Offshore Wind
Port of Cuxhaven Forging Ahead with Offshore Wind
In a letter marking the end of a successful year, Hans-Peter Zint, CEO of the Port of Cuxhaven, has highlighted the significant role that the offshore wind industry had at the port. As should be the case for a multipurpose port, different kinds of cargo played a key role in this success. In terms of
New UNI-SET Project Engages European Universities in Energy R&D
At the SET-plan conference on 10 and 11 December, the European University Association presented a new project in partnership with the universities of KIC InnoEnergy (represented by KU Leuven) to facilitate energy-related research, education and training activities at European universities. Called UN
CorPower Ocean Awarded EUR 100K
As one of four finalists of the MIT Building Global Innovators Award, the KIC InnoEnergy start-up CorPower Ocean was awarded € 100,000 in the category “Ocean Economy”. The jury considered CorPower´s Wave Energy Converters as the most competitive business idea among several hundred screened applicati
Scottish Renewable Power Generation Evens Out with Fossil Fuels
For the first time electricity generated from renewables in Scotland accounted for the same as fossil fuels. Figures released today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change show renewables and fossil fuels both accounted for 32 per cent of total electricity generated in Scotland. Scotland also
New Industry Project Fights Blade Leading Edge Erosion
A major new collaborative project has been launched between ORE Catapult, wind farm owner/operators, wind turbine manufacturers, and academics at world-leading research institutes. The Blade Leading Edge Erosion Programme (BLEEP) will coordinate industry wide initiatives to reduce the adverse impact
SgurrEnergy, heightec Develop OW Good Practice Guideline
SgurrEnergy, in partnership with work at height and rescue specialists, heightec, has developed the good practice guideline ‘Working at height in the offshore wind industry’ for the Energy Institute and G9 Offshore Wind Health and Safety Association. The guideline, launched at a G9 event in central
UK’s Offshore Wind Generates 14% More Energy in Q3 2014
According to the UK’s Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today, December 18, offshore wind energy generation rose by 14.1 per cent compared to the same period last year. Renewables’ share of electricity generation increased from
UK’s Offshore Wind Generates 14% More Energy in Q3 2014
According to the UK’s Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices published by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) today, December 18, offshore wind energy generation rose by 14.1 per cent compared to the same period last year. Renewables’ share of electricity generation increased from
Siemens to Enhance Grid Reliability with Superconductors
When fed into medium-voltage power grids, large loads of renewable or other decentralized energies – which are generated when winds are strong or the sun is very bright – can produce short circuits that endanger the power supply. Superconducting network technologies can ensure reliable grid operatio
Alicat to Build Another CTV for Dalby Offshore
Dalby Offshore and Alicat Workboats have signed a contract for the construction of an Alicat 23m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV). The Dalby Don, which is set to be delivered in July 2015 is a sister vessel to the Dalby Swale delivered during 2014 that has worked on the Greater Gabbard and London Array Of
GeoSea Orders New Jack-Up Vessel
According to the news received by Offshore WIND, GeoSea will get a new multi-purpose self-propelled jack-up vessel by the end of 2017. The vessel, to be named Apollo, will be built in line with GustoMSC’s NG-5500X design at the Uljanik Shipyard in Croatia. The Apollo will be especially suitable for
Carnegie’s Kieran O’Brien Elected to OEE Board
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) has announced the appointment of its Executive Director of Business Development, Mr. Kieran O’Brien, to the Board of Directors of Ocean Energy Europe (OEE). Kieran O’Brien joins Oliver Wragg of Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)
Carnegie’s Kieran O’Brien Elected to OEE Board
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) has announced the appointment of its Executive Director of Business Development, Mr. Kieran O’Brien, to the Board of Directors of Ocean Energy Europe (OEE). Kieran O’Brien joins Oliver Wragg of Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)
Belgium to Decide on Wind Energy Storing Island in 2015
Belgium will have their say in early 2015 about a project that would see excess energy stored and used later when needed. The project aims to store energy produced by offshore wind farms when there is low demand, or storing it for when there is no wind, writes Reuters. It comprises a donut-shaped is