Offshore Wind
Scotland Advises Marine Energy Companies
A new programme has been launched to help companies in Scotland tap into the emerging opportunities in the marine energy supply chain, particularly in tidal energy. The Marine Energy Supply Chain Expert programme will give companies access to up to two full days of free advice and one-to-one guidanc
SMart Wind Submits Application for Hornsea Project Two
SMart Wind, a joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Financial Services, submitted the application for the Project Two offshore wind farm on behalf of Optimus Wind Ltd and Breesea Ltd to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) for consent determination, on 30th January. PINS will have
Weserwind Files for Bankruptcy
German steel construction company, Weserwind, filed for bankruptcy yesterday, that will affect 370 employees. According to Nordsee-Zeitung , Weserwind parent company, Georgsmarienhütte, stoped payments for high loss making subsidiary which led to this outcome. It is “no longer economically feasible
Weserwind Files for Bankruptcy
German steel construction company, Weserwind, filed for bankruptcy yesterday, that will affect 370 employees. According to Nordsee-Zeitung , Weserwind parent company, Georgsmarienhütte, stoped payments for high loss making subsidiary which led to this outcome. It is “no longer economically feasible
APEM Testifies for Navitus Bay Project
Two of APEM’s experienced ornithologists provided expert opinion at an inquiry in Bournemouth on the potential effects on birds of the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park. Principal ornithologist, Dr Roger Buisson, along with technical specialist, Sean Sweeney, answered questions on the potential effects
Ireland’s Marine Renewables Could Reach EUR 9 Bln, Say Minister White
Ireland’s marine renewable energy sector could ultimately be worth as much as €9 billion by 2030, and be supporting thousands of jobs on the island, according to Energy Minister Alex White. Speaking at the Marine Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI) Industry Day, in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Minister White
Siemens Hands Over BorWin2 to TenneT
Siemens has handed over the first North Sea grid connection, BorWin2, to TenneT following successful completion of test runs. The offshore platform of the BorWin2 grid connection is located around 100 kilometers off the German coast – northwest of the island of Borkum, after which the project was na
Offshore Wind Installations Stabilise in 2014, Says EWEA
The European offshore wind industry saw new capacity installations decline by 84 MW (5.34%) in 2014 as the sector stabilised following record figures the previous year. In 2014, 408 new offshore turbines were fully grid connected, adding 1,483 MW to the European system. The total installed capacity
Offshore Wind Installations Stabilise in 2014, Says EWEA
The European offshore wind industry saw new capacity installations decline by 84 MW (5.34%) in 2014 as the sector stabilised following record figures the previous year. In 2014, 408 new offshore turbines were fully grid connected, adding 1,483 MW to the European system. The total installed capacity
DECC Releases Q3 Energy Figures
UK Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) released third quarter energy figures that show lower generation comparing to the same period last year. Total energy generation fell 5.1 per cent from 79.5 TWh in 2013 Q3 to 75.4 TWh, reflecting lower demand. However, renewable energy saw an increase
All Businesses Have Important Role, Says SSE
SSE took part in Scotland’s largest offshore wind and supply chain conference organised by Scottish Renewables. The conference in Aberdeen saw more than 800 people come together to discuss the future of Scotland’s offshore wind industry and the opportunities it presents for businesses. Sandy Biggar,
Gwynt y Môr Emergency Response Team Wins Safety Award
RWE Innogy has won this year’s Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award organised by RenewableUK and The Crown Estate. Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Offshore Emergency Response Team was declared winner during the Health and Safety Conference, which takes place today in Birmingham. The Emergency Res
Gwynt y Môr Emergency Response Team Wins Safety Award
RWE Innogy has won this year’s Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award organised by RenewableUK and The Crown Estate. Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Offshore Emergency Response Team was declared winner during the Health and Safety Conference, which takes place today in Birmingham. The Emergency Res
U.S. Atlantic Coast States Choose Renewables over Drilling
The U.S. Department of Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has recently released a draft strategy for offshore oil and gas leasing, which has shown that a significant number of officials representing eastern coastal states disapprove the plan, recommending renewable energy, esp