Offshore Wind
Germany Unveils Key Points of Future Tendering Regime
German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has presented key points for renewable energy tendering process. The aim is to determine the competitive level of financial support for electricity from renewable energies and coal mine gas from 2017 onwards. The key points will now be broadly consulte
Germany Unveils Key Points of Future Tendering Regime
German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has presented key points for renewable energy tendering process. The aim is to determine the competitive level of financial support for electricity from renewable energies and coal mine gas from 2017 onwards. The key points will now be broadly consulte
Offshore Renewables Attract Another Company to OrbisEnergy
Multiseis Programmes Ltd, a Lowestoft-based company that develops software for the marine seismic industry, has expanded and moved its main UK operations to coastal renewables hub OrbisEnergy. Its four full time UK staff will work in OrbisEnergy, while its three part-time administration staff will r
DolWin Beta En Route to Installation Site
The DolWin beta converter platform left Aibel’s yard in Haugesund, Norway on the night of August 1. Following a four-day transport stage, the platform will be installed in the DolWin wind cluster in the German North Sea. The platform concept is based on experience from the oil and gas sector, and ha
ELA Offshore Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary
On August 1st 2014, ELA Container GmbH established ELA Container Offshore GmbH, its subsidiary specializing in the offshore sector, which now celebrates its one year anniversary. “ELA Container GmbH Offshore is active in a highly specialized market that places special demands on our products, assemb
Jee Makes New Appointments
Jee Ltd, a subsea multi-discipline engineering and training company, has announced a number of key internal promotions to strengthen its capabilities and champion the delivery of projects. The new structure, headed up by Jonathan McGregor, Head of engineering at Jee underpins Jee core services inclu
JBA to Undertake Tidal Lagoon Flood Risk Work
Tidal Lagoon Power has appointed JBA Consulting to undertake flood risk assessment work in relation to their Tidal Lagoon Cardiff project. With the second highest tidal range in the world, the Severn Estuary is the focus of Tidal Lagoon Power’s first two developments at Swansea Bay and Cardiff. The
JBA to Undertake Tidal Lagoon Flood Risk Work
Tidal Lagoon Power has appointed JBA Consulting to undertake flood risk assessment work in relation to their Tidal Lagoon Cardiff project. With the second highest tidal range in the world, the Severn Estuary is the focus of Tidal Lagoon Power’s first two developments at Swansea Bay and Cardiff. The
Grimsby Renewables Partnership Launched
Earlier this week Grimsby Renewables Partnership was officially launched with an aim to connect offshore wind farm operators with local businesses. This will help the local economy while reducing the cost of green energy, writes Grimsby Telegraph. More than 200 people gathered at Grimsby Town Hall t
Capital & Centric Builds for Offshore Wind Industry
Capital & Centric is under construction with 20,599 sq ft (1,914sq m) of office and warehouse accommodation, including laboratory, research and development space. The accommodation, known as Lightbox, located on Abbey Street in Birkenhead, is targeted towards small to medium sized enterprises within
Renewables Increase Energy Production
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published its key annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics covering 2014. Electricity generated from renewable sources increased by 21% in 2014 compared to the previous year, and accounted for 19.1% of total UK electricity generation (up from 14.9% in 201
Dong Divests Frederikshavn Demonstration Site
DONG Energy has signed an agreement with EDF Energies Nouvelles under which the company will acquire DONG Energy’s lease for the offshore wind demonstration site in Frederikshavn in the northern part of Denmark. The demonstration project is located approximately 4 kilometres east of the harbour of F
Dong Divests Frederikshavn Demonstration Site
DONG Energy has signed an agreement with EDF Energies Nouvelles under which the company will acquire DONG Energy’s lease for the offshore wind demonstration site in Frederikshavn in the northern part of Denmark. The demonstration project is located approximately 4 kilometres east of the harbour of F
Nexuns H1 Net Earning Takes Dive
The French cable specialist, Nexans, has reported a net loss of EUR 58 million (profit of EUR 25 million) after taking into account 38 million euros in net cost of debt and a 10 million euro income tax expense. On the other hand, EBITDA came to EUR 167 million, up from EUR 147 million in the first s