Offshore Wind
EC Puts GE-Alstom Merger under Lens
The European Commission (EC) will undertake an in-depth investigation to assess whether GE-Alstom merger is in line with the EU regulations. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “We are concerned that the proposed acquisition might not only lead to higher prices bu
McLaughlin & Harvey, SeaRoc Work on Foundation Project
McLaughlin & Harvey and SeaRoc have formed a new team to deliver their project to demonstrate a novel foundation system in a tidal stream site, using rock anchor drilling technology. The companies are working in partnership to deliver a mooring system for the SR2000 floating tidal turbine, which wil
New Report Advises UK Government on Wave & Tidal Development
RenewableUK is highlighting a new study which calls for a fresh approach by the UK Government and devolved administrations to the way funding is allocated to the wave and tidal energy sector, to ensure the industry realises its enormous potential. The report “Capitalising on Capability” by the Marin
New Report Advises UK Government on Wave & Tidal Development
RenewableUK is highlighting a new study which calls for a fresh approach by the UK Government and devolved administrations to the way funding is allocated to the wave and tidal energy sector, to ensure the industry realises its enormous potential. The report “Capitalising on Capability” by the Marin
ORE Catapult, EMEC and AFRC Take the Plunge
Three of the UK’s technology innovation, research and testing centres are working together on a joint project to test and analyse components in wave and tidal devices, to better understand issues around component reliability, improve performance and ultimately reduce the cost of marine energy. The O
Video: Officials from RWE, Statkraft Talk about Triton Knoll OWF
Triton Knoll offshore wind farm will be jointly built by RWE and Statkraft, as it has been recently announced. The proposed offshore wind project is located off the east coast of England, approximately 20 miles off the coast of Lincolnshire and 28 miles from the coast of North Norfolk. Triton Knoll
Buss, Schramm Team Up
Hamburg logistics company Buss Port Logistics and the SCHRAMM group will henceforth cooperate in the supply service for offshore platforms. Logistics and transport service ANTS Offshore, founded by Schramm group in January, will utilize the Orange Blue Terminal (OBT) in the Dutch city of Eemshaven a
Buss, Schramm Team Up
Hamburg logistics company Buss Port Logistics and the SCHRAMM group will henceforth cooperate in the supply service for offshore platforms. Logistics and transport service ANTS Offshore, founded by Schramm group in January, will utilize the Orange Blue Terminal (OBT) in the Dutch city of Eemshaven a
DNV GL: 60% Integration of Renewables in EU Distribution Grids Feasible by 2030
The integration of approximately 60% of renewables into the European electricity system will be feasible by 2030, but will come with an extensive expansion of infrastructure, including transmission and distribution networks as well as conventional backup generation, DNV GL said. The challenges of gr
OWI-Lab to Share Its Knowledge at EWEA Offshore
OWI-Lab, the Belgian research, development and innovation platform for offshore wind energy, will be present with new insights during the next EWEA offshore conference in Copenhagen. The team will present its latest insights with regard to the structural health monitoring of offshore structures and
EU Issues Energy Technology Reference Indicator Projections for 2010-2050
The Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s in-house science service which employs scientists to carry out research in order to provide independent scientific advice and support to EU policy, has published the first version of the report: ETRI 2014 – Energy Technology Reference Indica
Crown Estate to Sponsor Renewable UK’s Wave & Tidal Conference
The Crown Estate is sponsoring Renewable UK’s Wave and Tidal Conference, to be held on 25-26 February in Edinburgh. Ronnie Quinn, Head of Ocean Energy said: “This is an important engagement event for us, as we continue working with industry and stakeholders to successfully exploit the UK’s significa
Greensolver Launches Blade Inspection Service
Greensolver has launched its wind turbine blade inspection service thanks to Cornis Blade Inspection Camera. The service, based on a Cornis camera, enables owners and operators to assess 6-7 onshore turbines, or a minimum of 3 offshore turbines, every day. This significantly increases the current sp
Citizens Advice Slams Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay
What could be the world’s first tidal lagoon located in Swansea Bay has been dealt another blow after consumer charity Citizens Advice described it as “appalling value for money.” The group made a statement in a response to Department for Energy and Climate Change (Decc) consultation on construction