Offshore Wind
Vattenfall to Invest EUR 963 Mln in Wind Energy
The Swedish energy company, Vattenfall, will invest a total of SEK 9.1 billion (EUR 963 million) in wind power over the course of two years. According to the company’s full year report, Vattenfall is planning to spend SEK 41 billion (EUR 4.34 billion) for the same period, out of which SEK 11.1 billi
MARINET Offers Free-of-Charge Access to Test Facilities
Due to demand, Marine Renewables Infrastructure Network (MARINET) has announced the opening of an additional sixth call offering free-of-charge use of European leading test facilities for marine renewable energy R&D. This is a unique opportunity for SME’s, companies, entrepreneurs, inventors, engine
Bosch Rexroth to Provide Wave Generator for MARIN
MARIN has ordered a new Rexroth Benelux wave generator for its Concept Basin new Concept Basin. The deal was signed by MARIN president, Bas Buchner, and by General Manager Bosch Rexroth Benelux, Ron van den Oetelaar. Part of this contract is a complete new wave generation control system for the wave
Fred.Olsen Takes Delivery of Refurbished ‘Lifesaver’ Wave Energy Device
Supacat has delivered the refurbished BOLT “Lifesaver” wave energy converter to its owner Fred.Olsen Ltd following a three month project refurbishing the converter’s ‘intelligent systems’ at the Devon engineering firm’s facilities in Dunkeswell and Blackhill Engineering. After over two years of full
Fred.Olsen Takes Delivery of Refurbished ‘Lifesaver’ Wave Energy Device
Supacat has delivered the refurbished BOLT “Lifesaver” wave energy converter to its owner Fred.Olsen Ltd following a three month project refurbishing the converter’s ‘intelligent systems’ at the Devon engineering firm’s facilities in Dunkeswell and Blackhill Engineering. After over two years of full
200 Jobs Up for Grabs at MHI Vestas
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has commenced recruitment of over 200 skilled jobs at the recently announced blade manufacturing facility on the Isle of Wight. The new positions have been created in order to fulfill the demand for DONG Energy’s 258 MW Burbo Bank Extension project, off the coast of Liverpoo
Iberdrola to Invest in Scottish Renewable Energy
Ignacio Galán, the chairman and chief executive officer of Iberdrola, has outlined a strategy for further multi-billion pound investments in renewables in the UK, with a strong focus on Scotland, in a lecture at the University of Strathclyde. Mr Galán was delivering the fourth James Blyth lecture at
Offshore Wind Holds Dong Financially Stable in 2014
Dong Energy issued its financial results for 2014 today, which show the company’s strong growth in EBITDA (+9%) and cash flows (+54%). However, decline in oil and gas prices resulted in post-tax impairments of DKK 6.6 billion. CEO and President Henrik Poulsen said: EBITDA was up 9% at DKK 16.4 billi
Met Office Launches New Virtual Mast
The Met Office has launched a new version of its Virtual Met Mast which provides revised wind statistics at higher levels of confidence. Designed to help large and smaller scale wind farm developers and wind farm consultants select the best onshore and offshore wind farm sites throughout Europe. It
CIG to Build WFSV for Acta Marine
Acta Marine contracted CIG Shipbuilding for the design and construction of a large Wind Farm Support Vessel (WFSV). The DP-2 fitted vessel measures 108 by 16 meters and offers accommodation and workspace for 75 persons onboard. The vessel will be equipped with two dedicated boat landings for Crew Tr
CIG to Build WFSV for Acta Marine
Acta Marine contracted CIG Shipbuilding for the design and construction of a large Wind Farm Support Vessel (WFSV). The DP-2 fitted vessel measures 108 by 16 meters and offers accommodation and workspace for 75 persons onboard. The vessel will be equipped with two dedicated boat landings for Crew Tr
UK: MHI Testing Digital Hydraulic Drive Train for OW Turbines
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) yesterday begun onshore verification testing of a large-scale (MWT167H/7.0) digital hydraulically driven offshore wind turbine at the Hunterston Test Centre in the United Kingdom. The wind turbine was developed with support from Japan’s New Energy and Industri
Forewind Runner-Up in Annual Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award
Forewind has been awarded runner-up in the annual Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award for the third year in a row, for its case study on the use of remotely operated aerial vehicles to inspect meteorological masts on Dogger Bank offshore wind farm. The Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award w
Steelwind Booked Until Summer 2016
Nordenham residents are concerned the faith of neighboring Weserwind could also affect Steelwind. However, this is not the case for the recently established foundation production company writes NWZ Online. Dr. Ralf Hubo, director of Steelwind, revealed they will be busy until Summer 2016 with the pr