Offshore Wind
DNV GL Acquires Swedish Power System Analyst
DNV GL has acquired Gothia Power, a Swedish provider of advanced analysis and measurements for power production, power transmission and power consumption. DNV GL President and CEO Remi Eriksen said: “This company’s expertise and services are a perfect match for DNV GL’s existing portfolio in the ren
Danske Commodities Takes On UK Renewables Market Experts
Volker Beckers and Anne Broeng have joined the Board of Directors of the Aarhus-based Danske Commodities to provide additional insight into UK market and add risk management competences, one week after the company entered the UK renewables market. The independent energy service company last week sig
Iberdrola Head: Renewables Key to Energy Mix Overhaul
Changes in energy mix are necessary to enable development and integration of mature renewables and meet both a projected 40% increase in the demand for energy until 2040, and the commitments derived from the Climate Summit in Paris, Ignacio Galán, Chairman of Iberdrola, said today during the annual
Siemens 7MW Turbine Gets DNV GL’s Final Type Certification
DNV GL has awarded Siemens with final type certification for its new 7MW offshore wind turbine, confirming full IEC-61400-22 compliance ahead of schedule. According to DNV GL, it was crucial for Siemens Wind Power that the newly developed SWT-7.0-154 is IEC Type Certified and reached the market on t
Siemens 7MW Turbine Gets DNV GL’s Final Type Certification
DNV GL has awarded Siemens with final type certification for its new 7MW offshore wind turbine, confirming full IEC-61400-22 compliance ahead of schedule. According to DNV GL, it was crucial for Siemens Wind Power that the newly developed SWT-7.0-154 is IEC Type Certified and reached the market on t
Gardline’s New 23m Vessel to Hit the Water
Gardline’s new vessel MV Bittern will be undergoing sea trials in Great Yarmouth this week prior to her launch. Once the sea trials are complete, the 23m vessel will be launched and delivered to Ramsgate and begin operational trials at the London Array offshore wind farm before heading back to Great
Ingeteam Appoints New CEO
Spain’s Ingeteam has appointed Adolfo Rebollo to replace Javier Ojeda who has recently resigned from his position as CEO of the company. The 44-year-old Rebollo has a degree in Electrical Industrial Engineering from the Bilbao School of Industrial Engineers. He started his career in Ingeteam in 1996
Sif Pushes On with IPO Plans
Sif Holding N.V., a Dutch manufacturer of foundation components for offshore wind and offshore oil & gas markets, intends to proceed with the Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing of its ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam. The intended IPO will consist of a secondary offering only, of at leas
Sif Pushes On with IPO Plans
Sif Holding N.V., a Dutch manufacturer of foundation components for offshore wind and offshore oil & gas markets, intends to proceed with the Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing of its ordinary shares on Euronext Amsterdam. The intended IPO will consist of a secondary offering only, of at leas
Complete Site Safety Introduces Advanced First Aid Course for Offshore Workers
Complete Site Safety, a Liverpool-based Health and Safety training company, has launched a new, advanced first aid course designed for offshore workers. The Clinical Observation & Medical Assessment, or COMA course, is designed for those industries which do not have immediate access to emergency aid
December Winds Bring Down Power Prices Across Europe
Continental European power prices tumbled again in December as exceptional wind power output combined with mild temperatures and falling demand, according to data released by Platts. European power prices, according to the Platts Continental Power Index (CONTI), fell 13.29% to EUR 33.08 per megawatt
Gallery: Danish Researchers Breaking Blades in the Name of Science
Researchers at the Technical University in Denmark (DTU) are currently involved in testing wind turbine blades at a test hall on Risø Campus to determine why a blade buckles under the constant pressure from the wind and gravity, or why it collapses under the extreme load applied by sudden and powerf
Gallery: Danish Researchers Breaking Blades in the Name of Science
Researchers at the Technical University in Denmark (DTU) are currently involved in testing wind turbine blades at a test hall on Risø Campus to determine why a blade buckles under the constant pressure from the wind and gravity, or why it collapses under the extreme load applied by sudden and powerf
Red Marine Delivers Subsea Clamps for UK OWF
Red Marine has reported that it delivered a new series of subsea clamps for installation at an offshore wind farm in the UK last month. The project required the turnkey development of a bespoke clamp unit, from initial concept development, through to prototype testing and manufacturing of 4 x produc