Offshore Wind
EIB Lends GBP 168 Mln for Lincs Connection
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide GBP 168 million for a new connection between the Lincs offshore wind farm and the UK national transmission network. The approximately 100km connection, between high voltage transmission connections on the mainland and the 270MW Lincolnshire wi
EIB Lends GBP 168 Mln for Lincs Connection
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide GBP 168 million for a new connection between the Lincs offshore wind farm and the UK national transmission network. The approximately 100km connection, between high voltage transmission connections on the mainland and the 270MW Lincolnshire wi
First Ever Seawork Asia Exhibition Launched
Seawork Asia opened its doors to the public today. Over the past few days, exhibitors have been adding the final touches to their exhibition stands. With over 4000 visitors expected from China and around the world, excitement and anticipation is building for the first ever Seawork Asia event. Exhibi
V164-8.0 MW Breaks All Records
At the beginning of October, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s new wind turbine, installed at the test center Østerild, produced enough electricity to power 13,500 Danish households in just 24 hours, thus breaking the world record. A goal that is high on the offshore wind industry list is to reduce the cos
Red7Marine Offshore Appoints Its First CEO
Company operating in the offshore energy sector, Red7Marine Offshore, has appointed its first chief executive. Martin Myhill Sisley joins the UK’s leading independent air diving provider as its new specialist vessel, Red7 Alliance, arrived at its Great Yarmouth base. The vessel – part of the company
Scottish Renewables to Next UK Government: Launch ‘Green Bond’
A ‘Green Bond’ which would allow savers to generate returns from the growth of the UK’s renewable energy sector should be launched by the next UK Government, the head of the sector’s trade body in Scotland has said. The plan was outlined today (Tuesday, November 4) at the launch of Scottish Renewabl
Scottish Renewables to Next UK Government: Launch ‘Green Bond’
A ‘Green Bond’ which would allow savers to generate returns from the growth of the UK’s renewable energy sector should be launched by the next UK Government, the head of the sector’s trade body in Scotland has said. The plan was outlined today (Tuesday, November 4) at the launch of Scottish Renewabl
Mainstream’s Chairman Urges Companies to Shift to Clean Energy
Sir Roy Gardner, Chairman of the Mainstream Renewable Power’s Board of Directors, last night addressed delegates at the Sustainable Brands Conference in London. In his address he told delegates: “It’s a smart move to replace expensive dirty fuels with cheap clean energy. It’s good for business and g
Osiris Projects Finishing Its Part of the Job on French-Irish Interconnector
Osiris Projects is close to completion of the field work of a large scale cable route survey of the proposed 700+MW HVDC Celtic Interconnector Project between the south coast of Ireland and the northwest coast of France. Jointly awarded by EirGrid and RTE, the 2014 programme has included a geophysic
Tidal Energy Company Launched in Wales
North Wales Tidal Energy & Coastal Protection, a company aiming to harness tidal energy along the North Wales coast, was launched at the end of last month. The newly opened company plans to work with local communities and explore tidal resources in the area to eventually set up tidal systems, which
Tidal Energy Company Launched in Wales
North Wales Tidal Energy & Coastal Protection, a company aiming to harness tidal energy along the North Wales coast, was launched at the end of last month. The newly opened company plans to work with local communities and explore tidal resources in the area to eventually set up tidal systems, which
Germany Makes Plans for Better Offshore Wind Future
German coordinator for the Maritime Industry and State Secretary for Economy and Energy, Uwe Beckmeyer, yesterday opened the “OffWEA” specialist conference “The Future of Offshore Wind Energy According to the EEG amendment 2014” in Berlin. The specialist conference was organized by Stiftung Offshore
Dogger Bank 3D Simulation Ready to Go
Forewind’s 3D computer generated simulation of the proposed Dogger Bank offshore development can now be downloaded by anyone with a keen interest in visualising, or navigating through the wind farms. The model, which was developed to enable fishermen and offshore authorities to better understand and
ECN, AIST Sign Renewable Energy Letter of Intent
The Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and the Renewable Energy Research Center (AIST) have signed a letter of intent to cooperate on research in a range of renewable energy-related technologies. AIST has recently opened a new research facility in Koriyama, Fukushima, named the Fukushim