Offshore Wind
Global Tech I Personnel Stars in German Documentary
During the installation of the Global Tech I project in Germany, Global Wind Service and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier personnel were filmed for the German documentary series ‘Made in Germany’. The film crews followed key members of the installation and vessel crews to showcase the professional efforts an
SeaZip to Exhibit at Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference in Amsterdam
SeaZip will take part in this year’s, to be held in Amsterdam on 28 and 29 October 2014. The company will be placed at booth 10.045. Offshore Energy 2014 is the ideal platform for the entire offshore energy sector. Companies will be able to present themselves here, do some networking, exchange knowl
Pelamis Takes Step Forward with Wave Device Deployment
Pelamis Wave Power has been selected as one of just two technology developers to progress to the next stage of a competitive procurement process with Irish utility ESB for the deployment of Pelamis wave machines on the west coast of Ireland. Pelamis is one of only two technology developers to have r
NORCOWE Hosts FAST Workshop
On the 11th and 12th of September NORCOWE and NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) hosted a workshop on FAST. FAST is a wind turbine computer-aided engineering software tool developed by NREL. Through US Department of Energy support, NREL has sponsored the development, verification, and valid
NORCOWE Hosts FAST Workshop
On the 11th and 12th of September NORCOWE and NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) hosted a workshop on FAST. FAST is a wind turbine computer-aided engineering software tool developed by NREL. Through US Department of Energy support, NREL has sponsored the development, verification, and valid
Crown Estate, Energy Institute Publish Offshore Renewables Construction Vessel Guideline
The Crown Estate and the Energy Institute (EI) have collaborated on the development of the publication ‘Construction vessel guideline for the offshore renewables industry’ to support the safe and successful delivery of offshore renewable energy projects in the UK. This guideline follows on from the
NORCOWE’s Event Becoming Established Arena for Offshore Wind Branch
Science Meets Industry Bergen took place on Tuesday September 9. The event was organized by NORCOWE in collatoration with Bergen Council of Commerce and industry, and took place at Hotel Grand Terminus in the centre of Bergen. With 80 participants, this event is becoming an established arena for the
Vallourec Tests Its Foundation Technology at New Hannover Facility
The commercialization of the offshore foundation system PREON® marine is making progress: Vallourec is the first company to put its foundation technology to the acid test at the new Test Center for Support Structures at the Leibnitz University of Hannover (LUH). The new facility will distinctly shor
Vallourec Tests Its Foundation Technology at New Hannover Facility
The commercialization of the offshore foundation system PREON® marine is making progress: Vallourec is the first company to put its foundation technology to the acid test at the new Test Center for Support Structures at the Leibnitz University of Hannover (LUH). The new facility will distinctly shor
Moventas Launches New Exceed Series High Torque Density 3 MW Gearbox Platform
Moventas officially launched its new high torque density gearbox platform Exceed in Hamburg today. In addition to Acciona Windpower, another customer has also now placed orders for the Exceed. The Exceed Series is a 3 MW and up product platform for medium and high speed drivetrains, with the best ra
Dalby Preferred for Whitby Offshore Renewables O&M Base
Whitby Harbour Board and Scarborough Borough Council have given their backing to making local company, Dalby Offshore Services Ltd, the preferred tenderer to develop proposals for a new offshore business to be located at Endeavour Wharf, Whitby. Following an open market tender process held during th
SeaGen Maintenance Operations Underway
According to a notice to mariners for Strangford Narrows area issued yesterday, 24th September, planned operations on the SeaGen tidal turbine system are currently being undertaken and may impact navigation. SeaGen is a tidal turbine comprising of a central pile and crossbeam that holds the turbines
SeaGen Maintenance Operations Underway
According to a notice to mariners for Strangford Narrows area issued yesterday, 24th September, planned operations on the SeaGen tidal turbine system are currently being undertaken and may impact navigation. SeaGen is a tidal turbine comprising of a central pile and crossbeam that holds the turbines
Scotland’s Profits from Wave and Tidal Energy Over £217M
Scotland’s flourishing wave and tidal energy sector has invested more than £217m in the country to date, with £31.8m spent in the last 12 months alone, a new Scottish Renewables report shows. Crucially, the study revealed almost two-thirds (62%) of the growing industry’s supply chain is Scottish. Ma