Offshore Wind
Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference (OWIM) 2014
The Offshore WIND Installation and Maintenance Conference takes place on 29 October in Amsterdam. In an informative and educational day speakers from the industry provide an overview of wind farm developments, innovations in wind farm installation & maintenance and they will discuss the challenges o
Van der Vlist Invests in New Equipment for Wind Turbine Road Transport
Van der Vlist has recently invested in new equipment and increased its fleet for the transportation of these large structures. For wind turbine blades, Van der Vlist has purchased several Nooteboom trailers, which are able to extend in order to cope with blades that are up to 69m long on public road
Prysmian Recruits Young Experts
Prysmian Group is launching the fourth edition of its international program to recruit 40 new graduates in Engineering and Economics, with the aim of helping develop the business’s managers and professionals of the future. The new recruits will be mainly placed in the Research & Development, Manufac
Prysmian Brings Optical Fibre to Smart Grids
Prysmian Group brings optical fibre to Smart Grids to guarantee sustainable, economic and reliable electricity supply and data transmission. In this way, power grids will be able to achieve a synergistic and smart fusion between the actions of all their users, both producers and consumers. The Group
Marine Current Turbines’ Director Leaves Position
After 10 years’ service with the leading tidal developer Marine Current Turbines Ltd, a Siemens Business (MCT) David Ainsworth will now join Kite Power Solutions Ltd. Prior to joining MCT David spent 8 years as part of the management team building Bowman Power Systems, who at that time were developi
ECN, XEMC-Darwind, TU Delft and Avent Explore LIDAR Possibilities
ECN, XEMC-Darwind, TU Delft and Avent Lidar Technology are exploring the application of LIDAR technology for wind turbines. With a LIDAR system it is possible to accurately determine the speed and direction of the wind before it reaches the rotor of a wind turbine. Beside the validation of wind turb
ECN, XEMC-Darwind, TU Delft and Avent Explore LIDAR Possibilities
ECN, XEMC-Darwind, TU Delft and Avent Lidar Technology are exploring the application of LIDAR technology for wind turbines. With a LIDAR system it is possible to accurately determine the speed and direction of the wind before it reaches the rotor of a wind turbine. Beside the validation of wind turb
Cornwall’s GBP 1.85 Mln Fund Available for Marine Businesses
Cornwall Marine Network has announced that its Cornwall Marine Capital Fund, worth GBP 1.85 million is available. It is funded by the Regional Growth Fund, which is operated by the UK Department for Business Innovation and Skills. The key aim of this fund is to support capital project led activities
More than 50 Shortlisted for Scottish Green Energy Awards 2014
The shortlist for the Scottish Green Energy Awards 2014 has been unveiled, with 52 individuals, companies and projects vying to scoop prizes in 14 prestigious categories. The awards – now in their 12th year – were refreshed significantly in 2014 to reflect the fast-paced and innovative nature of the
MeteoGroup Signs Lightning Deal with Sheringham Shoal
Scira Offshore Energy Limited has chosen MeteoGroup to provide comprehensive lightning forecasting, consultancy and monitoring services for its Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. Lightning poses a serious risk to the maintenance personnel who travel daily to and from an onshore base to work on the
MeteoGroup Signs Lightning Deal with Sheringham Shoal
Scira Offshore Energy Limited has chosen MeteoGroup to provide comprehensive lightning forecasting, consultancy and monitoring services for its Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. Lightning poses a serious risk to the maintenance personnel who travel daily to and from an onshore base to work on the
Zeeland Seaports Kicks Off Westhofkade Extension
Zeeland Seaports recently made a start on work to extend the Westhofkade. BOW Terminal, Zeeland Seaports will extend the existing 300-metre quay by around 175 metres. The quay is expected to be ready for use in mid-2015. The Zeeland ports occupy a prominent position when it comes to the storage and
Green Port Growth Names Head of Research & Development
Green Port Growth (GPG), the programme created to establish East Yorkshire as a world-class centre for renewable energy, has appointed Dr Alan Lowdon as its Research & Development Director. Dr Lowdon will provide support and identify new opportunities for key businesses working in the offshore wind
The Netherlands: Social and Political Discussion on Offshore Wind
Wind energy, and notably offshore wind energy, is the subject of a hot debate in the Netherlands. The Dutch Top consortium Knowledge and Innovation Offshore Wind Energy (TKI-WoZ) commissioned Ecofys and CE Delft to carry out a study that addresses the key discussion items in the societal and politic