Offshore Wind
Uncertainty to Harm Scottish Offshore Wind & Island Renewables Projects, Ewing Says
A further delay in providing much-needed clarity on support for renewables could “cause damage to Scotland’s offshore wind and islands renewable energy projects” according to Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has postponed announcements on Co
Sabella Chooses Metocean Analytics
Sabella has chosen Metocean Analytics for the analysis of currents on its new sites. Developed by Open Ocean, Metocean Analytics simplifies and accelerates the search and analysis process for potential sites thanks to a large catalogue of currents, waves and wind data, coupled with statistical tools
3sun Wins Best Skills Initiative, SPR Offshore Wind Awards
3sun Group has won the Best Skills Initiative Award and the Scottish Power Renewables (SPR) Offshore Wind Award at this year’s EEEGR Awards. The awards celebrate the best of the East of England’s energy industry, honouring the achievements and developments of companies over the past 12 months. Winne
VBMS Repairs Defective Cable at Trianel Windpark Borkum Phase 2
VBMS has completed the repair of an inter-array cable at Trianel Windpark Borkum phase 2. The scope of work included the removal of the defective cable, and installation, burial, terminations and testing of a replacement cable which was completed in less than 48 hours, from arrival to departure. The
VBMS Repairs Defective Cable at Trianel Windpark Borkum Phase 2
VBMS has completed the repair of an inter-array cable at Trianel Windpark Borkum phase 2. The scope of work included the removal of the defective cable, and installation, burial, terminations and testing of a replacement cable which was completed in less than 48 hours, from arrival to departure. The
DHI Analyses Effects of Wave Loads on Offshore Wind Foundations
To help DONG Energy gain a better understanding of the effects of wave loads on offshore wind turbine foundations including secondary structures, DHI has performed physical model tests and conducted numerical simulations to analyse wave-structure interaction. DONG Energy wanted to gain a better unde
MEP Helps Streamline Welsh Marine Energy Consenting Process
An industry led sub-group of Marine Energy Pembrokeshire (MEP) has recently provided recommendations to assist Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Welsh Government in streamlining the marine energy consenting process in Wales. All marine renewable energy developments take place within a formal plannin
GROW:OffshoreWind Funds New Oil Recovery Vessel
Having designed an innovative oil recovery vessel, Gobbler Boats’ Managing Director Paul Jauncey approached GROW:OffshoreWind for funding to help get the boat into production. GROW:OSW provided £49k towards the cost of the plugs and moulds and the Gobbler Offshore 290 was launched on 4th June 2015.
Denmark Launches New Offshore Wind Technology Test Scheme
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has issued a call for applications for a new offshore wind technology test scheme of 50 MW. The deadline for applications is 15 October 2015 and the first commitments are expected to be assigned within the end of the year. The test scheme aims to develop new and innova
UK Tidal Energy Firms Welcome Cooperation with Canada
Five British companies are celebrating today after they have received grant funding from the Government’s innovation experts at Innovate UK to develop tidal energy projects with Canadian businesses and universities. Split across two projects, worth a combined £700,000, the projects will help governm
Two Piriou WFSVs Fully Built and Ready to Go
Two Piriou wind farm service vessels (WFSV 21w) are now fully built, the company reported. The vessels are 21m aluminum catamarans, intended for the carriage of 12 technicians and small cargoes to and from offshore wind farms. Propulsion is provided by two MAN diesel engines with two HAMILTON water
Two Piriou WFSVs Fully Built and Ready to Go
Two Piriou wind farm service vessels (WFSV 21w) are now fully built, the company reported. The vessels are 21m aluminum catamarans, intended for the carriage of 12 technicians and small cargoes to and from offshore wind farms. Propulsion is provided by two MAN diesel engines with two HAMILTON water
MEDOW Researchers Visit Middelgrunden OWF
Along with some other researchers from the DTU Wind Energy Department, MEDOW’s researches visited the Middelgrunden offshore wind farm. The trip was led by Hans Christian Sørensen of SPOK Consultancy, who oversaw the planning and commissioning of the wind farm. MEDOW ESR Gen Li said: “After around 2
Canada, UK Team Up for Tidal Energy Research
Nova Scotia has launched two new international research grants to further advance its position in the tidal industry. The two projects, worth $1.43 million, will help governments, industry and researchers better understand the effect tidal technology has on the marine environment, and the impact of