Offshore Wind
Norstec Academy to Take Part in RenewableUK 2014
The Norstec Academy will be exhibiting in the Careers Fair at RenewableUK 2014 in Manchester. On Thursday 13th November 2014, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, the Norstec Academy will be hosting the following: 13.30-14.15 Exchange Room 10 FREE Networking lunch for students interested in
ICOE Attracts International Experts
During the first week of November the world’s leaders in marine renewable energy development will embark on Halifax for the 5th International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE). This will be the first time ICOE has been held outside of Europe, a major accomplishment for Canada that presents new oppor
China Meets Europe at DNV GL Maritime HQ in Hamburg
The future of EU–China relations, the country’s investment in Europe as well as sustainable growth and environmental protection in the Chinese economy were just some of the topics on the agenda at the 6th Hamburg Summit last weekend. To foster new relationships and honor key players for their effort
HZ Windpower Debuts at Wind Energy Hamburg
HZ Windpower has attended Wind Energy Hamburg 2014, which has been held on 23th-26th September in Hamburg Germany. It is also the very first presence of HZ Windpower as exhibitor on this world’s top event in the wind energy industry. A delegation combined with staffs from technology, business, inves
HZ Windpower Debuts at Wind Energy Hamburg
HZ Windpower has attended Wind Energy Hamburg 2014, which has been held on 23th-26th September in Hamburg Germany. It is also the very first presence of HZ Windpower as exhibitor on this world’s top event in the wind energy industry. A delegation combined with staffs from technology, business, inves
DNV GL to Hold Offshore Wind Courses in Germany and Poland
DNV GL will soon hold one-day courses in Germany and Poland for offshore wind industry professionals who wish to acquire a comprehensive overview of the subject and to have the latest technology and issues clearly explained. Offshore wind resource and energy yield, wind turbine and support structure
Seagreen Marks Another Milestone in Project Development
Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd (Seagreen), a 50 / 50 joint venture partnership formed between Fluor Ltd and SSE Renewables, welcomes decision by Scottish Government to grant consent to Projects Alpha and Bravo; Phase 1 of the Firth of Forth offshore wind farm development Zone. The announcement marks anoth
Seagreen Marks Another Milestone in Project Development
Seagreen Wind Energy Ltd (Seagreen), a 50 / 50 joint venture partnership formed between Fluor Ltd and SSE Renewables, welcomes decision by Scottish Government to grant consent to Projects Alpha and Bravo; Phase 1 of the Firth of Forth offshore wind farm development Zone. The announcement marks anoth
Drydocks to Build BorWin Gamma Converter Platform
Drydocks World has signed an agreement with Petrofac to build the BorWin3 high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter platform in the North Sea, named BorWin gamma. When completed, this will provide an essential renewable offshore resource to meet increasing energy demands. Drydocks World has succe
Alstom, DCNS Enter Floating Wind Deal
Alstom Renewable Power Chairman Jérôme Pécresse and DCNS Marine Energy and Infrastructures Division Director Thierry Kalanquin were on hand on 13th of October as both groups signed a partnership agreement in the floating wind energy business. The agreement aims at developing and then commercialising
Offshore Windpower: Supply Chain Management and Global Business Opportunities at OWIM Conference 2014
The Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference takes place on 29 October in Amsterdam. The afternoon program of the discusses the challenges in supply chain and operational management and paints a picture with global business opportunities. The conference addresses the technical, operatio
Top News of the Week Oct 6 – 12, 2014
Germany: Siemens in Offshore Wind Talks Siemens has confirmed that they are in talks over future offshore wind contracts. Vattenfall Preparing ‘Offshore Hotel’ for Sandbank and DanTysk During a press conference at WindEnergy Hamburg last week, Vattenfall stated that they will launch the Sandbank pro
Crown Estate: Scottish Govt’s Consents Another Milestone in Landmark Year for UK’s OW Industry
The Crown Estate has welcomed the announcement today from Scottish Government that four offshore wind projects have been awarded planning consent, totalling a potential 2.284 GW capacity, enough to power around 1.4 million homes. Ronnie Quinn, Lead for Energy and Infrastructure in Scotland for The C
Crown Estate: Scottish Govt’s Consents Another Milestone in Landmark Year for UK’s OW Industry
The Crown Estate has welcomed the announcement today from Scottish Government that four offshore wind projects have been awarded planning consent, totalling a potential 2.284 GW capacity, enough to power around 1.4 million homes. Ronnie Quinn, Lead for Energy and Infrastructure in Scotland for The C