Offshore Wind
GEV Wind Power Puts Blade Maintenance Habitat Through Paces
Turbine maintenance specialist GEV Wind Power has completed the first set of onshore trials for its in-house developed blade maintenance Habitat. The Habitat was installed on Power Climber and Kaeufer access platforms in varying weather conditions and ranging between 30 metres and 100 metres high, w
ABB: Optimizing Power Conversion and Transport System the Key (Interview)
During the EWEA 2015 in Paris, Offshore WIND met with Alfredo Parres, Head of Wind Sector Initative at ABB Group, whose main role within ABB is to integrate different wind-related activities under the same umbrella. This in turn is part of an overall strategy aimed at optimal positioning and to grow
ABB: Optimizing Power Conversion and Transport System the Key (Interview)
During the EWEA 2015 in Paris, Offshore WIND met with Alfredo Parres, Head of Wind Sector Initative at ABB Group, whose main role within ABB is to integrate different wind-related activities under the same umbrella. This in turn is part of an overall strategy aimed at optimal positioning and to grow
Twist in “MT Højgaard vs E.ON” Case: Supreme Court Withdraws Ruling
The Supreme Court in London will withdraw the ruling in favour of MT Højgaard from 5 November, when it rejected an application from E.ON to allow an appeal against the ruling in an old dispute regarding the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm. MT Højgaard said the Supreme Court will further evaluate E.ON’
UK’s MRE Picks Compatriot Shipbuilder for New WFSV
UK-based Manor Renewable Energy (MRE) Ltd, suppliers of temporary power generators, vessels and personnel to the offshore renewables sector, have appointed Manor Marine UK Limited to construct their new Wind Farm Service Vessel (WFSV). MRE contracted Offshore Ship Design, working in conjunction with
Fred. Olsen Presents “Game-Changing” O&M Platform
Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has developed a new operations and maintenance (O&M) platform, called the Windbase, which includes an accommodation module, a full service base and a fully operational offshore heliport, removing the requirement for an onshore quayside facility. The company’s UK General Manag
LM, ORE Working on Reducing Blade Test Time
LM Wind Power and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult are collaborating on a new blade testing method that could help reduce overall blade test times by up to 25% and potentially almost halve the time for the fatigue-testing alone. Testing of critical components, like wind turbine blades, o
LM, ORE Working on Reducing Blade Test Time
LM Wind Power and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult are collaborating on a new blade testing method that could help reduce overall blade test times by up to 25% and potentially almost halve the time for the fatigue-testing alone. Testing of critical components, like wind turbine blades, o
Ireland and France Bolster Renewable Energy Ties
Ireland and France have signed an agreement in Paris at the International Energy Agency (IEA) biannual Ministerial Meeting to strengthen their ties and grow cooperation in the field of renewable energy. The agreement follows a successful development of the Ireland France roadmap including the establ
Ireland and France Bolster Renewable Energy Ties
Ireland and France have signed an agreement in Paris at the International Energy Agency (IEA) biannual Ministerial Meeting to strengthen their ties and grow cooperation in the field of renewable energy. The agreement follows a successful development of the Ireland France roadmap including the establ
DNV GL Confirms IEC Compliance of ZephIR 300 Lidar
DNV GL and ZephIR Lidar have signed a framework agreement which allows customers to request a ‘DNV GL Independent Quality Report’ in addition to the standard Performance Verification provided with all new systems. Ian Locker, MD at ZephIR Lidar, said: “This framework agreement gives the industry fur
Meteorology for Wind Energy Launched at EWEA 2015
Dr Lars Landberg, a meteorologist at DNV GL, has launched a book titled ”Meteorology for Wind Energy: An Introduction” at this year’s European Wind Energy conference in Paris, aimed at helping non-meteorologists understand the critical concepts that underpin wind energy technology and project succes
Meteorology for Wind Energy Launched at EWEA 2015
Dr Lars Landberg, a meteorologist at DNV GL, has launched a book titled ”Meteorology for Wind Energy: An Introduction” at this year’s European Wind Energy conference in Paris, aimed at helping non-meteorologists understand the critical concepts that underpin wind energy technology and project succes
Meet the Offshore WIND Team at EWEA 2015
You have something interesting to share at EWEA? Get in touch with Offshore WIND, and Dick, Armin and Siwart will cover it! Knowing that many companies attending this year’s EWEA event in Paris are showcasing their innovations, products, services and expertise, Offshore WIND is inviting all those wh