Offshore Wind
Two Offshore Wind Projects Take a Piece of France’s EMR ITE 2015 Grant
Two offshore wind-related research projects will receive a portion of a EUR 10 million grant through the Investment for the Future program (EMR ITE 2015) launched jointly by France’s Institute for Energy Transition and National Research Agency (ANR). The first offshore wind-related project that will
Umoe Ventus Sinks After Catching Fire off Langeland
The Wave Craft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Ventus sank yesterday after catching fire off Langeland, while en route to Bagenkop, according to local media and the police. Thick smoke and fire forced the four crew members aboard Umoe Ventus at the time of the accident to deploy a life raft. All four perso
GIEK Backs Umoe Firmus
The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency (GIEK) has issued a buyer credit guarantee for the new WaveCraft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Firmus, constructed at Umoe Mandal shipyard. GIEK has guaranteed for loan issued by Export Credit Norway corresponding to 70 percent of the loan amount, while DNB ha
TenneT Responds to Dutch Senate’s Decision
Following the Dutch Senate’s decision to dismiss the ‘Stroom’ bill, TenneT said that it will work with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to come up with a customized schedule as soon as possible, since the first grid connection of wind farms in the waters off Borssele will now be delayed. Mel Kroon,
MAKE: Winds of Change in Turbine Industry Blow Offshore
The wind energy market continues to mature, with dramatic technology shifts remaining focused on offshore turbines, market analyst MAKE says in its latest research note. The note, titled ”Global Wind Turbine Trends 2015,” says that despite long product cycles, offshore wind defines the innovation ho
Dutch Senate Dismisses ‘Stroom’ Bill, Offshore Wind Construction Delayed
The Dutch Senate’s vote against the new electricity and gas legislation yesterday evening is expected to delay the construction of new offshore wind farms by at least six months, according to Dutch minister of economic affairs Henk Kamp. “What you have achieved is to create a big problem for offshor
Dutch Senate Dismisses ‘Stroom’ Bill, Offshore Wind Construction Delayed
The Dutch Senate’s vote against the new electricity and gas legislation yesterday evening is expected to delay the construction of new offshore wind farms by at least six months, according to Dutch minister of economic affairs Henk Kamp. “What you have achieved is to create a big problem for offshor
Dutch Senate In Session, Offshore Wind On Hold
The Dutch Senate is currently in session, discussing the Stroom draft bill, under which TenneT would be in charge of construction of the offshore grid for the connection of offshore wind farms. The bill also regulates the split of electricity companies, as the Dutch government wants to unbundle ener
Scotland’s Renewables Break Away from the Pack
Renewables were the single largest contributor to electricity generation in Scotland in 2014, accounting for a record 38 per cent of total generation and surpassing both nuclear (33 per cent) and fossil fuels (28 per cent) for the first time, statistics published today have revealed. Renewable sourc
Scotland’s Renewables Break Away from the Pack
Renewables were the single largest contributor to electricity generation in Scotland in 2014, accounting for a record 38 per cent of total generation and surpassing both nuclear (33 per cent) and fossil fuels (28 per cent) for the first time, statistics published today have revealed. Renewable sourc
UK’s Offshore Wind Generation Jumps 52 Per Cent in 2015 Q3
Offshore wind power generation in the UK increased from 2.2 TWh in the third quarter of 2014 to 3.4 TWh in 2015 Q3, a 53 per cent jump year-on-year, according to the statistics published by the UK government today. The increase is attributed to a combination of higher wind speeds compared to last ye
Research Note: Off-Warranty O&M Revenue to Increase Tenfold by 2025
O&M companies operating in Europe can expect off-warranty revenue to increase by up to ten times by 2025 as the offshore wind industry matures and turbines exit their warranty periods, according to the latest research note by market analysts MAKE. The industry is looking increasingly into new strate
Research Note: Off-Warranty O&M Revenue to Increase Tenfold by 2025
O&M companies operating in Europe can expect off-warranty revenue to increase by up to ten times by 2025 as the offshore wind industry matures and turbines exit their warranty periods, according to the latest research note by market analysts MAKE. The industry is looking increasingly into new strate
EAC Advises UK Government on GIB’s Privatisation
The UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned the Government that its proposed privatisation of the Green Investment Bank (GIB) must not go ahead unless Ministers can ensure that the Bank’s guiding green objectives are protected and strengthened. GIB invests on a commercial basi