Offshore Wind
Suzlon Welcomes India’s Offshore Wind Step
Shri Tulsi Tanti chairman of Suzlon has welcomed a recent approval of India’s National Offshore Wind Energy Policy by commenting. “The approval on the national off-shore wind energy policy marks an epoch in India’s renewable energy history. It once again demonstrates the government’s thrust and seri
Worldwide Wind Capacity Hits 392GW
The worldwide wind capacity reached 392’927 MW by the end of June 2015, out of which 21’678 MW were added in the first six months of 2015. This increase is substantially higher than in the first half of 2014 and 2013, when 17,6 GW respectively 13,9 GW were added. All wind turbines installed worldwid
Worldwide Wind Capacity Hits 392GW
The worldwide wind capacity reached 392’927 MW by the end of June 2015, out of which 21’678 MW were added in the first six months of 2015. This increase is substantially higher than in the first half of 2014 and 2013, when 17,6 GW respectively 13,9 GW were added. All wind turbines installed worldwid
Innovation Key for UK Carbon Targets, Report Says
The UK needs innovation to help meet its carbon targets, but successful low carbon innovation should not just focus on technological breakthroughs, according to a new report by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). Successful innovation has several critical components, including how to inspire ma
Minesto Recruiting UK Operations Director
Minesto, a tidal power technology developed based in Sweden and the UK, has published a job vacancy for its UK Operations Director. “The successful candidate will be joining a pioneering team in an emerging renewable energy sector with exceptional international market potential,” the company said on
Dong Divests 50% of Gode Wind 1
DONG Energy has signed an agreement to divest 50 per cent of the 330MW German offshore wind construction project, Gode Wind 1, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) investment fund. The total sales price amounts to approximately € 780 million (DKK 5.8 billion) which will be paid in the period 2015
Dong Divests 50% of Gode Wind 1
DONG Energy has signed an agreement to divest 50 per cent of the 330MW German offshore wind construction project, Gode Wind 1, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) investment fund. The total sales price amounts to approximately € 780 million (DKK 5.8 billion) which will be paid in the period 2015
MGS Completes CETO 6 Offshore Survey
Marine GeoSolutions Pty Ltd (MGS), a Perth-based marine geophysical and hydrographic survey company, has completed a substantial offshore marine survey in support of Carnegie Wave Energy’s CETO 6 Yirra Wave Energy project. The project involved the acquisition of high resolution hydrographic and geop
OPT Forms Technical Advisory Panel
Ocean Power Technologies has formed a Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) as part of its intensified efforts to accelerate PowerBuoy commercialization and market adoption. The TAP consists of selected potential customers, end-users, technical stakeholders, and scientific consultants from various markets
Allen Leatt Joins IMCA as New Chief Executive
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Allen Leatt as Chief Executive. He will be joining on 1 October 2015 from Subsea 7 where he has been Senior VP for Engineering and Project Management. Leatt said he is “delighted to be joining IMCA and determined to strengthen and
SgurrEnergy Advises Borkum Project Lenders
SgurrEnergy has acted as technical advisor on behalf of the 200MW Borkum wind farm lenders during the financing and construction monitoring phases of the project. The project was officially opened by the developer, Trianel GmbH, at a ceremony held on 31 August 2015. The project, located approximatel
SgurrEnergy Advises Borkum Project Lenders
SgurrEnergy has acted as technical advisor on behalf of the 200MW Borkum wind farm lenders during the financing and construction monitoring phases of the project. The project was officially opened by the developer, Trianel GmbH, at a ceremony held on 31 August 2015. The project, located approximatel
Scotland Releases Guidance for Community Benefits from Renewables
Local Energy Scotland has launched the Scottish Government’s Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Offshore Renewables. In line with the onshore counterpart, the Scottish Government wishes to see Scotland’s communities sharing in the benefits of the country’s rich natural resources. D
Israel Approves Eco Wave Power’s Grid Connection
Eco Wave Power has received an official recognition as “Pioneering Device” by Dr. Bracha Halaf, the Israeli Chief Scientist on behalf of the Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources. In accordance with a Governmental decision, Dr. Halaf approved that EWP’s wave energy power s