Offshore Wind
Deutsche WindGuard Becomes IECRE-Approved Test Lab
Deutsche WindGuard Consulting and Deutsche WindGuard Wind Tunnel Services have been approved as testing laboratories for the power performance and anemometer calibration competence areas within the IECRE scheme. WindGuard, an independent measuring institute for the wind industry, is one of the first
Siemens Sticks With Acergy Viking
Norway’s Eidesvik Offshore has been awarded another contract with Siemens Wind Power for the service operation vessel Acergy Viking. The Acergy Viking will commence a new six-month contract plus options for Siemens Wind Power in the German offshore wind sector in June 2017. The two companies signed
FPP Raising EUR 10 Million to Advance Its Hybrid Wind-Wave Technology
Danish company Floating Power Plant (FPP) has embarked on a EUR 10 million capital raise, supported by the company Johnston Carmichael.
GIB Offshore Wind Fund Breezes Past GBP 1 Billion Mark with Lincs Buy
The Green Investment Bank (GIB) Offshore Wind Fund has passed its initial GBP 1 billion target with its sixth UK asset acquisition, a 44% stake in the 270MW Lincs offshore wind farm. With the latest investment, the fund has GBP 1.12 billion worth of assets under management. The total capacity of the
Photo of the Day: Offshore Wind Bonanza at Eemshaven
Our latest photo of the day shows four vessels at berth in Beatrixhaven, one of Eemshaven Port’s docking basins, getting ready for or returning from their respective offshore wind projects. Erik Bertholet, Business Manager Offshore Wind at Groningen Seaports, said the photo was taken on Thursday, 12
Sea Mine Found at Gode Wind 2 Goes Kaboom
The sea mine which was found floating near the Gode Wind 2 wind farm site on 10 January was successfully blown up at 17:20 the next day, Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (Havariekommando) reported. According to experts, the mine was a German “Ankertaumine” from the Second World War
Bladt and Blue Water Shipping Go Exclusive at Lindø
Danish offshore steel structures manufacturer Bladt Industries has signed a five-year contract with compatriot Blue Water Shipping for all internal heavy load transports at Bladt’s Lindø facilities. “We will handle the internal transports for Bladt by SPMT and flatbed truck. The cargo consists of di
Bladt and Blue Water Shipping Go Exclusive at Lindø
Danish offshore steel structures manufacturer Bladt Industries has signed a five-year contract with compatriot Blue Water Shipping for all internal heavy load transports at Bladt’s Lindø facilities. “We will handle the internal transports for Bladt by SPMT and flatbed truck. The cargo consists of di
Japan’s NEDO Working on Cutting Floating Wind Price
Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is set to begin the development of a new floating offshore wind turbine system, with an aim to lower the cost of energy by JPY 20/kWh (approx. EUR 0.16/kWh) after 2030. During the project, NEDO will conduct multiple activit
Innovate UK to Launch New GBP 15 Million Innovation Competition
Innovate UK will launch a new innovation competition that will also allow entries from offshore wind on 16 January. UK businesses can apply for a share of up to GBP 15 million to develop innovative solutions to challenges in infrastructure systems. There are 4 priority areas: ‘smart’ infrastructure
BVGA, UHI Launch Offshore Wind Economic Impact Assessment Tool
BVG Associates (BVGA) and the Economic Intelligence Unit at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) have developed a benchmark standard in measuring local and national value added from offshore wind developments. Offshore wind is a maturing industry that is becoming truly global, BVGA said
Eneco Splits Green Energy and Network Business Operations
Dutch energy company Eneco Holding NV is dividing its business operations between two separate, independent companies. As of 1 February 2017, Eneco Holding NV will be unbundled into the sustainable energy company Eneco Group, and the network company Stedin Group, each with its own supervisory board
Atlantis Energy Eyes Floating Wind, Subsea Interconnectors
Tidal energy specialist Atlantis Resources is establishing a new internal division which will focus on opportunities to develop, among others, subsea interconnectors and floating wind projects for those looking to invest in renewable and grid related projects. The new division is part of the company
Cuomo Backs Statoil’s NY Project, Proposes 2.4GW of Offshore Wind by 2030
In his State of the State address delivered yesterday, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo expressed support for the development of offshore wind power in the lease area for which Statoil won the rights at the government’s lease sale in December, and proposed a commitment to develop up to 2.4GW