Offshore Wind
Space All Planned Out for Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters
A pilot Marine Spatial Plan is now in place for the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters. The plan provides planning guidance and aims to balance the needs of local communities and marine economic activities whilst protecting the environment. These economic activities include renewable energy generation
New O&M Vessel Introduced to OW Market
Saltwater Engineering has designed a new purpose-built Service Operations Vessel (SOV) for the offshore wind market, after being contracted by Offshore Marine Management (OMM) and Rederij Groen (RG), which teamed up to bring a new O&M vessel to the market. The SOV has been designed based on two main
Economic Benefits of US Offshore Wind Will Attract Oil and Gas Suppliers
Several important conclusions emerged at a webinar discussing supply chain opportunities that oil and gas businesses can take advantage of within the offshore wind industry in the US. The decision made by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) not to include Atlantic oil and gas leases in the
Economic Benefits of US Offshore Wind Will Attract Oil and Gas Suppliers
Several important conclusions emerged at a webinar discussing supply chain opportunities that oil and gas businesses can take advantage of within the offshore wind industry in the US. The decision made by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) not to include Atlantic oil and gas leases in the
EUR 3 Million Available for French Marine Renewables
French National Research Agency (ANR) and France Energies Marines have teamed up and made available EUR 3 million in a new round of funding for marine renewable energy projects. The supported projects must be collaborative, and approved by France Energies Marines, or represent a partnership between
Lloyd’s Register Issues Guidance Notes for Offshore Drone Inspection
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released guidance notes for inspection with next-generation drone and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The company said the new guidance approach supports industry in the safe and effective deployment of these systems that can significantly improve productivity gains throug
Offshore Renewables Developers Should Pay More Attention to Island Communities’ Needs
A research by the University of Cape Town and Plymouth University suggests there is an appetite for renewable energy projects within island communities, but public and private sector bodies could face opposition if they fail to take local distinctiveness into account at the beginning of the planning
Offshore Renewables Developers Should Pay More Attention to Island Communities’ Needs
A research by the University of Cape Town and Plymouth University suggests there is an appetite for renewable energy projects within island communities, but public and private sector bodies could face opposition if they fail to take local distinctiveness into account at the beginning of the planning
Fishermen’s Energy Urges Governor Christie to Sign S988
Fishermen’s Energy has asked New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to sign the bill S988, and thus open the way for job creation in the offshore wind industry. Ten days ago, the bill, which requires New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to provide new application periods for qualified wind energy
DW: Cumulative Offshore Wind Capacity Expected to Reach 74GW by 2025
Following a record 2015, the offshore wind industry will see fewer additions in 2016. However, the level of projects entering construction and the diversity of locations expected in 2016 bodes well for a larger global market in the years to come, Douglas-Westwood (DW) said. Capacity additions will g
Offshore Renewables Eligible for $1Bn Aussie Clean Energy Fund
The Australian Government is establishing a $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund to support the commercialisation of emerging technologies, such as large-scale solar with storage, offshore energy, biofuels and smart grids. The fund will be jointly managed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (
Ventolines to Oversee Block Island Wind Turbine Installation
Deepwater Wind has hired Dutch wind power consultancy company Ventolines to supervise the installation of five wind turbines at the construction site of America’s first offshore wind farm, with work starting right away. Anne de Groot, Director at Ventolines, said: “For this project Ventolines will b
Dutch Senate Sets the Stage for Offshore Wind
The Dutch Senate yesterday approved the amendment of the Electricity Act related to the development of offshore wind energy, thus providing the required legal basis and confirming TenneT’s role as the developer and operator of the Dutch offshore grid. In December 2015, the Senate rejected the so-cal
Dutch Senate Sets the Stage for Offshore Wind
The Dutch Senate yesterday approved the amendment of the Electricity Act related to the development of offshore wind energy, thus providing the required legal basis and confirming TenneT’s role as the developer and operator of the Dutch offshore grid. In December 2015, the Senate rejected the so-cal