbrokers is the very first ship broker specializing in tonnage for offshore wind energy projects. With their newly founded company, both
Following the launch of Austal’s Wind Express series in mid 2010, Austal announces the award of a contract for the design and construction of three purpose-built 21 metre offshore support vessels (OSVs) for Turbine Transfers Limited, based in Holyhead, United Kingdom. The Austal built OSV catamarans
GEO.xyz announces the latest addition to it’s fleet of survey & support vessels. “GEOSURVEYOR VI” was delivered to GEO.xyz in June, the Belgian Head quartered company, specialising in hydrographic & geophysical surveys. The vessel is the third addition to GEO.xyz’s fleet of survey & support vessels
After years of campaigning, the developers behind a €1 billion windfarm off the coast of Dundalk believe the time is now right… (argus) [mappress] Source: argus, July 13, 2011;
After years of campaigning, the developers behind a €1 billion windfarm off the coast of Dundalk believe the time is now right… (argus) [mappress] Source: argus, July 13, 2011;
The UK’s leadership in the development of wave-generated power continued apace as wave energy developer Aquamarine Power invited Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond MSP to unveil the Oyster 800, the company’s next-generation hydro-electric wave energy converter. 800kW device At a ceremony at Burn
The establishment of a UK centre of excellence to support the development and commercialisation of offshore renewable energy technologies across the country drew closer as the Technology Strategy Board announced that it is seeking expressions of interest from organisations that might lead or form pa
The 2011 Deep Research Report on China’s Wind Turbine Generator Industry is published by QYResearch Wind Energy Research Center. [mappress] Source: Businesswire, July 13, 2011;
The 2011 Deep Research Report on China’s Wind Turbine Generator Industry is published by QYResearch Wind Energy Research Center. [mappress] Source: Businesswire, July 13, 2011;
RWE npower renewables’ first issue of a newsletter designed to keep people in North Wales informed about the development of offshore wind power has been published. “Wind Power News: North Wales Offshore Wind Farm Update” is available from libraries, leisure centres, tourist information centres, coun
Ocean energy is the next big thing, says Jean-François Ally, a senior project manager with Alstom Hydro of France. And generating … (montrealgazette) [mappress] Source: montrealgazette, July 12, 2011;
South Korea’s shipbuilders, in particular the big three, are venturing deeper into the onshore and offshore wind market as they filed a … (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, July 12, 2011;
After years of strong growth, the wind energy industry experienced a significant slowdown in 2010 as a result of the global economic recession. Given the 18-month project cycle for a wind farm from feasibility study to electricity production, the global downturn had a delayed impact on the pace of n
Hertel has developed a new software package to help offshore wind farms schedule long-term maintenance requirements. The software was first built after Hertel’s offshore rope access team was asked to plan a timetable for completing a variety of inspections on a turbine’s transition pieces at the Pri
