Offshore Wind
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
VIDEO: A&P Falmouth’s Involvement in Wave Energy
In 2014, A&P Falmouth completed Oceanus II wave energy device that was deployed at Wave Hub. Now, the device is back in Falmouth for its winter refurbishment program. With 2 consented test sites set up in Cornwall, Fabtest just of Falmouth and Wave Hub on the North coast, Cornwall has the facilities
Ocean Energy Europe Grabs Alstom Vice-President
Ocean Energy Europe’s Board of Directors has elected Rob Stevenson as its new President. Stevenson is Vice-President of Alstom’s Ocean Energy Business, having moved in 2013 from his position as Vice-President of Rolls-Royce Power Ventures and CEO of Tidal Generation Ltd. His appointment follows the
Energy Associations Welcome EU Focus on Energy Issues
EURELECTRIC, Eurogas, EPIA and EWEA have welcomed the new European Commission’s increased focus on energy issues. They hope this new momentum will reinforce policy in favour of a better functioning market and a positive investment climate for companies, as well as contribute to achieving a secure an
Dalby Offshore Shortlisted for Humber Renewable Awards
Dalby Offshore has been announced as a finalist in the Humber Renewable Awards in the Medium/ Large business of the year category. The event held by Hull Daily Mail looks at Dalby’s 2014 performance and plans for future growth and recognizes businesses in the renewable industry with a green focus. T
Dalby Offshore Shortlisted for Humber Renewable Awards
Dalby Offshore has been announced as a finalist in the Humber Renewable Awards in the Medium/ Large business of the year category. The event held by Hull Daily Mail looks at Dalby’s 2014 performance and plans for future growth and recognizes businesses in the renewable industry with a green focus. T
GDG Presents Innovative Pile Installation Methods in Edinburgh
The annual International Conference on Offshore Wind Substructures was held in Edinburgh last week, where the latest trends in foundation design and innovations in substructure technology were discussed. This two day event facilitated lively discussion among attendees from across the supply chain re
Deutsche Bank Goes Green
Deutsche Bank plans to invest EUR 1 billion into a portfolio of high quality liquid assets in the form of Green Bonds. These will be held as part of the Bank’s Liquidity Reserve investments. Deutsche Bank has already made EUR 200 million in eligible Green Bond investments and plans for this portfoli
Blue Growth Projects Cash in Nearly EUR 14.5 Mln
Three projects under the H2020 priority Blue Growth will receive nearly €14.5 million EU funding to develop tools for the exploration of the underwater world, as well as to advance the Blue Growth economy. BRIDGES, a four year-long project bringing together research partners from 9 countries, will i
Blue Growth Projects Cash in Nearly EUR 14.5 Mln
Three projects under the H2020 priority Blue Growth will receive nearly €14.5 million EU funding to develop tools for the exploration of the underwater world, as well as to advance the Blue Growth economy. BRIDGES, a four year-long project bringing together research partners from 9 countries, will i
Grimsby’s Politicians Quarrel over Offshore Wind Local Content
During the Business Hive Questions event held last week in Grimsby, UK Independence Party’s (UKIP) parliamentary candidate Victoria Ayling and Dr Vicky Dunn from the Green Party had a heated discussion about local content in the UK offshore wind industry, especially when it comes to Grimsby. “The Hu
Vestas Remains on Top of Turbine OEMs List
Vestas holds the first place on FTI Intelligence’s preliminary rankings for the world’s top five wind turbine original equipment manufacturers. According to the report, the Danish company remains in the lead for the second year running with a significant margin over the competition. Authored by memb
Vestas Remains on Top of Turbine OEMs List
Vestas holds the first place on FTI Intelligence’s preliminary rankings for the world’s top five wind turbine original equipment manufacturers. According to the report, the Danish company remains in the lead for the second year running with a significant margin over the competition. Authored by memb
Top News of the Week Feb 16 – 22, 2015
Our interview with MHI’s Tadashi Asahina was the most read article on Offshore WIND this week. Nevertheless, there were other big news in the last seven days that made it to our top five weekly list: Exclusive: MHI Denies Ditching SeaAngel Following recent media writings about Mitsubishi Heavy Indus