Offshore Wind
LM, ORE Working on Reducing Blade Test Time
LM Wind Power and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult are collaborating on a new blade testing method that could help reduce overall blade test times by up to 25% and potentially almost halve the time for the fatigue-testing alone. Testing of critical components, like wind turbine blades, o
LM, ORE Working on Reducing Blade Test Time
LM Wind Power and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult are collaborating on a new blade testing method that could help reduce overall blade test times by up to 25% and potentially almost halve the time for the fatigue-testing alone. Testing of critical components, like wind turbine blades, o
Aussie Commercial Banks Start Backing Wave Energy
Australian wave energy technology developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) have completed the country’s first wave energy financing deal by a commercial bank. CBA is providing a five-year, AUD 20 million loan facility as part of the financing required for the n
Ireland and France Bolster Renewable Energy Ties
Ireland and France have signed an agreement in Paris at the International Energy Agency (IEA) biannual Ministerial Meeting to strengthen their ties and grow cooperation in the field of renewable energy. The agreement follows a successful development of the Ireland France roadmap including the establ
Ireland and France Bolster Renewable Energy Ties
Ireland and France have signed an agreement in Paris at the International Energy Agency (IEA) biannual Ministerial Meeting to strengthen their ties and grow cooperation in the field of renewable energy. The agreement follows a successful development of the Ireland France roadmap including the establ
DNV GL Confirms IEC Compliance of ZephIR 300 Lidar
DNV GL and ZephIR Lidar have signed a framework agreement which allows customers to request a ‘DNV GL Independent Quality Report’ in addition to the standard Performance Verification provided with all new systems. Ian Locker, MD at ZephIR Lidar, said: “This framework agreement gives the industry fur
DW: Offshore Wind to See over €200Bn CapEx Invested in Next Decade
Over €200bn of Capital Expenditure will be invested in the offshore wind sector over the next decade, resulting in forecast cumulative capacity of ~74GW by 2025. This will be driven by a large number of developments taking place in the UK, Germany and China and strengthened by the growth of new entr
Meteorology for Wind Energy Launched at EWEA 2015
Dr Lars Landberg, a meteorologist at DNV GL, has launched a book titled ”Meteorology for Wind Energy: An Introduction” at this year’s European Wind Energy conference in Paris, aimed at helping non-meteorologists understand the critical concepts that underpin wind energy technology and project succes
Meteorology for Wind Energy Launched at EWEA 2015
Dr Lars Landberg, a meteorologist at DNV GL, has launched a book titled ”Meteorology for Wind Energy: An Introduction” at this year’s European Wind Energy conference in Paris, aimed at helping non-meteorologists understand the critical concepts that underpin wind energy technology and project succes
Meet the Offshore WIND Team at EWEA 2015
You have something interesting to share at EWEA? Get in touch with Offshore WIND, and Dick, Armin and Siwart will cover it! Knowing that many companies attending this year’s EWEA event in Paris are showcasing their innovations, products, services and expertise, Offshore WIND is inviting all those wh
Amber Rudd: “We Will Not Support Offshore Wind at Any Cost”
The UK Government will secure funding for three offshore wind auctions by 2020 under the condition that the industry further cuts down the costs. This was announced by the UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd, who revealed a new direction for UK energy policy today, setting out her poli
Aquatera, Jee Finish 1st Phase of Tidal Cable Laying Project
Stromness-based energy and environmental consultancy Aquatera Ltd and Jee Ltd have carried out the deployment and recovery of Jee’s U-tube cabling protection structure in Orkney, thus completing the first phase of a project to investigate cost-effective methods of cable laying for tidal energy array
Aquatera, Jee Finish 1st Phase of Tidal Cable Laying Project
Stromness-based energy and environmental consultancy Aquatera Ltd and Jee Ltd have carried out the deployment and recovery of Jee’s U-tube cabling protection structure in Orkney, thus completing the first phase of a project to investigate cost-effective methods of cable laying for tidal energy array
6 Alpha, Atkins to Manage UXO Risk at 3 UK OWFs
6 Alpha Associates has partnered with Atkins to provide offshore unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk assessment ahead of the geotechnical surveys prior to the construction of three UK offshore wind farms. The two companies will deliver UXO risk management services for the geotechnical ground investigatio