Offshore Wind
2015 Huge for Wind Power in Scotland
Following a record final month, 2015 proved to be a “huge year” for wind power in Scotland, with wind turbines providing enough electricity to meet the electrical needs of 97% of Scottish households, according to the data gathered by WeatherEnergy and analyzed by WWF Scotland. Wind turbines generate
SeaRoc Presents Its Offshore Wind Solutions to Japanese Market
SeaRoc Group has presented its expertise and SeaPlanner marine management software to the emerging Japanese market at the 6th Offshore Wind Workshop. The seminar, which was held at the University of Tokyo, Japan, on 17th December 2015, was attended by 200 industry professionals. Business Development
RenewableUK Names New Chief Executive
RenewableUK has selected Hugh McNeal as the trade association’s next Chief Executive, the post which he will take up in April 2016. McNeal is currently Director of Change at the Department of Energy and Climate Change. His other roles have included Chief Executive of the Office for Renewable Energy
RenewableUK Names New Chief Executive
RenewableUK has selected Hugh McNeal as the trade association’s next Chief Executive, the post which he will take up in April 2016. McNeal is currently Director of Change at the Department of Energy and Climate Change. His other roles have included Chief Executive of the Office for Renewable Energy
Sormec to Supply Offshore Crane for Dudgeon’s OSS
Italian manufacturer of hydraulic lifting systems, Sormec, has been awarded a contract to supply an offshore telescopic crane for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm’s substation. In December 2015, representatives of Sembmarine SLP, Statoil and Siemens visited Sormec’s head office to award a kick off mee
Top News of the Week Jan 4 – 10, 2016
Hornsea One Onshore Construction to Kick Off Onshore works for the Hornsea Project One wind farm are scheduled to start this month with the construction of an onshore substation at North Killingholme, North Lincolnshire. E.ON Splits Its Business Operations As announced earlier, E.ON separated its op
Bureau Veritas Addresses Risks in China’s Offshore Wind Industry
Risk control is a major task for offshore wind power development in China due to great difficulties and risks, as well as the uniqueness of domestic offshore projects, Bureau Veritas said after its seminar on offshore wind power in October in Beijing. According to Shi Pengfei, an industry expert who
Bernie Sanders Pushes for Renewables and Clean Energy Jobs
Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont and one of the national presidential candidates, has introduced a bill that would permanently extend the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for advanced clean energy property and expand the 30% credit to offshore wind facilities. The American Clean Energy Investmen
East Anglia One Met Masts Undergoing Repairs
East Anglia Offshore Wind has started remedial works on the East Anglia One ZE and East Anglia One 1B Met Mast, according to KIS-ORCA. The works have been performed from a Crew Transfer vessel since the 5th January, and will consist of the installation of 4 vertical axis wind turbines, one on the ma
East Anglia One Met Masts Undergoing Repairs
East Anglia Offshore Wind has started remedial works on the East Anglia One ZE and East Anglia One 1B Met Mast, according to KIS-ORCA. The works have been performed from a Crew Transfer vessel since the 5th January, and will consist of the installation of 4 vertical axis wind turbines, one on the ma
Briggs Marine Soars on Offshore Wind
Offshore wind has shown to be a fruitful field for Briggs Marine & Environmental Services in the past year, especially since the company expects further growth based on its performance in 2015. Briggs Marine increased its turnover to GBP 62 million in the fiscal year ended 31 March, 2015, with the t
ETA Sets Up New Connector Division
UK-based subsea cable specialist ETA has announced the formation of a new division to focus on the provision of marine cable connectors, terminations and accessories. The new division will continue to provide bespoke designs and at the same time develop ETA’s production lines for larger scale projec
BOEM Gets Public Feedback on SC Offshore Wind
The U.S. Bureau of Energy and Ocean Management (BOEM) held the first two of the three meetings scheduled for this week to gain insight in public opinion on the development of offshore wind energy off the coast of South Carolina. BOEM identified four areas for offshore wind development off South Caro
BOEM Gets Public Feedback on SC Offshore Wind
The U.S. Bureau of Energy and Ocean Management (BOEM) held the first two of the three meetings scheduled for this week to gain insight in public opinion on the development of offshore wind energy off the coast of South Carolina. BOEM identified four areas for offshore wind development off South Caro