Offshore Wind
German TSOs Table Network Expansion Plans
German transmission system operators 50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT and TransnetBW have submitted the first drafts of the onshore and offshore network expansion plans (NEP and O-NEP) covering the period up to 2035 to the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA).
Blue Abyss Centre to Support Offshore Wind Innovation
Blue Abyss, a GBP 65 million subsea, Space and life science training, research and testing centre designed by Robin Partington and planned to be operational by the end of the next year, will incorporate the world’s biggest training pool.
Bergen Group and AAK Energy Services Set Sights on Offshore Wind
Norway’s Bergen Group has entered into a strategic cooperation with compatriot rope access specialist AAK Energy Services AS as the company plans to increase focus on new areas such as offshore wind farms.
Bergen Group and AAK Energy Services Set Sights on Offshore Wind
Norway’s Bergen Group has entered into a strategic cooperation with compatriot rope access specialist AAK Energy Services AS as the company plans to increase focus on new areas such as offshore wind farms.
NEI to Sell 6.3% Stake in DONG Energy
New Energy Investment S.à.r.l. (NEI) has launched an accelerated bookbuild offering of 26,500,000 of existing shares in DONG Energy to institutional investors, equivalent to 6.3% of the outstanding shares and voting rights in the Danish company.
Euskalforging Wins Flanges Supply Contracts for EOWDC, Rentel
Euskalforging has won contracts for the delivery of foundation flanges for the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm in the UK and Belgian Rentel offshore wind project.
AIS Prepping Deep Ocean Crew for Offshore Wind Work
AIS Training has secured a contract with offshore cable installation contractor, DeepOcean, to upskill its workers as the company prepares to deliver several new offshore wind contracts. The scope of the contract will see AIS train up to 100 of DeepOcean’s workers in mandatory global wind qualificat
AIS Prepping Deep Ocean Crew for Offshore Wind Work
AIS Training has secured a contract with offshore cable installation contractor, DeepOcean, to upskill its workers as the company prepares to deliver several new offshore wind contracts. The scope of the contract will see AIS train up to 100 of DeepOcean’s workers in mandatory global wind qualificat
DONG Energy: No Oil, No Gas, No Coal
DONG Energy has decided to entirely phase out the use of coal as fuel at its power stations by 2023. Since 2006, DONG Energy has reduced its coal consumption by 73% and will replace it at the power stations with sustainable biomass to achieve the zero point.
Ireland Kick-Starts MaRINET2
University College Cork has announced a EUR 10.5 million in the second phase of EU funding for the transnational MaRINET2 initiative. The project, co-ordinated by MaREI, the Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy, at University College Cork, aims to help the industry accelerate the development of of
DONG Energy Reports 1120% Increase in Net Profit
DONG Energy left 2016 with a net profit of DKK 12.2 billion (approx. EUR 1.6 billion) – DKK 11.2 billion (EUR 1.5 billion) higher than in 2015, when the company reported a net profit of DKK 1 billion (EUR 134 million).
European RE Industry Calls For Clarity on Post-2020 Energy Policy
European renewable energy industry and investors need clarity on volumes and regulatory frameworks in the years after 2020 to be able to continue investing, according to WindEurope. Without the clearly set targets and regulations for the period after 2020, financing and deployment of new projects in
InnoEnergy Opens 2017 Investment Round
InnoEnergy today launched its 2017 Investment Round to support innovative sustainable energy technology.
Nordex Buys Danish Rotor Blade Mould Maker
Hamburg-based wind turbine supplier Nordex Group is acquiring Danish developer and manufacturer of rotor blade moulds, SSP Technology A/S. SSP Technology is also the holder of numerous patents for the production processes for this component, the Nordex Group said The acquisition includes IP rights,