Offshore Wind
Deutsche WindGuard Re-Accredited for Wind Turbine Inspection
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has renewed the accreditation of Deutsche WindGuard for inspection of wind turbines. Every five years, an accreditation must be renewed based on a fundamental re-examination by the DAkkS. “We see ourselves confirmed in our work,” said Jan Wallasch, Deutsche Wind
LSH Selling Reef Subsea UK’s Plough
Asset consultants at Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), have been appointed to sell a major subsea asset formerly operated by Reef Subsea UK Ltd, currently in administration. An SMD Heavy Duty Inter Array Flexibles Plough, that has a multi-depth capacity of up to 2.4 metres burial, can handle power cables
Aquamarine Power Appoints New CEO
Aquamarine Power has appointed Dr Paddy O’Kane as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, replacing interim CEO John Malcolm who has stepped down after six months in the role. O’Kane has been Aquamarine Power’s Chief Technical Officer since 2010. Prior to this he was Head of Engineering and Wind Reso
Global Wind Service Hiring Labour for Two Offshore Wind Farms
Global Wind Service (GWS) has secured Labour hire contracts for installation at UK and Dutch offshore wind sites Kentish Flats and Luchterduinen. The Kentish Flats Extension project will commence in mid-June 2015 and will see the installation of 15 MHI Vestas 3.3MW V112 wind turbines. Installation h
DONG Energy Sets Up Walney Extension Community Fund
DONG Energy has committed to a Community Benefit Fund (CBF’) worth up to £660,000 each year, which will go ahead if the company makes a positive financial investment decision to construct the extension to the Walney offshore wind farm, and would come into effect after the construction starts, which
DONG Energy Sets Up Walney Extension Community Fund
DONG Energy has committed to a Community Benefit Fund (CBF’) worth up to £660,000 each year, which will go ahead if the company makes a positive financial investment decision to construct the extension to the Walney offshore wind farm, and would come into effect after the construction starts, which
IRENA Launches Tool for Renewable Energy Development
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has launched a comprehensive platform to facilitate the effective development of renewable energy projects worldwide. The Project Navigator tool provides project developers with the knowledge, tools, case studies and best practices needed to support the
Strainstall to Design Monitoring System for WaveSub Prototype
Strainstall, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has been selected to provide a complex monitoring package to support the prototype testing of WaveSub™, a wave power harnessing device from Marine Power Systems (MPS). Phase one of the monitoring solution will apply Strainstall’s complex data acquisiti
Gardline to Reconfigure Two 20m CTVs
Gardline has commissioned reconfiguration and refurbishment of two 20m crew transfer vessels scheduled for relaunch in Q4 2015. Following the work, the vessels’ foredeck will be extended by 2.2 meters and a two tier wheelhouse will be added allowing for greater visibility as well as capacity for an
Centerbridge Raising Funds for Senvion Acquisition
Rapid Holding GmbH, owned by Centerbridge Partners, plans to issue EUR 400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes to partially fund the acquisition of German wind turbine developer, Senvion. Net proceeds of the offering of the Notes, which are due in 2020, will be used togethe
Centerbridge Raising Funds for Senvion Acquisition
Rapid Holding GmbH, owned by Centerbridge Partners, plans to issue EUR 400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes to partially fund the acquisition of German wind turbine developer, Senvion. Net proceeds of the offering of the Notes, which are due in 2020, will be used togethe
Siemens Files New Plans for Alexandra Dock
Siemens submitted further reserved matters planning application for its Green Port Hull project, developed in partnership with Associated British Ports (ABP), to Hull City Council’s Planning Department on March 27. The new application confirms the company’s plan to build wind turbine blade manufactu
Offshore Wind Bird Risk Varies from Year to Year
New research by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has used GPS tags to show how Lesser Black-backed Gulls breeding at a protected site in Suffolk use areas of sea where offshore wind farms already exist, and where future developments are earmarked. Dr Chris Thaxter of the BTO said, “These resu
Advanced Power Services Joins Offshore Wind Sector
Advanced Power Services (APS) has expanded its business into renewables. Working in the UK Rail Infrastructure for many years as specialist electrical installation contractors, APS is now expanding into diversified market sectors such as renewable energy, including solar and wind farms (both offshor