Offshore Wind
Video: Offshore Wind Farm Undergoes Subsea Exfoliation
Yeovil-based Atlantas Marine has recently completed a week long project at an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, undertaking an array of underwater inspection and de-fouling tasks. Pertinent to this project was the ability to clean marine growth from the seal glands and sacrificial anodes without
US Team Developing Mega Turbines Inspired by Palm Trees
A US-based team of scientists plans to use a USD 3.56 million grant to develop wind turbines able to protect themselves in severe weather by folding in their rotor blades like palm trees in a hurricane. The team, led by Professor Eric Loth, Chair of the University of Virginia’s Department of Mechani
Two Offshore Wind Projects Take a Piece of France’s EMR ITE 2015 Grant
Two offshore wind-related research projects will receive a portion of a EUR 10 million grant through the Investment for the Future program (EMR ITE 2015) launched jointly by France’s Institute for Energy Transition and National Research Agency (ANR). The first offshore wind-related project that will
Two Offshore Wind Projects Take a Piece of France’s EMR ITE 2015 Grant
Two offshore wind-related research projects will receive a portion of a EUR 10 million grant through the Investment for the Future program (EMR ITE 2015) launched jointly by France’s Institute for Energy Transition and National Research Agency (ANR). The first offshore wind-related project that will
Umoe Ventus Sinks After Catching Fire off Langeland
The Wave Craft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Ventus sank yesterday after catching fire off Langeland, while en route to Bagenkop, according to local media and the police. Thick smoke and fire forced the four crew members aboard Umoe Ventus at the time of the accident to deploy a life raft. All four perso
GIEK Backs Umoe Firmus
The Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency (GIEK) has issued a buyer credit guarantee for the new WaveCraft Surface Effect Ship Umoe Firmus, constructed at Umoe Mandal shipyard. GIEK has guaranteed for loan issued by Export Credit Norway corresponding to 70 percent of the loan amount, while DNB ha
TenneT Responds to Dutch Senate’s Decision
Following the Dutch Senate’s decision to dismiss the ‘Stroom’ bill, TenneT said that it will work with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to come up with a customized schedule as soon as possible, since the first grid connection of wind farms in the waters off Borssele will now be delayed. Mel Kroon,
MAKE: Winds of Change in Turbine Industry Blow Offshore
The wind energy market continues to mature, with dramatic technology shifts remaining focused on offshore turbines, market analyst MAKE says in its latest research note. The note, titled ”Global Wind Turbine Trends 2015,” says that despite long product cycles, offshore wind defines the innovation ho
Dutch Senate Dismisses ‘Stroom’ Bill, Offshore Wind Construction Delayed
The Dutch Senate’s vote against the new electricity and gas legislation yesterday evening is expected to delay the construction of new offshore wind farms by at least six months, according to Dutch minister of economic affairs Henk Kamp. “What you have achieved is to create a big problem for offshor
Dutch Senate Dismisses ‘Stroom’ Bill, Offshore Wind Construction Delayed
The Dutch Senate’s vote against the new electricity and gas legislation yesterday evening is expected to delay the construction of new offshore wind farms by at least six months, according to Dutch minister of economic affairs Henk Kamp. “What you have achieved is to create a big problem for offshor
ClassNK Looking Into Marine Power Usage
Tokyo-based classification society ClassNK has released a summary of the latest industry developments in its annual Technical Bulletin, with one of the topics covering marine energy usage. The opening paper of the Bulletin explores the possibilities and challenges of tidal power, offshore wind power
Dutch Senate In Session, Offshore Wind On Hold
The Dutch Senate is currently in session, discussing the Stroom draft bill, under which TenneT would be in charge of construction of the offshore grid for the connection of offshore wind farms. The bill also regulates the split of electricity companies, as the Dutch government wants to unbundle ener
Scotland’s Renewables Break Away from the Pack
Renewables were the single largest contributor to electricity generation in Scotland in 2014, accounting for a record 38 per cent of total generation and surpassing both nuclear (33 per cent) and fossil fuels (28 per cent) for the first time, statistics published today have revealed. Renewable sourc
Scotland’s Renewables Break Away from the Pack
Renewables were the single largest contributor to electricity generation in Scotland in 2014, accounting for a record 38 per cent of total generation and surpassing both nuclear (33 per cent) and fossil fuels (28 per cent) for the first time, statistics published today have revealed. Renewable sourc