Offshore Wind
Elsevier Releases Seven Books on Renewables
Elsevier, a provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced the publication of seven new books on renewable energy. The list includes: Renewable Energy Systems: A Smart Energy Systems Approach to the Choice and Modeling of 100% Renewable Solutions by Henrik
Offshore Energy to Protect Environment
Experts advising the Isle of Man Government on offshore wind energy development have described how developers in the UK and overseas take measures to protect the marine environment. The Government is seeking bids from developers wishing to generate wind and tidal energy for export. A tender process
Norton Rose Fulbright Advises on Westermeerwind Financial Closure
Westermeerwind B.V. recently reached financial close on the construction of the Westermeerwind wind farm (144 MW). The wind farm will consist of 48 3MW wind turbines. The turbines will be built in the water along the dikes of the Noordoostpolder, in two rows beside the Westermeerdijk and the Noorder
Brown and May Conducting Larval Sampling at Beatrice Site
Brown and May Marine Ltd will be carrying out marine survey operations at the Beatrice offshore wind project located 13.5km off the Caithness coast. With MV Antaries and FV Pleiadies the company will be conducting larval sampling at 25 locations over the period of 8 weeks. The project comprising up
EnBW Seeking Foundation Design for Hohe See
An electric utilities company EnBW is inviting offers for a job on its EnBW Hohe See wind farm located in the German part of the North Sea. EnBW is looking for a company to design and deliver 80 wind turbine foundations which would feature wind turbines between 3.6 MW and 6 MW. The proposed wind [&h
Fisher Offshore Names New Managing Director
Energy industry service company Fisher Offshore, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has underlined its commitment to continued growth with the appointment of a new managing director. Jack Davidson has been promoted from the role of operations director to lead the business as it prepares for the next
Artificial Shipwreck to Show Tidal Lagoon Is Applicable Off Cornwall
Joe Toland, who proposed a tidal lagoon project in the Bristol Channel, plans to prove the viability of its massive energy project by simulating a shipwreck off Cornwall. “My goal is tidal technology and by developing this artificial ship project using 21st century materials and technology it will r
Artificial Shipwreck to Show Tidal Lagoon Is Applicable Off Cornwall
Joe Toland, who proposed a tidal lagoon project in the Bristol Channel, plans to prove the viability of its massive energy project by simulating a shipwreck off Cornwall. “My goal is tidal technology and by developing this artificial ship project using 21st century materials and technology it will r
Communities Secretary Confirms GBP 15 Mln Grant for Able
In a major step forward in establishing the Humber as a world-class centre for the renewable energy industries, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles marked the start of work in preparation for the development of the Able Marine Energy Park (AMEP). The infrastructure p
Western Link Affects Prysmian Results
Italian cable specialist Prysmian released its figures for the first half of 2014. Sales amounted to €3,287 million compared with €3,504 million in the first half of 2013, posting organic growth of +1.3%, assuming the same group perimeter and excluding metal price and exchange rate effects. “The res
New Market Report on HVDC Stations Available
Research and Markets has added the “HVDC Converter Station Market by Type, by Technology, by Application and by Geography – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019” report to their offering. The rapid increase in offshore wind farms and increasing demand for efficient power transmission are some of the dr
New Market Report on HVDC Stations Available
Research and Markets has added the “HVDC Converter Station Market by Type, by Technology, by Application and by Geography – Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019” report to their offering. The rapid increase in offshore wind farms and increasing demand for efficient power transmission are some of the dr
DNV GL Names Benelux Director
Jacob Ruiter has started as Director Benelux for DNV GL-Energy (previously known as KEMA). In his new function he will be responsible for the services of 500 energy experts in the Netherlands and Belgium. Jacob started his career at Schlumberger in Africa and had various management positions at Weat
BWE to Call for Clear Renewables Policy
From 23-26 September 2014, WindEnergy Hamburg – the global trade show for the wind power sector – will take place for the first time. Across 65,000 square meters of exhibition floor space, more than 1,000 planners, manufacturers, suppliers, financers, operators, energy providers, and service provide