Offshore Wind
Highlights of the Month: November 2015
DONG Unveils U.S. Offshore Wind Project Details DONG Energy has released project details for its offshore wind farm proposed to be built off Massachusetts, USA. Scotland Greenlights World’s Largest Floating Wind Project The Scottish Government has granted a marine licence to Statoil for the construc
Offshore Wind Could Be a Lifeline OSV Operators Need
Offshore wind has the potential to provide offshore service vessel (OSV) operators with an alternative market and an opportunity for specialisation, offering an escape from other sectors hit hard by low prices of oil and gas, according to shipping and offshore markets analyst Clarksons. If the devel
WTIVs: Wind Turbine Installation Vessels: New optimism
The rugby world cup tournament is about to start in England as this article is being written. Just as the rugby fans will have waited 4 years for the whistle to announce the start of the first match, England versus Fiji, so the offshore wind industry has waited eagerly for the whistle to start for [
Offshore-Terminal Bremerhaven Gets Building Approval
The construction of Offshore-Terminal Bremerhaven (OTB), a EUR 180 million project that will serve the offshore wind industry, has been approved. On 27 November, bremenports GmbH & Co. KG, a company responsible for the planning of the project, received the approval from the Authority for the Environ
GE Swoops on Blade Dynamics
General Electric (GE) has acquired Blade Dynamics, the developer of what are to be the world’s longest wind turbine blades. Blade Dynamics says that GE’s interest in the company is ”based on its innovative technology which has the potential to radically transform the blade manufacturing process.” Th
GE Swoops on Blade Dynamics
General Electric (GE) has acquired Blade Dynamics, the developer of what are to be the world’s longest wind turbine blades. Blade Dynamics says that GE’s interest in the company is ”based on its innovative technology which has the potential to radically transform the blade manufacturing process.” Th
National Academies-BOEM Committee to Hold Inaugural Meeting on Ocean Energy
The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will hold the first meeting of the BOEM standing committee on environmental science and assessment for offshore energy and mineral resources on Tuesday, December 8, at the historic National Academies building. BOEM Director Abigail R
ZF Buys Wind Turbine Gearbox Arm of Bosch Rexroth
German driveline and chassis technology developer ZF Friedrichshafen AG is venturing further into wind energy industry after receiving final clearance from antitrust authorities to acquire industrial gears and wind turbine gearbox segment from Bosch Rexroth. ZF officially took over the segment from
Shoreline Signs Triton Knoll Deal
Shoreline has signed a contract for simulation studies of O&M marine logistic strategies at Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm. The main scope of work includes the build-up of virtual wind farm layouts, and subsequent simulation and analysis at the Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm considering various ma
Erasmus Uni, Royal Haskoning DHV Advise on Optimal Bidding Strategy in Dutch OW Auctions
Erasmus University Rotterdam and Royal Haskoning DHV have studied the optimal bidding strategy in Dutch offshore wind auctions. Bidders might bid too high and lose the auction, or bid too low and don’t get the expected return they planned. One can minimize these risks by basing their offer on knowle
Erasmus Uni, Royal Haskoning DHV Advise on Optimal Bidding Strategy in Dutch OW Auctions
Erasmus University Rotterdam and Royal Haskoning DHV have studied the optimal bidding strategy in Dutch offshore wind auctions. Bidders might bid too high and lose the auction, or bid too low and don’t get the expected return they planned. One can minimize these risks by basing their offer on knowle
Study: Offshore Wind Is Good for You
The offshore wind industry has a broadly positive impact on human well-being, according to two new reports created by the Plymouth Marine Laboratory. ”Understanding the impacts of offshore wind on well-being” and ”Public perceptions of Offshore Wind Farms” represent the outcomes from a study by PML
EU Funds New Offshore Wind Project
EDP has been granted European funding to develop new technology for offshore wind power. DEMOGRAVI3 is a project that aims to develop an innovative gravity based foundation for offshore wind turbines and will be funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme. The project will last for fo
RWE to Sell Part of Renewables Business via Spin-Off
German utility RWE will transfer its renewables, grids and retail operations at home and abroad to a new subsidiary and list it on the stock market probably in late 2016. RWE intends to offer some 10 percent of the new company’s share capital to the public in connection with a capital increase, with