Offshore Wind
Siemens Recruiting 135 More for Hull Blade Factory
Siemens has advertised 135 vacant posts at its new facilities in Hull, the largest number of opportunities made available so far, Green Port Hull reports. The bulk of the newly-advertised jobs are 120 roles for production operatives within the wind turbine blade factory that is now taking shape at H
OMM, Aggreko Finish Amrumbank West Job
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has completed a contract with Aggreko to support temporary power supply during construction of Amrumbank West Offshore Wind Farm in Germany. The contract saw OMM provide vessel management services as well as personnel and offshore logistical support, whereas Aggreko
OMM, Aggreko Finish Amrumbank West Job
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has completed a contract with Aggreko to support temporary power supply during construction of Amrumbank West Offshore Wind Farm in Germany. The contract saw OMM provide vessel management services as well as personnel and offshore logistical support, whereas Aggreko
BNP Paribas Sets Aside EUR 15 Billion for Renewables
French multinational bank BNP Paribas will more than double the financing resources allocated to the renewable energy sector, from EUR 6.9 billion in 2014 to EUR 15 billion in 2020, and strengthen its policies for the management of carbon risk. The bank will also continue to promote Green Bonds to i
C-Bed Sends Viking II on a Hotel Makeover
Dutch ship owner C-Bed has contracted Wärtsilä Ship Design to supply the design for rebuilding its seismic survey vessel, the Viking II, for use as a hotel vessel to accommodate and transfer service personnel working on offshore wind farms. After the conversion, the vessel will have accommodation an
European Institutional Investors Hungry for More Renewables
More than six out of ten (61%) institutional investors in Europe expect to increase their exposure to renewable infrastructure, with nearly half of them (48%) expecting further investments into offshore wind, according to a new study commissioned by alternative investment firm Aquila Capital. A furt
Carnegie Raises AUD 7.5 Million
Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) has completed an oversubscribed AUD 7.5 million capital raise to continue the commercialisation of its CETO technology. Carnegie announced on 3 November that it had initiated a capital raising of AUD 5 million via a Share Purchase Plan with capacity to accept overs
Carnegie Raises AUD 7.5 Million
Carnegie Wave Energy Limited (CWE) has completed an oversubscribed AUD 7.5 million capital raise to continue the commercialisation of its CETO technology. Carnegie announced on 3 November that it had initiated a capital raising of AUD 5 million via a Share Purchase Plan with capacity to accept overs
UK Government Jeopardising Energy Security, Ewing Says
Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has accused UK Government of failing to meet its objectives and jeopardising energy security. While attending the International Tidal Energy Summit in London, Ewing described UK energy policy as “inconsistent, incoherent and ineffectual”. Ewing said: “Last wee
EOLOS: Floating Lidars Are Here to Stay (Interview)
At this year’s EWEA, Offshore WIND took the opportunity to interview Rajai Aghabi, CEO of EOLOS Floating Lidar Solutions, a newly launched company specializing in floating wind lidars. Offshore WIND: How did EOLOS Floating Lidar Solutions enter the offshore wind market? Was the cooperation with KIC
Windfarm update: French OWF Projects, Wikinger, Borkum Riffgrund 2, Butendiek, Galloper
French offshore wind projects French transmission system operator RTE France has awarded ABB with a $25m contract to supply nine 400MVA booster transformers and accompanying services, which will help regulate the voltage of power transmitted from four large-scale offshore wind projects. ABB will del
Windfarm update: French OWF Projects, Wikinger, Borkum Riffgrund 2, Butendiek, Galloper
French offshore wind projects French transmission system operator RTE France has awarded ABB with a $25m contract to supply nine 400MVA booster transformers and accompanying services, which will help regulate the voltage of power transmitted from four large-scale offshore wind projects. ABB will del
ALL NRG Sets Up New High Voltage Engineering Department
ALL NRG Group has established a new High Voltage Engineering department that will meet the requests, both internally and externally, of calculating, specifying and quoting grid connection solutions for wind farms. “Through our participation in numerous wind projects, we have learned to know the impo
Green Port Hull Opens Careers and Information Hub
Green Port Hull today launched a new careers and information hub, which will provide the latest updates on the Siemens and wider Green Port Hull developments. Situated in Hull’s Central Library, The Hub will also provide an overview of other renewables projects in the region. In addition, The Hub wi