Offshore Wind
Drones Becoming Very Important in Wind Turbine Inspections
The following article, which discusses the growing use of drones in the wind energy industry, is published on Offshore WIND with permission from the author, Pieter Jan Jordaens, Business Development & Innovation manager at OWI-Lab, an offshore wind R&D initiative coordinated by Sirris, a collective
The Netherlands Gets New Hydraulic Research Facility
Dutch Ministers Schultz van Haegen (Ministry of Infrastructure & the Environment) and Kamp (Ministry of Economic Affairs) opened a new hydraulic research facility, one of a kind in the world, Deltares’ Delta Flume in Delft. The Delta Flume will be the location for full-scale studies of the effects o
The Netherlands Gets New Hydraulic Research Facility
Dutch Ministers Schultz van Haegen (Ministry of Infrastructure & the Environment) and Kamp (Ministry of Economic Affairs) opened a new hydraulic research facility, one of a kind in the world, Deltares’ Delta Flume in Delft. The Delta Flume will be the location for full-scale studies of the effects o
Costa Renewables Opens Dutch Office
Costa Renewables, brokering and consultancy services provider to the international energy industry, has opened its new head office in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. Ed Wehnes, Chief Executive Officer of Costa Renewables said: “With the new office we will be able to better serve our clients and expand our
EMS Opens Berthing Jetty for Offshore Vessels
EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH (EMO) opened its Offshore Wind Terminal on 26 September in Eemshaven, the Netherlands. As the first step, a non-tidal floating jetty has been inaugurated in the Beatrix Harbour, where soon up to ten Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) may berth and can be supplied at the same tim
EMS Opens Berthing Jetty for Offshore Vessels
EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH (EMO) opened its Offshore Wind Terminal on 26 September in Eemshaven, the Netherlands. As the first step, a non-tidal floating jetty has been inaugurated in the Beatrix Harbour, where soon up to ten Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) may berth and can be supplied at the same tim
TNEI Completes Studies for ORE Catapult
TNEI Services have completed a series of studies on behalf of ORE Catapult into Marine Energy Electrical Architectures. Three reports have been produced that take a detailed look at marine energy converter components and how these place constraints on how a multi-device array can be implemented. The
Wind Energy Industry’s Interest in Drones Boosts Cyberhawk’s Business
Cyberhawk Innovations, a specialist in aerial inspection and surveying using Remotely Operated Aerial Vehicles (ROAV), also known as UAVs or drones, has marked its busiest ever year in the renewables sector with the launch of a commercial scale inspection solution for wind turbine blades. This year,
Insch Businessmen Form New Engineering Firm
A new North-east engineering firm has been launched by two Insch businessmen following a six-figure investment. Engineering Solutions and Rental Limited (ESR), has been established by Fabritech UK’s managing director, Stuart Mackie, and engineering manager, Innes Smith, to meet demand from the energ
Insch Businessmen Form New Engineering Firm
A new North-east engineering firm has been launched by two Insch businessmen following a six-figure investment. Engineering Solutions and Rental Limited (ESR), has been established by Fabritech UK’s managing director, Stuart Mackie, and engineering manager, Innes Smith, to meet demand from the energ
C-bed Presents New Offshore Wind Hotel Vessel
Dutch offshore accommodation specialist, C-bed, has presented a new tailor-made offshore wind hotel vessel, Wind Innovation. The vessel was built for optimising the installation and commissioning stages for offshore wind farm operators. “With her DP2 capacity and Comfort Class 3 certification, she i
AIS Training to Use ORE Catapult’s 27m Turbine Tower
AIS Training has secured use of Catapult’s 27-metre high wind turbine training tower, which is located at the world-renowned National Renewable Energy Centre test and research facility in Blyth (formerly known as Narec). At 27 metres of height, the Catapult’s onshore wind training tower is almost do
EIB Brings Climate Awareness Bond 2023 to EUR 1 Bln
On 1st October, the European Investment Bank (EIB) increased the 0.500% Climate Awareness Bond (CAB) 11/2023 by EUR 400m to bring the total amount outstanding to EUR 1bn. The bond completes EIB’s EUR Green Bond curve with a third liquid reference point in an intermediate maturity and takes the total
VIDEO: Wind Turbine Installation at Borkum Riffgrund 1
The last turbine at DONG Energy ‘s Borkum Riffgrund 1 offshore wind farm was installed in May. Of the total of 78 turbines, 77 are sitting on monopile foundations while one serves for testing of the Suction Bucket Jacket foundation. The offshore wind farm has a 312MW capacity and can meet the annual