Offshore Wind
Areva Transfers Adwen Stake to Gamesa
French nuclear and renewable energy company Areva has finalized the sale of its 50% stake in the offshore turbine manufacturer Adwen to Spain’s Gamesa. Gamesa and Areva formed the Adwen joint venture in March 2015, with both companies investing around EUR 200 million, offering two 5MW turbine types
DONG Energy Hires Solstad Offshore CSVs
DONG Energy has signed a contract with Solstad Offshore for two construction support vessels (CSVs) to be used on offshore wind projects. The offshore wind developer hired CSV Rem Installer for a period of 23 months with further 6 months option and an additional CSV from Solstad’s fleet, to be nomin
Cammell Laird Appoints New Energy Head
Birkenhead-based shipyard and engineering services company Cammell Laird is to ramp up its operations in the energy sector with the appointment of a new managing director. Jonathan Brown has joined the energy division of Cammell Laird from Rolls Royce where he led its nuclear new build and projects
Cammell Laird Appoints New Energy Head
Birkenhead-based shipyard and engineering services company Cammell Laird is to ramp up its operations in the energy sector with the appointment of a new managing director. Jonathan Brown has joined the energy division of Cammell Laird from Rolls Royce where he led its nuclear new build and projects
Offshore Wind Brings Growth to Ecosse Subsea
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) informed today that it had benefited as an ‘early adopter’ as it moved from its traditional focus in oil and gas into the renewables and interconnector markets. The company said its turnover in the current financial year will double to GBP 23-25 million, with profits jump
Siemens Picks REBO Terminal for Rentel Turbine Pre-Assembly
REBO NV and Siemens Wind Power have signed a concession agreement for a one-year use of the Port of the Ostend facilities for the pre-assembly of 42 wind turbines that will be installed at Belgian Rentel offshore wind farm. Different parts of the wind turbines, including blades, nacelles and tower e
ECN Releases Offshore Wind Access Report, Introduces O&M Access Tool
Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has released Offshore Wind Access 2017 report, which provides an overview of the existing and under-development access systems for offshore wind operation and maintenance (O&M). Besides the conventional method of access to the boat landing through crew
ECN Releases Offshore Wind Access Report, Introduces O&M Access Tool
Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has released Offshore Wind Access 2017 report, which provides an overview of the existing and under-development access systems for offshore wind operation and maintenance (O&M). Besides the conventional method of access to the boat landing through crew
Spain Getting Ready for Renewable Energy Tender
In the first quarter of 2017, the Spanish Government will carry out a new renewable energy tender and has submitted a regulatory proposal to the National Commission for Markets and Competition (CNMC) to be able to incorporate 3,000MW of new renewable energy into the electricity system through a comp
China Sets Aside USD 361 Billion for Renewable Energy Projects
China plans to invest CNY 2.5 trillion (USD 361 billion) in renewable energy projects by 2020, according to the country’s National Energy Administration (NEA). The announced investment is part of the country’s 13th Five-Year Plan for Renewable Energy Development which is expected to ensure that rene
Ailes Marines Deploys Second LiDAR in Bay of Saint-Brieuc
Ailes Marines, a joint venture between Iberdrola, RES and Caisse des Dépôts, is currently deploying an EOLOS FL200 floating LiDAR that will measure wind conditions in the south part of the site of its future offshore wind farm in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. In December, AXYS Technologies’ WindSentinel
Japanese Insurance Company to Invest EUR 30 Million in German OWF
Japanese insurance company Dai-ichi Life informed this morning that it will participate in an offshore wind project financing in Germany with EUR 30 million (approx. JPY 3.5 billion). The company said the wind farm is expected to be built and operational “in the years ahead” and did not disclose the
Japanese Insurance Company to Invest EUR 30 Million in German OWF
Japanese insurance company Dai-ichi Life informed this morning that it will participate in an offshore wind project financing in Germany with EUR 30 million (approx. JPY 3.5 billion). The company said the wind farm is expected to be built and operational “in the years ahead” and did not disclose the
Scottish Govt Shaping Up Crown Estate Scotland
The Scottish Government today launched a 12-week consultation on the long term framework for the devolved management of the Crown Estate in Scotland. The Scottish Government is taking a phased approach on devolution of the management of the Crown Estate and this consultation, which will run until 29